IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

OPERATION

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4.

Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable

12.

Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light.

 

and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved

13.

Move joystick (if equipped) SLOWLY to maintain

 

fuel container. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel

 

control during speed and directional changes.

 

with engine running. Add fuel outdoors only with

14.

Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads

 

engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from

 

to those you can safely control and attach loads to

 

machine. DO NOT smoke.

 

hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment

5.

Practice operation of machine with BLADE OFF to

 

instructions.

 

learn controls and develop skills.

 

 

6.

Check the area to be mowed and remove all

MAINTENANCE

 

objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other

1.

Never store machine or fuel container inside

 

objects that could cause injury if thrown by blade

 

where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or

 

or interfere with mowing.

 

pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace,

7.

Keep people and pets a safe distance from

 

clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine

 

machine.

 

to cool before storing machine in an enclosure.

8.

Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade

 

Store fuel container out of the reach of children in

 

controls and other safety devices frequently for

 

a well ventilated, unoccupied building.

 

proper operation and location.

2.

Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease

9.

Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible.

 

to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating.

 

Replace if damaged.

3.

When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an

10.

Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety

 

approved container outdoors and away from open

 

glasses, long pants and substantial footwear.

 

flame.

11.

Know how to STOP blade and engine quickly in

4.

Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace

 

preparation for emergencies.

 

as needed.

12.

Use extra care when loading or unloading the

5.

Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight.

 

machine into a trailer or truck.

 

Check that all cotter pins are in proper position.

13.

Check grass catcher components frequently for

6.

Always provide adequate ventilation when running

 

signs of wear or deterioration and replace as

 

engine indoors. Exhaust gases contain carbon

 

needed to prevent injury from thrown objects

 

monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.

 

going through weak or worn spots.

7.

Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery

OPERATION

 

before performing maintenance or service.

 

Cranking engine could cause injury.

1.

Mount and dismount machine from left side.

8.

Never work under machine without safety blocks.

2.

Start engine from operator's seat, if possible.

9.

Service engine and make adjustments only when

 

Make sure blade is OFF and parking brake is set.

 

engine is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s)

3.

STOP blade, STOP engine, set parking brake and

 

from spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from

 

remove key when leaving machine.

 

spark plug(s).

 

10.

DO NOT change engine governor speed settings

4.

DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated

 

or overspeed engine.

 

with feet on feet rests or pedal(s).

 

 

11.

Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual

5.

STOP BLADE and ENGINE and make sure blade

 

to prevent controls from binding.

 

has stopped before removing grass catcher or

 

 

12.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the

 

unclogging mower to prevent loss of fingers or

 

 

blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use

 

hand.

 

 

 

CAUTION when handling them.

6.

Blade must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set

13. NEVER test for spark by grounding spark plug

 

blade in highest position when mowing over

 

next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite

 

rough ground.

 

gas exiting engine.

7.

Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade

14.

Have machine serviced by an authorized

 

underneath deck. NEVER place foot on ground

 

SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the

 

while BLADE is ON or machine is in motion.

15.

dealer install any new safety devices.

8.

Deflector or entire grass catcher must be in place.

Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to

NEVER point discharge at people, passing cars,

assure that original standards are maintained.

 

windows or doors.

 

9.Slow down before turning.

10.Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways.

11.STOP engine immediately after striking an obstruction. Inspect machine and repair damage before resuming operation.

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Snapper ELT145H33DBV, ELT125G33DB, ELT140H33DBV manual Preparation Operation
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ELT140H33DBV, ELT125G33DB, ELT145H33DBV specifications

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