IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

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7.Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP blades, STOP engine, and

STOP machine if anyone enters the area.

8.Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other safety devices frequently for proper operation and location.

9.Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if damaged.

10.Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses, long pants and substantial footwear.

11.Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in preparation for emergencies.

12.Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

13.Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent injury from thrown objects going through weak or worn spots.

OPERATION

1.Mount and dismount machine from left side.

2.Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. Make sure blades are OFF and parking brake is set.

3.DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine, STOP blades, SET brake, and

Remove key before leaving operators position of any reason.

4.DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with feet on feet rests or pedal(s).

5.STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have stopped before removing grass catcher or unclogging mower to prevent loss of fingers or hand.

6.Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set blades in highest position when mowing over rough ground.

7.Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades underneath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES are ON or machine is in motion.

8.DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or guards in place. DO NOT point

discharge at people, passing cars, 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.

12.Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial light.

13.Move joystick (if equipped) SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes.

OPERATION

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14.Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment instructions.

15.DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas.

Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.

MAINTENANCE

1.DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of children in a well ventilated, unoccupied building.

2.Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating.

3.When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved container outdoors and away from open flame.

4.Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as needed.

5.Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check that all cotter pins are in proper position.

6.Always provide adequate ventilation when running engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.

7.Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery

before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury.

8.DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks.

9.Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s).

10.DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or overspeed engine.

11.Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to prevent controls from binding.

12.Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling them.

13.DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.

14.Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices.

15.Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts

to assure that original standards are maintained.

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Snapper L T145H33GBV, L T150H38GKV, L T145H38GBV important safety instructions Operation

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