Snapper LT-125 GENERAL OPERATION, TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE, This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects

OPERATOR SAFETY

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment.

This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle

in the text signiﬁes important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

GENERAL OPERATION				16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the				into a trailer or truck.
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the				17. Always wear eye protection when operating this unit.
manual and on the unit before starting.				17. Always wear eye protection when operating this unit.
manual and on the unit before starting.				18. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under				18. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under				above, are involved in a large percentage of power
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at				above, are involved in a large percentage of power
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at				equipment-related injuries. These operators should
all times.				equipment-related injuries. These operators should
all times.				evaluate their ability to operate the equipment safely
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with				evaluate their ability to operate the equipment safely
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with				enough to protect themselves and others from injury.
the instructions, to operate the unit (local regulations				enough to protect themselves and others from injury.
the instructions, to operate the unit (local regulations				19. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
can restrict operator age).				19. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for
can restrict operator age).				wheel weights or counterweights.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,				wheel weights or counterweights.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,				20. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents
etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the				20. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents
etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the				occurring to other people or property.
blade(s).				occurring to other people or property.
blade(s).				21. All drivers should seek and obtain professional and
5. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow-				21. All drivers should seek and obtain professional and
5. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow-				practical instruction.
ing. Stop the unit if anyone enters the area.				practical instruction.
ing. Stop the unit if anyone enters the area.				22. Always wear substantial footwear and trousers.
6. Never carry passengers.				22. Always wear substantial footwear and trousers.
6. Never carry passengers.				Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals.
7. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.				Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals.
7. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.				23. Before using, always visually check that the blades
Always look down and behind before and while travel-				23. Before using, always visually check that the blades
Always look down and behind before and while travel-				and blade hardware are present, intact, and secure.
ling in reverse.				and blade hardware are present, intact, and secure.
ling in reverse.				Replace worn or damaged parts.
8. Never direct discharge material toward anyone.				Replace worn or damaged parts.
8. Never direct discharge material toward anyone.				24. Disengage attachme		ts before: refueling, removing
Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruc-				24. Disengage attachme		ts before: refueling, removing
Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruc-				an attachment, maki		g adjustments (unless the ad-
tion. Material may ricochet back toward the operator.				an attachment, maki		g adjustments (unless the ad-
tion. Material may ricochet back toward the operator.				justment can be made from the operator’s position).
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.				justment can be made from the operator’s position).
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.				25. When	he mach ne is parked, stored, or left unat-
9. Do not operate the machine without the entire grass				25. When	he mach ne is parked, stored, or left unat-
9. Do not operate the machine without the entire grass				tended, lower he cutting means unless a positive
catcher, discharge guard (deﬂector), or other safe y				tended, lower he cutting means unless a positive
catcher, discharge guard (deﬂector), or other safe y				me hani al lo k is used.
devices in place.				me hani al lo k is used.
devices in place.			for26. Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason,
10. Slow down before turning.
10. Slow down before turning.				engage the parking brake (if equipped), disengage
11. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always dis-				engage the parking brake (if equipped), disengage
11. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always dis-				the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the key.
engage the PTO, set parking brake, stop engine, and				the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the key.
engage the PTO, set parking brake, stop engine, and				27. To re	ce ﬁre hazard, keep the unit free of grass,
remove keys before dismounting.				27. To re	ce ﬁre hazard, keep the unit free of grass,
remove keys before dismounting.				leaves, & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry
12. Disengage blades (PTO) when not mowing. Shut		ff		leaves, & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry
12. Disengage blades (PTO) when not mowing. Shut		ff		leaves, grass, or combustible materials.
engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete				leaves, grass, or combustible materials.
	Not			28. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code
stop before cleaning the machine, removing the g ass				Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near
catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.				Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on or near
catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.				any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
13. Operate the machine only in daylight or good a tiﬁcial				any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
13. Operate the machine only in daylight or good a tiﬁcial				land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a
light.				land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a
light.				spark arrester meeting any applicable local or state
14. Do not operate the unit while under the inﬂu nce of				spark arrester meeting any applicable local or state
14. Do not operate the unit while under the inﬂu nce of				laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar
alcohol or drugs.				laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar
alcohol or drugs.				laws.
15 Watch for trafﬁc when operating near or crossing				laws.
15 Watch for trafﬁc when operating near or crossing
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roadways.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

1.When transporting the unit on an open trailer, make sure it is facing forward, in the direction of travel. If the unit is facing backwards, wind lift could damage the unit.

2.Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling prac- tices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.

3.Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can travel to an igni- tion source (such as a furnace, water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.

4.Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage preparations before storing the unit for both short and long term periods.

5.Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to service.

6.Never store the unit or fuel container inside where there is an open ﬂame or pilot light, such as in a water heater. Allow unit to cool before storing.