Snapper SPE1250K, SPE140KW, SPE150KH, SPE361, SPE481 Operation, Maintenance

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

1.DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge area while the engine is running.

2.Stop Blades when crossing gravel drive, walks, and under any conditions where thrown objects might be a hazard.

3.Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

4.DO NOT operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

5.After striking a foreign object or if the mower vibrates abnormally, STOP the blades and engine. Remove the key. Disconnect and secure the spark plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage.

6.DO NOT operate machine near drop offs, ditches, or embankments. Operator could lose footing or balance.

7.STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.

8.DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm grip on the handle and walk: never run. Slipping could cause injury.

9.DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. STOP BLADES, STOP ENGINE and REMOVE KEY before leaving the operator position for any reason.

10.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make certain blades, engine and all moving parts have STOPPED. Remove key and secure spark plug wire away from spark plug key to prevent accidental starting.

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

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

13.Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades underneath deck.

14.DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or guards in place. DO NOT point discharge at people, passing cars, windows or doors.

15.Slow down before turning.

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

17.Move motion control levers SLOWLY to maintain control during speed and directional changes.

18.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 (if equipped); 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 (if equipped) 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 key. 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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