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ImportantOperatorSafetyInstructions
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WARNING:This powerful cutting machine is capableof amputating hands and feet and can throw objects
that cancause injury and damage! Failureto comply with the following SAFETYinstructions could result in
serious injury or deathto the operator or other persons. Theowner of the machine must understandthese
instructions and must allow only persons who understandtheseinstructions to operatemachine. Each
person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be underthe influenceof any
substance,which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you haveany questions pertainingto your
machine which your dealercannot answerto your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service
Department at SNAPPER,McDonough,Georgia30253. Phone:(1-800-317-7833).
Protection for Children
Tragic accidents canoccur if the operator is not alertto the
presenceof children. Children are often attracted to the
machine andthe mowing activity. Childrenwho havebeen
given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing
areafor another ride and be run over or backedover by the
machine.Never assumethat children will remain whereyou
last saw them.
1. KEEPchildren out of the mowing area and under the
watchful careof a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. DONOTallow children in yard when machine is operated
(evenwith the bladeOFF).
3. DONOTallow children or others to ride on machine,
attachmentsor towed equipment (evenwith the blades
OFF).Theymay fall and be seriously injured.
4. DONOTallow pre-teenagechildren to operate machine.
5.ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagerswith mature
judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.
6. DONOToperatebladesin reverse.STOPBLADES.LOOK
and SEEbehind and down for children, pets and hazards
beforeand while backing.
7. USEEXTRACAREwhen approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Protection against Tipovers
Slopesare a major factor relatedto loss-of-control and tip-
overaccidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra CAUTION.If you cannot back up the
slopeor if you feel uneasyon the slope, DONOTmow it.
Useextra care with grass catchers or other attachments;
these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.
Referto the Slope Guideat the end of this manual.
1. DONOToperatemachine on slopes exceeding15
degrees(27% grade).
2. ExerciseEXTREMECAUTIONon slopes above10
degrees(18% grade).Turn bladesOFFwhen traveling
uphill. Usea slow speedand avoidsudden or sharp turns.
3. DONOToperatemachine back and forth acrossface of
slopes.Operateup and down. Practiceon slopes with
bladesoff.
4. AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If
machine stops going uphill or tires losetraction, turn
bladesOFFand back slowly straight down the slope.
5. STAYALERTfor holesand other hidden hazards.Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Keepawayfrom ditches,
washouts, culverts, fencesand protruding objects.
Protection against Tipovers
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6. KEEPA SAFEDISTANCE(at least 3 feet) away from edge
of ditches and other drop offs. Themachine could turn over
if an edge cavesin.
7. Alwaysbegin forward motion slowly and with caution.
8. Useweights or a weighted load carrier in accordance
with instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DONOT
operate machine on slopes exceeding10 degrees(18%
grade) when equippedwith grass catcher.
9. DONOTput your foot on the ground to try to stabilize
the machine.
10. DONOToperatemachine on wet grass. Reduced
traction could causesliding.
11. Choosea low enough speedsetting so that you will not
haveto stop or shift on a slope. Tires may lose traction on
slopes eventhough the brakes are functioning properly.
12. DONOToperatemachine under any condition where
traction, steering or stability is doubtful.
13. Always keepthe machine in gear when going down
slopes. DONOTshift to neutral (or actuatehydro roll
release)and coastdownhill.
Preparation
1. Read,understand, and follow instructions and warnings
in this manualand on the machine, engine and
attachments. Know the controls and the proper use of the
machine beforestarting.
2. Onlymature, responsible persons shall operatethe
machineand only after proper instruction.
3. Dataindicates that operators age 60 and above,are
involved in a large percentageof mower-related injuries.
These operators should evaluatetheir ability to operatethe
mower safely enough to protect themselvesand others
from serious injury.
4. Handlefuel with extra care. Fuelsareflammable and
vapors are explosive. Useonly an approvedfuel container.
DONOTremovefuel capor addfuel with engine running.
Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean
spilled fuel from machine. DONOTsmoke.
5. Practiceoperation of machinewith BLADESOFFto learn
controls and developskills.
6. Checkthe areato be mowed and removeall objects such
as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could
cause injury if thrown by bladeor interfere with mowing.
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