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ImportantOperatorSafetyInstructions(Continued)
Towing
1.Tow only with a machinethat has a hitch designedfor
towing. DONOTattachtowed equipment exceptat the hitch
point.
2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3. DONOTallow children or others on towed equipment.
4. On slopes,the weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of traction and loss of control.
5.Travel slowly and allow extra distanceto stop.
Maintenance
1. DONOTstore machineor fuel container inside where
fumes may reachan open flame, spark or pilot light such as
in a water heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appli-
ance.Allow engineto cool before storing machine in an
enclosure.Store fuel container out of the reachof children
in a well ventilated,unoccupied building.
2. Keepengine free of grass, leavesor excess greaseto
reducefire hazardand engineoverheating.
3.When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approvedcon-
tainer outdoors and awayfrom open flame.
4. Checkbrakesfrequently; adjust, repair or replaceas
needed.
5. Keepall bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Checkthat
all cotter pins are in proper position.
Maintenance
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6. Alwaysprovide adequateventilation when running
engine. Exhaustgasescontain carbon monoxide, an odor-
less and deadly poison.
7. Disconnect negative(black) cablefrom battery before
performing maintenanceor service. Cranking engine could
cause injury.
8. DONOTwork under machinewithout safety blocks.
9. Serviceengine and makeadjustments only when engine
is stopped. Removespark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s)
and securewire(s) away from spark plug(s).
10. DONOTchangeengine governor speedsettings or
overspeed engine.
11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manualto
prevent controls from binding.
12. Mower bladesare sharp andcan cut. Wrap the blades
or wear heavy leathergloves and useCAUTIONwhen han-
dling them.
13. DONOTtest for spark by grounding spark plug next to
spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
14. Havemachine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER
dealer at least once ayear and havethe dealerinstall any
newsafety devices.
15. Maintain or replacesafetyand instruction labelsas nec-
essary.
16. Use only genuine SNAPPERreplacementparts to
assure that original standards are maintained.
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