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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TOWING
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. DO NOT attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing
on slopes.
3. DO NOT allow 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 distance to stop.
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.
MAINTENANCE
(Continued From Previous Column)
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. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
as necessary.
16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts
to assure that original standards are
maintained.
Engine Power Rating Information
The gross power rating labels for individual gas engine models meet or exceed SAE (Society of Automotive
Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure) and rating performance has been
obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). Actual gross engine power may be
lower and is affected by, but not limited to, ambient operating conditions and engine to engine variability. Given
both the wide array of products on which engines are placed, and the variety of environmental issues applicable
to operating the equipment, the gas engine will not develop the rated gross power when used in a given piece of
power equipment (actual “on-site” or net horsepower). This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but
not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application
limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine to engine variability.
Statement of Usage
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and
risks associated with the machine and how to avoid them. This machine is
designed and intended to be used and maintained according to the manual for
finish cutting of established lawns and is not intended for any other purpose. It
is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before
attempting to start or operate this equipment.