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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
(Continued From Previous Page)
7. Disconnect battery before performing
maintenance or service. Cranking engine could
cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable
from battery first and positive (red) last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
Charge battery in an open well ventilated area,
free from spark and flames. Unplug charger
before connecting or disconnecting from
battery. Wear protective clothing and insulated
gloves.
8. Park machine on level ground. DO NOT work
under machine without safety blocks.
9. Service engine and clean, adjust or repair only
when engine and blades are 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. DO NOT make
adjustments with the engine running.
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. DO NOT
straighten or weld blades, only replace them.
13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug
next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite
gas exiting engine.
14. Carefully release pressure from components
with stored energy.
15. Have machine serviced by an authorized
SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have
the dealer install any new safety devices. DO
NOT allow untrained personnel to service the
machine.
16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts
to assure that original standards are
maintained.