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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) cable last. Reconnect positive first
and negative last. Charge battery in an open, well
ventilated area away 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 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. Never 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. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to
assure that original standards are maintained.
17. If battery is removed, DO NOT operate engine without
insulating Positive + battery cable terminal with
electrical tape, or sparking from battery cables can
result.