Snapper 10 Series User Manual

IMPORTANT SAF^ INSTRUCTIONS
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result tai serious injury or death. Carefully read ttiis manual and I
quoetion your dealer If something ie not clear. Should the dealer
be unable to answer to your eatisfactlon, write or eali the Customer
Service Department at SNAPPER Power Equipment, McDonough,
Georgia 30253 (phone 404-967-9141).
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PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
1. DO NOT allow children or pets in yard when mower
is operated.
2. DO NOT allow children to ride on mower or
attachments.
3. DO NOT ALLOW pre-teenage children to operate
mower.
4. Only responsible teenagers with mature Judgement,
physical size and strength to reach and operate
controls shall be allowed to operate mower and on¬
ly under close mature adult supervision.
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS
1. DO NOT operate mower on slopes exceeding 15°
(27% grade).
2. On slopes above 10° (18% grade); exercise extreme
caution; turn blade OFF when traveling uphill; do not
mow across; reduce speed to No. 1 position, avoid
sharp turns and uphill starting.
3. AVOID UPHILL STARTS. If machine is stopped going
up slope, turn blade off and back slowly down slope.
4. DO NOT mow under any condition where traction or
stability is doubtful without first test driving over ter¬
rain with blade OFF.
5. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards and
keep away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences
and protruding objects.
6. Always begin forward motion in No. 1 speed position.
7. Use weighted load carrier on front when using grass
catcher on slopes above 10° (18%)grade.
OTHER IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1. Read and follow operator’s manuals and instructions
furnished with attachments.
2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the
mower.
3. Mount and dismount mower from left side.
4. Wear appropriate protective clothing when mowing
such as substantial footwear and long pants, not
barefoot or with open sandals.
5. Practice operation of mower with blade OFF to learn
controls and develop skill.
6. Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs must
not operate mower.
7. Know how to stop blade and engine quickly in
preparation for emergencies.
8. Keep people and pets a safe distance from mower.
9. Shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
, other safety devices must be in proper position and
! functional.
10. C lear area to be mowed of wire, rocks and other ob-
j jects that could cause injury if thrown by blade.
'11. Stop the blade, shift to NEU (neutral) and set parking
brake whenever leaving mower momentarily with
engine running. Make sure biade is stopped by see¬
ing that the belt is not moving.
12. When leaving the mower unattended; shut off engine,
shift to a fonvard speed, set parking brake and
remove key.
13. DO NOT operate mower uniess properly seated with
feet on pads or pedals.
14. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blade
underneath deck. Never place feet on ground while
blade is ON or when mower is in motion!
15. Turn blade OFF, stop engine and wait for blade to
stop before attempting to unclog grass or leaves.
16. Blade must be shifted OFF except when cutting
grass. Set deck in highest position when mowing
over rough ground.
17. Deflector or grass catcher must be in position. Never
point discharge at people, passing cars, windows or
doors. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
18. Mow in reverse only after careful observation of en¬
tire area behind the mower. DO NOT mow in reverse
unless absolutely necessary.
19. Service mower and make adjustments only when
engine is stopped.
20. Have mower serviced by an authorized SNAPPER
dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install
any new safety devices.
21. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to
assure that original standards are maintained.
22. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws frequently and
check, adjust, repair or replace brakes as needed.
23. Lubricate mower at intervals specified in manual to
prevent controls from binding.
24. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
25. Handle gasoline with care! Never remove cap while
engine is running. Fill tank outdoors only with engine
stopped and cool. Clean spilled gasoline from
machine. Store gasoline in approved container, out
of the reach of children, in well ventilated, unoc¬
cupied building.
26. DO NOT run engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous. Carbon monoxide is a colorless and
odorless gas which can seriously impair the health
of persons and pets!
27. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or
overspeed engine.
28. Check grass catcher components frequently for
signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed
to prevent thrown objects from going through weak
or worn spots.
29. Exercise caution when pulling loads. Limit loads to
those you can safely control and attach loads to
hitch plate as specified with SNAPPER attachment
2 instructions.

Snapper 10 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snapper
Model	10 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English