Snapper PRO HYDRO SPA361 Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 4

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
1. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. 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. Clean grass and debris from engine, mufflers,
drives and cutting units to help prevent fires. Clean
up fuel, oil and excess grease.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an
approved container outdoors and away from open
flame.
4. Check brakes frequently (if equipped); adjust,
repair or replace as needed.
5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight.
Check that all cotter pins are in proper position.
6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running
engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadly poison
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.
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