Important Safety Instructions - Snapper ZF2501KH, ZF5201M, ZF6101M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE
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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
disconnecting from
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.
before connecting
battery. Wear protective
or
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