Slope Operation; Moving Parts - Snapper 7800918-00 Operator's Manual

This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. However,
if you are seated in the seat properly, and follow all the rules in this book, the unit is
This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone else. How-
safe to operate.
ever, if you are seated in the seat properly, and follow all the rules in this book, the
unit is safe to operate.
The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can amputate hands and feet. Do
The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can amputate hands and feet.
not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running!
Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running!
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is equipped with an operator-
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is equipped with an operator
present safety system. Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the system. See your
present safety system. Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass the system. See your dealer
dealer immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock system
immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock system tests found in
tests found in this manual.
this manual.
Fuel and Maintenance
Fuel and Maintenance
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Its vapors are also extremely flammable and can
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Its vapors are also extremely flammable and
travel to distant ignition sources. Gasoline must only be used as a fuel, not as a sol-
can travel to distant ignition sources. Gasoline must only be used as a fuel, not
vent or cleaner. It should never be stored any place where its vapors can build up
as a solvent or cleaner. It should never be stored any place where its vapors
or travel to an ignition source like a pilot light. Fuel belongs in an approved, plastic,
can build up or travel to an ignition source like a pilot light. Fuel belongs in an
sealed gas can, or in the tractor fuel tank with the cap securely closed. Spilled fuel
approved, plastic, sealed gas can, or in the tractor fuel tank with the cap se-
needs to be cleaned up immediately.
curely closed. Spilled fuel needs to be cleaned up immediately.
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Be
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Be sure
sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially pe-
to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically
riodically testing the safety system.
testing the safety system.
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You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too steep
an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you don't have
You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too
adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over.
steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you
don't have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over.
A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up (in
2-wheel drive mode). You should not operate on inclines with a slope greater
A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up
than a 3.5 ft (1,5 m) rise over a 20.0 ft (6,0 m) length. Always drive up and
(in 2-wheel drive mode). You should not operate on inclines with a slope
down slopes: never cross the face.
greater than a 3.5 ft (1,5 m) rise over a 20.0 ft (6,0 m) length. Always
drive up and down slopes: never cross the face.
Also note that the surface you are driving on can greatly impact stability and
Also note that the surface you are driving on can greatly impact stability
control. Wet grass or icy pavement can seriously affect your ability to control
and control. Wet grass or icy pavement can seriously affect your ability
the unit.
to control the unit.
If you feel unsure about operating the unit on an incline, don't do it. It's
If you feel unsure about operating the unit on an incline, don't do it. It's not
not worth the risk.
worth the risk.

Moving Parts

Moving Parts
This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw debris
that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up the area to be mowed This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw debris
that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up the area to be
BEFORE you start mowing.
mowed BEFORE you start mowing.
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard (deflec-
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard (de-
tor) in place.
flector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If someone does
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If someone does enter
enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until they leave.
the area, shut the unit off immediately until they leave.
Operator Safety

Slope Operation

Slope Operation
Thrown Objects
Thrown Objects
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