Snapper 281123BV User Manual REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWER Manuals And Guides L0808012

SNAPPER Lawn, Riding Mower Rear Engine Manual L0808012 SNAPPER Lawn, Riding Mower Rear Engine Owner's Manual, SNAPPER Lawn, Riding Mower Rear Engine installation guides

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Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual forREAR ENGINE RIDING MOWERSERIES 23MODELS281123BV2811523BV281223BVE2812523BVE2813523BVE301123BV3011523BV301223BVE3012523BVE3013523BVE331323HVE331523KVE331623BVE331723BVEMODEL NUMBER EXPLANATIONCUTTING WIDTHENGINE HP *SERIES DESIGNATION13311sl231KIvI EII I ENGINE OPTIONSENGINE TYPEENGINE MODEL28-28" Cutting Deck30- 30" Cutting Deck33-33" Cutting Deck11 - 11.0 HP Engine115- 11.5 HP Engine12 - 12.0 HP Engine125 - 12.5 HP Engine13 - 13.0 HP Enqine135- 13.5 HP Engine15 - 15.0 HP Engine16 - 16.0 HP Engine17 - 17.0 HP Engine23- Series Designation B - Briggs EngineK - Kohler EngineH - Honda EngineV- Over Head ValveE - Electric StartThank you for buying a SNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and payparticular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 thru 4. Remember that all powerequipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use inaccordance with the operating instructions and common sense!NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.* Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. Please refer to'Engine Power Rating Information' on Page 4 for further information.BRIGGS & STRATTON YARD POWER PRODUCTS GROUPCOPYRIGHT © 2006, BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATIONMILWAUKEE, Wi, USA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDGA._ 30253 U,S.A.MANUAL No. 7101250 (I.R. 12/20/2006)TP 100-5250-1R-RE-N
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects thatcan cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in seriousinjury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructionsand must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operatingthe machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, whichmight impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which yourdealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER,McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967).PROTECTION FOR CHILDRENTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to thepresence of children. Children are often attracted to themachine and the mowing activity. Children who have beengiven rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowingarea for another ride and be run over or backed over by themachine. Never assume that children will remain where youlast saw them.1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under thewatchful care of a responsible adult other than theoperator.2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine isoperated (even with the blade OFF).3. DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine,attachments or towed equipment (even with the bladesOFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operatemachine.5. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers withmature judgment under close adult supervision tooperate machine.6. DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP BLADES.LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, pets andhazards before and while backing.7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS(Continued From Previous Column)5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tallgrass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches,washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) away fromedge of ditches and other drop offs. The machinecould turn over if an edge caves in.7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.8. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordancewith instructions supplied with a grass catcher. DONOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees(18% grade) when equipped with grass catcher.9. DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilizethe machine.10. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reducedtraction could cause sliding.11. Chose a low enough speed setting so that you will nothave to stop or shift on a slope. Tires may lose tractionon slopes even though the brakes are functioningproperly.12. DO NOT operate machine under any condition wheretraction, steering or stability is doubtful.13. Always keep the machine in gear when going downslopes. DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate hydro rollrelease) and coast downhill.PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERSSlopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.All slopes require extra CAUTION. If you cannot back upthe slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, DO NOT mowit. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments;these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.1. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 15degrees (27% grade).2. Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 10degrees (18% grade). Turn blades OFF when travelinguphill. Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharpturns.3. DO NOT operate machine back and forth across faceof slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopeswith blades off.4. AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. Ifmachine stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turnblades OFF and back slowly straight down the slope.PREPARATION1. Read, understand, and follow instructions andwarnings in this manual and on the machine, engineand attachments. Know the controls and the properuse of the machine before starting.2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operate themachine and only after proper instruction.3. Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, areinvolved in a large percentage of mower-relatedinjuries. These operators should evaluate their abilityto operate the mower safely enough to protectthemselves and others from serious injury.4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable andvapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuelcontainer. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel withengine running. Add fuel outdoors only with enginestopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from machine. DONOT smoke.5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF tolearn controls and develop skills.

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