Snapper 281318BE User Manual REAR ENGINE RIDER Manuals And Guides L0807730

SNAPPER Lawn, Riding Mower Rear Engine Manual L0807730 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 18MODELS281318BE301318BE3314518BVE331518KVEMODEL NUMBER EXPLANATIONCUTTING WIDTHENGINE HPSERIES DESIGNATIONI33114sl18I B I vI E II I ENGINE OPTIONSENGINE TYPEENGINE MODEL28 -28" Cutting Deck 13 - 13.0 HP Engine30 - 30" Cutting Deck 145 - 14.5 HP Engine33 -33" Cutting Deck 15 - 15.0 HP Engine18 -Series Designation B - Briggs Engine V - Over HeadK - Kohler Engine ValveE-Electric StartThank you for buying aSNAPPER Product! Before operating your machine, read this manual carefully and payparticular attention to the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" on Pages 2 & 3. 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!SNAPPER, McDonough,GA., 30253 U.S.A.COPYRIGHT © 1999SNAPPER INC.ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDMANUAL No. 4-7008 (REV. 1, 8/20/99)
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 operating themachine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which mightimpair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your dealercannot 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 alertto the presence of children. Children are oftenattracted to the machine and the mowing activity.Never assume that children will remain where you lastsaw them.1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and underthe watchful care of aresponsible adult.2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine isoperated (even with the blade OFF).3. DO NOT allow children or others to ride onmachine or on attachments (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, petsand hazards before and while backing.7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blindcorners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that mayobscure vision.PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERSSlopes are amajor factor related to loss-of-controland tip-over accidents, which can result in severeinjury or death. All slopes require extra CAUTION. Ifyou cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy onthe slope, DO NOT mow it. Use extra care with grasscatchers or other attachments; these affect thehandling 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 whentraveling uphill. Use aslow speed and avoidsudden or sharp turns.3. DO NOT operate machine back and forth acrossface of slopes. Operate up and down. Practice onslopes with blades off.4. AVOID uphill starts. If machine stops going uphillor tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and backslowly down the slope.PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS(Continued From Previous Column)5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards.Tall grass can hide obstacles. Keep away fromditches, washouts, culverts, fences andprotruding objects.6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least 3 feet) awayfrom edge of ditches and other drop offs. Themachine could turn over if an edge caves in.7. Always begin forward motion slowly and withcaution.8. Use weights or aweighted load carrier in accordancewith instructions supplied with agrass catcher. DONOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10degrees (18% grade) when equipped with grasscatcher.9. DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try tostabilize the machine.10. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reducedtraction could cause sliding.11. DO NOT operate machine under any conditionwhere traction, steering or stability is doubtful.PREPARATION1. Read, understand, and follow instructions andwarnings in this manual and on the machine,engine and attachments. Know the controls andthe proper use of the machine before starting.2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operatethe machine and only after proper instruction.3. Data indicates that operators age 60 and above,are involved in alarge percentage of mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluatetheir ability to operate the mower safely enough toprotect themselves and others from serious injury.4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammableand vapors are explosive. Use only an approvedfuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or addfuel with engine running. Add fuel outdoors onlywith engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuelfrom machine. DO NOT smoke.5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFFto learn controls and develop skills.6. Check the area to be mowed and remove allobjects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and otherobjects that could cause injury if thrown by bladeor interfere with mowing.

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