Snapper RE110 Operater's Manual - Page 6

Operator Safety Towing Maintenance 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for (Continued From Previous Column) towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running point. engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an odor- 2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight less and deadly poison. limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. 7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery before 3. DO NOT allow children or others on towed equipment. performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause cause injury. loss of traction and loss of control. 8. DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks. 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 9. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) Maintenance and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s). 1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where 10. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as overspeed engine. in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appli- 11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to ance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an prevent controls from binding. enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of children 12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades in a well ventilated, unoccupied building. or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when han- 2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to dling them. reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. 3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved con- r n tainer outdoors and away from open flame. 4. Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as fo tio needed. 5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check that RNeoptroduc all cotter pins are in proper position. 13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. 14. Have machine serviced by an authorized dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices. 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary. 16. Use only factory authorized replacement parts or like parts when making repairs. 6 www.snapper.com