Snapper 150Z Operater's Manual - Page 15
Operation, WARNING - zero turn mowers
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Operation General Operating Safety Before first time operation: • Be sure to read all information in the Safety and Operation sections before attempting to operate this rider and mower. • Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop the unit. • Drive in an open area without mowing to become accustomed to driving the unit. WARNING Never allow passengers to ride on the unit. Before leaving the operator's position for any reason, engage the parking brake and disengage the PTO. Never leave the unit unattended (i.e. out of sight) with the engine running. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and mower free of grass, leaves and excess grease. Do not stop or park rider over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials. WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the If you do not understand how a specific control engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not functions, or have not yet thoroughly read the allow open flame, smoking or matches in the FEATURES AND CONTROLS section, do so now. area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills. Do NOT attempt to operate the rider without first becoming familiar with the location and function of ALL controls. WARNING forWARtNiIoNGn Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 t percent (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) c vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. o u Select slow ground speed before driving onto a slope. Use extra caution when operating on N d slopes with a rear-mounted grass catcher. o Mow up and down the face of slopes, not across. r Use caution when changing directions and DO Rep NOT START OR STOP ON A SLOPE. Do not load this zero-turn rider on a trailer or truck using two separate ramps. Only use a single ramp that is at least one foot wider than the width of the rear wheels of this rider. This rider has a zero turning radius and the wheels could fall off the ramps, or the rider could tip over injuring the operator or bystanders. 15