Snapper 200Z Operater's Manual - Page 9

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 6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running the hitch point. engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an 2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight odorless 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 equip- performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine ment. could cause injury. 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may 8. DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks. cause loss of traction and loss of control. 9. Service engine and make adjustments only when 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. engine is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark Maintenance 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 overspeed engine. such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or 11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before prevent controls from binding. storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container 12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the out of the reach of children in a well ventilated, unoc- blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use cupied building. CAUTION when handling them. 2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. r n 3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved container outdoors and away from open flame. fo tio 4. Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as needed. 5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check ot uc that 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 genuine replacement parts to assure that original standards are maintained. N rod WARNING Grass Catcher bags used on this product are made of p woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear e during normal usage. Check condition of bags before each use. Immediately replace worn or damaged catch- R er bags with only bags recommended by the manufac- WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or other reproductive harm. turer. The Grass Catcher is optional equipment on some models. WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 9