Snapper 400Z Operater's Manual - Page 8
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Operator Safety WARNING 2. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually uphill, if possible. Never mow It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the engine in any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land down slopes. 3. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance or mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. arrester as defined in Section 4442, maintained and 4. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing or traction in effective working order. Other states or federal could cause sliding. jurisdictions may have similar laws. Contact an 5. Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on Authorized Service Dealer to obtain a spark arrester the ground. (ride-on units) designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine. 6. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. 7. Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes. 8. Do not mow slopes if you cannot back up them. 25. OSHA regulations may require the use of hearing protection when exposed to sound levels greater than 85 dBA for an 8 hour time period. Towed Equipment (Ride-On Units) Slope Operation 1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the CAUTION hitch point. 2. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes. See attaching a trailer under OPERATION. 3. Never allow children or others in or on towed can cause hearing loss though extended equipment. periods of exposure. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. r n Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipfo tio over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope t or if you feel uneasy on it, do not drive on it. WARNING o uc Never operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees. N d Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. o Use extra caution when operating on slopes with rearr mounted grass catchers. Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down, use p caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE. e Do R 1. Mow across slopes, not up and down. 4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control. 5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. 6. Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. 2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area. 3. Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down for small children. 4. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe unit operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. 5. Never allow children to operate the unit. 2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. 6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, 3. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 4. Use slow speed. Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop or change speed while on the slope. 5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the unit. 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. 7. See your authorized dealer for recommendations of Emissions 1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index information on the engine emissions label. available weights to improve stability. Do Not 1. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward motion on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive slow off the slope. Ignition System (Gasoline Models) 1. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. 6