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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 
WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that 
can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious 
injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions 
and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each person operating 
the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance, which 
might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you have any questions pertaining to your machine which your 
dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, 
McDonough, Georgia 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967). 
 
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN  
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert 
to the presence of children. Children are often 
attracted to the machine 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 a responsible adult.  
2.  DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is 
operated (even with the blades OFF).  
3.  DO NOT allow children or others to ride on 
machine, attachments, or towed equipment (even 
with the blades OFF). They may fall and be 
seriously injured.  
4.  DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate or 
service the machine. Local regulations may 
restrict the age of the operator. 
5.  ALLOW only adults or responsible teenagers with 
mature judgment under close adult supervision to 
operate machine.  
6. DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP 
BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and down for 
children, pets and hazards before and while 
backing. 
7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind 
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may 
obscure vision.  
 
SLOPE OPERATION 
1.  Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall 
accidents, which can result in severe injury. All 
slopes require extra caution and slow speed. If 
you feel uneasy on a slope, DO NOT mow it. 
2.  Mow across slopes, never up and down. Exercise 
extreme CAUTION when changing directions on 
slopes. Practice operation of machine on slopes 
with blades off. 
3.  Use extra care with grass catchers or other 
attachments: these affect the handling and the 
stability of the machine. 
4.  DO NOT use tow behind attachments on slopes. 
5.  AVOID uphill starts.  
6.  Turf conditions can affect the machine’s stability. 
DO NOT operate machine under any condition 
where traction, steering or stability is doubtful. 
7.  Chose a low enough ground speed setting so that 
you will not have to stop or shift on a slope. Tires 
may lose traction on slopes even though the 
brakes are functioning properly. 
 
SLOPE OPERATION 
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8.  Always keep the machine in gear when going down 
slopes.  DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate the hydro 
roll release) and coast down hill. 
 
PREPARATION 
1. Read, understand and follow instructions and 
warnings in this manual and on the machine, engine, 
and attachments. Know the controls and the proper 
use of the machine before starting. If the operators or 
mechanics cannot read English, it is the owner’s 
responsibility to explain this material to them. 
2.  Only mature, responsible persons shall operate the 
machine and only after proper instruction. The owner 
is responsible for training the operators. Further, the 
owner/operator can prevent and/or is responsible for 
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other 
people or property. 
3.  Data indicates that operators age 60 and above, are 
involved in a large percentage of mower-related 
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability 
to operate the mower safely enough to protect 
themselves and others from serious injury.  
4.  Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and 
vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel 
container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with 
engine running. Add fuel outdoors only with engine 
stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from machine. DO 
NOT smoke. 
5.  Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to 
learn controls and develop skills.  
6.  Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects 
such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that 
could cause injury if thrown by blade or interfere with 
mowing. 
7.  Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and 
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform 
the job. Only use accessories and attachments 
approved by SNAPPER 
8. Keep people and pets out of mowing area. 
Immediately, STOP blades, STOP engine, and Stop 
machine if anyone enters the area. 
9.  DO NOT operate machine unless all shields, deflectors, 
switches, blade controls and other safety devices are 
in place and functioning properly. 
10.  Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace 
if damaged.