Simplicity UV1621BV Instruction De Maintenance

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 
WARNING 
This machine is a multi-purpose utility vehicle intended for off-road use only.  It is not a toy and it is not a 
recreation vehicle.  Careless, reckless operation can cause accidents resulting in damage and injury.  Failure to 
comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or others. 
The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and only allow persons that understand these 
instructions to operate the machine.  The operator must be an adult or teenager with mature judgment, 16 years 
old or older, and must possess a valid driver’s license.  Each operator must evaluate his or her ability to 
operate the machine safely and is responsible for the safe operation of the machine and the safety of a 
passenger.  Safe operation of the machine limits the number of occupants to one operator and only one 
passenger.  Both the operator and the passenger must be seated in the seats provided with the seat belt buckle 
securely latched and the seat belt adjusted to a snug fit.  The 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: 
800-935-2967. 
 
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN 
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not 
alert to the presence and safety of children. 
 
Children are often attracted to the machine and the 
work activity.  Never assume that children will 
remain where you last saw them. 
1.  KEEP children out of the work area, away from 
the machine and under the watchful care of a 
responsible adult. 
2.  DO NOT allow children or others to ride in the 
cargo bed, on attachments or towed equipment.  
The one Passenger must be seated in the 
passenger seat with the seat belt buckle 
securely latched and the seat belt adjusted to a 
snug fit. 
3.  DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate 
the machine.  All operators must be properly 
trained in the safe operation of the machine, be 
16 years old or older, and possess a valid 
driver’s license. 
4.  ALLOW only adults or responsible teenagers, 
16 years old or older, with mature judgment 
under close adult supervision to operate 
machine. 
5.  BEFORE BACKING, stop machine completely.  
LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, 
pets and hazards, before and while backing. 
6.  USE EXTRA CARE and reduce speed when 
approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or 
other objects that may obscure vision. 
7.  SEAT BELTS are provided for the comfort and 
safety of the operator and a passenger and 
must be worn at all times.  Lap-style seat belts 
may not provide adequate protection for small 
children.  Carrying infants or toddlers is not 
recommended.  USE EXTRA CARE when 
carrying a child passenger. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROTECTION AGAINST TIPOVERS 
The machine is equipped with an Operator 
Protective Structure.  The structure when used 
properly can offer additional security to the 
operator and a passenger in the event of a tip-over 
accident.  The lap-style seat belts must be worn at 
all times for proper protection.  Slopes, improper 
loads and towing are major factors related to loss-
of-control and tip-over accidents.  All slopes 
require extra CAUTION.  Loads, attachments and 
towing affect stability, handling and braking. 
 
Reduce speed, avoid sharp turns and sudden 
changes in speed.  Allow extra distance for 
stopping machine. 
1. DO NOT operate the machine on slopes 
exceeding 15 degrees (27% grade).  Loss of 
control, sliding and/or tipover may occur. 
2.  Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes above 
10 degrees (18% grade).   
3.  DO NOT operate machine back and forth across 
face of slopes.  Operate up and down.  Practice 
on slopes with cargo bed empty, and no 
attachments or trailer hitched to machine. 
4.  Avoid uphill starts.  If machine stops going 
uphill or tires lose traction, apply brake, back 
slowly and straight down the slope.  Do not turn 
machine. 
5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden 
hazards.  Tall grass can hide obstacles.  Keep 
away from ditches, washouts, culverts, fences 
and protruding objects. 
6.  Keep a safe distance (at least 3 feet) away from 
edge of ditches and other drop offs.  The 
machine could turn over if an edge caves in. 
7.  Always begin forward motion slowly and with 
caution. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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