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Remember that all power equipment can be dangerous if used improperly. Also keep in mind that SAFETY requires careful use in accordance with the operating instructions and common sense! COPYRIGHT © 2001 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 7-4270 (I.R. 11/31/01) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that cancause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury to theoperator or other persons. The owner of the tiller must understand these instructions and, furthermore, mustallow only persons who understand these instructions to operate tiller. Each person operating the tiller must beof 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 tiller which your dealer cannot answer toyour satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER, McDonough, Georgia, 30253. Phone: (1-800-935-2967). PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN 1. DO NOT allow children in area when tiller is beingoperated. 2. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate tiller. 3. Allow only responsible teenagers or adults with mature judgment to operate tiller and only underclose supervision. 4. Keep the area clear of all persons, particularly smallchildren, and pets. 5. Know how to STOP the tiller and disengage thecontrols quickly. PREPARATION 1. Read this manual, get to know where all controls arelocated and practice how to use them before startingfor the first time, and at the beginning of each season. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Pay attention to Warning and Instructional Decals on engine and tiller. 2. Never operate tiller without proper guards, dragshield, plates, safety switches, or other safetyprotective devices in place and properly connected. Inspect to determine that these safety devices areinstalled properly, are in good repair, and operateproperly. If the condition or operation of these devices are questionable, they must be repaired orreplaced before using the tiller. 3. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tiller is to beused and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects. Also, note the location of holes, stumps, and other possible hazards. 4. DO NOT operate tiller when barefoot or wearing opensandals. Always wear long pants and substantialfootwear with good traction. 5. Fill fuel tank outdoors and replace fuel cap beforestarting engine. Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near open fuel container. DO NOT fillfuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allowengine to cool for at least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DONOT run engine indoors. 6. Make sure that clutch is disengaged and transmission is in neutral (if so equipped) beforestarting engine. OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS 1. DO NOT change engine governor settings or overspeed engine. 2. DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. 3. Exercise CAUTION when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads, and under any conditions when tilleris transported. Look behind and use care when backing. 4. After striking a foreign object or if tiller vibratesabnormally, STOP the engine, disconnect and securespark plug wire away from plug. Inspect the tiller forany damage and repair the damage. 5. When leaving tiller unattended, disengage clutch, shift transmission to neutral (if so equipped) andstop the engine. 6. Before removing debris or cleaning tines, repairing or inspecting make certain engine, tines and all moving parts have STOPPED. Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to preventaccidental starting. 7. Exercise CAUTION when changing directions whileoperating tiller. DO NOT till in areas where stability ortraction is in doubt. 8. DO NOT overload the machine capacity by attempting to till too deep at too fast a rate. 9. Be extra careful when tilling hard ground. Use lesstine engagement to maintain control of tiller. 10. Till only in daylight or in good artificial light. 11. Never operate tiller in wet areas. Always be sure ofyour footing; keep a firm hold on the handle. 12. Do not operate on slopes MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight and be suretiller is in safe operating condition. 2. Never store tiller with fuel in tank inside of a buildingwhere fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. 3. To avoid fuel leakage and FIRE HAZARD, fuel mustbe drained from tank before standing tiller on end. Always keep engine free of spilled fuel, debris andexcessive grease. 4. Have your tiller inspected and serviced each year by an authorized Snapper dealer. Determine if anyadditional devices are available which might upgradethe safety of your tiller. 5. Factory specified Snapper replacement parts must be used to assure ade...