Installing The Recycling Plug; Installing The Grass Bag - Snapper 2167519B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Operation (Continued)
WARNING
!
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service
with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.
Disconnect spark plug wire and secure away from spark
plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious
burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool.
Installing the Grass Bag Adapter
(Continued)
Flip the pulley over so that the bushing flange is
under the pulley. The bushing will act as a washer
between the pulley and the standoff.
Reassemble the pulley to the bag adapter, and
install the supplied replacement bolt, fitted with the
thread sleeve, into the recoil cover. Tighten all
hardware securely.
B
D
Figure 13: Installing the adapter standoff
(Kawasaki engines only)
WARNING
!
DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or guard in
place. Grass Catcher components are subject to
deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently and
replace worn or damaged components immediately.

Installing the Recycling Plug

1. Install the recycling plug (A, Figure 14) if recycling is
desired after the bag adapter is installed. Install the
recycling plug completely and securely into the bag
adapter (B).
IMPORTANT: Install the grass bag as a safeguard.
2. Refer to the section entitled "Recycling Operation".
!
C
A
!
A
B
Figure 14: Installing the recycling plug

Installing the Grass Bag

(Door Type Bag)
1. Install the grass bag adapter. Refer to the Section
entitled "Installing the Grass Bag Adapter".
2. Install the grass bag by sliding the connector (A, Figure
15) over the adapter flange.
3. Attach the grass bag hooks (B) over the middle handle
cross bar.
Figure 15: Installing the grass bag
WARNING
!
Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made
of woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear
during normal usage. Check condition of bag before each
use. Immediately replace worn or damaged catcher bags
with only bags recommended by SNAPPER. The grass
catcher is optional equipment on some models.
B
A
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