Recycling Operation; Installation Of Grass Catcher (Door Type) - Snapper MP216518B, MRP216518B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

21” steel deck walk mowers (type ‘m’) series 18
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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.

2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION

NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of
1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass
is dry.
1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position
(Notch 6).
2. Move ground speed control to slowest speed
setting.
3. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense,
lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than
the front wheel latches to improve recycling
performance.
2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS BAG ADAPTER
(Optional accessory on some models)
STEP 1: Install the grass bag adapter and secure to the
side and top of the deck with the two nuts provided on the
machine. Slot in front edge of adapter must be under nut
located on top of deck. See Figure 2.9.
ROUTE RECOIL
ROPE AROUND
ADAPTER PULLEY
SECURE
WITH NUTS
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.9
STEP 2: Route recoil rope around pulley on top of bag
adapter. See Figure 2.9.
2.8 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING PLUG
(Optional Accessory on Some Models)
STEP 1: Once adapter has been installed, recycling may
be desired. Insert recycling plug completely and securely
into adapter. Install grass bag. See Figure 2.10.
2.9 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER – DOOR
BE SURE
ADAPTER SLOT
SLIPS UNDER
DECK NUT
POSITION BAG
BETWEEN HANDLES
(Continued On Next Page)
9
PLUG
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.10
BAG
(Optional accessory on some models)
Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange
of adapter. See Figure 2.11. Attach grass bag hooks
over middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.12.
CONNECTOR
BAG
ADAPTER
FIGURE 2.11
INSERT RECYCLING PLUG
COMPLETELY AND SECURELY
INTO ADAPTER. INSTALL
GRASS BAG.
SLIDE
CONNECTOR
DOWN OVER BAG
ADAPTER FLANGE

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