Snapper Simplicity RZT Riding Mowers Owner's Manual

44 & 50" SNAPPER / SIMPLICITY RZT RIDING MOWERS
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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, repairs, or service with engine running. Stop engine. Engage
parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine, muffler and
surrounding areas are extremely hot. Avoid serious burns; allow components to cool down before installing kit.
Replace worn or damaged parts prior to operating. Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near open fuel
container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes
before refilling. Make sure that fuel cap is tightened securely. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine.
STEP 1: Remove the two innermost front carriage bolts
securing the unit footrest to the frame. Install the seven
ballasts against the front of the machine, securing with the
supplied 5/16 x 2-1/2" carriage bolts and lock nuts in place
of those removed. Tighten hardware securely. See Figure 1.
REMOVE EXISTING HARDWARE
LOCK
NUT (2)
BALLASTS (7)
STEP 2: Install the baffles to the inside front of the mower
deck:
NOTE: Prior to installation, remove any existing baffle(s)
that may be installed to the inside front of the deck.
#7600029 TRIPLE BAG CATCHER KIT FOR
CARRIAGE BOLTS
FIGURE 1
RIGHT BAFFLE
LEFT BAFFLE
FIGURE 2
WARNING
a. Measure the baffles to determine which are needed. See
Figure 2.
b. Secure the left baffle to the inside front of the deck with
four 5/16 x 5/8" carriage bolts and flange nuts. See Figure 3.
c. Secure the right baffle to the inside front and bottom of the
deck with three 5/16 x 5/8" carriage bolts and flange nuts.
See Figure 3. Be sure to tighten all hardware securely.
(Components removed for clarity)
STEP 3: Raise the discharge deflector. See Figure 4.
RAISE
DEFLECTOR
1
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
INSTRUCTION No. 7101095 (I.R. 9/19/2006)
TP 200-5231-IR-AT-SN
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