Snapper 1696628 Operator's Manual page 10

5. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly:
a. Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower
handle (shown in Figure 3-3 deck cutaway) line up
with holes in handle bracket. See Figure 3-4.
A
B
NOTE: When pulling upward on handle, make sure to not
pull handle all the way out.
b. Insert the T-bolts (a) removed in Step 4 through
the handle brackets and lower handle and tighten
securely to secure the handle in place.
See Figure 3-4.
c. Reattach star knobs (a) and carriage bolts (b)
removed in Step 2 into lower holes of handle as
shown in Figure 3-5.
C
(b)
(a)
6. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper
handle. Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope
guide. See Figure 3-6.
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B
(a)
(a)
Figure 3-4
C
(a)
(b)
Figure 3-5
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B
(a)
C
Figure 3-6
a. Hold blade control against upper handle.
b. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip
starter rope into the rope guide. See Figure 3-6.
c. Tighten rope guide wing knob (a).
d. Use cable tie(s) to secure cable(s) to lower handle.
Grass Catcher
1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if
needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before
assembling (warning label will be on the outside).
a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is
at the bottom.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the
frame. See Figure 3-7.
B
Figure 3-7
A
D
A