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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.
2.10 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
(Optional accessory on some models)
Install discharge deflector if discharging is desired. Grass
Bag and Bag Adapter or Recycling Cover must be
removed.
1. Remove front and rear nuts that secure Bag
Adapter or Recycling Cover to deck. Refer to
sections concerning these parts.
2. Install discharge deflector and secure to deck
using hardware just removed in Step 1. Slot in front
edge of discharge deflector must be under nut as
shown and both bolts protruding through holes in the
side of the deflector. Secure nuts to the side of
deflector. Tighten nuts securely. See Figure 2.15.
INSTALL
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
FIGURE 2.15
2.11 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER
(Optional Accessory on Some Models)
It will be necessary to remove bag adapter and grass bag
or discharge deflector before installing recycling cover.
See previous section for instructions. Install the recycling
cover and secure to the side and top of the deck with the
two nuts provided on the machine. Slide top portion of
cover under nut secured to the deck. See Figure 2.16.
RECYCLING
COVER
INSTALL RECYCLING
COVER TO THE DECK
USING THE TWO NUTS
2.12 RECYCLING OPERATION
SLIDE
NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of 1/3 of
DEFLECTOR
grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry.
SLOT
1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 7).
2. Move engine speed control to "FAST" (Rabbit)
position.
3. Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting.
4. 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.
INSTALL
DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or
NUTS
guard in place. Grass Catcher components are
subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect
frequently
components immediately.
Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are
made
deterioration and wear during normal usage. Check
condition of bag before each use.
replace worn or damaged catcher bags with only
bags recommended by SNAPPER. The grass catcher
is optional equipment on some models.
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FIGURE 2.16
WARNING
and
replace
WARNING
of
woven
fabric,
and
worn
or
damaged
are
subject
to
Immediately
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