Cutting Height Adjustment; Recycling Operation - Snapper ELP21703BDV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Operation (Continued)
WARNING
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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.

Cutting Height Adjustment

1. Pull the cutting height adjusting handle (A, Figure 6)
outward and move to the desired cutting height.
A
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Figure 6: Adjusting cutting height
WARNING
!
Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade
control before adjusting cutting height.

Recycling Operation

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Converting this mower to the recycling operation requires no
tools. First, STOP the engine. Raise the discharge door (A,
Figure 7) located at the rear of machine. Remove the grass
catcher (if installed). Insert the recycling plug (B) fully into
the discharge opening. Allow the discharge door to close.
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Figure 7: Inserting the recycling plug
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 the cutting height at the highest cutting position.
2. Move the engine speed control to the "FAST" (Rabbit)
position.
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3. Move the ground speed control to the slowest speed
setting.
4. Proceed mowing slowly. If the grass is very dense, raise
the cutting height to improve recycling performance.
B
A
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