Installation Of Discharge Deflector; Installation Of Recycling Cover - Snapper MR216017B Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

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 must be removed.
A. Remove grass bag from handle and bag adapter.
See Figure 2.14.
B. Remove front and rear nuts attaching bag adapter
to deck. See Figure 2.14.
REMOVE NUTS
FIGURE 2.14
C. Install discharge deflector and secure to deck
using hardware just removed in Step A. 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.
REMOVE GRASS BAG
FROM HANDLE AND
BAG ADAPTER
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INSTALL
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
FIGURE 2.15

2.10 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
FIGURE 2.16
WARNING
DO NOT operate without entire Grass Bag or guard in
place. Grass Bag components are subject to
deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently
and replace worn
immediately.
SLIDE
DEFLECTOR
SLOT
INSTALL
NUTS
or damaged components