Cutting Height Adjustment; Recycling Operation; Baffle Adjustment - Snapper P216012E 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.

2.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Pull the height adjusting latch outward and move
to desired cutting height. See Figure 2.7.
LOWEST
1
CUTTING
HEIGHT
2. Set all wheels at the same cutting height. The
highest cutting position is Notch 6. The lowest
cutting position is Notch 1. See Figure 2.8.
LATCH
POSITIONS
CUTTING HEIGHT SETTINGS
FIGURE 2.8

2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION

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 all wheels in the highest cutting position
(Notch 6).
LATCH
HIGHEST
CUTTING
HEIGHT
FIGURE 2.7
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.
2.7 ADJUSTING FRONT DECK BAFFLE
(Models with an "F" prefix in model number)
(Example: FRP216012)
The front of the cutting deck on these models has
been cut out. This allows the blade to have more
direct contact with the grass and allows more air
flow into deck chamber. The adjustable baffle
should be secured in the lowest position when using
a grass bag. The baffle should be secured in the
highest position when mulching grass. NOTE: Under
certain conditions, when mulching, some grass may
blow out from under front of baffle. This is normal but,
the amount of grass blowing out can be reduced.
Lower baffle down slightly until the smallest amount of
grass blow out is present.
1. Stop engine.
2. Loosen wing nuts that secure front deck baffle.
See Figure 2.9.
3. Lower the adjustable baffle to the lowest position
6
when using a grass bag. Raise the baffle to its
highest position when mulching grass. Take care to
keep the baffle's lower edge parallel to the bottom of
the deck. See Figure 2.9.
4. Retighten wing nuts securely.
HOLE DESIGNATES TOP
OF BAFFLE (ALWAYS
KEEP HOLE IN UP
POSITION)
FRONT DECK
BAFFLE (SHOWN
IN HIGHEST
POSITION)
FRONT CUTOUT OF DECK
8
WING
NUTS
WING NUT
MOVE BAFFLE UP
FOR MULCHING
GRASS
MOVE BAFLE DOWN
FOR GRASS
BAGGING
FIGURE 2.9
FRONT
DECK
BAFFLE