If Thegrass Catcher Becomes Clogged; Before Each Use - Snapper 0-50576 Operator's Manual

IF THEGRASS CATCHER BECOMES CLOGGED
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To Clear A Plugged Hose
1. Stop blades. Stop engine. Remove key.
2. After all rotating components (engine, blower, blades)
have come to a complete stop, loosen hose clamp at
outlet of blower, and remove hose from blower.
3. Clear any obstructions from hose. If necessary, use a
stick to reach into the hose.
4. Reinstall hose to blower and securely tighten hose
clamp.
To Clear A Plugged Blower
1. Stop blades and blower. Stop engine. Remove key.
2. After all rotating components have come to a complete
stop, loosen the hose clamp at the outlet of the blower.
3. Remove hose from blower.
4. Using a stick or similar object, clear all obstructions
from blower. DO NOT INSERT HAND.
5. Reinstall hose to blower and securely tighten hose
clamp.
GRASS CATCHER MAINTENANCE
Grass Catcher components are subject to wear and deteri-
oration during normal usage. Inspect all components fre-
quently for signs of wear and deterioration. Replace worn or
damaged components immediately.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Perform pre-start checklist and maintenance as
instructed in the SNAPPER CZT/HZT Operator's
Manual and Engine Owner's Manual included with the
machine.
2. Catcher. Inspect all catcher components. Replace all
worn or damaged parts.
3. Catcher Bags. Check bags often for wear or damage.
Replace worn or damaged bags immediately, using only
SNAPPER approved replacement bags.
4. Deck, Blower, Hose. Clean grass build up from deck,
blower, hose, covers and rear cover screen. To maintain
peak performance make sure screen is clean at each
dumping.
5. Hose. Check hose for wear, tears and holes. Replace
as needed.
6. Blades. Check blades for sharpness, wear, flatness
and damage. Refer to CZT/HZT Operator's Manual for
blade wear limits and sharpening/replacement instruc-
tions.
7. Blower. Check blower impeller, blower housing and
inlet/outlets for signs of wear and deterioration. Replace
as needed. Check all fasteners and hardware to insure
none are missing and all are tightened securely.
Lubricate impeller shaft bearings with 1 to 3 shots of
General Purpose grease from a grease gun.
8. Belts. Check belts for wear and fraying. Replace as
needed.
9. Idler Arm. Check idler arm to insure it pivots freely and
bushings are not worn. Replace worn bushings as
needed.
WARNING
Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fab-
ric, and are subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage. Check
condition of bags before each use. Immediately 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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