Snapper 447575 manual Step Hinge Adjustment Rear Cover, Step Front Weight Installation

SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 4

HINGE ADJUSTMENT – REAR COVER

The holes in the rear Hinge Plate are slotted and adjustment may be required to insure a proper seal between the front and rear Covers.

A.Insert hook on the right Rear Cover Assembly into round hole in right Handle Link. Note: right Handle Link is flat, no bend. See Figure 1.8.

RIGHT HANDLE LINK

HOOK

FIGURE 1.8

B.Place one 3/8” flat washer over stud on right of handle tube.

C.Insert stud into center hole of right Handle Link. Add another 3/8” flat washer over stud and secure with hair pin. See Figure 1.9.

NOTE: The right and left Handle Links contain 3 closely spaced holes to adjust the amount of force required to close and latch the Grass Catcher. To increase the closing force and provide a tighter seal between the front and rear covers, place stud in rear hole. To decrease the force, place stud in front hole.

HANDLE

LINK

3/8” FLAT	HAIR
WASHER	PIN

F.Actuate Catcher Handle. Catcher should open and close smoothly with no binding. If the action is not smooth, adjustment to the Hinge or Handle Links may be required.

G.If hinge adjustment is required, loosen hinge plate hardware. For a tighter seal, push top of rear cover frame firmly against the Front Cover Assembly. Tighten hinge plate hardware securely. See Figure 1.10.

HINGE PLATE

HARDWARE

PUSH

FIGURE 1.10

WARNING

DO NOT operate machine with Grass Catcher if front weight has not been installed.

STEP 5

FRONT WEIGHT INSTALLATION

The weight of the Clamshell Grass Catcher and contents affects the stability and handling of the machine. The front weight must be installed prior to operating the machine with the catcher installed. Failure to install the weight could cause damage, serious injury or death.

FIGURE 1.9

D.Repeat procedure for left Handle Link.

E.Close catcher by pushing down on handle.

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