Snapper RD Series, 2400 XL Series manual Catcher Removal Installation, Installing the Mower Deck

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Installing the Mower Deck

1.Park tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the key and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to the left.

2.From the rear with the grass catcher open pull dis- charge chute to rear.

3.Place mower height adjuster (A, Figure 6) in the low- est cutting position. Place the mower lift lever (A) in the lowest position. Slide mower deck under right side of tractor so that mower hitch is aligned with front tractor hitch.

4.See Figure 9. Slide the discharge tube onto the mower discharge opening.

5.See Figure 10. Turn wheels straight. Pull back on the spring-loaded lever (B) while lifting up on the mower hitch. Install mower hitch onto tractor hitch brackets (A). When properly installed, the spring- loaded lever should seat fully underneath the brack- ets.

6.Connect the trunions (B, Figure 7) to mower deck lift arms (C) secure with hair pins (A).

7.See Figure 8. Move idler arm (A) to relieve belt ten- sion. Install belt onto the PTO pulley (B).

8.Check that the discharge tube and mower opening are aligned and connected.

9.Install the grass catcher (see Catcher Removal & Installation).

Operating the Tractor

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B

Figure 10. Mower Hitch

A.Tractor Hitch Brackets

B.Spring-Loaded Lever

CATCHER REMOVAL &

INSTALLATION

WARNING

Do not operate the unit without the hopper or deflector in place.

1.Move the catcher removal knob (C, Figure 11) for- ward to unlock the catcher from the rear support arms.

2.Depress the catcher dump lock pedal (A).

3.Use the catcher lever (B) to open the catcher slightly.

4.Lift the catcher off the rear support arms.

5.Install in reverse order of removal. To assist installing the catcher, be sure to line up the alignment marks on the catcher and rear of the tractor.

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B

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Figure 11. Emptying the Hopper

A.Catcher Dump Pedal

B.Catcher Lever

C.Catcher Lock Knob

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RD Series, 2400 XL Series specifications

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