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 compo- nents are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow suffi- cient time for all components to cool.
ROUTE RECOIL ROPE AROUND PULLEY
TOP SLOT
UNDER NUT
2.8INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
STEP 1: Remove recycling cover. Refer to Section “Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2: Install deflector to deck in place of recycling cover,
making sure that: 1) front hole on outside front of deflector fits over stud where front of recycling cover was originally secured, 2) slot on top of deflector slips under restraining nut on top of deck (under right front corner of engine), and 3) slot on inside rear of deflector slips onto stud behind rear of discharge opening, where rear of recycling cover was originally secured. Install internal/external tooth lock wash- ers and knob nuts onto studs and tighten securely. See Figure 2.13.
REAR SLOT | TOP SLOT |
OVER STUD; | UNDER NUT |
INSTALL LOCK |
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WASHER AND |
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KNOB NUT |
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FRONT HOLE
OVER STUD;
INSTALL LOCK
WASHER AND
KNOB NUT
FIGURE 2.13
REAR SLOT |
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OVER STUD; |
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INSTALL LOCK |
| FRONT HOLE |
WASHER AND |
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| OVER STUD; | |
KNOB NUT |
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| INSTALL LOCK | |
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| FIGURE 2.14 | WASHER AND |
| KNOB NUT | |
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2.10INSTALLATION OF GRASS BAG (Door Type Bag)
STEP 1: Install grass bag adapter. Refer to Section “Installation of Grass Bag Adapter”.
STEP 2: Install grass bag by opening adapter cover and sliding connector over adapter flange. See Figure 2.15.
STEP 3: Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.15.
HOOK DOOR AND
BAG HOOKS TO
MIDDLE HANDLE
SLIDE CONNECTOR
OVER FLANGE
2.9INSTALLATION OF GRASS BAG ADAPTER (Optional Accessory on Some Models)
STEP 1: Remove recycling cover. Refer to Section “Recycling Operation”.
STEP 2: Install grass bag adapter to the deck in place of
recycling cover, making sure that: 1) front hole on outside front of adapter fits over stud where front of recycling cover was originally secured, 2) slot on top of adapter slips under restraining nut on top of deck (under right front corner of engine), and 3) slot on bottom rear of adapter slips onto stud behind rear of discharge opening, where rear of recycling cover was originally secured. Install internal/external tooth lock washers and knob nuts onto studs and tighten secure- ly. See Figure 2.14.
STEP 3: Route recoil rope around outside of rope guide pul-
ley. See Figure 2.14. (NOTE: Recoil rope may need to be slackened. Refer to “Handle Assembly”.)
FIGURE 2.15
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT operate without entire Grass Catcher or guard in place. Grass Catcher components are subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently and replace worn or damaged compo- nents immediately.
Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fabric, and are subject to dete- rioration and wear during normal usage. Check condition of bag 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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