Snapper 20 manual Installing the Mulching Plug, Dumping the Grass Bag

Operation

! 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.

Installing the Mulching Plug

1.Install the mulching plug (A, Figure 11) if mulching is desired after the bag adapter is installed. Install the mulching plug completely and securely into the bag adapter (B).

IMPORTANT: Install the grass bag as a safeguard.

B

A

Figure 12: Installing the grass bag

(Slide Closure Type)		ReproductB ion
			Dumping the Grass Bag
	A		1. G asp the bag			ect r a d bag handle. Lift up on the
				bag handle, rem		v ng it from the mower handle. Then
				lift up	he bag	nnector, removing it from the
				adap er flange.
			2. Open the bag by pulling the bag slider (A, Figure 13) off
				of the Z-fold at the rear of the bag (B).
	B		3. To close the bag, fold the rear of the bag into the former
				Z-shape, keeping the edges aligned. Grasp the edge of
				the Z-fold, and while holding the slider, pull the Z-fold
				fully into the slider.
			NOTE: An illustration of the Z-Fold is attached to the bag.
	Figure 11: Installing the mulching plug
							A
2. Refer to the section entitled “Mulching Op ration”.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Install the grass bag adapter. Refer to the Section
	entitled “Installing the Grass Bag Adapter”.

2.Install the grass bag by sliding the connector (A, Figure 12) over the adapter flange.

3.Attach the grass bag hooks (B) over the middle handle

cross bar.	Figure 13: Removing the bag slider
	!	WARNING	!

Grass Catcher bags are made of woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage. Check condition of bag before each use. Immediately replace worn or damaged catcher bags with only genuine replacement bags. The grass catcher is optional equipment on some models.

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