Snapper CP214012R2, CP216012RV Operating Instructions, Recycling Operation - Optional Accessory

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 components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

2.6RECYCLING OPERATION - OPTIONAL ACCESSORY

Recycling operation requires optional accessory.

NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of 1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is dry.

1.Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch 6).

2.Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit) position.

3.Move ground speed control to slowest speed setting.

4.Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve recycling performance.

2.7INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER

Position grass bag between handles. See Figure

2.8.Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter. Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.9.

LOWER HANDLES

HANDLE

BAG CONNECTOR

ADAPTER

FLANGE

HOOK BAG

HANDLE OVER

LOWER HANDLES

SLIDE CONNECTOR

OVER END OF

ADAPTER FLANGE

FIGURE 2.9

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 components immediately.

2.8REMOVING and DUMPING GRASS CATCHER

1.Grasp bag connector and bag handle as shown. See Figure 2.8.

2.First, lift up on bag handle, removing it from the mower handle. Then lift up on bag connector removing it from the adapter flange.

3.Dump bag by pulling bag slider off of Z-Fold at rear of bag, opening bag.

4.To close bag, fold rear of bag into Z-shape, keeping edges aligned. Note: an illustration of folding the Z-shape is attached to the bag.

5.Grasp the edge of the Z-fold, and while holding the slider, pull the Z-fold fully into the slider. See Figure 2.10.

GRASP SLIDER. PULL

Z-FOLD INTO SLIDER

PULL

FIGURE 2.8 FIGURE 2.10

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