Snapper CRP216019KWV important safety instructions Operating Instructions

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.

2.9 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER (Slide Closure Type)

Position grass bag between handles. Install grass catcher by sliding connector over flange of adapter. Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle cross bar. See Figure 2.13.

HOOK BAG HANDLE

OVER LOWER

HANDLES

SLIDE BAG

CONNECTOR OVER

END OF ADAPTER

FLANGE

FIGURE 2.13

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.

2.10REMOVING and DUMPING GRASS CATCHER (Slide Closure Type)

1.Grasp bag connector and bag handle as shown. See Figure 2.14.

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

FIGURE 2.14

3.Dump bag by pulling bag slider off of Z-Fold at rear of bag, opening bag. See Figure 2.15.

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 2.15.

GRASP SLIDER. PULL Z-

FOLD INTO SLIDER

PULL

FIGURE 2.15

WARNING

Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products 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 bags recommended by SNAPPER. The grass catcher is optional equipment on some models.

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