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.
2.6 INSTALLATION 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 |
REAR SLOT OVER STUD; INSTALL LOCK WASHER AND KNOB NUT
ROUTE RECOIL ROPE
AROUND PULLEY
TOP
SLOT
UNDER NUT
| FRONT HOLE |
| OVER STUD; |
| INSTALL LOCK |
FIGURE 2.13 | WASHER AND |
KNOB NUT |
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 |
washers and knob nuts onto studs and tighten securely. |
See Figure 2.12. |
2.8 INSTALLATION 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 |
(not shown) and sliding connector over adapter |
flange. See Figure 2.14. |
REAR SLOT OVER STUD; INSTALL LOCK WASHER AND KNOB NUT
TOP
SLOT
UNDER NUT
FRONT HOLE
OVER STUD;
INSTALL LOCK
WASHER AND
KNOB NUT
STEP 3: Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle |
cross bar. See Figure 2.14. |
HOOK DOOR AND
BAG HOOKS TO
MIDDLE HANDLE
SLIDE CONNECTOR
OVER FLANGE
FIGURE 2.12
2.7INSTALLATION 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 securely. See Figure 2.13.
STEP 3: Route recoil rope around outside of rope guide
pulley. See Figure 2.13. (NOTE: Recoil rope may need to be slackened. Refer to “Handle Assembly”.)
FIGURE 2.14
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.
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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