Installing the Grass Bag Adapter (Continued)

Operation (Continued)

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WARNING

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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 Grass Bag Adapter (Continued)

Figure 13: Installing the adapter standoff (Kawasaki engines only) Flip the pulley over so that the bushing flange is under the pulley. The bushing will act as a washer between the pulley and the standoff.

Installing the Recycling Plug Reassemble the pulley to the bag adapter, and install the supplied replacement bolt, fitted with the thread sleeve, into the recoil cover. Tighten all hardware securely.

B

A

C

 

D

 

Figure 13: Installing the adapter standoff (Kawasaki engines only)

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WARNING

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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.

Installing the Recycling Plug

1.Install the recycling plug (A, Figure 14) if recycling is desired after the bag adapter is installed. Install the recycling plug completely and securely into the bag adapter (B).

IMPORTANT: Install the grass bag as a safeguard.

2. Refer to the Section entitled “Recycling Operation”.

A

B

Figure 14: Installing the recycling plug

Installing the Grass Bag

(Door Type 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 15) over the adapter flange.

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

B

A

Figure 15: Installing the grass bag

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WARNING

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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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Snapper NP2167519B Installing the Grass Bag Adapter Continued, Installing the Recycling Plug, Installing the grass bag