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To Clear A Plugged Hose
1.Stop blades. Stop engine. Remove key.
2.After all rotating components (engine, blower, blades) have come to a complete stop, loosen hose clamp at outlet of blower, and remove hose from blower.
3.Clear any obstructions from hose. If necessary, use a stick to reach into the hose.
4.Reinstall hose to blower and securely tighten hose clamp.
To Clear A Plugged Blower
1.Stop blades and blower. Stop engine. Remove key.
2.After all rotating components have come to a complete stop, loosen the hose clamp at the outlet of the blower.
3.Remove hose from blower.
4.Using a stick or similar object, clear all obstructions from blower. DO NOT INSERT HAND.
5.Reinstall hose to blower and securely tighten hose clamp.
GRASS CATCHER MAINTENANCE
Grass Catcher components are subject to wear and deteri- oration during normal usage. Inspect all components fre- quently for signs of wear and deterioration. Replace worn or damaged components immediately.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Perform
Manual and Engine Owner's Manual included with the machine.
2.Catcher. Inspect all catcher components. Replace all worn or damaged parts.
3.Catcher Bags. Check bags often for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged bags immediately, using only SNAPPER approved replacement bags.
4.Deck, Blower, Hose. Clean grass build up from deck, blower, hose, covers and rear cover screen. To maintain peak performance make sure screen is clean at each dumping.
5.Hose. Check hose for wear, tears and holes. Replace as needed.
6.Blades. Check blades for sharpness, wear, flatness and damage. Refer to CZT/HZT Operator's Manual for
blade wear limits and sharpening/replacement instruc- tions.
7.Blower. Check blower impeller, blower housing and
inlet/outlets for signs of wear and deterioration. Replace as needed. Check all fasteners and hardware to insure
none are missing and all are tightened securely. Lubricate impeller shaft bearings with 1 to 3 shots of General Purpose grease from a grease gun.
8.Belts. Check belts for wear and fraying. Replace as needed.
9.Idler Arm. Check idler arm to insure it pivots freely and
bushings are not worn. Replace worn bushings as needed.
WARNING
Grass Catcher bags used on SNAPPER products are made of woven fab- ric, and are subject to deterioration and wear during normal usage. Check condition of bags 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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