Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.3STOPPING

Stop engine and blade by releasing the blade control.

WARNING

Stop engine and mower blade by releasing the blade control before adjusting cutting height.

2.4CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Positioning the axles in the lowest of the four adjustment positions in the wheel brackets raises the cutting deck to the highest cutting height which is 2-1/2 inches. The top position provides the lowest cut of 1/2 inch. See Figure 2.4.

WARNING

STOP engine and blade BEFORE attempting any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure spark plug wire away from spark plug. Never attempt to adjust the cutting height while the engine is running.

2.5ADJUSTING FRONT & REAR AXLES

1. Reposition the front axle by raising the front wheels off the ground, then pull in on one of the spring loaded bushings until it clears the bracket. Move to the desired height of cut position (four positions are provided) and release the bushing. Repeat the same procedure on opposite end of axle. See Figure 2.4.

FRONT AXLE SHOWN

LOWEST

CUT

2.Reposition the rear axle by raising the rear wheels off the ground, then pull in on one of the spring loaded bushings until it clears the bracket. Move to the desired height of cut position (four positions are provided) and release the bushing. Repeat the same procedure on opposite end of axle. NOTE: Position rear axle bushings in the same corresponding position as the front axle to keep deck level. Refer to Figure 2.4.

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments to the cutting height or front baffle, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. DO NOT make any adjustments with engine or blade running. Be extremely careful when performing adjustments around engine. Engine is extremely hot and can cause severe burns. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.

2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION

NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of 1” from grass and recycle ONLY when grass is dry.

1.Set all wheels in the highest cutting position.

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

3.Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense, lower each rear wheel bushing one notch lower than the front wheel bushings to improve recycling performance.

AXLE BUSHING

HIGHEST

CUT

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

FIGURE 2.4

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Snapper R205012, NR205012 Stopping, Cutting Height Adjustment, Adjusting Front & Rear Axles, Recycling Operation
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