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 2.14

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 2.13.

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

and sliding connector over adapter flange. See Figure

2.15.

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 2.15.

HOOK DOOR AND

BAG HOOKS TO

MIDDLE HANDLE

SLIDE CONNECTOR

OVER FLANGE

FIGURE 2.13

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 2.14.

STEP 3: Route recoil rope around outside of rope guide

pulley. See Figure 2.14. (NOTE: Recoil rope may need to be slackened. Refer to “Handle Assembly”.)

FIGURE 2.15

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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Snapper S21, SP21, SPV21, SPV21S, SPV21E Installation of Side Discharge, Deflector, Installation of Grass BAG