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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.
2.8 INSTALLATION of DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
(Optional accessory on some models)
1. Remove grass bag from handle and grass bag
adapter. See Figure 2.15.
2. Remove front and rear nuts attaching grass bag
adapter to deck. See Figure 2.15.
3. Install discharge deflector and secure to deck
using hardware removed in Step 2. Slot in front
edge of discharge deflector must be under nut as
shown and both bolts protruding through holes in
the side of the deflector. See Figure 2.16.
FIGURE 2.15
FIGURE 2.16
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.
2.9 INSTALLATION of RECYCLING COVER
(Optional accessory on some models)
It will be necessary to remove bag adapter and
grass bag or discharge deflector before installing
recycling cover. See previous section for
instructions. Install the recycling cover and secure
to the side and top of the deck with the two nuts
provided on the machine. Slide top portion of cover
under nut secured to the deck. See Figure 2.17.
FIGURE 2.17
WARNING
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.
REMOVE GRASS BAG
FROM HANDLE AND
BAG ADAPTER
REMOVE NUTS
INSTALL
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
INSTALL
NUTS
SLIDE
DEFLECTOR SLOT
UNDER NUT
REMOVE RECYCLING
COVER TO THE DECK
REMOVE THE TWO NUTS
RECYCLING
COVER