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Section 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.6 RECYCLING OPERATION
Converting this mower to the recycling operation requires
no tools. First, STOP engine. Raise discharge door located
at rear of machine. Remove grass catcher. Insert recycling
plug fully into discharge opening. Allow discharge door to
close. See Figure 2.7.
NOTE: For best recycling results, cut up to a maximum of
1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is
dry.
1. Set the cutting height at the highest cutting position.
2. Move engine speed control to “FAST” (Rabbit) posi-
tion.
3. Move ground speed control to slowest speed set-
ting.
4. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense,
raise cutting height to improve recycling performance.
2.7 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER
1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Lift discharge door located at the rear of machine.
See Figure 2.8.
3. Install grass catcher onto the rear of machine.
Position the rod ends of catcher frame over the tabs
located at the rear of deck. Release discharge door,
which is spring loaded, onto top of grass catcher.
FIGURE 2.7
INSERT
RECYCLING
PLUG
FIGURE 2.8
GRASS
CATCHER
WARNING
DO NOT operate mower without entire grass catcher,
side chute or recycling plug in place. Grass Catcher
components are subject to deterioration during
normal use. Inspect frequently and replace worn or
damaged components immediately.
! !
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 equip-
ment on some models.
! !
LIFT DISCHARGE
DOOR
LIFT DISCHARGE
DOOR
TABS
CATCHER
HANDLE