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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 2.8.
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)
position.
3. Move ground speed control to slowest speed
setting.
4. Proceed mowing slowly. If grass is very dense,
raise cutting height to improve recycling
performance.
FIGURE 2.8
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 2.9.
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 2.9
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 equipment on some models.
GRASS
CATCHER
LIFT DISCHARGE
DOOR
FIT ROD ENDS
OVER TABS
TABS
CATCHER
HANDLE
LIFT DISCHARGE
DOOR
INSERT
RECYCLING
PLUG