Snapper MP216518B, MRP216518B, Safety Instructions & Operator'S Manual

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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.
2.9 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER – DOOR
BAG
(Optional accessory on some models)
FIGURE 2.12
2.10 INSTALLATION of GRASS CATCHER – Slide
Closure Type
(Optional accessory on some models)
1.
Position grass bag between handles. See
Figure 2.13. Install grass catcher by sliding
connector over flange of adapter. Attach grass
bag hooks over middle handle cross bar. See
Figure 2.14.
FIGURE 2.13
FIGURE 2.14
2.11 REMOVING and DUMPING GRASS CATCHER –
Slide Closure Type
1. Grasp bag connector and bag handle as shown.
See Figure 2.13.
2. First, lift up on bag handle, removing it from the
mower handle. Then lift up on bag connector
removing it from the adapter flange.
3. Dump bag by pulling bag slider off of Z-Fold at
rear of bag, opening bag.
4. To close bag, fold rear of bag into Z-shape,
keeping edges aligned. Note: an illustration of
folding the Z-shape is attached to the bag.
5. Grasp the edge of the Z-fold, and while holding
the slider, pull the Z-fold fully into the slider. See
Figure 2.15.
FIGURE 2.15
ATTACH BAG HOOKS
OVER MIDDLE HANDLE
CROSS BAR
MIDDLE
HANDLE
CROSS BAR
LOWER HANDLES
HANDLE
BAG CONNECTOR
ADAPTER
FLANGE
GRASP SLIDER. PULL
Z-FOLD INTO SLIDER
PULL
SLIDE CONNECTOR
OVER END OF
ADAPTER FLANGE
HOOK BAG
HANDLE OVER
LOWER HANDLES