Snapper R195517B, 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. Wear
heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury.
WARNING
DO NOT operate mower without entire Grass
Catcher, Discharge Deflector or Recycling Cover in
place.
2.8 DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
(INSTALLATION)
1. Remove the recycling cover. Loosen and
remove the two knobs securing the cover to the
deck and remove the cover from the two bolts. The
two bolts remain in the deck. See Figure 2.9.
2. Remove nut and bolt located below the front of
the discharge opening. See Figure 2.9.
FIGURE 2.9
3. Place discharge deflector over two bolts at top
of discharge opening and secure to deck using the
two knobs removed in Step 1. Tighten knobs
securely.
4. Using hardware removed in Step 2, insert bolt
with head on inside of deck into bottom rear hole of
discharge deflector. Secure to deck with nut. See
Figure 2.10.
FIGURE 2.10
TWO BOLTS
REMAIN IN
DECK
REMOVE THIS
NUT & BOLT
INSTALL DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR OVER
DECK OPENING
INSTALL KNOBS