Snapper RP217250 Operation Manual - Page 14

Operation Mulching Operation Installing the Discharge For best mulching results, cut up to a maximum of 1/3 of grass blade length and recycle ONLY when grass is Deflector dry. 1. Set all wheels in the highest cutting position (Notch ! WARNING ! 7). Refer to the Section entitled "Cutting Height DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or Adjustment". service with engine and blade running. STOP engine 2. Move the engine speed control to the fast (Rabbit) and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure position. away from spark plug. Engine and components are 3. Move the ground speed control to the slowest HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all speed setting. components to cool. 4. Proceed mowing slowly. If the grass is very dense, lower each rear wheel latch one notch lower than the front wheel latches to improve mulching performance. 1. Remove the mulching cover. Refer to the Section entitled "Removing the Mulching Cover". 2. Install the deflector (A, Figure 9) to the deck in place of the mulching cover, making sure that: NOTE: The mulching cover should remain on the • The front hole (B) on the outside front of the machine at all times, unless alternate discharge opera- deflector fits over the stud where the front of the tions are desired, such as side discharging or bagging. n Removing the Mulching Cover (Optional Accessory on Some Models) tio ! WARNING ! DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or r c service with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure fo u away from spark plug. Engine and components are t d HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all components to cool. o ro 1. Remove the nuts (A, Figure 8) securing the mulching cover (B) to the mower deck. N p NOTE: On some models, knob nuts and internal/ e external tooth lock washers are used in place of nuts. R 2. Remove the cover. mulching cover was originally secured; • The slot (C) on top of the deflector slips under the restraining nut on top of the deck (under the right front corner of the engine); • The slot (D) on the inside rear of the deflector slips onto the stud behind the rear of the discharge opening, where the rear of the mulching cover was originally secured. 3. Install the nuts onto the studs and tighten securely. NOTE: On some models, knob nuts and internal/ external tooth lock washers are used in place of nuts. C B D A B Figure 8: Removing the mulching cover A Figure 9: Installing the discharge deflector ! 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. 14 www.snapper.com