Instruction Manual No. 7102356 (Rev. C, 06/04/2008)
TP 200-5352-C-AT-N
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Operation and Maintenance Instructions
INTRODUCTION:
Follow operation and maintenance
instructions in the Operator’s Manual
provided with the Snapper Lawn
Tractor.
GRASS CATCHER OPERATION
1)
Select desired cutting height. Choose
a setting that will not attempt to cut off too
much at once, overloading the machine.
2)
After starting engine and allowing a
brief warm up period, move engine speed
control to highest setting.
3)
Drive machine to cutting area.
Engage blades.
4)
Select a slow forward ground speed
until familiar with conditions. Do not
select a speed that is too fast, causing
the machine to become overloaded.
5)
The weight of the grass catcher and
contents will affect the stability and
handling of the machine. Avoid sudden
starts and sharp turns. Reduce speed on
slopes, and DO NOT operate machine on
slopes exceeding 10 degrees (18%
grade). Operate machine up and down
slopes. DO NOT operate machine across
the face of slopes. Turn blades off when
traveling up slope.
6)
Empty grass catcher often to
minimize effect on stability and handling.
Over filling the catcher will reduce
performance and cause clogging of the
tube, adapter and deck.
7)
Do not operate the machine with the
Grass Catcher open. The entire Grass
Catcher including grass bags must be
installed, the catcher closed and latched
properly before operating.
EMPTYING GRASS CATCHER
1)
Empty Grass Catcher often to avoid
overfilling. Overfilling the grass bags
reduces performance and causes
clogging of tube, adapter and deck.
2)
Turn blades off. Drive machine to
location the clippings are to be dumped.
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. If you
must back machine to dump clippings in
desired location, LOOK and SEE behind
and down for children, pets and hazards
before and while backing.
3)
Shift transmission to Neutral (N).
Engage Park Brake. Stop engine.
Remove key.
4)
Unlatch and open the catcher cover.
One at a time, lift grass bag up and off of
the tab on the grass bag support.
5)
After dumping, to maintain peak
performance, check the catcher screen
located on the inside of the Cover
Assembly to make sure it is clean and
free of any build up. Clean as required
with brush or broom. Reinstall all three
grass bags.
6)
Close catcher. Push down firmly to
ensure the cover is fully closed and is
properly latched.
7)
Re-start engine and drive machine to
cutting area. Set engine speed to highest
setting, engage blades and resume
operation.
WARNING
DO NOT operate machine without entire
grass catcher and guards in place.
GRASS CATCHER COMPONENTS are
subject to deterioration during normal
use. Inspect all components frequently for
signs of wear or deterioration. Replace
worn or damaged components
immediately.
