Snapper ESPV21 Manuel D’Utilisation

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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. 
 
2.6   INSTALLATION OF SIDE DISCHARGE 
DEFLECTOR 
STEP 1:
 Remove recycling cover. Refer to Section 
“Recycling Operation”.   
STEP 2: Install deflector to deck in place of recycling cover, 
making sure that: 1) front hole on outside front of deflector 
fits over stud where front of recycling cover was originally 
secured, 2) slot on top of deflector slips under restraining 
nut on top of deck (under right front corner of engine), and 
3) slot on inside rear of deflector slips onto stud behind rear 
of discharge opening, where rear of recycling cover was 
originally secured. Install internal/external tooth lock 
washers and knob nuts onto studs and tighten securely.  
See Figure 2.12.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.12 
 
2.7  INSTALLATION OF GRASS BAG ADAPTER 
(Optional Accessory on Some Models) 
STEP 1:
 Remove recycling cover. Refer to Section 
“Recycling Operation”.   
STEP 2: Install grass bag adapter to the deck in place of 
recycling cover, making sure that: 1) front hole on outside 
front of adapter fits over stud where front of recycling cover 
was originally secured, 2) slot on top of adapter slips under 
restraining nut on top of deck (under right front corner of 
engine), and 3) slot on bottom rear of adapter slips onto 
stud behind rear of discharge opening, where rear of 
recycling cover was originally secured. Install 
internal/external tooth lock washers and knob nuts onto 
studs and tighten securely.  See Figure 2.13. 
STEP 3: Route recoil rope around outside of rope guide 
pulley. See Figure 2.13. (NOTE: Recoil rope may need to 
be slackened.  Refer to “Handle Assembly”.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.13 
 
2.8  INSTALLATION OF GRASS BAG 
 
(Door Type Bag) 
STEP 1:
 Install grass bag adapter. Refer to Section 
“Installation of Grass Bag Adapter”. 
STEP 2: Install grass bag by opening adapter cover 
(not shown) and sliding connector over adapter 
flange. See Figure 2.14. 
STEP 3: Attach grass bag hooks over middle handle 
cross bar. See Figure 2.14. 
 
 
 
FIGURE 2.14 
 
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. 
 
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. 
TOP   
SLOT 
UNDER NUT 
FRONT HOLE 
OVER STUD; 
INSTALL LOCK 
WASHER AND 
KNOB NUT 
REAR SLOT 
OVER STUD; 
INSTALL LOCK 
WASHER AND 
KNOB NUT 
ROUTE RECOIL ROPE 
AROUND PULLEY
HOOK DOOR AND 
BAG HOOKS TO 
MIDDLE HANDLE 
SLIDE CONNECTOR 
OVER FLANGE 
TOP   
SLOT 
UNDER NUT 
REAR SLOT 
OVER STUD; 
INSTALL LOCK 
WASHER AND 
KNOB NUT 
FRONT HOLE 
OVER STUD; 
INSTALL LOCK 
WASHER AND 
KNOB NUT