Snapper 21500PRC - Cutting Height Adjustment

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Mowing / vacuuming hints: The cutting deck should be level under all conditions. As a general rule, never cut
more than 1/3 off the height of the grass. If, for example, the grass has grown to 4 inches tall, set the mower
height latches in the lowest position which establishes the cutting height at approximately 3 " (see cutting height
chart) thereby cutting about 7/8" off the grass and staying well wJthin the 1/3 off limit. If you want the gras^
shorter, wait a few days then recut to the lower height. If cut too short, the grass will expend more energy for de^*
velopment of new leaf structures and less for a healthy root system and will be more subject to burning. On th^i
other hand, if allowed to grow too long, the lower portion will be shaded and, as a result will discolor. In dry pe/
riods, allow the grass to grow longer than you normally would. NOTE: Do not mow across an area where dry type
fertilizer has just been spread as most of the fertilizer will be vacuumed up.
Change your mowing pattern from time to time for a smoother cut lawn. Finely chopped clippings add nu¬
trients to the soil to promote grass growth, however if the clippings become too heavy, they mat to form thatch
which prevents proper breathing and holds moisture. If thatch is particularly heavy, the Thatcherizer accessory
described on the back page will do an effective job of dislodging the decaying matter. To prevent grass disease
from thatch, vacuuming and bagging is recommened for most cuttings along with an occasional broadcasting of
the clippings into the lawn for nutritive value. Your Snapper can be quickly converted back and forth from bagging
to side discharge with the accessories.
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MOVING LATCHES INTO LOWER NOTCHES RAISES CUTTING DECK
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CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Always stop the engine and wait until the mower blade comes to a complete halt before readjusting the cut¬
ting height! To readjust, move the height adjusting latch on each wheel outward and slide each, one notch at a time,
to the position desired. Positioning the latches in the highest notch sets the mower at the lowest cutting height while
the lowest notches sets it in the highest cutting position. R%fer to the chart above for the approximate cutting height
afforded by each of the latch positions. For best results, set both latches on one side first, then go to the other side
and set these latches into corresponding notches. Before resetting the latches into lower notches, lift the weight of
mower off the rear wheels first by pulling up on the handle, then reset.
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EMPTYING GRASS CATCHER |
To install the KWIK-N-EZY grass catcher on the mower, slide the connector down over the adapter flange then lower the
support frame hooks onto the middle handle. When the catcher becomes full, stop engine and lift the support hooks up
over the handle then lift the connector off and continue lifting while moving the catcher forward until the bag clears the
mower. To empty the bag, raise the connector end up and release the handle of the door flap. Shake the catcher back and
forth to dump the clippings. Use the following procedure to empty clippings in trash bag. After removing catcher from
mower, place connector end on ground, open door flap, slip trash bag over the catcher, turn catcher over so that large
opening is down inside bag, lift catcher by connector and door handles and shake until clippings are dumped in the trash
bag..
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