Snapper 1694955 User manual

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38” & 42” Mulch Kit
Mfg. Nos. 1694955 & 1694956
For LT-200 Series Lawn Tractor
Figure 1. Contents
Kit Contents:
Ref. Part No. Qty. Description
1 721387A 1 COVER, Mulch
2 720125 1 NUT, Wing, 5/16-18
3 1931333 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS, 5/16-18 x 3/4
4 1732373 2 BLADES, for 38” Mower Deck
4 1732374 2 BLADES, for 42” Mower Deck
5 1933988 2 NUT, Push, 5/16
6 1733098 1 KNOB, Plastic, 5/16-18
INSTALLATION
1. Remove mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal
and Installation” in the Operator’s Manual).
2. See Figure 2. Remove the old blades. Use a block
of wood to prevent blade rotation. Loosen the nut by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the spring washers (B, Figure 3), blade nut
(C), and blade.
Before beginning any service work turn off the
PTO, set the parking brake, turn off the ignition,
remove the key, and disconnect the spark plug
wire(s). Mower blades have sharp edges. Avoid
contact with edges. Wear gloves while handling.
WARNING
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LOOSEN
Figure 2. Blade Removal
70-80 ft. lbs.
95-108 N.m.
Figure 3. Blade Installation
A. 4x4 Wood Block
B. Spring Washers
C. Blade Nut
D. Wings
A
B
C
D
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Installation
Instructions
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Installation Instructions Mulch Kit
4. Lift deflector (A, Figure 4) and remove any grass clip-
pings from discharge opening.
5. Secure the 5/16-18 x 3/4 carriage bolts (C) onto
mower deck housing using 5/16 push nuts (F).
6. Slide front of the mulch plate (E) under deflector
bracket (B).
7. Secure mulch plate (E) using the carriage bolts (C),
wing nut (D) and knob (G) as shown.
8. Lower deflector (A) over mulch plate (E).
9. Install the new blades with the lift wings (D, Figure 5)
pointing up toward the mower deck.
10. Reinstall the spring washers (B) and nut (C). Use a
wooden block (A) to prevent blade rotation while
tightening the nut (C) to 70-80 ft. lbs. (95-108 Nm).
11. Install mower deck (see “Mower Deck Removal and
Installation” in the Operator’s Manual).
Mulch Kit removal is reverse of installation.
Note: It is not necessary to remove these new blades in
order to bag or side discharge.
Figure 4. Mulch Cover Installation and Removal
A. Deflector
B. Deflector Bracket
C. Carriage Bolts, 5/16-18 x 3/4
D. Wing Nut, 5/16-18
E. Mulch Plate
F. Push Nuts, 5/16
G. Knob, Plastic, 5/16-18
A
D
G
E
C
B
Do not remove deflector. When mulch kit is
removed from the mower deck, the deflector
must cover discharge opening and be properly
installed.
WARNING
Form No. 1732392-01
Rev. 4/2006
© 2006 Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved
TP 200-4252-01-AT-N
MANUFACTURING, INC.
500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997
Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 USA
70-80 ft. lbs.
95-108 N.m.
Figure 5. Blade Installation
A. 4x4 Wood Block
B. Spring Washers
C. Blade Nut
D. Wings
A
B
C
D
F
F