Snapper 6-0943 Owner's Manual

#6-0943 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT for
28" & 33" REAR ENGINE RIDERS AND LAWN TRACTORS
This Single Bag Grass Catcher Kit fits SNAPPER 28" & 33" Rear Engine Riders. It also fits SNAPPER Tractors
provided the tractor is equipped with the rear mount adapter kit & has 33" mower. Kit #6-1068 is required for
the Disc & Hydro Drive Lawn Tractors series 0, 1 & 2. Kit #6-0875 is required for Yard & Garden Tractors series.
Kit #6-1334 is required for Tractors series "A", "B", "C" & "D".
Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, stop engine and blade, always remove
key from ignition switch, remove spark plug wire(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s). Engine,
muffler and surrounding areas are extremely hot. Allow components to cool down before installing kit.
Carrier Kit #6-0197 with 50 pounds MUST be installed prior to operating machine with catcher on slopes. DO
NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees (18% grade) when equipped with grass catcher. DO
NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or deflector in place. Inspect all grass catcher components
frequently for signs of wear and deterioration. Replace worn or damaged components immediately.
STEP 1: BUMPER REINFORCEMENT BRACKET &
MUFFLER GUARD INSTALLATION (USED ON REAR
ENGINE RIDERS ONLY)
Remove the two screws securing the right side rear
bumper. Remove screw from right rear panel. Install
bumper reinforcement bracket and secure to right rear
panel, secure with screw. See Figure 1. Place muffler
shield against bumper reinforcement bracket and right
side rear bumper, install screws. Tighten securely. See
Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
STEP 2: REMOVAL OF DEFLECTOR (Tractors Only)
A. Remove the hinge nut, spring and hinge pin from
deflector. Remove deflector. Remove wing nut, flat
washer, bolt retainer and bolt from deck. Save for future
use when not bagging grass. See Figure 2A.
REAR ENGINE
RIDER SHOWN
RIGHT SIDE
REAR BUMPER
BUMPER
REINFORCEMENT
MUFFLER
SHIELD
WARNING
33" DECK
HINGE
NUT
BOLT
Note: The deflector on rear engine riders need not be
removed (except on some older models). Lift the deflector
up and out of the way before installing adapter.
B. ADAPTER INSTALLATION
Install the previously removed bolt into the hole in the
center of the discharge opening. See Figure 2B.
33" DECK
INSTALL BOLT
SPRING
BOLT RETAINER
(DISCARD)
FIGURE 2A
FIGURE 2B
INSTRUCTION No. 2-3822 (Rev. 6, 6/11/99)
Load
HINGE
PIN
DEFLECTOR
FLAT WASHER
WING NUT