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Snapper 6-3317 Installation Instructions Manual

Snapper 6-3317 Installation Instructions Manual

Single bag grass catcher for snapper rear engine riders with 28/33” decks & lawn tractors with 33” decks
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#6-3317 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER for SNAPPER
REAR ENGINE RIDERS with 28/33" DECKS & LAWN TRACTORS with 33" DECKS
This grass catcher kit fits Lawn Tractors with 33" Decks and Rear Engine Riders with 28" & 33" Decks. On
Series "A" & Later Lawn Tractors, Adapter Kit #6-1334 must be installed before this grass catcher can be
installed. On Series "0-2" Lawn Tractors, Adapter Kit #6-1068 must be installed before this grass catcher can
be installed. Install adapter kit as described by instructions provided with kit.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments,
service, or repairs with engine running. STOP
engine. STOP blade. Set park brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wire and secure away from
spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid
burns, allow sufficient time to cool.
STEP 1: AIR LIFT INSTALLATION.
An optional Air Lift Kit 6-1777 has been included with
this grass catcher and may be installed to enhance
bagging performance in certain conditions. The air lifts
can be installed by reaching through the discharge
opening or by removing the blade. Attach one air lift to
each end of the blade using the hardware and
instructions provided in the kit. Be certain to install lifts
on both ends of blade. Torque nuts and bolts on air lifts
to 20 to 30 ft. lbs. Torque blade retaining hardware to 45
to 55 ft. lbs. See Figure 1.
NOTE: Not all original equipment or accessory blades
will accept the Air Lift Kit. Contact an authorized dealer if
you have questions.
AIR LIFT
LOCK
WASHER
HEX
NUT
FIGURE 1
INSTRUCTION NO. 7-5437 (I.R. 1/29/03)
STEP 2: MUFFLER SHIELD
#6-1777 AIR LIFT KIT
28" & 33" DECKS
SCREW
BLADE
1
(USED ON REAR ENGINE RIDERS ONLY)
Remove both screws from right side of bumper. Remove
bolt from right side of main case. Position the muffler
shield so that the holes line up with the holes on the
bumper. Position the bumper reinforcement with top hole
of bumper. Reinstall screws and tighten securely. Install
bolt into bumper reinforcement and tighten securely into
side of main case. See Figure 2.
BUMPER
FIGURE 2
STEP 3: HANDLE TO TUBE MOUNTING
Position the tube handle base inside the grass tube.
Place the tube handle on the outside, align the holes
then secure base and handle with two 1/4-20 X 3/4"
carriage bolts (heads on inside of tube) 1/4" lock
washers and 1/4-20 hex nuts on the outside and tighten
securely. See Figure 3.
WARNING
To prevent fires, keep muffler area clear of debris.
WARNING
The cutting blades and the edges of the cutting deck
are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
Always wear heavy leather gloves when working
around cutting blades and the cutting deck.
INSTALL BUMPER
REINFORCEMENT
BOLT INTO SIDE OF
MAIN CASE
BUMPER
REINFORCEMENT

MUFFLER SHIELD

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  • Page 1 #6-3317 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER for SNAPPER REAR ENGINE RIDERS with 28/33” DECKS & LAWN TRACTORS with 33” DECKS This grass catcher kit fits Lawn Tractors with 33” Decks and Rear Engine Riders with 28” & 33” Decks. On Series “A” & Later Lawn Tractors, Adapter Kit #6-1334 must be installed before this grass catcher can be installed.
  • Page 2 TUBE HANDLE TUBE HANDLE BASE GRASS TUBE FIGURE 3 STEP 4: TUBE LATCH TO ADAPTER MOUNTING Position tube latch onto chute adapter. Insert one of the 1/4-20 X 3/4” carriage bolts (heads on inside of tube) into the hole on the end of the adapter. Secure with 1/4” lock washer and 1/4-20 hex nut.
  • Page 3 TRACTOR MODEL SHOWN (DEFLECTOR REMOVED) RETAINING RIDGES POSITION ADAPTER FORWARD OF ENGAGEMENT LUGS FIGURE 5B TRACTOR MODEL SHOWN (DEFLECTOR REMOVED) BOLT WASHER WING NUT FIGURE 5C STEP 6: Adapter Kit Installation (Tractors only). Install Adapter Kit #6-1334 per instructions supplied with kit.
  • Page 4 See Step 12 for drilling instructions. The mounting holes in other models may be covered by the SNAPPER label. Attach the six weights to the front frame using 3/8-16 x 2- 1/4”...
  • Page 5 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT ILLUSTRATION INSTALL LATCH AS SHOWN FIGURE 13...
  • Page 6 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT ILLUSTRATION #6-1777 AIR LIFT KIT 28” & 33” DECK FIGURE 14...
  • Page 7 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT PARTS LIST ITEM PART NO. 6-1413 5-3667 1-6108 4-7973 3-7758 1-9251 5-3669 7-1677 1-4517 6-0313 3-7745 3-1952 3-1951 1-2556 3-1725 9-0532 9-0376 9-1530 9-1314 9-1576 9-1303 9-1537 2-9840 2-9841 9-1503 6-1777 3-4468 9-0228 9-0391 9-0223 3-1954 7-2416 9-1560...

  • Page 8: Grass Catcher Operation

    Your Grass Catcher equipped SNAPPER machine will keep your lawn cleaner than it would be by raking or using any other vacuum method. The Hi-Vac models, which feature a patented rolled-lip deck design, will do an excellent job of vacuuming and bagging grass clipping, leaves, litter, and even hard to pick-up pine straw. Following are some hints for using the grass catcher.

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