Snapper 6-3131 Installation & Operator's Manual

Snapper 6-3131 Installation & Operator's Manual

Clamshell grass catcher kit for snapper 33” lawn tractors, 1999 series “d” & later

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Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator's Manual For
IMPORTANT!
1999
LAWN
TRACTOR
BEGINS WITH "9" AND TRACTOR MUST BE
EQUIPPED WITH CAST IRON FRONT AXLE.
COPYRIGHT © 2000
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
#6-3131 CLAMSHELL GRASS CATCHER KIT FOR
SERIAL
NUMBER
SNAPPER 33" LAWN TRACTORS,
1999 SERIES "D" & LATER
MANUAL No. 7-3409 (I.R. 01/24/00)

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  • Page 1 Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator’s Manual For #6-3131 CLAMSHELL GRASS CATCHER KIT FOR IMPORTANT! 1999 LAWN TRACTOR SERIAL BEGINS WITH “9” AND TRACTOR MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH CAST IRON FRONT AXLE. COPYRIGHT © 2000 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SNAPPER 33” LAWN TRACTORS, 1999 SERIES “D”...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All safety instructions and operating instructions in the manuals provided with the Snapper Lawn Tractor and this Grass Catcher attachment must be followed. Read, understand, and follow ALL instructions and warnings in the Operator’s Manual provided with this machine, with the attachment, and ALL instructions and warnings on the machine, engine and attachment.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...3 SECTION 1 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ...4-9 Introduction ...4 Right & Left Bumper Bracket Installation...4 Right & Left Bumper Support Installation ... 4-5 Hitch Plate and Baffle ...5 Hinge Pivot Bolt Installation ...6 Hinge Adjustment –...
  • Page 4: Section 1 - Assembly Instructions

    SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION The #6-3131 Clamshell Grass Catcher kit fits Snapper Lawn Tractors, 1999 Series “D” and later models, equipped with 33” decks and Cast Iron Front Axles. Use the following instructions to assemble the Grass Catcher components and prepare your machine for collecting grass clippings and leaves.
  • Page 5: Hitch Plate And Baffle

    SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS LEFT BUMPER SUPPORT FIGURE 1.3 D. Align slotted hole in left Bumper Support with hole in Bumper Bracket and insert (1) 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Flange Lock bolt. Tighten (4) Bumper bolts securely. Place 5/16-18 Flange Lock hex nut on left Bumper Support bolt and tighten securely.
  • Page 6: Hinge Pivot Bolt Installation

    SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4 HINGE PIVOT BOLT INSTALLATION A. Place Rear Cover Assembly on Front Cover Assembly aligning holes in left Hinge Tabs. Place one 3/8” flat washer between the two Hinge Tabs and insert 3/8-16 x 1” hex bolt. See Figure 1.7. Add 3/8”...
  • Page 7: Lt Front Bumper Kit, #6-3123, Installation

    SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS D. Repeat procedure for left Handle Link. E. Close catcher by pushing down on Handle. F. Actuate Catcher Handle. Catcher should open and close smoothly with no binding. If the action is not smooth, adjustment to the hinge or handle links may be required.
  • Page 8: Grass Tube Installation

    SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS B. Remove Hinge nut, Spring, and Hinge Pin. Remove Deflector. Save for future use. See Figure 1.12. SPRING HINGE NUT FIGURE 1.12 C. Hold the Adapter in front of the deck. Align the Adapter Lugs with the Lug Retainers in the Hinge. Push or lightly tap front of Adapter towards the rear until tight against deck.
  • Page 9: Section 1 - Assembly Instructions

    SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE 1.16 B. Place deck in lowest cutting height setting. C. Slide upper end of Grass Tube (end without Handle) into opening in Front Cover Assembly. D. Slide lower end of Grass Tube over adapter and rotate towards mower to secure Handle Base under Latch.
  • Page 10: Section 2 - Operation & Maintenance

    SECTION 2 – OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION Follow operation and maintenance instructions in the Operator’s Manual provided with the Snapper Lawn Tractor. 2.1 GRASS CATCHER OPERATION A. Select desired cutting height. Choose a setting that will not attempt to cut off too much at once, overloading the machine.
  • Page 11: Clamshell Assembly Components

    CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS...
  • Page 12: Clamshell Assembly Components

    ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1-7316 TUBE, Grass 2-8700 DECAL, Read Manual (Not Shown) 1-1870 GRIP 1-6314 WASHER, 11/32 Flat (9) 3-6422 WASHER, 3/16 Flat (30) 5-8615 WELDMENT, Front Cover Brace 7-2873 COVER, Front 7-2874 DEFLECTOR (Not Shown) 7-2950 GASKET, Chute 9-0307 SCREW, #10-24 x 1/2”...
  • Page 13 Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator’s Manual For #6-3131 CLAMSHELL GRASS CATCHER KIT FOR SNAPPER 33” LAWN TRACTORS 1999 SERIES “D” & LATER COPYRIGHT © 2000 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 7-3409 (I.R. 01/24/00)

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