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.
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 –...
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.
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.
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”...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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