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SNAPPER 28" & 33" REAR ENGINE RIDERS & 33" LAWN TRACTORS
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: Bumper Support Bracket & Muffler Guard
Installation (Riders Only)
Remove the muffler mounting screw and the two screws from
the R.H. side of the standup bumper. Install the bumper
support bracket and muffler guard against the standup
bumper. Align the holes and reinstall screws; tighten securely.
See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
STEP 2: Removal Of Deflector
Remove wing nut, flat washer and bolt from deck (save for use
in step 4). (Riders) Flip up deflector, do not remove. (Tractors)
Remove the hinge nut, spring and hinge pin from deflector.
Remove deflector. Save for future use when not bagging
grass. See Figure 2.
STEP 3: 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
#6-3318 TWIN BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT for
lifts to 20 to 30 ft. lbs. Torque blade retaining hardware to 45 to
55 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.
NOTE: Not all original equipment or accessory blades will
accept the Air Lift Kit. Contact an authorized dealer if you have
questions.
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.
INSTRUCTION No. 7-5438 (I.R. 1/31/03)
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FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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Summary of Contents for Snapper 75438
- Page 1 #6-3318 TWIN BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT for SNAPPER 28" & 33" REAR ENGINE RIDERS & 33” LAWN TRACTORS 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 WARNING DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or guards in place. STEP 4: ADAPTER INSTALLATION Hold the adapter in front of the deck. Align the adapter lugs with the hinge lug retainers, then push the adapter to the rear.
- Page 3 Refer to Step 12 for drilling instructions. The mounting holes in other models may be covered by the SNAPPER label. Attach the nine (9) weights to the front frame using 3/8-16 x 2-1/4”...
- Page 4 WARNING Weight Plates must be installed before operating the machine with a grass catcher kit. Grass catchers and other attachments affect the handling and stability of the machine. Use extra care. Refer to the Operator’s Manual IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 12 DRILL MOUNTING HOLES (SERIES M RIDERS ONLY) Measure and mark the location of the two holes using dimensions shown.
- Page 5 TWIN BAG GRASS CATCHER ILLUSTRATION...
- Page 6 SCREEN 1-9732 FRAME, Screen 9-0238 SCREW, 5/16-24 x 1 Hex Head Cap (2) 1-9295 DECAL, SNAPPER 6-1777 KIT, Air Lift (Includes Indented Items) 3-4468 LIFTS, Air (2) (Shown on Page 1) 9-0223 NUT, 5/16-24 Hex (6) (Shown on Page 1)
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Page 7: 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.