Snapper 7600053 Installation Instructions

#7600053 TWIN BAG CATCHER FRAME STIFFENER KIT FOR
SNAPPER / SIMPLICITY RZT & JAVELIN TWIN BAG CATCHERS
The Twin Bag Catcher Frame Stiffener Kit is designed to provide extra support to the catcher frame.
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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, repairs, or service with engine running. Stop engine. Engage
parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine, muffler and
surrounding areas are extremely hot. Avoid serious burns; allow components to cool down before installing kit.
Replace worn or damaged parts prior to operating. Use approved fuel container. DO NOT smoke near open fuel
container. DO NOT fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes
before refilling. Make sure that fuel cap is tightened securely. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine.
1733432 - Stiffener Bracket (1)
1720452 - Tube Saddle Clamp (2)
STEP 1: Remove the debris containers from the catcher
frame. Refer to the twin bag catcher instructions.
STEP 2: Remove the upper discharge tube from the hole in
the right front of the cover assembly. Refer to the twin bag
catcher instructions.
STEP 3: Remove the bridge pin and clevis pin from the
hinge on the cover assembly, and remove the cover
assembly from the catcher frame. Refer to the twin bag
catcher instructions.
1931338 - 5/16 x 1-3/4 Carriage Bolt (5)
7091318 - 5/16 x 3/4 Hex Capscrew (1)
C
G
F
D
D
(Components removed for clarity)
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Contents
E
C
A
B
FIGURE 1
STEP 4: Remove the hardware securing the U-tube (A,
Figure 1) to the channel assembly (B). Do not remove the
center support tube (not shown) from the channel assembly.
STEP 5: Reinstall the U-tube with the supplied stiffener
bracket (E) onto the channel assembly, securing with three
of the supplied carriage bolts (C) and flange nuts (D). Do not
tighten the hardware yet.
INSTRUCTION No. 7101366 (I.R. 3/27/2007)
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1960686 - 5/16-18 Flange Nut (6)
H
C
G
D
F
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TP 200-5265-IR-AT-SN
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