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Actual product may differ from product pictured above Manual No. 7100651 (I.R. 4/5/2006) TP 900-5178-IR-AT-N -VAC Large Clamshell Grass Catcher Kit for NZM Mid Mount Riders Models covered: Includes Clamshell, Blower and Weight Kits 48” Kit 52” Kit 61” Kit P/N 7600026 P/N 7600027 P/N 7600028...
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preliminaries Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for, your new Z-Vac Grass Catcher Kit will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruction man- ual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment.
safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT. TRAINING -- Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the man- ual and on the unit before starting. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner's responsi- bility to explain this material to them.
safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and its activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. -- Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care...
BLOWER KIT INSTALLATION STEP 1: Remove pin, rod and spring securing dis- charge deflector to mower deck, and remove deflector. Set rod and pin aside for future assem- bly step. Store deflector for future use. IMPOR- TANT: Never operate mower without discharge deflector or grass catcher securely in place.
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unit assembly REMOVE BOLTS, THEN REMOVE COVER CHECK TO SEE THAT BELT IS ON PULLEYS DRILL HOLES & INSTALL BOLTS INSTALL BOLTS STEP 6a: Remove bolts securing impeller pulley cover to blower, and remove cover. STEP 6b: Check to see that blower belt is routed around impeller pulley and idler pulleys after belt is installed onto deck pulley.
STEP 9: Install belt guard between pulley guard and belt guard support clip on front part of blower mount. Secure with two 5/16 nylon wing nuts. Tighten nuts securely. WEIGHT KIT INSTALLATION !! Warning: Weight kit must be installed prior to installing clamshell kit.
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unit assembly RAISE UNIT HOOK CLAMSHELL MOUNT ONTO BUMPER MOUNT PLATE PINS SLIDE ROD THROUGH HOLES MAKE SURE BEND IS UP BOLT ARM TO INSIDE OF HANDLE PUSH HANDLE DOWN TO LOCK COVER STEP 13: Hook bottom of clamshell mount onto pins in bottom of bumper mount plate, then raise clamshell assembly up against bumper mount.
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Tighten both clamps securely. INTRODUCTION Follow operation and maintenance instructions in the Operator’s Manual provided with the Snapper Mid- Mount Z-Rider. GRASS CATCHER OPERATION 1. Select desired cutting height. Choose a setting that will not attempt to cut off too much at once, overloading the machine.
6. Grass is too wet from rain or dew – allow grass to dry. 7. Blades are dull or worn – inspect blades and replace as necessary. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement blades. 8. Deck, blower, or hose has clipping build up – clean all clippings from all internal surfaces.
For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
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SCREW, 3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Hex Head Cap, GR5 91518 NUT, 3/8-24 Hex Nyloc 91305 SCREW, 3/8-16 x 2" Hex Head Cap, GR5 92111 U-CLIP, 5/16-18 91541 SCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Washer Self-Tap unit breakdown & parts list Snapper Z-Vac Blower Unit Group 48”, 52”, 61” Models...
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SCREW, 3/8-16 x 6" Hex Head Cap, GR5 33740 BRACKET, Spring (Not Shown; used on 61” Models) 33868 WELDMENT, Spring Bracket (Not Shown; used on 61” Models) unit breakdown & parts list Snapper Z-Vac Blower Mount Group 48”, 52”, 61” Models...
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90546 NUT, 3/8-16 Hex Center Lock, GR5 or B 3027502 BAR, Weight 92072 SCREW, 1/2-13 x 7-1/2" Hex Head Cap 90619 NUT, 1/2-13 Hex Flange Lock 3032142 PAD, Anti-Skid, Self-Adhesive unit breakdown & parts list Snapper Z-Vac Weight Mount Group...
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Item Part No. Description 3079231 DECAL, Z-Vac 3046850 DECAL, Danger, Fast-Vac 3046851 DECAL, Warning, Fast Vac 3046883 DECAL, Warning, Fast-Vac 73956 DECAL, Warning, Billboard (on clamshell unit) unit breakdown & parts list Snapper Z-Vac Decal Group...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR'S MANUAL PARTS LIST -VAC Large Clamshell Grass Catcher Kit for NZM Mid Mount Riders McDonough, GA 30253 U.S.A. Manual No. 7100651 (I.R. 4/5/2006) TP 900-5178-IR-AT-N...