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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.
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING All safety instructions and operating instructions in th e manuals prov ided w ith the Snapper Law n Tractor and this Grass Catcher attachment must be follow ed.
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS .............................................................. 2 TABLE OF CO NTENTS ....................................................................................... 3 SECTION 1 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION S .
4 SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION The #6-3131 Clamshell Grass Catcher kit fits Snapper Law n Tractors, 1999 Series “D” and later models, equipped w ith 33” decks and Cast Iron Front Axles.
5 SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
6 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.
7 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.
8 SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS B. Remove Hinge nut, Spring, and Hinge Pin. Remove Deflector. Save for future use. See Figure 1.12. FIGURE 1.12 C. Hold the Adapter in front of the deck. Align the Adapter Lugs with the Lug Retainers in the Hinge.
9 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.
10 SECTION 2 – OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION Follow operation and maintenance instructions in the Operator’s Manual provided with the Snapper Law n 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.
11 CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 41 42 33 12 5 19 15 14 18 30 12 12 17 7 40 5 10 11 4 48 30 29 6 3 49 31 38 53 55 52 54 36 39 51 44 24 32 21 28 23 13 47 25 27 26 22 37 57 34 35 50 1 30 9 43 5 58 46 45.
12 CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1-7316 TUBE, Grass 2 2-8700 DECAL, Read Manual (Not Shown) 3 1-1870 GRIP 4 1-6314 WASHER, 11/32 Flat (9) 5 3-6422 WASHER, 3/16 Flat (30) 6 .
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.
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