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Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator’s Manual For
#6-3125 CLAMSHELL GRASS CATCHER KIT
For 28” & 33” REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWERS
28” REAR ENGINE RIDER WITH
CLAMSHELL BAGGER KIT SHOWN
COPYRIGHT © 2000
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MANUAL No. 7-2887 (I.R. 01/24/00)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING All safety instructions and operating instructions in the manuals provided with the Snapper Rear Engine Rider and this Grass Catcher attachment must be followed. Read, understand, and follow ALL instructions and warnings in the Operator’s Manual provided with the machine, with this attachment, and ALL instructions and warnings on the machine, engine and attachment. Failure to comply with ALL instructions and warnings can result in damage, serious injury or d
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................3 SECTION 1 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... 3-9 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3 Right & Left Bumper Bracket Installation ........
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SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION The 6-3125 Clamshell Grass Catcher kit fits Snapper Rear Engine Riding mowers equipped with 28” and 33” decks. Use the following instructions to assemble the grass catcher components and prepare your machine for collecting grass clippings and leaves. Follow and complete each step carefully. WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark p
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SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS D. Tighten hitch plate bolts that were left loose in STEP 2 STEP 2, “A”. HITCH PLATE AND HEAT SHIELD INSTALLATION E. Attach left end of baffle to Front Cover A. Attach triangular shaped Hitch Plate to bottom Assembly. Place (1) 3/16” Flat Washer over of Front Cover Assembly. Orientation of the #10-24 x 3/4” Flange Lock Bolt and insert from holes in the hitch plate is important, observe inside cover. Secure with (1) #10-24 Flange picture carefully before assembli
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SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4 F. Actuate Catcher Handle. Catcher should open and close smoothly with no binding. If the action HINGE ADJUSTMENT – REAR COVER The holes in the rear Hinge Plate are slotted and is not smooth, adjustment to the Hinge or Handle Links may be required. adjustment may be required to insure a proper seal between the front and rear Covers. G. If hinge adjustment is required, loosen hinge plate hardware. For a tighter seal, push top of A. Insert hook on the right
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SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT – “M” SERIES RIDERS: Series 17, “M” STEP 6 model riders will require the drilling of two holes in the AIR LIFT KIT, #6-0480 INSTALLATION front frame to install the Front Weight. Series 19, “M” Some Rider models will not require the installation of model riders already have the holes drilled but are the Air Lift Kit included with the Grass Catcher. Inspect covered by the SNAPPER decal. Holes can be located the blade on your mower. If the blade does not
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SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS D. Install one of the previously removed bolts into HINGE NUT the hole in the center of the discharge opening and SPRING through the hole in the adapter. Secure the adapter to the deck with a flat washer and wing nut. See Figure 1.16. HINGE PIN FIGURE 1.14 C. Hold the adapter in front of the deck. Align the FLAT WASHER & adapter lugs with the lug retainers in the hinge. WING NUT Push or lightly tap front of adapter towards the rear until tight against deck. See
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SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 8 GRASS TUBE INSTALLATION A. Attach Tube Handle and Handle Base to Tube before installing Tube to catcher. Insert (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” Carriage bolts through Handle Base and holes in Tube as shown. See Figure 1.18. Place Tube Handle over bolts followed by 1/4” Internal Tooth lock washers and secure with (2) 1/4-20 hex nuts. Tighten securely. See Figure 1.18. HANDLE BASE TUBE HANDLE FIGURE 1.18 B. Place deck in lowest cutting height setting. C. Slide upper end
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SECTION 2– OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION Follow operation and maintenance instructions in WARNING the Operator’s Manual provided with the Snapper DO NOT attempt to remove any clogs from deck, Rear Engine Rider. adapter, or tube with engine or blade running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. 2.1 GRASS CATCHER OPERATION Remove key. Make sure blade and all rotating A. Select desired cutting height. Choose a setting that components have come to a complete stop before will not att
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CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 12 18 30 15 5 19 12 41 14 17 33 43 10 5 12 30 11 40 4 6 48 29 7 9 30 13 31 49 3 42 47 38 23 51 52 28 32 36 1 39 55 53 25 54 21 35 34 50 44 22 24 26 34 27 37 11
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CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1-4517 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 5-8615 WELDMENT, Front Cover Brace 7 7-2873 COVER, Front 8 7-2874 DEFLECTOR (Not Shown) 9 7-2950 GASKET, Chute 10 9-0307 SCREW, #10-24 x 1/2” Self-Tapping (3) 11 9-0999 SCREW, 1/4-20 x 5/8” Pan Head Self-Tapping (9) 12 9-1079 NUT, #10-24 Hex Flange Lock (22) 13 7-2951 END CAP, Tube 14 5-8600 WELDMENT,
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Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator’s Manual For #6-3125 CLAMSHELL GRASS CATCHER KIT For 28” & 33” REAR ENGINE RIDING MOWERS COPYRIGHT © 2000 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 7-2887 (I.R. 01/24/00) 13
