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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

 

WARNING 

All safety instructions and operating instructions in the manuals provided with the Snapper Lawn Tractor and 
this Grass Catcher attachment must be followed. Read, understand, and follow ALL instructions and warnings 
in the Operator’s Manual provided with this machine, with the 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 death to the operator or other persons. 

 

 

1)  DO NOT allow children or others in the yard 

when the machine is operated (even with the 
blades off). 

 
2)  DO NOT allow children or others to ride on the 

machine or attachment (even with the blades 
off). 

 
3)  DO NOT allow children to operate the machine. 
 
4) DO NOT operate blades in reverse. STOP 

blades. LOOK and SEE behind and down for 
children, pets, and hazards before and while 
backing. 

 
5)  FRONT WEIGHT (Bumper Kit), provided with 

this kit, must be installed before operating 
machine with grass catcher. 

 
6)  DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 

10 degrees (18% grade) when equipped with 
grass catcher. 

 
7)  Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on all slopes. 

Turn blades off when traveling uphill. Use a 
slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns. 

 
8)  DO NOT operate machine across face of slopes. 

Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with 
blades off. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

9)  AVOID uphill starts.  If machine stops going up 

hill or tires lose traction, turn blades OFF and 
back slowly down the slope. 

 

10)  GRASS CATCHER COMPONENTS are subject 

to deterioration during normal use. Inspect all 
components frequently for signs of wear or 
deterioration. Replace worn or damaged 
components immediately. 

 

11)  DO NOT leave machine with engine running. 

STOP engine, STOP blades, SET brake, and 
REMOVE key before leaving operator’s position 
for any reason. 

 

12)  DO NOT attempt to remove or unclog the grass 

catcher with engine or blades running. Stop 
engine and blades and make sure all rotating 
components have come to a complete stop 
before removing any catcher component or 
attempting to unclog catcher or deck. 

 

13) DO NOT operate machine with Clamshell 

Catcher open. The catcher must be closed at all 
times, unless dumping. STOP blades before 
dumping grass catcher. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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   IMPORTANT  

INSTALL CLAMSHELL CATCHER ON 1999 SERIES “D” AND LATER 

MODEL LAWN TRACTORS ONLY. LAWN TRACTOR MUST BE 

EQUIPPED WITH CAST IRON FRONT AXLE. 

Summary of Contents for 6-3131

Page 1: ...LAMSHELL GRASS CATCHER KIT FOR SNAPPER 33 LAWN TRACTORS 1999 SERIES D LATER COPYRIGHT 2000 SNAPPER INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 3409 I R 01 24 00 IMPORTANT 1999 LAWN TRACTOR SERIAL NUMBER BEGIN...

Page 2: ...rade when equipped with grass catcher 7 Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on all slopes Turn blades off when traveling uphill Use a slow speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns 8 DO NOT operate machine across fa...

Page 3: ...5 Hinge Pivot Bolt Installation 6 Hinge Adjustment Rear Cover 6 7 LT Front Bumper Kit 6 3123 Installation 7 Air Lift Kit 6 0480 Installation 7 Deck Adapter Installation 7 8 Grass Tube Installation 8...

Page 4: ...lts securely D Series F and Later models Only Place 1 5 16 18 hex nut on each right Seat Support bolt and tighten securely against inside of frame E Repeat for left Bumper Bracket STEP 2 RIGHT AND LEF...

Page 5: ...Do not tighten at this time See Figure 1 4 FIGURE 1 4 B Place Front Cover Assembly over rear Bumper and secure in place with spring loaded Latch See Figure 1 5 FIGURE 1 5 C Align hole in Hitch Plate w...

Page 6: ...ront and rear Covers A Insert hook on the right Rear Cover Assembly into round hole in right Handle Link Note Right Handle Link is flat no bend See Figure 1 8 FIGURE 1 8 B Place one 3 8 flat washer ov...

Page 7: ...e hardware required to complete installation Follow and complete each step carefully STEP 7 AIR LIFT KIT 6 0480 INSTALLATION Some Lawn Tractor models will not require the installation of the Air Lift...

Page 8: ...See Figure 1 14 FIGURE 1 14 D Attach Tube Latch to Adapter Insert one 1 4 20 x 3 4 Carriage bolt from inside through upper hole in Adapter Place Tube Latch over bolt followed by 1 4 Internal Tooth loc...

Page 9: ...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 See Figure1 17 E Adjust d...

Page 10: ...ain peak performance check the catcher screen located on the inside of the Rear Cover Assembly to make sure it is clean and free of any build up Clean as required with brush or broom F Close catcher P...

Page 11: ...AMSHELL 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 56 4...

Page 12: ...lat 8 31 9 1601 NUT 5 16 18 Flange Lock 8 ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION 32 9 1811 BOLT 5 16 18 x 5 8 Hex Flange Lock 3 33 3 1954 SUPPORT Bumper 34 3 3587 BUMPER Rear 35 7 3272 SPACER Bumper Bracket 36 9 05...

Page 13: ...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 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No 7 3409 I R...

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