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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................2 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................3 

 
 

SECTION 1 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................4-9 

 Introduction ..............................................................................................................................4 

Right & Left Bumper Bracket Installation..............................................................................4 
Right & Left Bumper Support Installation ......................................................................... 4-5 
Hitch Plate and Baffle ..............................................................................................................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 ....................................................................................................... 8-9 

 
 

SECTION 2 – OPERATION & MAINTENANCE .................................................10 

Introduction ............................................................................................................................10 
Grass Catcher Operation ......................................................................................................10 
Emptying Grass Catcher .......................................................................................................10 
If The Grass Catcher Becomes Clogged .............................................................................10 
Grass Catcher Maintenance .................................................................................................10 
Before Each Use ....................................................................................................................10 
Clamshell Assembly Components ................................................................................. 11-12 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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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