Snapper 6-3172, Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator'S Manual

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SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 6
DUST SKIRT & FRAME ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
A.
Align (5) holes in the plastic catcher top with the
studs on the frame assembly. Secure in place using
(5) special nuts (2-9840). See Figure 1.11.
FIGURE 1.11
STEP 7
GRASS BAG ASSEMBLY
A.
Using a hammer, tap the tubular rod connector onto
one of the open ends of the catcher support rod. Tap
until approximately one half of the length is over the
rod. See Figure 1.12.
FIGURE 1.12
B. Insert the end of the rod without the connector into
the top loop of the grass bag. Work the loop of the
bag completely around the rod until the loop opening
is over the rod opening. See Figure 1.13.
C. Position open end of rod into connector. Tap on rod
until fully seated into connector.
STEP 8
GRASS BAG INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!
Grass bag must be installed correctly to
prevent excess blowout on engine and towards operator.
Do Not operate machine without bag in place and
securely latched.
A. Position bag with open mesh side of the material
facing towards the rear away from the engine. Align
grass bag with the two hangers on the frame
assembly and slide fully into place.
B. Rotate latch down to secure bag into place. See
Figure 1.14.
FIGURE 1.13
FIGURE 1.14
WARNING
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and
can cause severe injury. DO NOT use a cutting blade
that shows signs of excessive wear or damage.
STEP 9:
BLADE AND AIR LIFT INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: This kit contains bolt on type air lifts and
high lift type blades. Yard Cruisers with engines that
produce 14 horse power or more can use the high lift
blades or bolt on type air lifts. Yard Cruisers with
engines that produce less than 14 horse power must use
bolt on type air lifts only. DO NOT use the high lift type
blades on Yard Cruisers with engines that produce less
than 14 horse power.
HIGH LIFT BLADE INSTALLATION
A. Note: High lift blades are only used on 14
horsepower 38" mower decks (for 13 horsepower,
go to next step). Remove existing blades from
mower. NOTE: Save old blades for later use when
not bagging grass. Using existing hardware, install
high lift type blades. Torque blade retaining bolts to
80 to 90 ft. lbs. See Figure 1.15.
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SUPPORT
ROD
TUBULAR
CONNECTOR
LATCH
ROTATE
DOWN
RODS FULLY SEATED
IN CONNECTOR
(5) SPECIAL
NUT (2-9840)
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