6-0935, 6-1824, 6-1857 & 6-1919 GRASS CATCHER KITS for
SNAPPER 19” & 21” STEEL DECK WALK BEHIND MOWERS
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, repairs, or service with engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Remove spark plug wire and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine, muffler and surrounding areas are extremely hot. Avoid serious burns; allow components to cool down before installing kit. DO NOT operate machine without recycling cover, deflector, and plug or grass catcher installed. Inspect grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged parts prior to operating. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This kit includes a grass catcher bag, and an adapter for installing in place of the side discharge deflector or mulching cover on 19” & 21” Walk Behind Mowers. Some kits may also include a side discharge deflector (see Figure 1), recycling plug (see Figure 6) or a new blade (see Figure 7)
STEP 1: Remove the side discharge deflector or mulching cover by removing the retaining hardware. See Figure 1. Save the deflector or cover for future use. Save hardware for securing the adapter.
INTERLOCK SPRING MUST ENGAGE THE PLASTIC TAB AT 
REAR OF ADAPTER
REMOVE DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
FIGURE 1
NOTE: Certain models have an interlock spring. Make sure the plastic tab on the inside rear edge of the adapter has engaged the interlock spring and has pushed the spring inward. If this spring remains outside the tab, the interlock will prevent engine from starting.
STEP 2: Guide the adapter in from the side of the mower deck until the stud located behind the right front wheel protrudes through the raised boss on the front edge of adapter. Secure with hardware, but do not tighten. Position slot at the top of adapter onto stud. Push the lower rear edge of the adapter in over the stud protruding from the rear side of the mower deck and secure with hardware, but do not. Install hardware on the stud on top of deck then securely tighten the retaining nuts at all three points. NOTE: 19” Steel Deck models use wing nuts to secure the adapter.
See Figure 2.
INSTALL ADAPTER
FIGURE 2
STEP 3: The grass catcher can now be installed. Slide the connector over the adapter. See Figure 3.
ADAPTER
CONNECTOR
SLIDE THE CONNECTOR
OVER THE ADAPTER
FIGURE 3
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