Snapper 6-3131 manual Assembly Instructions, Introduction

SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

The #6-3131 Clamshell Grass Catcher kit fits Snapper Lawn Tractors, 1999 Series “D” and later models, equipped with 33” decks and Cast Iron Front Axles. 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 plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine.

STEP 1

RIGHT AND LEFT BUMPER BRACKET INSTALLATION

A.Remove right rear Seat Support bolt. See Figure 1.1. Note: Removal of rear tires is not required to complete Bracket installation.

REAR SEAT SUPPORT

BOLT (REMOVE)FRONT SEAT SUPPORT BOLT

RIGHT BUMPER

BRACKET

NOTE: TIRE REMOVED

FOR CLARITY ONLY

STEP 2

RIGHT AND LEFT BUMPER SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A.Install Rear Bumper and right Bumper Support to the right Bumper Bracket. Align holes in Bumper Support, Bumper and Bumper Bracket. Insert (2) 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Flange Lock bolts and secure with

(2)5/16-18 Flange Lock nuts. Do Not tighten at this time. See Figure 1.2.

SPACER

(HIDDEN IN THIS VIEW)

BUMPER BOLTS 5/16-18X1-3/4”

RIGHT

BUMPER

SUPPOR

REAR BUMPER

FIGURE 1.2

B.Insert Spacer (P/N 7-3272) between right Bumper Bracket and Bumper Support. Align holes and insert (1) 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Flange Lock bolt and secure with (1) 5/16-18 Flange Lock hex nut. Do Not tighten at this time. See Figure 1.2.

C.Install left Bumper Support to the left Bumper Bracket. Align bottom hole in Bumper with hole in Bumper Bracket. Insert (1) 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Flange Lock bolt and secure with (1) 5/16-18 Flange Lock hex nut. Do not tighten at this time. Align hole in left Bumper Support with top hole on Rear Bumper as shown and insert (1) 5/16-18 x 1-3/4” Flange Lock bolt. Secure with (1) 5/16-18 Flange Lock hex nut. Do not tighten at this time. See Figure 1.3.

FIGURE 1.1

B.Loosen Only – right front Seat Support bolt. Back bolt out only enough to allow the slotted hole in the right Bumper Bracket to slip under head of bolt.

C.With front Seat Support bolt in slotted hole, align rear hole in Bracket and reinstall rear Seat Support bolt. Tighten bolts 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.

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