Snapper 6-3131 manual Step Hinge Pivot Bolt Installation, Step Hinge Adjustment, Rear Cover

Models: 6-3131

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STEP 4

SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 4

HINGE PIVOT BOLT INSTALLATION

A. Place Rear Cover Assembly on Front Cover Assembly aligning holes in left Hinge Tabs. Place one 3/8” flat washer between the two Hinge Tabs and insert 3/8-16 x 1” hex bolt. See Figure 1.7. Add 3/8” flat washer and secure with 3/8-16 Top Lock hex nut. Do not over tighten. Hinge must pivot freely.

B.Repeat on right Hinge Tabs.

HINGE

TAB

RIGHT

HANDLE

LINK

HOOK

FIGURE 1.8

B.Place one 3/8” flat washer over stud on right of Handle Tube.

C.Insert stud into center hole of right Handle Link. Add another 3/8” flat washer over stud and secure with hair pin. See Figure 1.9. NOTE: The right and left Handle Links contain 3 closely spaced holes to adjust the amount of force required to close and latch the Grass Catcher. To increase the closing force and provide a tighter seal between the front and rear covers, place stud in rear hole. To decrease the force, place stud in front hole.

FIGURE 1.7

STEP 5

HINGE ADJUSTMENT, REAR COVER

The holes in the rear Hinge Plate are slotted and adjustment may be required to insure a proper seal between the front 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.

3/8” FLAT WASHER

HANDLE

LINK

HAIR

PIN

FIGURE 1.9

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Snapper 6-3131 manual Step Hinge Pivot Bolt Installation, Step Hinge Adjustment, Rear Cover, Assembly Instructions