Snapper 6-3131 manual Step Grass Tube Installation, Assembly Instructions

SECTION 1 – ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

B.Remove Hinge nut, Spring, and Hinge Pin. Remove Deflector. Save for future use. See Figure 1.12.

ADAPTER

SPRING

HINGE NUT

HINGE PIN

WING NUT &

FLAT WASHER

FIGURE 1.14

FIGURE 1.12

C.Hold the Adapter in front of the deck. Align the Adapter Lugs with the Lug Retainers in the Hinge. Push or lightly tap front of Adapter towards the rear until tight against deck. See Figure 1.13.

LUG RETAINERS

ADAPTER LUGS

FIGURE 1.13

D.Install one of the previously removed bolts into the hole in the center of the discharge opening and through the hole in the Adapter. Secure the Adapter to the deck with a flat washer and wing nut. See 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 lock washer and secure with 1/4-20 hex nut. Align Tube Latch as shown and tighten securely. See Figure 1.15.

TUBE LATCH

FIGURE 1.15

STEP 9

GRASS TUBE INSTALLATION

A.Attach Tube Handle and Handle Base to Tube before installing Tube to catcher. Insert (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” Carriage bolts through Handle Base and holes in Tube as shown. See Figure 1.16. Place Tube Handle over bolts followed by 1/4” Internal Tooth lock washers and secure with (2) 1/4-20 hex nuts. Tighten securely.

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