Snapper 6-3317 manual AIR Lift Installation, Muffler Shield Used on Rear Engine Riders only

#6-3317 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER for SNAPPER

REAR ENGINE RIDERS with 28/33” DECKS & LAWN TRACTORS with 33” DECKS

This grass catcher kit fits Lawn Tractors with 33” Decks and Rear Engine Riders with 28” & 33” Decks. On Series “A” & Later Lawn Tractors, Adapter Kit #6-1334 must be installed before this grass catcher can be installed. On Series “0-2” Lawn Tractors, Adapter Kit #6-1068 must be installed before this grass catcher can be installed. Install adapter kit as described by instructions provided with kit.

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments, service, or repairs with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Set park brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire and secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid burns, allow sufficient time to cool.

STEP 1: AIR LIFT INSTALLATION.

An optional Air Lift Kit 6-1777 has been included with this grass catcher and may be installed to enhance bagging performance in certain conditions. The air lifts can be installed by reaching through the discharge opening or by removing the blade. Attach one air lift to each end of the blade using the hardware and instructions provided in the kit. Be certain to install lifts on both ends of blade. Torque nuts and bolts on air lifts to 20 to 30 ft. lbs. Torque blade retaining hardware to 45 to 55 ft. lbs. See Figure 1.

NOTE: Not all original equipment or accessory blades will accept the Air Lift Kit. Contact an authorized dealer if you have questions.

	#6-1777 AIR LIFT KIT
	28” & 33” DECKS
AIR LIFT
LOCK
WASHER
HEX	SCREW
NUT

BLADE

FIGURE 1

INSTRUCTION NO. 7-5437 (I.R. 1/29/03)

STEP 2: MUFFLER SHIELD

(USED ON REAR ENGINE RIDERS ONLY)

Remove both screws from right side of bumper. Remove bolt from right side of main case. Position the muffler shield so that the holes line up with the holes on the bumper. Position the bumper reinforcement with top hole of bumper. Reinstall screws and tighten securely. Install bolt into bumper reinforcement and tighten securely into side of main case. See Figure 2.

BUMPER

INSTALL BUMPER

REINFORCEMENT

BOLT INTO SIDE OF

MAIN CASE

BUMPER

REINFORCEMENT

MUFFLER SHIELD

FIGURE 2

STEP 3: HANDLE TO TUBE MOUNTING

Position the tube handle base inside the grass tube. Place the tube handle on the outside, align the holes then secure base and handle with two 1/4-20 X 3/4” carriage bolts (heads on inside of tube) 1/4” lock washers and 1/4-20 hex nuts on the outside and tighten securely. See Figure 3.

WARNING

To prevent fires, keep muffler area clear of debris.

WARNING

The cutting blades and the edges of the cutting deck are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Always wear heavy leather gloves when working around cutting blades and the cutting deck.

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