Snapper 60943 manual #6-0943 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT for, Spring Hinge Pin Hinge Nut, Bolt

#6-0943 SINGLE BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT for

28" & 33" REAR ENGINE RIDERS AND LAWN TRACTORS

This Single Bag Grass Catcher Kit fits SNAPPER 28” & 33” Rear Engine Riders. It also fits SNAPPER Tractors provided the tractor is equipped with the rear mount adapter kit & has 33" mower. Kit #6-1068 is required for the Disc & Hydro Drive Lawn Tractors series 0, 1 & 2. Kit #6-0875 is required for Yard & Garden Tractors series. Kit #6-1334 is required for Tractors series "A", "B", "C" & "D".

WARNING

Before attempting any adjustments, maintenance, service, or repairs, stop engine and blade, always remove key from ignition switch, remove spark plug wire(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s). Engine, muffler and surrounding areas are extremely hot. Allow components to cool down before installing kit. Load Carrier Kit #6-0197 with 50 pounds MUST be installed prior to operating machine with catcher on slopes. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10 degrees (18% grade) when equipped with grass catcher. DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or deflector in place. Inspect all grass catcher components frequently for signs of wear and deterioration. Replace worn or damaged components immediately.

STEP 1: BUMPER REINFORCEMENT BRACKET & MUFFLER GUARD INSTALLATION (USED ON REAR ENGINE RIDERS ONLY)

Remove the two screws securing the right side rear bumper. Remove screw from right rear panel. Install bumper reinforcement bracket and secure to right rear panel, secure with screw. See Figure 1. Place muffler shield against bumper reinforcement bracket and right side rear bumper, install screws. Tighten securely. See Figure 1.

REAR ENGINE

RIDER SHOWN

RIGHT SIDE

REAR BUMPER

BUMPER

REINFORCEMENT

MUFFLER

SHIELD

FIGURE 1

STEP 2: REMOVAL OF DEFLECTOR (Tractors Only) A. Remove the hinge nut, spring and hinge pin from deflector. Remove deflector. Remove wing nut, flat washer, bolt retainer and bolt from deck. Save for future use when not bagging grass. See Figure 2A.

33” DECK

SPRING

HINGE

PIN

HINGE

NUT

	DEFLECTOR
	FLAT WASHER
BOLT	WING NUT
	BOLT RETAINER
	(DISCARD)

FIGURE 2A

Note: The deflector on rear engine riders need not be removed (except on some older models). Lift the deflector up and out of the way before installing adapter.

B. ADAPTER INSTALLATION

Install the previously removed bolt into the hole in the center of the discharge opening. See Figure 2B.

33” DECK

INSTALL BOLT

FIGURE 2B

INSTRUCTION No. 2-3822 (Rev. 6, 6/11/99)