Remove the Rear Engine Shield

(IS3100Z with 4-Tube Rear Bumper)

1.If the engine is hot, allow sufficient time for the muffler to cool to prevent a burn injury during installation.

2.Remove the rear engine shield (C, Figure 35) from the top of the rear bumper (D) by removing the 3/8” hardware (A, B, & E) securing the shield to the bumper.

Install Collector Mount Plate

(IS3100Z Series with 4-Tube Rear Bumper)

1.Install the collector mount plate (A, Figure 36) on to the bumper. Install two of the 3/8-16 U-bolts

(C) over the top bumper tube and through the mounting plate and loosely secure with the 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts (B).

2.Install the remaining 3/8-16 U-bolt bolt (C) over the third tube down from the top of the bumper and loosely secure with the 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts (B).

3.Center mount plate on the bumper and tighten all the hardware securely.

Install Collector Mount Plate

(IS3100Z Series with 5-Tube Rear Bumper)

1.Install the collector mount plate (A, Figure 37) on to the bumper. Install two of the 3/8-16 U-bolts

(C)over the second tube down from the top of the bumper and through the mounting plate and loosely secure with the 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts

2.Install the remaining 3/8-16 U-bolt bolt (C) over the forth tube down from the top of the bumper and loosely secure with the 3/8-16 nylock flange nuts (B).

3.Center mount plate on the bumper and tighten all the hardware securely.

Collector Installation

A

B

C

D

E

Figure 35. Remove the Rear Engine Shield

A.3/8-16X1” Bolts

B.3/8” Washers

C.Rear Engine Shield

D.Rear Bumper

E.3/8” Nylon Flange Nuts

A C

B

Figure 36. Install Collector Mount Plate

A.Mount Plate

B.3/8-16 Nylock Flange Nuts

C.3/8-16 U-Bolts

A C

B

Figure 37. Install Collector Mount Plate

A.Mount Plate

B.3/8-16 Nylock Flange Nuts

C.3/8-16 U-Bolts

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Snapper IS1500Z Remove the Rear Engine Shield, IS3100Z with 4-Tube Rear Bumper, IS3100Z Series with 4-Tube Rear Bumper

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