Snapper 6-3317 User Manual
#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 w ith 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
NUT
SCREW
(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.
BLADE
FIGURE 1
INSTRUCTION NO. 7-5437 (I.R. 1/29/03)
STEP 2: MUFFLER SHIELD
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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TUBE HANDLE
TUBE HANDLE
BASE
GRASS
TUBE
FIGURE 3
STEP 4: TUBE LATCH TO ADAPTER MOUNTING
Position tube latch onto chute adapter. Insert one of the
1/4-20 X 3/4” carriage bolts (heads on inside of tube)
into the hole on the end of the adapter. Secure with 1/4”
lock washer and 1/4-20 hex nut. See Figure 4.
NOTE: If mulching cover is installed on deck it must
be removed before going to step 5. (Also change
from mulching blade to regular blade.)
STEP 5: ADAPTER TO DECK MOUNTING
Loosen the three hex head deflector hinge screws.
Remove the side deflector bolts & wing nut and store for
future use. See Figure 5A. For riders, lift the deflector.
For tractors, remove palnut, hinge pin, hinge spring &
deflector; save for future use. See Figure 5A. Pos iti on th e
adapter over deck opening, forward of engagement lugs.
See Figure 5B. Slide adapter toward the rear until the
retaining ridges slide under the two engagement lugs on
the deflector latch hinges. See Figure 5C. Bump the
adapter rearward with the palm of your hand if necessary
to force the ridges under both the front and rear lug
locks. Align the hole in the side of the adapter with the
hole in the deck. Insert the 5/16-18 x 1” long carriage
bolt from inside the deck and secure with a washer &
5/16-18 wing lock nut on the outside. Retighten the three
deflector hinge screws.
DEFLECTOR REMOVED ON
TRACTOR, FLIPPED UP ON RIDER
PALNUT
(REMOVED FOR TRACTOR)
DEFLECTOR
HINGE SCREWS
TUBE LATCH
CHUTE
ADAPTER
DEFLECTOR
(REMOVED FOR
TRACTOR)
BOLT & WING
NUT UNDER
DEFLECTOR
(NOT SHOWN)
HINGE SPRING
(REMOVED FOR
TRACTOR
HINGE PIN
(REMOVED FOR
TRACTOR)
FIGURE 5A
WARNING
FIGURE 4
DO NOT operate machine without entire grass
catcher or guards in place.
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TRACTOR MODEL SHOWN (DEFLECTOR REMOVED)
RETAINING
RIDGES
ENGAGEMENT
LUGS
POSITION ADAPTER
FORWARD OF
ENGAGEMENT LUGS
FIGURE 5B
TRACTOR MODEL SHOWN (DEFLECTOR REMOVED)
ADAPTER
STEP 7: DUST SKIRT TO FRAME INSTALLATION
Punch out or tear out the center portion of the
reinforcement patches (There are two large ovals and
five small round patches) on dust skirt. Insert the legs of
the frame through the two larger holes in the skirt.
Position the five patches over the studs on the frame
(make sure square shield patch on skirt is installed on
muffler side). See Figure 7. Then push the frame down
over the bumpers. NOTE: Skirt should be on outside of
frame and should pass between frame and bumpers.
Insert pins in upper holes in bracket to lock frame in
place. Install clevis pins through holes and secure with
hair pins. Refer to exploded illustration on page 6.
LEGS OF FRAME ARE THROUGH LARGE OVAL SLOTS
POSITION
REAR OF RIDER
SKIRT OVER
STUDS
BOLT
WASHER
WING NUT
FIGURE 5C
STEP 6: Adapter Kit Installation (Tractors only).
Install Adapter Kit #6-1334 per instructions supplied with
kit. See Figure 6.
BUMPER
FIGURE 7
STEP 8: Install the grass catcher latch (item 13) on the
outside of frame using the #10-3/8” long cap screw (Item
14) on outside of frame and with the #10-32 lock nut
(item 15) on the inside. Tighten nuts and screws
securely but still allow the latch to rotate. Refer to
exploded illustration on page 6. Position the container
top over the studs of the frame and secure with the five
5/16” faceted washers. See Figure 8.
FACETED
WASHER
STUD
KIT #6-1334 SHOWN INSTALLED
ON LT LAWN TRACTOR
FIGURE 6
CONTAINER
TOP
FIGURE 8
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