Snapper 75438 User Manual

#6-3318 TWIN BAG GRASS CATCHER KIT for

SNAPPER 28" & 33" REAR ENGINE RIDERS & 33” LAWN TRACTORS

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: Bumper Support Bracket & Muffler Guard
Installation (Riders Only)

Remove the muffler mounting screw and the two screws from
the R.H. side of the standup bumper. Install the bumper
support bracket and muffler guard against the standup
bumper. Align the holes and reinstall screws; tighten securely.
See Figure 1.

lifts to 20 to 30 ft. lbs. Torque blade retaining hardware to 45 to
55 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.

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

FIGURE 1

STEP 2: Removal Of Deflector

Remove wing nut, flat washer and bolt from deck (save for use
in step 4). (Riders) Flip up deflector, do not remove. (Tractors)
Remove the hinge nut, spring and hinge pin from deflector.
Remove deflector. Save for future use when not bagging
grass. See Figure 2.

STEP 3: 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

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

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.

INSTRUCTION No. 7-5438 (I.R. 1/31/03)

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WARNING

DO NOT operate machine without entire grass
catcher or guards in place.

STEP 4: ADAPTER INSTALLATION

Hold the adapter in front of the deck. Align the adapter lugs
with the hinge lug retainers, then push the adapter to the
rear. Loosen bolts (see Figure 4) & bump the adapter, if
necessary, to force the lugs under the lug retainers.
Secure the adapter to the deck with the previously
removed bolt, flat washer and wing nut (from step 2).
Tighten bolts. See Figure 4.

FIGURE 4

STEP 5: Cover Hood Assembly. Install sector to the

inside of cover using (3) 1/4 x 3/4” carriage bolts, 1/4 flat
washers and 1/4 hex nuts. Slide screen into cover.
Install inlet onto cover using (5) 1/4 x 1/2” carriage bolts
and 1/4 hex flange nuts. See Figure 5.

STEP 6: Cover/Frame Installation. Lower cover/frame
assembly onto bumper and secure with clevis pins and
hair pins. See Figure 6.

STEP 7: Lift cover up for access to frame. Attach center
brace to cover/frame with clevis pin and hair pin. Rotate
center brace up and hook into adapter bracket. See
Figure 7.

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 7

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STEP 8: Bag Installation. Insert both grass bags onto

frame. Make sure the grass bag frame notches fit into
the frame recesses. See Figure 8.

STEP 10: Grass Tube Installation

Slide upper end of grass tube into opening of cover/frame
structure. Slide lower end of grass tube over adapter end
and rotate tube towards mower to secure handle hook
under latch. See Figure 10.

FIGURE 8

STEP 9: Bag Installation. Lower cover assembly onto

frame. Lift up hook and insert it into hole in cover plate.
See Figure 9

FIGURE 9

FIGURE 10

STEP 11: WEIGHT PLATE INSTALLATION (REAR
ENGINE RIDER ONLY)
IMPORTANT: Some model Riders may require the two

mounting holes to be drilled in the front frame. Refer to
Step 12 for drilling instructions. The mounting holes in
other models may be covered by the SNAPPER label.
Attach the nine (9) weights to the front frame using 3/8-16
x 2-1/4” hex cap screws, flat washers, 3/8” split lock
washers and 3/8-16 hex nuts. Tighten nuts and bolts
securely. See Figure 11.

MOUNT 9 WEIGHTS USING
CAP SCREWS, FLAT
WAHSERS, LOCK WASHERS
AND NUTS

PLACE HEAVY
WASHER ON
BOLT

FIGURE 11

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