Snapper 7600069, 7600070 User Manual

Triple Bag Catcher

Kit No. 7600069 - 7600070

Safety Instructions
and Operator’s Manual

Instruction Manual No. 7102356 (Rev. C, 06/04/2008)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

All safety instructions and operating instructions in the manuals provided with the Snapper
Lawn Tractor and this Grass Catcher attachment must be followed. Read, understand, and
follow ALL instructions and warnings in the Operator’s Manual provided with the machine,
with this attachment, and ALL instructions and warnings on the machine, engine and
attachment. Failure to comply with ALL instructions and warnings can result in damage,
serious injury or death to the operator or other persons.

1) DO NOT allow children or others in
the yard when the machine is
operated (even with the blades off).

2) DO NOT allow children or others to
ride on the machine or attachment
(even with the blades off).

3) DO NOT allow children to operate
the machine.

4) DO NOT operate blades in reverse.
STOP blades. LOOK and SEE
behind and down for children, pets,
and hazards before and while
backing.

5) DO NOT operate machine without
entire Grass Catcher and Bags
installed.

6) DO NOT operate machine on slopes
exceeding 10 degrees (18% grade)
when equipped with grass catcher.

7) Exercise EXTREME CAUTION on all
slopes. Turn blades off when
traveling uphill. Use a slow speed
and avoid sudden or sharp turns.

8) DO NOT operate machine across
face of slopes. Operate up and
down. Practice on slopes with
blades off.

9) AVOID uphill starts. If machine
stops going up hill or tires lose
traction, turn blades OFF and back
slowly straight down the slope.

10) GRASS CATCHER COMPONENTS
are subject to deterioration during
normal use. Inspect all components
frequently for signs of wear and
deterioration. Replace worn or
damaged components immediately.

11) DO NOT leave machine with engine
running. STOP engine, STOP
blades, SET brake, and REMOVE
key before leaving operator’s
position for any reason.

12) DO NOT attempt to remove or
unclog the grass catcher with
engine or blades running. Stop
engine and blades and make sure
all rotating components have come
to a complete stop before removing
any catcher component or
attempting to unclog catcher or
deck.

13) DO NOT operate machine with
Catcher open. The catcher must be
closed at all times, unless dumping
grass bags. Stop blades before
dumping grass catcher.

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Installation Instructions

Install Bagger Mount

1) Remove three bolts – two on the rear

of the tractor frame, and the top bolt on
the right rear of the tractor frame. See
Figure 1. The two rear bolts will be
replaced with longer bolts supplied in
the kit. Save the right bolt for re­installation.

‘Hitch
Mount’
hole

2) Align the holes in the Bagger Mount
Weldment (P/N 7400272A) with the
holes in the tractor frame.

3) Install one bolt 1/2-13x1-1/4
(7091323, not shown) into the hole in
the lower bagger mount and the tractor
frame (‘hitch mount’ hole). See Figure

1. Secure with one hex nut 1/2-13
(7091544). Do not tighten hardware at
this time.

4) Install two bolts 5/16-18x1-1/4
(1930595) into the rear of the tractor
frame. These replace the two removed
in Step 1. Secure with two flange hex
nuts 5/16-18 (1927557). Also, re-install
the right bolt into the right rear of the
tractor frame.

5) Tighten all hardware securely.

Figure 1

Install Grass Bag Support

1) Align the lower U-shaped channel on the

Grass Bag Support (7500994) with the U­shaped slot in the top of the Bagger Mount.
Insert the channel support fully into the
bagger mount. See Figure 2.

Figure 2

2) Secure the Grass Bag Support to
the Bagger Mount with the Mounting Pin
(M720527). Hold the pin with the leg
up. Insert the Mounting pin fully into the
Bagger Mount. Rotate the mounting pin
so that the leg will be pointing down,
locking the pin in place. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

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Install Grass Bags

1) Align the slot on the hanger of the

Grass Bag Assembly (7500995) with
the tab on the grass bag support.

2) Insert the tab into the slot. Repeat
for all three grass bags. See Figure 4.

Figure 4

Install Cover Assembly

1) Attach the Cover Assembly (7500996)

to the Grass Bag Support. Insert one Hinge
Pin (M720525) into each hinge, and secure
with one Hair Pin (1960074). See Figure 5.

2) Lower the cover, and pull the latch
down over the grass bag frame. The
cover must be fully closed and latched.

Figure 5

Install Grass Bag Adapter

1) 46” & 52” Models Only – Attach the

Latch Pin (M720543) to the appropriate
Grass Bag Adapter, using one carriage
bolt 1/4-20x5/8 (1960252) and one
center lock flange nut 1/4-20 (1930642).
See Figure 6 (inset).

2) The Grass Bag Adapter attaches to
the deck using two bolts and two wing
nuts, provided with the kit. See Figure

6. Note – some model tractors will
already have the bolts installed in the
deck. You can use them to attach the
grass bag adapter.

Grass Bag
Adapter
42” – 7501003
46” – M720560
52” – 7102377

Figure 6

3) Lift the discharge deflector. Align the
two holes in the grass bag adapter with
the holes in the deck. Note - do not
remove the discharge deflector.

4) Insert two carriage bolts 5/16-18x1­1/4 (1960223) from inside of deck. Note

- insert forward carriage bolt first.
Secure with two wing nuts 5/16-18
(M720125). Tighten wing nuts securely.

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Install Upper Elbow Tube and Middle
Grass Tube

1) Slide the upper elbow tube

(1733885) into the cover, aligning the
ridges with the notches in the cover
opening. The opening of the elbow tube
must face towards the center of the
catcher. See Figure 7.

Opening of elbow
facing center of
catcher

Insert screw
(42” decks only)

Align tube
handle with
elbow ridge

Figure 7

2) Slide the clear middle tube into the
upper elbow tube. The handle on the
middle tube must be in line with the top
ridge on the elbow tube. See Figure 7.
Note: For 42” decks, align the hole in
the clear tube with the hole nearest the
elbow in the upper tube, and secure
with supplied screw. See Figure 7.

3) Slide the middle tube down over the
grass bag adapter. Pull the rubber strap
and place the hole in the strap
completely over the latch pin, securing
the middle tube to the grass bag
adapter. See Figure 8.

Secure strap
on tube to pin
on adapter

Install Baffles on 52” Deck (Not
required on other size decks)

1) Position the left deck baffle

(7400267A) and right deck baffle
(7400268A) on the front inside surface
of the 52” deck. Align the holes and
insert carriage bolts (M720053) with the
threaded portion sticking out. Install
nuts (7090585) onto the carriage bolts.
Tighten securely. See Figure 9.
Note – some hardware securing the
front roller and gauge wheels will have
to be removed to install the baffles.

Figure 9

Figure 8

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Operation and Maintenance Instructions

INTRODUCTION:
Follow operation and maintenance
instructions in the Operator’s Manual
provided with the Snapper Lawn
Tractor.

GRASS CATCHER OPERATION

1) Select desired cutting height. Choose

a setting that will not attempt to cut off too
much at once, overloading the machine.

2) After starting engine and allowing a
brief warm up period, move engine speed
control to highest setting.

3) Drive machine to cutting area.
Engage blades.

4) Select a slow forward ground speed
until familiar with conditions. Do not
select a speed that is too fast, causing
the machine to become overloaded.

5) The weight of the grass catcher and
contents will affect the stability and
handling of the machine. Avoid sudden
starts and sharp turns. Reduce speed on
slopes, and DO NOT operate machine on
slopes exceeding 10 degrees (18%
grade). Operate machine up and down
slopes. DO NOT operate machine across
the face of slopes. Turn blades off when
traveling up slope.

6) Empty grass catcher often to
minimize effect on stability and handling.
Over filling the catcher will reduce
performance and cause clogging of the
tube, adapter and deck.

7) Do not operate the machine with the
Grass Catcher open. The entire Grass
Catcher including grass bags must be
installed, the catcher closed and latched
properly before operating.

EMPTYING GRASS CATCHER

1) Empty Grass Catcher often to avoid

overfilling. Overfilling the grass bags
reduces performance and causes
clogging of tube, adapter and deck.

2) Turn blades off. Drive machine to
location the clippings are to be dumped.
DO NOT operate blades in reverse. If you
must back machine to dump clippings in
desired location, LOOK and SEE behind
and down for children, pets and hazards
before and while backing.

3) Shift transmission to Neutral (N).
Engage Park Brake. Stop engine.
Remove key.

4) Unlatch and open the catcher cover.
One at a time, lift grass bag up and off of
the tab on the grass bag support.

5) After dumping, to maintain peak
performance, check the catcher screen
located on the inside of the Cover
Assembly to make sure it is clean and
free of any build up. Clean as required
with brush or broom. Reinstall all three
grass bags.

6) Close catcher. Push down firmly to
ensure the cover is fully closed and is
properly latched.

7) Re-start engine and drive machine to
cutting area. Set engine speed to highest
setting, engage blades and resume
operation.

WARNING

DO NOT operate machine without entire
grass catcher and guards in place.
GRASS CATCHER COMPONENTS are
subject to deterioration during normal
use. Inspect all components frequently for
signs of wear or deterioration. Replace
worn or damaged components
immediately.

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