Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator’s Manual For # 6-3162 BLOWER KIT for COMMERCIAL GRASS CATCHERS for MID MOUNT Z-RIDERS COPYRIGHT © 2000 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 7-3571 (Rev.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREPARATION OPERATION (Continued From Previous Page) 4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable and vapors are explosive. Use only an approved fuel container. DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine running. Add or drain fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel from machine. DO NOT smoke. 5. Practice operation of machine with BLADES OFF to learn controls and develop skills. 6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE (Continued From Previous Page) 7. Disconnect battery before performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine could cause injury. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first and positive (red) cable last. Reconnect positive first and negative last. Charge battery in an open, well ventilated area away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and insulated gloves. 8.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 2-4 DECALS ......................................................................................................................... 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 6 SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION...................................................................................
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION This section covers installation of the Snapper Commercial Grass Catcher Blower Kit for Snapper Mid Mount Z-Rider mowers. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION. See Sections for the PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS and PARTS LISTS. Study these pages. Become familiar with the parts, their method of assembly, and also, their location. Open the Hardware Bag and separate the nuts, bolts, washers, etc. according to their size.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION D. Install the discharge adapter. See Figure 1.3. D. Use blade hardware previously removed to install new kit blade to discharge-side cutter spindle. Refer to Figure 1.4. INSERT PIN THRU HOLE SECURE WITH COTTER PIN 1.4 FRONT WEIGHT KIT INSTALLATION WARNING LIP DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, repairs, service, and unclogging grass tube or deck adapter with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key from ignition switch.
SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION WARNING DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, repairs, service, and unclogging grass tube or deck adapter with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. 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. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades.
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION 1.5 MOUNTING THE BLOWER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 1. Place blower support assembly into position on the right rear corner of the frame. 2. Align the blower support assembly with the four (4) holes in the side of the frame and secure with four (4) 5/16-18 x 3/4” carriage bolts and Nyloc nuts. 3. Install the idler pulley assembly as shown in Figure 1.6. 4. Remove the 5/16-18 Nyloc nuts from the appropriate blower assembly bolts as shown in Figure 1.7. 5.
SECTION 2 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION CONTENTS ITEM PAGE NO. Blower, Idler, Adapter & Blade Assemblies ................................................12-13 Blower Assembly ..........................................................................................
BLOWER, IDLER, ADAPTER & BLADE ASSEMBLIES (SEE PAGES 13 & 14 FOR PARTS BREAKDOWN) B BLOWER KIT 12
BLOWER, IDLER, ADAPTER & BLADE ASSEMBLIES ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 5-7704 ASSEMBLY, Blower (See Pages 25 & 26 for Parts Breakdown) 2 1-3010 DECAL, Warning 3 9-1298 NUT, 5/16-18 - 3B Hex Nyloc (13) 4 5-8583 ASSEMBLY, Blower Base (Includes item 30) 5 5-7717 GROUP, Idler Arm (Incl.
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BLOWER ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 4-1990 MOUNT, Grass Catcher Gearbox, MMZ/OFZ 2 4-2867 PULLEY, 5.45 O.D.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one (1) year from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, SNAPPER, through any authorized SNAPPER dealer will replace, free of charge (except for taxes where applicable), any part or parts found upon examination by the factory at McDonough, Georgia, to be defective in material or workmanship or both.
Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator’s Manual For # 6-3162 BLOWER KIT for COMMERCIAL GRASS CATCHERS for MID MOUNT Z-RIDERS TM COPYRIGHT © 2000 SNAPPER INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MANUAL No. 7-3571 (Rev.
