ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR'S MANUAL PARTS LIST Z-VAC Clamshell Grass Catcher Kit for NZM Mid Mount Riders Models covered: Actual product may differ from product pictured above Includes Clamshell, Blower and Weight Kits Manual No. 7011299 (I.R.
1 preliminaries Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market today. If properly cared for, your new Z-Vac Grass Catcher Kit will provide years of dependable service. Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment.
safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment 2 IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT. engine before leaving unit. -- Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure all safety features are attached, adjusted properly and functioning properly. -- Never operate with the hose or cover removed or altered. -- Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine.
2 safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment to cool before storing. -- Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors. -- Keep all hardware tight and keep all parts in good working condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals. -- Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. -- Clean leaves and debris from mufflers and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
unit assembly BLOWER KIT INSTALLATION STEP 1: Remove pin, rod and spring securing discharge deflector to mower deck, and remove deflector. Set rod and pin aside for future assembly step. Store deflector for future use. IMPORTANT: Never operate mower without discharge deflector or grass catcher securely in place. REMOVE PULLEY GUARD REMOVE DEFLECTOR STEP 2: Remove two bolts securing right deck pulley guard to mower deck and remove guard. Set bolts aside for future assembly step. Store guard for future use.
3 unit assembly STEP 6a: Remove bolts securing impeller pulley cover to blower, and remove cover. REMOVE BOLTS, THEN REMOVE COVER STEP 6b: Check to see that blower belt is routed around impeller pulley and idler pulleys after belt is installed onto deck pulley. Replace cover, tightening bolts securely. IMPORTANT: Never operate any mower without a pulley guard securely in place.
unit assembly STEP 9: Install belt guard between pulley guard and belt guard support clip on front part of blower mount. Secure with two 5/16 nylon wing nuts. Tighten nuts securely. INSTALL BELT GUARD AND SECURE WITH WING NUTS WEIGHT KIT INSTALLATION !! Warning: Weight kit must be installed prior to installing clamshell kit. Failure to do so may result in longitudal tipping of unit. STEP 10: Lay weight mount channel, with installed weights, across front end of machine as shown.
3 unit assembly STEP 13: Hook bottom of clamshell mount onto pins in bottom of bumper mount plate, then raise clamshell assembly up against bumper mount. RAISE UNIT IMPORTANT: Assistance is required when installing clamshell unit. HOOK CLAMSHELL MOUNT ONTO BUMPER MOUNT PLATE PINS STEP 14: Slide hitch rod through aligned holes in clamshell mount and bumper mount plate, securing with hair pin. SECURE WITH HAIR PIN IMPORTANT: Assistance is required when installing clamshell unit.
unit assembly 3 unit operation & maintenance 4 STEP 16: Slip one hose clamp onto each side of discharge hose, and install hose between blower and clamshell. NOTE: Install hose so that clamp with nut is on the clamshell side, and the clamp with the black quick-release knob is on the blower side. Tighten both clamps securely.
4 unit operation & maintenance IF THE GRASS CATCHER BECOMES CLOGGED (Continued From Previous Page) 2. 3. 4. 5. Empty catcher more often. Clean screen on rear cover assembly. Ground speed too fast – cut at slower speed. Removing too much grass – raise cutting height, cut partial width, and cut lawn more frequently. 6. Grass is too wet from rain or dew – allow grass to dry. 7. Blades are dull or worn – inspect blades and replace as necessary. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement blades. 8.
warranty statement 5 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For two (2) years from purchase date for the original purchaser's residential, non-commercial 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.
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Blower Unit Group 48”, 52”, 61” Models Item Part No.
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Blower Mount Group 48”, 52”, 61” Models Item Part No. Qty Description 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 --- 3036323 3022844 3037161 33867 ----91537 3037162 3037163 33847 3046806 3046809 3036324 3027505 3027506 33873 3027507 91541 3027508 91304 90613 3032118 91527 91601 90951 3020807 12315 91617 33740 33868 1 1 1 1 -2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 BELT, A Section, 91.
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Clamshell Catcher Group Item Part No.
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Clamshell Catcher Mount Group Item Part No.
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Weight Mount Group Item Part No.
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Decal Group Item Part No.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR'S MANUAL PARTS LIST Z-VAC Clamshell Grass Catcher Kit for NZM Mid Mount Riders McDonough, GA 30253 U.S.A. Manual No. 7011299 (I.R.
