Snapper 6-3317 - Manual

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#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 with 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.

FIGURE 1

INSTRUCTION NO. 7-5437 (I.R. 1/29/03)

STEP 2: MUFFLER SHIELD

(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.

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.

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.

AIR LIFT

LOCK
WASHER

HEX
NUT

SCREW

BLADE

#6-1777 AIR LIFT KIT
28” & 33” DECKS

BUMPER

MUFFLER SHIELD

BUMPER
REINFORCEMENT

INSTALL BUMPER
REINFORCEMENT
BOLT INTO SIDE OF
MAIN CASE