Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator’s Manual For
# 6-3162 BLOWER KIT for
COMMERCIAL GRASS CATCHERS
for MID MOUNT Z-RIDERSTM
COPYRIGHT © 2000
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MANUAL No. 7-3571 (Rev. 1, 7/28/00)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION
(Continued From Previous Page)
OPERATION
(Continued From Previous Column)
4. Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flammable 6. STOP MACHINE on level ground, lower deck,
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.
engage parking brake and make sure engine and
blades have stopped before removing grass
catcher or unclogging mower to prevent injury to
hands or feet.
7. Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass.
Set blades in highest position when mowing over
rough ground.
6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all 8. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades
objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other
objects that could cause injury if thrown by blades
or interfere with mowing.
underneath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground
while BLADES are ON or machine is in motion.
9. DO NOT operate machine without entire grass
catcher or guards in place. DO NOT point
discharge at people, passing cars, windows or
doors.
7. Evaluate the terrain to determine what
accessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job. Only use
accessories and attachments approved by 10. Slow down before turning.
SNAPPER.
11. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing
roadways.
8. Keep people and pets out of mowing area.
Immediately, STOP blades, STOP engine, and 12. STOP engine immediately after striking an object
STOP machine if anyone enters the area.
9. DO NOT operate machine unless all shields,
deflectors, switches, blade controls and other
or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Remove key.
Remove and disconnect the sparkplug wire. Make
necessary repairs before resuming operation.
safety devices are in place and functioning 13. Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light.
properly.
14. Move motion control levers SLOWLY to maintain
control during speed and directional changes.
15. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. DO NOT
pull loads greater than 300 pounds. Avoid jack
knifing. DO NOT turn sharply.
10. Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible.
Replace if damaged.
11. Protect yourself when mowing and wear
appropriate clothing including safety glasses,
long pants, ear protection, hardhat and substantial 16. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine
footwear with good traction. Long hair, loose
clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving
parts.
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.
12. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in
preparation for emergencies.
13. Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
14. Check grass catcher components frequently for
signs of wear or deterioration and replace as
needed to prevent injury from thrown objects
going through weak or worn spots.
MAINTENANCE
1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside
where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or
pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool
before storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel
container out of the reach of children in a well
ventilated, unoccupied building. Shut off fuel (when
equipped with valve) while storing or transporting
machine.
OPERATION
2. Clean grass and debris from engine, mufflers, drives
and cutting units to help prevent overheating and
fires. Clean up fuel, oil and excess grease.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors and away from open flame.
4. Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as
needed.
1. Mount and dismount machine from left side.
2. Start engine from operator's seat. Make sure
blades are OFF and parking brake is set. Use seat
belts if provided.
3. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blades. Set brake. Remove key.
4. DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated
with feet on foot rests or pedal(s).
5. DO NOT operate machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check
that all cotter pins are in proper position.
6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running
engine. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly poison.
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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. Park machine on level ground. DO NOT work under
machine without safety blocks.
9. Service engine and clean, adjust or repair only
when engine and blades are stopped. Remove
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) and secure
wire(s) away from spark plug(s).
10. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or
overspeed engine. DO NOT make adjustments with
the engine running.
11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual
to prevent controls from binding.
12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use
CAUTION when handling them. Never straighten or
weld blades, only replace them.
13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug
next to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite
gas exiting engine.
14. Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
15. Have machine serviced by an authorized
SNAPPER dealer at least once a year and have the
dealer install any new safety devices. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
16. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to
assure that original standards are maintained.
WARNING
Front Weight Kit #6-3180 must be installed before
operating machine with the Clamshell Grass Catcher.
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DECALS
NEW DECAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................2-4
DECALS......................................................................................................................... 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................. 6
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION................................................................................... 7-10
SECTION 2 - PARTS IDENTIFICATION.................................................................. 11-15
WARRANTY................................................................................................................. 16
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SECTION 1 – INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
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. Put the separated
fasteners into different bags/containers. This will speed
assembly time.
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine running. STOP blades. STOP
engine. Set brake. Remove key. DO NOT operate
machine without entire grass catcher, deflector or
guards in place.
IMPORTANT: Some models are equipped with a single
belt drive. To install the catcher on these models, the
single groove pulley P/N 4-6969 must be replaced with
dual groove pulley P/N 7-2388. The idler pulley P/N 1-
8573 must also be replaced with P/N 3-5867. On MZM
Models only, do not use existing P/N 5-8209 belt.
Replace with P/N 3-5543.
Read the following installation instructions carefully.
When you begin installation, make certain that you
follow the steps in sequence - as presented - this also
will save you time.
B. Install blower drive belt on inside (forward) pulley
of electric clutch. Stretch belt out to the right hand
side and lay it over the frame rail.
1.1 BLOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (All Models)
Install the blower drive belt as follows:
C. Place the other belt in storage for later use.
A. Depress belt idler and remove the inside
(forward) clutch drive belt. See Figure 1.1.
1.2 DISCHARGE ADAPTER INSTALLATION
NOTE: The adapter kits are sold separately based
on the size deck on your machine.
REMOVE INSIDE
CLUTCH DRIVE BELT
61” Decks require Kit No. 6-3076.
52” Decks require Kit No. 6-3077.
Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the negative
(Black) cable first. Remove the positive (Red) cable
last.
Remove the deflector as follows:
A. Remove cotter pin.
B. Remove deflector hinge pin and spring.
C. Remove deflector and store it, along with the
other parts, for later use. See Figure 1.2.
REMOVE COTTER PIN, HINGE
PIN, SPRING & DEFLECTOR
SPRING
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
CONNECTOR
WIRING
HARNESS
CONNECTOR
COTTER
PIN
FIGURE 1.1
IMPORTANT: The grass catcher kit includes two
different length blower drive belts. Carefully check the
part numbers to insure you install the correct belt on
your machine.
HINGE PIN
DEFLECTOR
1) Belt Part No. 7-2738 fits ZMT and machines with the
# 6-3165 Drive Shaft Lowering Kit installed.
2) Belt Part No. 4-6249 fits all other Mid-Mount
machines.
FIGURE 1.2
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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
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. Blades are extremely
sharp and can cause severe injury. Grass Catchers
affect handling & stability of all machines. Exercise
extreme caution when operating on slopes. DO NOT
operate machine on slopes greater than 10 degrees.
DO NOT mow across slopes - mow up & down. DO
NOT park machine on slopes.
LIP
HOOK
FASTEN HOOK
OVER LIP ON
DECK. PUSH DOWN
TO SECURE IN
PLACE.
DISCHARGE
ADAPTER
FIGURE 1.3
1.3 BLADE INSTALLATION - 61” DECKS ONLY
NOTE: Blade Part No. 2-9251 is included in Adapter
Kit Part No. 6-3076 for 61” Decks.
A. Apply parking brake.
B. Use a hydraulic floor jack or hoist to raise machine
high enough to gain access to the underside of deck.
Secure machine with safety blocks.
A. Remove top nuts and top flat washers on both sides of
axle. Place all weights on top of axle. The 1/4” thick plate
must be at the top. See Figure 1.5.
WARNING
1/4” PLATE MUST
BE ON TOP
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and
can cause severe injury.
C. Remove discharge-side cutter blade and store for
later use. See Figure 1.4.
DISCHARGE
DISCHARGE - SIDE CUTTER
ADAPTER
SPINDLE (61” DECKS ONLY)
(SEE FIG. 1.3)
AXLE
PLACE WEIGHTS ON
TOP OF AXLE
FIGURE 1.5
(Continued On Next Page)
NEW BLADE
PART No. 2-9251
TORQUE BLADE
BOLT 70 TO 80
FT. LBS.
FIGURE 1.4
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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. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause severe injury. Grass
Catchers affect handling & stability of all machines.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
DO NOT operate machine on slopes greater than 10
degrees. DO NOT mow across slopes - mow up &
down. DO NOT park machine on slopes.
INSTALL ALL WASHERS
AND NUTS. TIGHTEN
SECURELY
FIGURE 1.5B
1.4 FRONT WEIGHT KIT INSTALLATION
(Continued From Previous Page)
B. Place end brackets on top of weights and front axle.
See Figure 1.5A.
C. Install all four flat washers and top nuts and tighten
securely. See Figure 1.5B.
END
BRACKETS
PLACE END BRACKETS
ON TOP OF WEIGHTS AND AXLE
FIGURE 1.5A
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SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
BLOWER
PULLEY
1.5 MOUNTING THE BLOWER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
1. Place blower support assembly into position on
the right rear corner of the frame.
IDLER PULLEY
ENGINE
DRIVE
PULLEY
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.
MOVE BLOWER
& SUPPORT TO
ALIGN BELT
5. Attach the blower assembly to the support as
shown in Figure 1.7. Leave room for adjustment.
FIGURE 1.8
COTTER
PIN
BELT GUARD
SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS
IDLER
FLAT
PIVOT SHAFT
WASHER
IDLER
SPRING
IDLER
PULLEY
LOOSEN NUTS
FROM ONE
BLOWER BOLT ON
EACH SIDE.
RETIGHTEN NUTS
AFTER GUARD IS IN
PLACE.
BUSHINGS
LOCKNUT
FIGURE 1.6
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER BRACE
BLOWER SUPPORT
FIGURE 1.9
LEFT HAND BRACE
SLOTTED
HOLES
NUTS
P/N 72399 ATTACHES FROM BLOWER SUPPORT TO
GEAR BOX MOUNT USING (4) P/N 91508 & (4) P/N 91298
FIGURE 1.7
6. Install belt onto idler and blower pulleys as shown
in Figure 1.8. Align idler pulley, blower pulley, and
engine drive pulley using belt.
CARRIAGE BOLTS &
LOCKNUTS
7. Once aligned, tighten the blower assembly to the
support.
8. Install belt guard. Refer to Figure 1.9.
9. Mount the left hand brace to the left hand side of
frame. See Figure 1.10. Check pulley and belt
alignment. Tighten all nuts and bolts securely.
FIGURE 1.10
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SECTION 2 – PARTS IDENTIFICATION
CONTENTS
ITEM
PAGE NO.
Blower, Idler, Adapter & Blade Assemblies................................................12-13
Blower Assembly ..........................................................................................14-15
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BLOWER, IDLER, ADAPTER & BLADE ASSEMBLIES
(SEE PAGES
13 & 14 FOR
PARTS
BREAKDOWN)
B
BLOWER KIT
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BLOWER, IDLER, ADAPTER & BLADE ASSEMBLIES
ITEM
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
2
5-7704
1-3010
9-1298
5-8583
5-7717
4-2622
1-4409
3-5816
9-1598
9-1804
9-1518
9-1553
9-1299
1-3324
3-5713
1-9078
4-6249
7-2738
4-6248
4-6247
7-3170
6-3076
6-3077
9-0550
9-1947
2-9251
2-4773
5-8583
9-1514
2-2522
7-2399
9-1508
4-1983
9-1541
ASSEMBLY, Blower (See Pages 25 & 26 for Parts Breakdown)
DECAL, Warning
3
NUT, 5/16-18 - 3B Hex Nyloc (13)
ASSEMBLY, Blower Base (Includes item 30)
GROUP, Idler Arm (Incl. Items 6, 7 thru 16 and 26)
WELDMENT, Idler Arm (5-3/8” overall length)
BEARING, 9/16” Flange (2)
4
5
6
7
8
STUD, Idler
9
PIN, 1/8 x 3/4” Cotter
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
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WASHER, 9/16 Narrow-Type Flat
NUT, 3/8-24 Hex Nyloc
SCREW, 3/8-16 x 1-3/4” Hex Head Cap, Grade 5
NUT, 3/8-16 Hex Nyloc
FITTING, 3/16 Lube
SPRING, Torsion
Pulley, Idler
V-BELT (Kohler Mid Mount Models)
V-BELT (Twin-Stick Mid Mount Models)
CLAMP, 6” Hose (4)
*18
*19A
HOSE, Flex 6” x 58” Long
*19B
*20A
*20B
21
HOSE, Flex 6” x 14” Long
KIT, Catcher Adapter 61” Deck (shown) (Includes item 2)
KIT, Catcher Adapter 52” Deck (Includes item 2)
WASHER, 1/2 Flat
22
PIN, 1/8 x 1/2” Hair
23
BLADE, 21” (61” Deck Only)
DECAL, Hand Danger
24
25
GUARD, Belt (Includes item 30)
WASHER, 13/32 x 13/16 x 3/8 Flat
DECAL, Caution
26
27
28
BRACE, Blower
29
BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4” Short Neck Carriage, Grade 5 (13)
DECAL, Danger
30
31
SCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4” Hex Washer Self-Tapping (3)
*NOTE: These parts (18 thru 20) are not part of this Blower Kit. They must be purchased separately. These parts
are in #6-3134 Clam Shell Kit.
BLOWER KIT
13
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER KIT
14
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
ITEM
1
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
4-1990
4-2867
4-4893
4-4924
5-7733
4-6215
4-6393
5-7734
7-9944
9-0160
9-1298
9-1299
9-1320
9-1328
9-1331
9-1508
9-1802
9-1803
9-1823
2-4773
2-2522
MOUNT, Grass Catcher Gearbox, MMZ/OFZ
PULLEY, 5.45 O.D. Cast
2
3
WELDMENT, Blower Impeller
4
WELDMENT, Chute Adapter
5
WELDMENT, Impeller Housing Front (Includes Item 21)
GEARBOX, Right Angle
6
7
SPACER, Gearbox, Grass Catcher Pulley
WELDMENT, Blower Housing (Includes Item 20)
SCREW, 3/8-16 x 5-1/2” Hex Head Cap, Grade 5 (10)
SCREW, 3/8-24 x 1” Hex Head Cap, Grade 5
NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Nyloc (18)
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
NUT, 3/8-16 Hex Nyloc (2)
WASHER, 3/8” x 11/16” x 3/32” Slotted Lock
SCREW, 3/8-16 x 1-1/4” Hex Head Cap, Grade 5 (2)
WASHER, 13/32” x 1-1/2” Flat
BOLT, 5/16-18 x 3/4” Short Neck Carriage, Grade 5 (8)
SCREW, 5/16 x 5/8” Hex Socket Head Set (4)
KEY, 3/16 x 1-1/2” Square
KEY, 5/32 x 5/8” Woodruff
DECAL, Danger Hand
DECAL, Caution
BLOWER KIT
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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.
®
SNAPPER FIELD SERVICEABLE SPINDLES and their components used on SNAPPER PRO Mid Size walks
®
and SNAPPERZRIDER ride on commercial equipment have a three (3) year limited warranty against defects
in material or workmanship or both.
All transportation costs incurred by the purchaser in submitting material to an authorized SNAPPER dealer for
replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser.
This warranty does not apply to engines and their components, and batteries, as these items are warranted
separately. This warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident, alteration, abuse,
improper lubrication, normal wear, or other cause beyond the control of SNAPPER. This warranty does not
cover any machine or component that has been altered or modified, changing safety, performance, or durability.
Batteries have a one (1) year prorated warranty period with free replacement if required during the first ninety
(90) days from the original purchase date. SNAPPER will not be responsible for any installation cost incurred.
The battery warranty only covers original equipment batteries and does not cover damage to the battery or
machine caused by neglect or abuse, destruction by fire, explosion, freezing, overcharging, improper
maintenance, or use of improper electrolyte.
There is no other express warranty.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to
one (1) year from purchase date for the original purchaser's use, and up to the extent permitted by law
and all implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy. Liabilities for consequential
damages, under any and all warranties are excluded.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to state.
WARNING: THE USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN GENUINE SNAPPER PARTS MAY
IMPAIR THE SAFETY OF SNAPPER PRODUCTS AND WILL VOID ANY LIABILITY AND WARRANTY BY
SNAPPER ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SUCH PARTS.
IMPORTANT: Please fill out the attached SNAPPER Product Registration Card immediately and mail to:
Snapper’s Product Registration Center, P.O. Box 1379, McDonough, Georgia. 30253
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Safety Instructions, Installation & Operator’s Manual For
# 6-3162 BLOWER KIT for
COMMERCIAL GRASS CATCHERS
TM
for MID MOUNT Z-RIDERS
COPYRIGHT © 2000
SNAPPER INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MANUAL No. 7-3571 (Rev. 1, 7/28/00)
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