Snapper Lawn Mower Accessory 6 3162 User Manual

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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24773  
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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  
12  
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  
--  
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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