Snapper 1691524 User manual
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
OART
COLLECTOR
CART
COLLECTOR
FOR
RIDING
MOWERS
AND
LAWN
TRACTORS
MFG.
NO.
1691524
FORM
-
1701946
PRINTED
IN
U.S.A.
878
Table
of
Contents
Specifications
.
'
Recommended
Accessories
.
1
Decais
.
Safety
Ruies
.
2
Assembiy
Cart
Basket.
3
Bracket
installation
.
4
Frame
&
Cover
.
5
Installation
.
7
Operation
Before
Operation
.
10
Attaching
to
Tractor
.
10
Dumping
Grass
&
Leaves
.10
Maintenance
.
11
Troubleshooting
.12
Specifications
Over-all
Length:
40
in.
Width:
27
in.
Height:
42
in.
Inside
Box
Length:
31
in.
Width:
25
in.
Height
8
in.
Box
Capacity:
4
cu.
ft.
Weight
Capacity:
250
lbs.
Grass
Capacity:
10
bushels
Pneumatic
Tire
Size:
410/350
x
4
Recommended
Accessories
On
lawn
tractors,
rear
wheel
weights
are
recommended
for
slopes
over
15%
(8.5°).
Never
operate
on
slopes
greater
than
30%
(16.7°).
Decals
A
DANGER
ROTATING
CUniNG
RUDE
»D0
NOT
OPERATE
MOWER
WITHOUT
DEFLECTOR
OR
ENTIRE
GRASS
CATCHER
IN
PLACE.
NOTE:
To
clean
clear
mid-tube
on
Deluxe
Grass
Catcher
wash
with
warm
water
and
mild
soap
or
detergent.
Use
a
soft
clean
sponge
or
cloth.
DO
NOT
use
abrasive,
alkaline,
or
petroleum
based
cleaners.
I
A
wabningH
fj
DO
NOT
OPEN
COVER
WITH
ENGINE
RUNNING.
DO
NOT
OPERATE
ENGINE
WITHOUT
COMPLETE
CATCHER
IN
PLACE.
Safety
Rules
A
Read
these
safety
rules
and
the
safety
rules
in
your
Operator’s
Manual
and
follow
them
closely.
Failure
to
obey
these
rules
could
result
in
loss
of
control
of
vehicle,
severe
personal
injury
to
yourself,
or
damage
to
property
or
equipment.
The
triangle
^
in
the
text
signifies
important
cautions
or
warnings
which
must
be
followed.
1.
Know
the
controls
and
how
to
stop
the
tractor
quickly.
READ
THE
TRACTOR’S
OWNER’S
MANUAL.
2.
Shut
the
engine
(motor)
off
before
attaching,
adjusting
or
disconnecting
the
collection
system.
3.
Check
the
cart
to
make
sure
it
is
attached
securely
to
tractor.
4.
Check
the
latch
handle
to
make
sure
it
is
engaged
so
the
cart’s
box
is
locked
to
the
frame.
5.
Look
behind
to
make
sure
the
area
is
clear
before
backing
up.
6.
DO
NOT
turn
sharply
when
the
tractor
is
alongside
a
building
or
any
object.
7.
DO
NOT
carry
passengers
in
the
cart.
CAUTION:
8.
For
added
tractor
stability
and
to
prevent
tipping
or
loss
of
control;
A.
DO
drive
in
reduced
speed
on
uneven
ground
and
when
turning
corners.
B.
Reduce
loads
on
hillsides.
It
is
rec¬
ommended
that
the
Collection
System
be
kept
only
half
full
when
negotiating
any
slopes.
Start
mowing
on
slopes
when
the
Collection
System
is
empty.
C.
Mow
up
and
down
the
face
of
slopes;
never
across
the
face
of
any
slope.
9.
C
AUTION:
Objects
may
be
thrown
from
mower.
For
your
safety;
A.
DO
NOT
remove
the
cover
while
the
mower
blades
are
turning.
Shut
off
the
engine
before
opening
the
door
or
removing
the
grass
chute.
B.
Be
sure
the
complete
Collection
System
is
in
place
(cover
secure
and
grass
chute
connected)
before
operating
the
mower.
C.
DO
check
the
cart
cover
frequently
for
wear
and
tear.
Replace
with
new
cover
for
safety
protection.
10.
F
or
best
results
when
mowing
grass:
Set
the
mower
to
cut
from
1
to
2
inches
of
grass.
If
grass
is
exceptionally
tall,
set
your
mower
as
high
as
possible
for
first
cutting.
Lower
cutting
height
at
succeeding
cuttings
until
proper
height
is
reached.
It
may
be
necessary
to
mow
tall
grass
at
a
slower
tractor
speed.
2
Assembly
CART
BASKET
1.
Remove
all
parts
from
inside
the
cart’s
box.
Open
the
bag
of
parts
and
sort
the
fasteners
into
groups
for
easier
assembly
of
the
cart.
See
figure
1.
2.
Turn
cart
box
on
side.
a.
Bolt
U-bracket
to
bottom
of
box
with
two
5/16
x
3/4
long
round
head
bolts.
Secure
with
two
5/16
lockwashers
and
nuts.
b.
Bolt
latch
handle
to
front
side
of
box.
Place
one
5/16
X
1
long
hex
bolt
with
5/16
flat
washer
through
the
inside
of
the
box.
Next
place
a
5/16
flat
washer,
latch
handle,
5/16
flat
washer,
spring
washer
(side
with
grooves
on
outside),
and
locknut.
Tighten
the
locknut
until
the
latch
handle
moves
slowly.
3.
Bolt
swivel
wheel
to
the
H-frame.
a.
Place
the
head
of
the
swivel
(end
with
four
slotted
holes)
inside
the
H-frame
(side
with
the
ends
bent
upward).
b.
Align
the
holes
and
place
four
3/8x1
long
hex
bolts
with
3/8
flat
washers
through
the
head
of
the
swivel
and
frame.
c.
Secure
with
four
lockwashers
and
nuts.
4.
Turn
cart’s
box
upside
down
and
install
H-frame
to
U-bracket.
a.
Align
the
two
ends
of
the
H-frame
(end
with
the
swivel
wheel
attached)
to
the
U-bracket
and
secure
with
two
1/2
x
1-1/4
long
hex
bolts
and
1
/
2
locknuts.
b.
DO
NOT
over
tighten
the
loeknuts.
The
box
pivots
at
this
point
for
dumping.
5.
Turn
latch
handle
to
lock
the
H-frame
to
the
cart’s
box
and
turn
cart
upright.
Figure
1.
3
BRACKET
INSTALLATION
The
cart
collector
attaches
to
a
mounting
bracket,
which
is
bolted
to
the
riding
mower’s
drawbar
or
to
the
lawn
tractor’s
back
plate.
The
same
bracket
is
used
on
the
riding
mowers
and
the
lawn
tractors.
Once
bolted
in
place
the
bracket
never
needs
to
be
removed.
There
is
a
new
drawbar
hole
in
the
bracket
for
other
attachments.
For
rear
engine
riders
see
Section
A;
for
lawn
tractors,
see
Section
B.
Section
A.
Bracket
Installation
on
Rear
Engine
Rider
(3000
Series)
1.
B
efore
installing
the
bracket
(figure
2)
to
the
drawbar,
remove
the
5/16-18
x
1-1/4
hex
bolt,
which
is
located
on
the
back
plate.
Discard
the
bolt.
2.
Install
the
bracket
to
thedrawbar
with
the
3/8-16
X
1
hex
bolt
(A,
figure
3)
lockwasher,
and
nut.
3.
Install
the
bracket
to
the
backplate
by
inserting
the
5/16-18
X
2-1/2
hex
bolt
(B)
from
the
inside
out,
through
the
backplate,
3/8
inch
long
spacer,
and
bracket.
Secure
with
5/16
flat
washer,
lockwasher
and
nut.
4.
Drawbar
hole
is
item
C,
figure
3.
Section
B.
Bracket
Installation
on
Lawn
Tractor
(600,
4000,
5000
Series)
1.
Remove
the
drawbar
plate
from
the
back
plate
of
the
lawn
tractor.
2.
Install
the
bracket
(figure
4)
to
the
back
plate
through
the
same
holes
where
the
drawbar
plate
was
bolted.
Use
the
three
3/8-16
x
1
hex
bolts
and
nuts.
3.
Drawbar
hole
is
item
B,
figure
5.
Figure
3.
A.
Bolt
(to
drawbar)
B.
Bolt
(to
backplate)
C.
Drawbar
Hole
Figure
5.
A.
Mounting
Hardware
(3
Locations)
B.
Drawbar
Hole
4
FRAME
AND
COVER
1.
Install
the
frame
(A,
figure
6)
at
four
locations
(B)
with
5/16-18
X
1-1/2
capscrew,
washer
and
nut.
Install
spacers
(C)
at
top
capscrew
on
each
side
between
washer
and
cart
box.
Refer
to
figure
1
for
correct
assembly
order.
2.
Attach
the
bracket
(D,
figure
6)
with
two
5/16-18
X
1-
3/4
bolts
(E),
washers
and
nuts.
Attach
strap
(F)
with
lower
set
of
hardware.
Figure
6.
A.
Frame
D.
Bracket
B.
Fastener
Locations
E.
Bolt
C.
Spacer
F.
Strap
3.
The
support
rod
(B,
figure
7)
and
frame
rod
(C)
must
be
inserted
into
the
cover
(A)
as
follows:
Figure
7.
A.
Cover
D.
Cord
Loops
B.
Support
Rod
E.
Elbow
C.
Frame
Rod
a.
The
frame
rod
(C)
must
be
inserted
through
the
bottom
sleeve
of
the
cover
so
that
the
two
bent
ends
extend
out
openings,
which
are
next
to
the
cord
loops
(D).
The
frame
rod
position
is
indicated
by
dotted
line
(B,
figure
8).
Figure
8.
A.
Support
Rod
Location
B.
Frame
Rod
Location
b.
The
support
rod
(B,
figure
7),
which
has
eyebolt
ends,
must
be
threaded
through
the
sleeve
inside
the
cover.
The
position
is
indicated
by
dotted
line
(A,
figure
8).
4.
Insert
the
elbow
(E,
figure
7)
into
the
cover
opening.
NOTE
When
you
pick
up
the
cover
to
place
over
the
frame,
be
sure
support
rod
(B,
figure
7)
is
inside
frame
rod
(C).
5.
Pick
up
the
cover
and
place
down
onto
the
frame
inserting
the
elbow
(A,
figure
9)
into
the
bracket
(B)
(shown
without
cover
for
clarity).
Pull
the
rubber
strap
(C)
over
the
elbow
and
hook
into
bracket
as
shown.
Figure
9.
(Shown
with
cover
for
clarity.)
A.
Elbow
B.
Bracket
C.
Strap
5
6.
O
n
each
side,
place
the
eyebolt
end
of
the
support
rod
(A,
figure
10)
onto
the
frame
rod
(B),
then
insert
frame
rod
through
the
frame
(C).
Insert
clip
(D)
through
frame
rod
to
secure.
Figure
10.
A.
Support
Rod
B.
Frame
Rod
C.
Frame
D.
Clip
7.
I
nsert
an
“S”
hook
to
each
end
of
the
strap
(A,
figure
II).
Hook
one
end
through
clip
(B)
and
pinch
closed
with
a
pliers.
Figure
11.
A.
Strap
C.
Cord
Loops
B.
Clip
D.
Decal
8.
Pull
the
cover
down
so
it
appears
as
in
figure
11.
To
secure
the
front,
pull
the
cord
loops
(C)
onto
the
spacers.
To
secure
the
rear,
hook
the
strap
(A)
onto
back
of
cart
as
shown.
9.
Install
warning
decal
(D,
figure
11)
so
it
is
visible
from
right-hand
side.
Make
sure
surface
is
clean.
Remove
backing
paper
and
tack
edge
of
decal
in
position.
Then
apply
decal
with
heal
of
hand,
smooth¬
ing
out
bubbles.
The
edge
of
a
ruler
can
also
be
used.
WARNING
It
is
important
for
operator
safety,
that
the
warning
decal
be
installed
as
shown
in
figure
II.
6
Installation
1.
Remove
the
mower
from
the
tractor.
Refer
to
tractor
Operator’s
Manual
for
instructions.
2.
Remove
the
mower
deflector
(A,
figure
12)
by
removing
two
carriage
bolts,
lockwashers
and
nuts
(B).
Save
this
hardware
for
use
when
adaptor
is
removed
from
side
discharge.
A.
Deflector
B.
Mounting
Hardware
3.
Install
the
blade
baffle
as
follows:
a.
Make
sure
the
retainer
nut
(A,
figure
13)
is
in
the
baffle.
b.
Install
the
baffle
(B)
into
deck
with
the
whizlock
screw
(C).
c.
Install
the
carriage
bolt
(D),
lockwasher
(E)
and
nut
(F).
4.
Install
the
discharge
baffle
(A,
figure
14)
as
shown:
a.
Insert
bolt
(L)
and
install
push
nut
(K)
fully
onto
threads
to
hold
bolt
(L)
in
place.
(The
lockwasher
(F),
washer
(H)
and
nut
(J)
will
be
used
later
to
install
adapter).
b.
Install
self-tapping
screw
(B)
from
underneath
side
of
mower
deck.
c.
Install
bolt
(C)
from
outside
mower
deck
and
secure
with
flat
washer
(F),
lockwasher
(H)
and
nut
(J).
d.
Install
bolt
(D)
from
inside
mower
deck
and
secure
with
flat
washer
(E),
lockwasher
(G)
and
nut
(1).
A.
Retainer
Nut
D.
Carriage
Bolt
B.
Deflector
Baffle
E.
Lockwasher
C.
Whizlock
Screw
F.
Nut
A.
Baffle
B.
Screw,
Self
Tapping,
5/16-1S
x
1/2
C.
Bolt,
Carriage,
3/8-16
x
3/4
D.
Bolt,
Carriage,
5/16-18
x
7/8
E.
Washer,
1/4
F.
Washer.
3/8
G.
Lockwasher,
5/16
H.
Lockwasher,
3/8
I.
Nut,
5/16-18
J.
Nut,
3/8-16
K.
Push
Nut
L.
Bolt,
Carriage,
3/8-16
x
3/4
7
5.
R
emove
the
mower
blades
and
install
the
new
blades
with
tabs
pointing
up
toward
mower
deck.
Install
the
washers
and
capscrew.
Make
sure
the
spline
washer
engages
the
shaft
splines.
Make
sure
the
cup
washer
is
installed
concave
side
up
(toward
mower
deck).
Block
the
blade
and
torque
capscrew
to
60
ft.
lbs.
Note
the
difference
between
the
two
blades.
^kwARNING
Blade
mounting
capscrews
must
be
installed
with
the
cup
washer
and
spline
washer
and
then
securely
tightened.
Torque
blade
mounting
capscrews
to
60
ft.
lbs.
(81
N.m).
WARNING
Do
not
handle
the
mower
blades
with
bare
hands.
Avoid
touching
the
cutting
edge.
Careless
or
improper
handling
of
blades
may
result
in
serious
injury.
6.
R
e-install
the
deflector
carriage
bolts
(A,
figure
16)
removed
in
step
2.
Secure
bolts
using
the
supplied
push
nuts
(B).
Push
nuts
can
be
installed
by
pushing
down
with
box
end
wrench.
A.
Carriage
Bolt,
3/8-16
x
7-1/2
B.
Push
Nut
7.
P
lace
the
adaptor
(A,
figure
17)
onto
the
three
carriage
bolts
(B)
and
install
3/8"
plain
washers,
3/8"
lockwasher
and
3/8"
nuts.
Figure
17.
A.
Adaptor
B.
Hardware
8
9.
Install
the
tube
(A,
figure
19)
to
the
cart
cover
elbow
(B).
Make
sure
the
cover’s
collar
(C)
is
pulled
down
over
the
elbow
as
far
as
possible.
Operation
WARNING
For
safety
reasons,
grass
and
debris
are
to
be
removed
only
after
engine
is
shut
off,
key
removed,
and
all
moving
parts
stopped.
WARNING
Before
raising
cover,
shut
off
engine,
remove
key,
and
set
parking
brake.
BEFORE
OPERATION
Clear
the
lawn
of
sticks,
stones,
wire
and
other
debris
which
may
be
caught
or
thrown
by
the
mower
blades.
Clean
the
tube
with
mild
detergent
(other
products
may
damage
tube).
The
flow
of
grass
can
be
seen
through
the
tube
while
mowing.
Check
grass
condition.
If
wet,
wait
until
later
in
the
day.
If
grass
is
wet,
plugging
of
the
tube
may
occur.
For
efficient
bagging,
air
circulation
under
the
mower
deck,
through
the
chute
and
into
the
bag
is
very
important.
For
this
reason,
you
should
remove
grass
and
debris
from
underside
of
mower
deck,
discharge
chute
and
cover.
The
tube
and
elbow
can
be
removed
as
an
assembly
for
cleaning.
ATTATCHING
TO
TRACTOR
^kwARNING
Shut
the
tractor’s
engine
off
before
attaching,
adjusting,
or
disconnecting
the
cart
collector.
Be
sure
the
complete
cart
collector
is
in
place
before
operating
the
tractor’s
mower.
WARNING
Do
not
tow
the
cart
collector
on
slopes
greater
than
30%
(16.7°)
Mow
up
and
down
the
face
of
slopes;
never
across
the
face
of
any
slope.
1.
Attach
the
cart
to
the
tractor
by
aligning
the
two
ends
(A,
figure
20
or
21)
of
the
H-frame
to
the
holes
in
the
bracket
(B).
Secure
the
cart
to
the
bracket
with
two
clevis
pins
(C)
and
spring
clips
(D).
1
Use
the
bottom
(as
shown)
or
middle
bracket
holes
to
make
the
cart
level
(lawn
tractor
hitch
only).
Figure
20.
Lawn
Tractor
A.
Cart
Hitch
B.
Tractor
Hitch
Bracket
C.
Clevis
Pin
D.
Spring
Clip
Figure
21.
Rear
Engine
Rider
A.
Cart
Hitch
B.
Tractor
Bracket
C.
Clevis
Pins
D.
Spring
Clips
DUMPING
GRASS
AND
LEAVES
1.
Back
the
tractor
to
the
desired
place
for
unloading.
Shut
the
engine
off
before
getting
off
the
tractor
seat.
2.
Unhook
the
strap
from
the
door
lock
and
raise
the
cover
assembly
to
the
open
position.
Lock
the
cover
in
place
by
hooking
the
strap
(A,
figure
22)
to
the
locking
tab
(B).
10
Figure
22.
A.
Cover
Strap
B.
Lock
Tab
3.
Move
the
latch
handle
to
the
unlock
position
and
dump
the
cart’s
box.
The
connecting
tube
will
slide
off
the
elbow
and
the
cart’s
box
will
dump
at
a
90
degree
angle
for
quick
unloading.
4.
If
bagging
of
the
grass
clipping
is
desired,
the
grass
can
be
pulled
from
the
cart
at
the
curve
side
into
a
plastic
lawn
bag.
Also,
the
grass
can
be
dumped
onto
a
tarp
for
throwing
into
a
trailer.
WARNING
For
safety
reasons
grass
and
debris
are
to
be
removed
ony
after
engine
is
shut
off,
key
removed,
and
all
moving
parts
stopped.
WARNING
Before
raising
cover,
shut
off
engine,
remove
key,
and
set
parking
brake.
CAUTION
Do
not
haul
sharp
objects
that
may
puncture
the
cover,
Jlk
CAUTION
Do
not
carry
more
than
250
lbs.
in
the
cart.
5.
T
he
cover
can
be
removed
entirely
from
the
cart.
Once
the
cover
is
removed,
the
cart
can
be
used
for
hauling
bulky
loads.
A
CAUTION
Be
sure
to
store
the
cover
in
a
safe
place
where
it
cannot
be
torn.
Maintenance
1.
Rinse
the
cover
with
a
hose
when
dirty.
A
dirty
cover
will
inhibit
the
fast
flow
of
grass
clippings
into
the
cover.
Do
not
leave
grass
or
leaves
in
the
cart
for
a
long
period
of
time.
2.
Lubricate
the
swivel
wheel
before
using
the
cart
and
monthly
thereafter
so
the
swivel
will
rotate
easily.
A
grease
fitting
is
located
at
the
base
of
the
swivel.
Use
SAE
multi-purpose-type
grease.
3.
Inflate
the
410/350-4
tire
to
30
psi.
WARNING
To
avoid
serious
injury,
perform
maintenance
on
the
cart
collector
only
after
stopping
the
engine
and
waiting
for
all
moving
parts
to
come
to
a
complete
stop.
Always
remove
the
ignition
key
before
beginning
the
maintenance
to
prevent
accidental
starting
of
the
engine.
(WARNING
The
cart
cover
is
subject
to
wear
and
deterioration.
Check
the
cover
frequently.
Use
an
approved
replacement
cover.
11
Troubleshooting
A
warning
To
avoid
serious
injury,
perform
maintenance
on
the
cart
collector
only
after
stopping
the
engine
and
This
section
provides
troubleshooting
instructions
for
waiting
for
all
moving
parts
to
come
to
a
complete
the
more
common
and
easily
corrected
problems.
See
stop.
Always
remove
the
ignition
key
before
Table
1.
For
problems
not
covered,
see
your
dealer.
beginning
the
maintenance
to
prevent
accidental
starting
of
the
engine.
Table
1.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Remedy
1.
Leaves
and
grass
not
being
completely
picked
up.
A.
Engine
speed
too
slow.
Run
at
full
throttle.
B.
Ground
speed
too
fast.
Use
slower
ground
speed.
C.
Mower
drive
belt
slipping.
Increase
belt
tension
per
tractor
Operator’s
Manual.
D.
Discharge
tube
plugged.
Stop
engine
and
remove
key.
Then
remove
and
unplug
discharge
tube.
E.
Using
wrong
mower
blades.
See
Setup
Instructions.
F.
Blades
not
tight.
Torque
to
60
ft.
lbs.
G.
Mower
not
level.
See
tractor
Operator’s
Manual
to
level
mower.
2.
Cart
collector
discharge
tube
or
mower
plugs
easily.
A.
Collector
full.
Empty
collector.
B.
Grass
too
high.
Reduce
tractor
ground
speed,
reduce
cutting
width
or
raise
mower
adjustment
for
the
first
pass,
iower
it
for
the
second
pass.
C.
Grass
or
leaves
too
wet.
Wait
for
drier
conditions.
D.
Build-up
of
cut
grass
in
mower
or
adaptor.
Clean
thoroughly.
E.
Using
wrong
mower
blades.
See
Setup
Instructions.
