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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PARTS LIST
Z
-VAC
Large Clamshell
Grass Catcher
Kit for NZM
Mid Mount
Riders
Actual product may differ from product pictured above Models covered:
Includes Clamshell, Blower
and Weight Kits
48” Kit P/N 7600026
Manual No. 7100651 (I.R. 4/5/2006) 52” Kit P/N 7600027
TP 900-5178-IR-AT-N 61” Kit P/N 7600028
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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 man- ual carefully in order to get the most out of your new equipment. As you carefully unpack your unit, you will find the following items: 1 Blower Kit (48” P/N 3071107, 52” P/N 3071108, 61” P/N 3063348) 1 Large Clamshell Catche
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safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment 2 IMPORTANT! READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT. engine before leaving unit. TRAINING -- Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure -- Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the man- all safety features are attached, adjusted properly and func- ual and on the unit before starting. If the operator(s) or tioning properly. mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner's respon
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2 safety rules regarding outdoor power equipment to cool before storing. CHILDREN -- Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the near flames or drain indoors. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit -- Keep all hardware tight and keep all parts in good work- and its activity. Never assume that children will remain ing condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals. where you last saw them. --
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unit assembly 3 BLOWER KIT INSTALLATION REMOVE PULLEY STEP 1: Remove pin, rod and spring securing dis- GUARD charge deflector to mower deck, and remove REMOVE deflector. Set rod and pin aside for future assem- DEFLECTOR bly step. Store deflector for future use. IMPOR- TANT: Never operate mower without discharge deflector or grass catcher securely in place. STEP 2: Remove two bolts securing right deck pul- ley guard to mower deck and remove guard. Set bolts aside for future assembly step. Sto
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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 CHECK TO SEE around impeller pulley and idler pulleys after belt is THAT BELT IS installed onto deck pulley. Replace cover, tighten- ON PULLEYS ing bolts securely. IMPORTANT: Never operate any mower without a pulley guard securely in place. STEP 7: Slip tube of locking pin bracket into blow- DRILL er mount, and secure w
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unit assembly 3 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. !! Warning: Assistance is required when installing weight kit. STEP 10: Lay weight mount channel, with in
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3 unit assembly STEP 13: Hook bottom of clamshell mount onto RAISE UNIT pins in bottom of bumper mount plate, then raise clamshell assembly up against bumper mount. 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, secur- ing with hair pin. IMPORTANT: Assistance is required when installing clamshell unit. SECURE WITH HAIR PIN SLIDE ROD THROU
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unit assembly 3 STEP 16: Slip one hose clamp onto each side of CLAMP discharge hose, and install hose between blower WITH NUT 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. CLAMP WITH BLACK KNOB unit operation & maintenance 4 If you must back machine to dump clippings in desired INTRODUCTION location, LOOK and SEE behind and down for children, Follow o
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4 unit operation & maintenance IF THE GRASS CATCHER BECOMES CLOGGED To Clear A Plugged Blower (Continued From Previous Page) 1. Stop blades and blower. Stop engine. Remove key. 2. After all rotating components have come to a complete 2. Empty catcher more often. stop, loosen the hose clamp at the outlet of the blower. 3. Clean screen on rear cover assembly. 3. Remove hose from blower. 4. Ground speed too fast – cut at slower speed. 4. Using a stick or similar object, clear all obstructions 5. Re
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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. For one (1) year from purchase date for the original purchaser's commercial, non-residential use, SNAPPER, th
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Blower Unit Group 48”, 52”, 61” Models Item Part No. Qty Description 1 3046782 1 WELDMENT, Blower Belt Guard 2 91121 1 NUT, 1/2-13 Hex Nyloc 3 90183 1 WASHER, 1/2" Flat SAE 4 3021097 1 PULLEY, A Groove Idler, Steel 5 44995 1 IDLER STUD (3/8-24 thread) 6 91804 2 FLAT WASHER, 9/16 Type Narrow 7 14409 2 FLANGE BEARING, 9/16" I.D. (powdered metal) 8 10776 1 RETAINING RING, 1/2" 9 3046824 1 BELT RETAINER, Idler 10 91527 1 SCREW, 5/16-18 x 1-1/4" Hex Hea
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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 3036323 1 BELT, A Section, 91.125" effective length (used on 48” & 52” Models) 1 3022844 1 BELT, A Section, 92.0" effective length (used on 61” Models) 2 3037161 1 WELDMENT, Belt Cover, Deck (used on 48” & 52” Models) 2 33867 1 WELDMENT, Belt Cover, Deck (used on 61” Models) 3 ----- -- NOT USED 4 91537 2 WING LOCKNUT 5/16-18 5 3037162 1 BELT GUARD, 48" Deck 5 3037163 1 BELT GUA
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Large Clamshell Catcher Group Item Part No. Qty Description 1 7100564 1 COVER, Rear, Large Clamshell Bagger -- 7300365 1 SCREEN, Large Clamshell (Not Shown) -- 73525 8 RIVET, 5/32 (Not Shown) 2 7400119 1 WELDMENT, Rear Cover Brace 3 73179 1 HINGE, Rear Cover 4 91265 5 SCREW, #10-24 x 1-1/2” Hex Washer Machine 5 36422 18 WASHER, .190 ID x .75 OD Flat 6 91079 18 NUT, 10-24 Hex Flange Lock 7 73145 13 BOLT, #10-24 x 1-1/2” Oval Head 8 91304 2 SCREW, 3/
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unit breakdown & parts list 6 Snapper Z-Vac Clamshell Catcher Mount Group Item Part No. Qty Description 1 50551 2 STANDOFF, Bumper Mount (weldment) 2 1723436 1 WELDMENT, Bumper Mount Plate 3 91318 4 SCREW, 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Head Cap, GR5 4 91601 4 NUT, 5/16-18 Hex Flange Lock, GR5 5 1717085 1 ROD, Hitch 6 15067 1 HAIR PIN, 3/32 x 1-1/2" Cotter 19
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