Poulan 532402705 User's Manual
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1. D OWNER S MANUAL Model GTT342 Mfg ID No 96072001100 Product No 960 72 00 11 42 Inch Mower Grass Catcher e Assembly Operation e Customer Responsibilities e Repair Parts 532402705 11 17 05 rad Printed in U S A WARNING order to prevent ac cidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making re pairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug WARNING Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor WARNING Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and com ply with specifications of the manu facturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope Too heavy of a load while on a slope is dangerous Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before starting Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blades Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never car2. NG Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop V SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Never fuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle when filling Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times unti
3. O 532069180 532192709 532195373 532126840 818021008 532130933 532087175 819061216 532007206 532060867 810071000 532109808 532125004 532130760 532130759 DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 10 24 Screen Cover Cover Assembly Includes Key No 34 37 Chute Upper Screw Special 10 14x1 2 Full bag Indicator Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 Washer 3 16x3 4x16 Ga Spacer Split Nut Acorn 10 24 Washer lock Latch Chute Nut Weld Latch Hook Rubber Latch crou auto serrant 10 24 cran de couvercle Couvercle Y compris 3 37 38 39 Glissi re sup rieure Vis sp ciale 10 14x1 2 Indicateur de sac plein Vis 10 24 x 1 1 8 Rondelle 3 16x3 4x16 Ja Entretoise fendue crou borgne 10 24 Rondelle frein Loquet de glissi re Axe de loquet Crochet de loquet Loquet de caoutchoc KEY NO 18 20 26 27 28 31 32 33 34 PART NO 532162603 871161010 532124670 532198128 532165898 532174083 532176990 532192786 532192550 532183286 532129586 532192603 532130895 532402705 Chute Lower Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Spring Retainer Support Assembly Spring Retainer Plug Tubing End Bagger Frame Pin Hinge Gasket Cover Container Top Container Bottom Ring Cover Gasket Latch Handle Cover Owner s Manual DESCRIPTION Glissi re inf rieure Vis 10 24 x 5 8 Ressort de retenue Ensemble du support Ressort de retenue Capuchon d extr mit de tuyau Cadre de ramasse herbe Goupille de cha
4. RT TUBES CONTAINER HANDLE CONTAINER WARNING 5 LOWER CHUTE See Fig 5 1 Raise hold deflector shield upright position DEFLECTOR SHIELD HINGE BRACKET 2 Place slotin lower chute over tab on mower and position lower chute over mower opening as shown EXTENDED EDGE B 3 Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower Must be under deflector shield TAB 4 Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower and along side th hinge bracket If your tractor is equipped with gauge wheels on the deck then it will be necessary to hook the rear latch into the hole in the R H gauge wheel bracket CAUTION Do not remove deflector shield from mower Raise and hold shield when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation REAR GAUGE WHEEL BRACKET WITH REAR GAUGE WHEELS REAR LATCH DEFLECTOR SHIELD FRONT LATCH FIG 5 WITHOUT REAR LATCH GAUGE WHEELS 6 UPPER CHUTE See Figs 6A amp 6B 7 LEVEL MOWER 1 Lower mower to its lowest cutting position e sure mower is properly leveled for best mower 2 Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into performance See your tractors owner s manual for hole in back of cover instructions NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger indicator 3 Pushin and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute 4 Align the bosses on lower chute wit
5. Tops 1 Lower Chute e Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts 3 Container Bottoms 1 Support Assembly are there 1 Upper Chute 1 Cover Assembly PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER ASSEMBLY FULL BAG INDICATOR CHUTE LATCH GRASS UPPER CHUTE CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING STRAPS LOWER CHUTE NOTE When right hand R H and left hand L H are mentioned in this manual it means when you are seated on the tractor in the operator s position CAUTION BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in NEUTRAL position Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key OFF and remove key Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug ASSEMBLY 1 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 1 1 Slide flanges of support assembly into drawbar slots first then pivot backwards inserting pin into drawbar pin hole 2 Besure support assembly is seated properly then secure with retainer spring SUPPORT ASSEMBLY DRAWBAR SLOTS INSERT FLANGES FIRST INTO DRAWBAR SLOTS PIN DRAWBAR PIN HOLE FIG 1 RETAINER SPRING MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 2 NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistan
6. ce of another person for mounting coverassembly to tractor 1 Position cover assembly on ground behind tractor 2 Liftand rotate cover to align cover brackets with support assembly tubes 3 Slide cover assembly down onto the support tubes SUPPORT ASSEMBLY COVER ASSEMBLY 3 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 1 Place bottom half inside of top half as shown 2 Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half 3 Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock into place as shown IMPORTANT BEFORE LOCKING THE TABS HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET 4 Repeat for other containers CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF CONTAINER TOP HALF PRESS TOGETHER oe ee TOP HALF TOP HALF CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF LOCKING TAB FIG ASSEMBLY CHECK Squeeze sides of lower half of con tainer and check that there is no gap between upper and lower halves If a gap appears unlock tabs to separate container halves and repeat instructions above 4 CONTAINER MOUNTING See Fig 4 1 Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit Install another container to center position and one in right position NOTE Right container should always overlap left container at center supports 2 Close cover and lock latch handles over center support tubes COVER LATCH HANDLES CONTAINER WARNING CENTER SUPPO
7. d or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher It has been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department They have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Gras
8. e percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up which can touch hot exhaust engine parts and burn Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build up to oc cur Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing the machine Allow machine to cool before storage ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it Mow up and down slopes not across Watch for holes ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Do not mow on wet grass Tires may lose traction Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope Ifthe tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do n
9. h alignment slots on upper chute and slide together 5 Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over latch pin FULL BAGGER UPPER INDICATOR HANDLE COVER CHUTE 222 ond FIG 6A ALIGNMENT SLO LATCH PIN BOSSES FIG 6B OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING OPERATION Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor owner s manual When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass and leaf bagging equipment has not been used you are picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long periods of time The amount collected and the total time of operation may be greater than you will experience with regular use of your grass catcher e Always run throttle at full speed when bagging e Select a gear low enough to give good mower cutting performance good quality cut and good bagging performance NOTE It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit your conditions e If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice The first time relatively high the second time to desired height e left hand side of mower for trimming e Plastic trash bags be inserted inside grass catcher containers for ease of debris disposal To remove the plastic trash bags when full a Disengage blades shift into neutral engage the parking brake and stop the engine b Raise seat Unlatch and raise cover c Remove one container at a time by grasping container handles and
10. l fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten se curely GENERAL SERVICE Never operate machine in a closed are Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper opera tion regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting 5 amp amp Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine run ning Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as neces sary Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injure
11. mower blades must be kept sharp Replace may result in spontaneous combustion bent or damaged blades which could develop into a fire See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner s manual CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion conirol lever in NEUTRAL position Place clutch control in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to OFF position Make sure blades and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire s from spark plug s and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug CAUTION Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER MODEL GTT342 MFG ID 96072001100 RAMASSE HERBE MOD LE GTT342 MFG ID 96072001 100 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 72 00 11 NO DE PRODUIT 960 72 00 11 TR a s LE SS j f J S Ji fip ee OL REPAIR PARTS GRASS CATCHER MODEL GTT342 MFG ID 96072001100 RAMASSE HERBE MOD LE GTT342 MFG ID 96072001 100 PRODUCT NUMBER 960 72 00 11 NO DE PRODUIT 960 72 00 11 KEY NO D PART N
12. ot make sudden changes in speed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catch ers or other attachments they can affect the stability of the machine Do no use on steep slopes Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres ence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and whe the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain re you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area Before and while backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers A IV TOWI
13. ovement of the full bagger indicator a Disengage blades shift into neutral engage the parking brake and stop the engine Raise seat Unlatch and raise cover Slide out containers and dispose of clippings Replace containers close cover and latch b Unlatch chutes and check for clogging Remove all debris in chutes Reassemble and latch chutes Checktoinsure full bagger indicator has notbecome clogged The air passage hole must be clear of debris Gently insert a small twig or wire into passageway to clear A CAUTION Do not operate mower with grass catcher partially installed Disengage blades and stop engine before leaving tractor seat to empty containers unclogging chutes etc Close cover before starting Disengage mower when crossing driveways or gravel surfaces and other areas where thrown objects could be a hazard Do not attempt to vacuum up cans or other potentially hazardous projectiles CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS STORAGE Always observe safety rules when performing any main When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time tenance clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grass leaves etc Store in a clean dry place e Before each use check for loose fasteners e Clean unit thoroughly after each use CAUTION Donotleave grass in bagger containers Empty containers after each BLADE CARE use and before storing Failure to do so For best results
14. pulling toward the rear off of the tube rails d With the container resting on the ground close and secure the top of the plastic lawn bag Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag from the container Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the bag draped over upper lip of the container Repeat for other containers Reinstall containers making sure right container overlaps left container at center supports j Close cover and secure latches over center support tubes e Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew is still heavy Grass clippings collected under these conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of the flow path causing clogging e Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill The wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill completely When the wheel stops it indicates that the bags are full and the chutes have become clogged NOTE To help prevent clogging of chutes check empty bags when the wheel is spinning fast Experience will teach you the best time to empty the bags Care should be taken not to damage the parts and that the wheel spins freely at the beginning of each use e Ifthe grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the system or that the grass catcher containers are full Usually this is indicated by the stopped m
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16. ry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and work ing Slow down before turning Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting Disengage blades when not mowing Shut off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge guard Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road ways Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck Always wear eye protection when operating machine SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Data indicates that operators age 60 years above are involvedin a larg
17. s Catcher properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY 4 2 422 2 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 9 CARTON 6 2 4 2 11 4 STORAGE 9 5 7 REPAIR 10 11 OPERATION mn ninninrneennennemnnnennnennns 8 KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCHER Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others Save this manual for future reference WEAR YOUR The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tractor and while mowing We recommend a wide vision safety THAN NO SIGHT mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses FORESIGHT IS BETTER UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARTON CONTENTS Remove all parts and packing materials from carton 3 Container
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