Poulan 194915 User's Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL Catalog No QCT38 97 Model No 96072000100 38 Inch Mower Grass Catcher Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 194915 3 16 05 rad Printed in U S A A WARNING In orderto preventaccidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always dis connect 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 comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor Use common sense when towing Operate only at the lowest pos sible speed when on aslope 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 carry passengers Do not mow i2. cover and secure latches over center support tubes 5 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 movement 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 c Checktoinsure full bagger indicator has notbecome clogged The air passage hole mus
3. 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 II 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 the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where 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 A SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers IV TOWING e Tow only with a machine tha
4. 5 ATTACH LOWER CHUTE See Fig 5 6 UPPER CHUTE See Figs 6A amp 6B 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 1 Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position 2 Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower deck and 2 Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into position lower chute over deck opening as shown hole in back of cover a Poeh cee Ae a Oi Baek Ov TI P HP NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger oe indicator 4 Hook front latch into tab hole on front of mower deck 3 Pushin and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute CAUTION Do not remove deflector 4 Align the bosses on lower chute with alignment slots shield from mower Raise and hold on upper chute and slide together shield when attaching lower chute 5 Secure with rubber latch by hooking hole in latch over and allow it to rest on chute while in operation latch pin FULL BAGGER HANDLE INDICATOR in COVER DEFLECTOR SHIELD TAB Fig 6A ALIGNMENT SLOTS LATCH PIN HAS RUBBER AUS ARE FRONT BOSSES LATCH ee Fig 6B x REAR LATCH 7 LEVEL MOWER DECK FIG 5 Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower perfor mance See your tractors owner s manual for instruc tions 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 l
5. d chargement Vis 10 24 x 1 1 8 Rondelle 3 16x3 4x16 Ja Entretoise fendue Ecrou borgne 10 24 Rondelle frein Loquet de glissi re Axe du loquet Crochet de loquet Glissi re inf rieure Vis 10 24 x 5 8 KEY PART NO NO 532132796 532133235 532132983 532180923 873800400 532124670 872140405 532179745 532174083 532179746 532192786 532127534 532183286 532129586 532130895 532155042 532194915 DESCRIPTION Spring Cover L H black Spacer Cover Spring Cover R H gray Support Assembly Locknut 1 4 20 Spring Retainer Bolt Bracket Stop Plug Tubing End Bagger Frame Pin Hinge Gasket Cover Container Top Container Bottom Latch Handle Cover Strip Reinforcement Owner s Manual DESCRIPTION Ressort de couvercle C G Entretoise de couvercle Ressort de couvercle C D Ensemble du support Ecrou frein Ressort de retenue Boulon Support Chapeau de l extr mit de tuyau Cadre de ramasse herbe Goupille de charni re Garniture de couvercle Conteneur sup rieur Conteneur inf rieur Poign e de loquet de couvercle Bande Manuel du prori taire
6. d 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 II 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 not make sudden changes in speed or
7. eaf 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 Use left hand side of mower for trimming e Plastic trash bags can 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 Raise seat Unlatch and raise cover c Remove one container at a time by grasping container handles and 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 e Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag from the container f 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
8. hute 1 Owner s Manual are there 1 Lower Chute PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER UPPER CHUTE FULL BAGGER CHUTE LATCH CATCHER CONTAINERS 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 N 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 1A 1 Yourtractor already has four 4 shoulder bolts installed onthe rear drawbar simply hang the support assembly on the bolts SHOULDER SUPPORT BOLTS ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 2 1 Pulloutward onthe stop bracket enough to allow support assembly to be lifted up and away from drawbar PULL OUT ON STOP BRACKET TO REMOVE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 2 NOTE For ease of assembly you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor 1 Position cover assembly on g
9. il fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately e Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten se curely GENERAL SERVICE e Never operate machine in a closed are e Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper opera tion regularly e 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 e If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting e Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine run ning e Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary e Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them e Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required e Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as neces sary HDS Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area e Never carry passengers Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while back ing e Nevercarry children even with the blades shut off They may fall off a
10. n 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 com ponents and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER NUMBER QCT38 97 96072000100 RAMASSE HERBE NUMERO QCT38 97 96072000100 REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE KEY PART NO 2 3 4 NO 532069180 532127533 532171061 532126840 818021008 532130933 532087175 819061216 532007206 532060867 810071000 532109808 532125004 532160793 532192574 871081010 GRASS CATCHER NUMBER QCT38 97 96072000100 RAMASSE HERBE NUMERO QCT38 97 96072000100 DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 10 24 Screen Cover Cover Asm Incl 3 38 39 Chute Upper Screw Special 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 Assembly Hook Chute Lower Screw 10 24 x 5 8 DESCRIPTION Ecrou auto serrant 10 24 Grillage de couvercle Couvercle Ens Y combris 3 38 39 Glissi re sup rieure Vis sp ciale Indicateur de sac de
11. n 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 A Data indicates that operators age 60 years and above are involvedin a large percentage of riding mower relate
12. nable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES isseire ndra eiren 2 3 BAG OF PARTS users ahai 4 ASSEMBIN 222 2226662 c 2 n n b etre 5 7 OPERATION sissien 8 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 9 STORAGESS 1 aik 9 REPAIR PARTS center of manual 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 an while mowing We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety THAN NO SIGHT glasses 00155 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS CARTON CONTENTS 2 Container Tops 1 Cover Assembly e Remove all parts and packing materials from carton 2 Container Bottoms 1 Support Assembly e Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts 1 Upper C
13. nd 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 e Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator e Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area e Before and while backing look behind and down for small children e Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across e Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area e Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope e Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope e f machine stops while going uphill disengage blades shift into reverse and back down slowly e Donotturn 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 e
14. round behind tractor as shown 2 Liftand rotate cover to align cover bracket with support assembly 3 Slide cover assembly down onto the support assembly COVER ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY FIG 2 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 LOCKINGTHETABS 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 CONTAINER TO FORM SEAL TOP HALF WHILE LIFTING TOP HALF CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF LOCKING TAB FIG 3 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 other container to right side NOTE Right container should always overlap left container at center support 2 Close cover and lock latch handle over center support tube COVER LATCH HANDLE CONTAINER WARNING CONTAINER HANDLE CENTER SUPPORT TUBE CONTAINER WARNING
15. t 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 observa safBty Mules 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 e Before each use check for loose fasteners in aclean dry place e Clean unit thoroughly after each use GAUTION De not leave grase in bagger containers Empty containers after each BLADE CARE use and before storing Failure to do so For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades e See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner s manual may result in spontaneous combustion which could develop into a fire CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE SERVICE OR ADJUST MENTS Depress clutch brake pedal fully and set parking brake Place gearshift motion control lever in neutral N position Place clutch control in DISENGAGED position Tur
16. t has a hitch designed for towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point e Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes e Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment e On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control e 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 e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Use only approved gasoline container e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling e Never fuel the machine indoors e 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 e 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 e 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 e Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times unt
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