Poulan 406288 Lawn Mower Accessory User Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL Model LTT354 Mfg ID No 96072001200 Product No 960 72 00 12 54 Inch Mower Grass Catcher Assembly Operation e Customer Responsibilities e Repair Parts 406288 06 05 06 rad Printed in U S A A WARNING In 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 l 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 operat ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Never carry passengers Do not mow i2. lated 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 occur 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 If the 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
3. RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES o 00cccccccccnononononncnnnanononnonanaanononcnananananes 2 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES u 00u20000000000000 9 CARTON CONTENTS oonnnannnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnanannnnnnnnna 4 STORAGE iii 9 ASSEMBEV isos cds tagada an aed na E a m 5 7 REPAIR PARTS eonnnnannannnnnnna Center of Manual OPERATION uusneesnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen nennen 8 3 KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READTHISOWNER 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 FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Hu Remove all parts and packing materials from carton e Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts ES are there CARTON CONTENTS 3 Container Tops 1 Support Assembly 3 Container Botto
4. in reverse unless absolutely necessary e Never fuel the machine indoors Always look down and behind before and while back e Never store the machine or fuel container where there ing E al open dl ae or pilot light such as on a water e Nevercarry children even with the blades shut off They Garer OROMET appllencos may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with e Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or safe machine operation Children who have been given trailer bed with plastic liner Always place containers rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing on the ground away from your vehicle when filling area for another ride and be run over or backed over e Remove gas powered equipmentfromthetruckortrailer by the machine and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then a A A 2 Keep children out ofthe mowing area and inthe watchful refuel such equipment with a portable container rather care of a responsible adult other than the operator than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle e Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank e Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the or container opening at all times until fueling is complete area f f Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Before and while backing look behind and down for e If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi small children ately e Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across e Never overfill fue
5. 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 itthoroughly 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 aftereach BLADE CARE use and before storing Failure to do so For best results mower blades must be kept sharp Replace may result in spontaneous combustion bent or damaged blades which could develop into a fire e 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 control lever in NEUTRAL position Place clutch control in DISENGAGED position Turn ignition key to OFF position Make sure blades and all moving p
6. arts 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 checkcomponents and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE i GRASS CATCHER MODEL LTT354 MFG ID 96072001200 RAMASSE HERBE MODELE LTT354 MFG ID 96072001200 PRODUCT NO 960 72 00 12 NUMERO DE PRODUIT 960 72 00 12 OL REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE i GRASS CATCHER MODEL LTT354 MFG ID 96072001200 RAMASSE HERBE MODELE LTT354 MFG ID 96072001200 PRODUCT NO 960 72 00 12 NUMERO DE PRODUIT 960 72 00 12 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO NO NO 2 532069180 Nut Crownlock 10 24 DESCRIPTION crou auto serrant 10 24 20 871161010 Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Vis 10 24 x 5 8 3 532192709 Screen Cover Ecran de couvercle 26 532124670 Spring Retainer Ressort de retenue 4 532195373 Cover Assembly Couvercle 28 532198364 Support Assembly Ensemble du support Includes 34 37 Y compris 34 37 30 532165898 Spring Retainer Ressort de retenue 5 532187299 Chute Upper Glissi re sup rieure 31 532174083 Plug Tubing End Capuchon d extr mit de tuyau 6 818021008 Screw Special 10 14x1 2 V
7. bes ze e Avoid cutting wet grass orin 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 baggerindicator has notbecome clogged The air passage hole must be clear of debris Gently inserta small twig or
8. er assembly down onto the support tubes COVER ASSEMBLY 03024 3 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY See Fig 3 1 Place bottom half inside of top half as shown 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 MUSTOVERLAPTO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET 4 Repeat for other containers CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF CONTAINER TOP HALF PRESS TOGETHER a Hein TOP HALF 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 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 SUPPORT TUBES CONTAINER WARNING CONTAINER HANDLE FIG 4 5 LOWER CHUTE See Fig 5 1 Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position Place slot in lower chute over tab on mower and posi
9. ing 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 b 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 cover and secure latches over center support tu
10. is sp ciale 10 14x1 2 32 532176990 Bagger Frame Cadre de ramasse herbe 7 532130933 Full Bag Indicator Indicateur de sac plein 33 532192786 Pin Hinge Goupille de charniere 8 532087175 Screw 10 24 x 1 1 8 Vis 10 24 x 1 1 8 34 532192550 Gasket Cover Garniture de couvercle 9 819061216 Washer 3 16x3 4x16 Ga Rondelle 3 16x3 4x16 Ja 35 532183286 Container Top Bac gazon sup rieur 10 532007206 Spacer Split Entretoise fendue 36 532129586 Container Bottom Bac gazon inf rieur 11 532060867 Nut Acorn 10 24 Ecrou borgne 10 24 37 532192603 Seal Cover Sceau de couvercle 12 810071000 Washer lock Rondelle frein 38 532130895 Latch Handle Cover Poign e de loquet de couvercle 13 532109808 Latch Chute Loquet de glissi re 532406288 Owner s Manual Manuel de propri taire 14 532125004 Nut Weld Axe de loquet 15 532160793 Latch Assembly Hook Crochet de loquet 18 532187300 Chute Lower Glissi re inf rieure
11. l tank Replace gas cap and tighten e Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the securely area GENERAL SERVICE e Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have e Never operate machine in a closed are to stop or shift while on the slope e Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment e Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the is in safe working condition tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper slowly straight down the slope operation regularly e If machine stops while going uphill disengage blades e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris shift into reverse and back down slowly build up Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris Allow machine to cool before storing 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 enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly Always observe the SAFETY
12. ms 1 Cover Assembly RETAINER 1 Upper Chute 1 Retainer Spring 1 Lower Chute a PARTS IDENTIFICATION COVER ASSEMBLY FULL BAG INDICATOR CHUTE LATCH GRASS UPPER CHUTE 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 1 Align support assembly pin with hole in drawbar and hang assembly over the shoulder bolts 2 Besure support assembly is seated properly and secure with retainer spring supplied SHOULDER BOLTS SUPPORT ASSEMBLY RETAINER SPRING FIG 1 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 ground behind tractor 2 Liftandrotate cover to align cover brackets with support assembly tubes 3 Slide cov
13. n reverse unless absolutely necessary Al ways look down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Ma terial may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces Donotoperate machine withoutthe entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working 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 involved in a large percentage of riding mower re
14. nd inspect the Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for machine Repair if necessary before restarting towing Do not attach towed equipment except at the Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine hitch point running e Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for weight e Check grass catcher components and the discharge limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s rec e Never allow children or others in or on towed equip ommended parts when necessary ment e Mower blades are sharp Wrap the blade or wear On slopes the weight of the towed equipment may gloves and use extra caution when servicing them cause loss of traction and loss of control e Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service e Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop as required e Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as V SERVICE Ben 2 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 Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat e Use only approved gasoline container ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area e Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run e Never carry passengers ning Allow engine to cool before refueling e Do not mow
15. or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers 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 ifa wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves in lll CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence 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 Nevercarry 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 D TOWING e If you strike a foreign object stop a
16. tion lower chute over mower opening as shown 3 Hook rear latch into flange hole on back of mower 4 Hook front latch into hole in front gauge wheel bracket or under gauge wheel bracket on mower without a hole in 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 DEFLECTOR SHIELD TAB REAR LATCH GUAGE WHEEL BRACKET 6 UPPER CHUTE See Figs 6A amp 6B 1 Lower mower to its lowest cutting position 2 Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage full bagger indicator 3 Push in and turn upper chute until it is in line with lower chute 4 Align the bosses on lower chute with 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 CHUTE HANDLE COVER FIG 6A ALIGNMENT SLOT LATCH PIN RUBBER LATCH An 5 BOSSES FIG 6B 7 LEVEL MOWER e Be sure mower is properly leveled for best mower performance See your tractors owner s manual for instructions 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 pick
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