User manual POULAN EL-14 PATRIOT

[. . . ] 96072000100 38 Inch Mower Grass Catcher · · · · Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 194915 3. 16. 05 rad Printed in U. S. A. 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 and above, are involved in a large 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. [. . . ] · · · · · · · Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 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 until fueling is complete. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · GENERAL SERVICE · · · · · Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. 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. Us ed mag ly a m reco men Do INGmow RNerate WA t op no er un les s co ntain er op is pr erlyi ssub jec t to we ar ra tierio d de an Ch tion. ba eck g fre en qu Re tly. pla ce en wh ked crac or da e on . Us ed mag ly a mm reco en de d re en cem pla t co ntain er. CHUTE LATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS 84 020 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. · 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. Your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts installed on the rear drawbar, simply hang the support assembly on the bolts. SHOULDER BOLTS 2 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly to tractor. Slide cover assembly down onto the support assembly. COVER ASSEMBLY 026 45 FIG. Pull outward on the stop bracket enough to allow support assembly to be lifted up and away from drawbar. PULL OUT ON STOP BRACKET TO REMOVE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 02643 FIG. Raise and hold shield when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation. 1. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover. [. . . ] 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. Care should be taken not to damage the parts and that the wheel spins freely at the beginning of each use. [. . . ]