User manual POULAN EL-16 PATRIOT

[. . . ] no Do ct to dam or subje d ke crac is O WNER'S MANUAL Model No. 954 14 01-10 38 Inch Mower Grass Catcher · · · · Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 183159 Rev. 1 8. 20. 03 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. I. [. . . ] CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor. CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. 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. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hang the support assembly on the bolts. SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 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 02 6 44 SELF TAPPING SHOULDER BOLTS 02643 02646 FIG. Place one foot inside bottom half and lift top half to meet bottom half. 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 CONTAINER ASSEMBLY (See Fig. Install one container to left side first with warning to outside of unit. NOTE: Right container should always overlap left container at center support. Repeat for other containers. CONTAINER BOTTOM HALF COVER LATCH HANDLE CONTAINER WARNING AW INR GN 0 02 89 CONTAINER TOP HALF CONTAINER HANDLE n whe lace er. Che end unle ratio recomm er a ING mow erio RN rate and deti only WA ope raged. Use damage er . Contain is WA Do not to subject or cracked ING RN containe unless mower and ation. Replace ent when r. r is bag frequen containe Check ended replacem operate wear a recomm LOWER CHUTE damage Fig. 7A ALIGNMENT SLOTS LATCH PIN 02 34 5 WA Do not to subject cracked or ING RN unless mower and ration. [. . . ] Care should be taken not to damage the parts and that the ball moves freely at the beginning of each use. NOTE: To help prevent clogging of chutes, check/empty bags when ball begins to drop down in the slot. · If the 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. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. [. . . ]