Poulan 954 04 05-10 Lawn Mower Accessory User Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL Model No QC42B Product No 954 04 05 10 42 Inch Mower Grass Catcher Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 183187 Rev 1 5 16 03 rad Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers A 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 GENERAL OPERATION e Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting e Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine e Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade e 6 sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area e Never carry passengers e Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing e Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place e Slow down before turning e Never leave a running machine unattended Always turn off blades set parking brake stop engine and remove keys before dismounting e Turn off blades when not mowing e Stop engin2. 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 5 LOWER CHUTE See Fig 5 1 Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position NOTE If equipped remove mulch cover from mower deck and store in a safe place 2 With your right hand raise and hold deflector shield in upright position 3 With your left hand hold lower chute as shown and position lower rear edge of chute between gauge wheel bracket tab and mower housing then carefully release deflector shield and hook rear latch to mower deck 4 Raise deflector shield and align B on lower chute extended edge with B on mower housing 5 With your right hand push firmly on the lower chute until the extended edge slides under the deflector shield and along side the hinge bracket as shown 6 With chute in proper position hold the chute securely so it does not move while hooking the front latch to the mower deck NOTE While hooking the latches the deflector shield may try to push the chute away from the mower deck opening It is important to hold the chute in position while hooking the latches to the mower deck e your tractor is equipped with gauge wheels on the deck then it will b
3. CAUTION Do not coast down a hill in neutral you may lose control of the tractor CAUTION 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 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 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 Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 33 35593 5335 5 55555555 5 2 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 10 SSEMB
4. lip of the container g 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 dump bag indicator As the bags become full the flow indicating ball will drop down in its slot indicating that the bags are full or the chutes have become clogged 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 Experience will teach you the best time to empty the bags 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 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 dump bag indicator has notbecome clogged The air passa
5. slope e Followthe manufacturer s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability e Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine e Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction e Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT Do not turn on slopes unless necessary and then turn slowly and gradually downhill if possible Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch or if an edge caves in Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes 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 under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine op
6. GGING 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 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
7. Y aaan 5 8 STORAGE 10 OPERATION 1 3 3 2555555 555 5 5555555 5 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 while mowing We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over the spectacles or standard safety THAN NO SIGHT glasses UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY e Remove all parts and packing materials from carton 1 9 16 Wrench e Check carton contents against list Be sure all parts are there CARTON CONTENTS 2 Container Tops 1 Support Assembly 2 Container Bottoms 1 Cover Assembly 1 Upper Chute 4 Shoulder Bolts 4 Shoulder Bolts 5 16 18 Self Tapping 1 Lowe
8. e before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute e Mow only in daylight or good artificial light e Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways e Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck e 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 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 tipover accidents which can result in severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it do not mow it DO e Mow up and down slopes not across e Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watchforholes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles e Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the
9. e necessary to hook the rear latch into the hole in the R H gauge wheel bracket CAUTION Do not remove discharge guard from mower Raise and hold guard when attaching lower chute and allow it to rest on chute while in operation FIG 5 REAR GAUGE WHEEL BRACKET WITH REAR GAUGE WHEELS REAR LATCH PLACE LOWER REAR EDGE OPTIONAL BETWEEN GAUGE WHEEL GAUGE BRACKET TAB AND HAI Hai MOWER HOUSING THEN BRACKET HOOK REAR LATCH ALIGN CHUTE B PUSH IN DEFLECTOR SHIELD HINGE BRACKET EXTENDED EDGE B Must be under deflector shield and along side the hinge bracket DEFLECTOR SHIELD FRONT LATCH WITHOUT REAR LATCH GAUGE WHEELS 6 UPPER CHUTE See Figs 6A amp 6B 1 2 Lower mower deck to its lowest cutting position Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into hole in back of cover NOTE Handle carefully so as not to damage dump bag 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 DUMP BAG HANDLE INDICATOR a ee COVER SLOT LATCH PIN RUBBER LATCH BOSSES FIG 6B 7 LEVEL MOWER DECK Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower perfor mance See your tractors owner s manual for instruc tions OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BA
10. e 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 ground 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 LOCKING THE TABS HOOKED EDGES ON BOTH HALVES MUST OVERLAP TO FORM SEAL AS SHOWN IN INSET 4 Repeat for other containers CONTAINER CONTAINER TOP HALF PRESS TOGETHER nas eee 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
11. eration Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Nevertamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop andinspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running 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 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Check brake operation frequently Adj
12. ge 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 Do not leave grass 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 may resultin 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 ig
13. hute Lower Screw 10 24 x 5 8 DESCRIPTION Ecrou auto serrant 10 24 Grillage de couvercle Couvercle Y combris 3 38 39 Glissi re sup rieure Vis sp ciale 10 14x1 2 Indicateur de sac de 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 Loquet de caoutchoc Glissi re inf rieure Vis 10 24 x 5 8 KEY PART NO 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 NO 532132796 532133235 532132983 532180923 873800400 532124670 872140405 532179745 532170165 532174083 532179746 532128600 532127534 532183286 532129586 532130895 532155042 532183187 1 Electrolux DESCRIPTION Spring Cover L H black Spacer Cover Spring Cover R H gray Support Assemble Locknut Spring Retainer Bolt Bracket Lock Shoulder Bolt 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 frien Boulon 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 propri taire
14. nition 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 10 NOTES REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER MODEL NUMBER QC42B RAMASSE HERBE NUMERO DE MODELE QC42B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 05 10 NUMERO DE PRODUIT 954 04 05 10 REPAIR PARTS PIECES DE RECHANGE GRASS CATCHER MODEL NUMBER QC42B RAMASSE HERBE NUMERO DE MODELE QC42B PRODUCT NUMBER 954 04 05 10 NUMERO DE PRODUIT 954 04 05 10 51 KEY PART NO 2 3 4 5 6 r 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 NO 53269180 532127533 532171061 532126840 818021008 532140572 532087175 819061216 532007206 532060867 810071000 532109808 532125004 532130760 532130759 532162803 871161010 DESCRIPTION Nut Crownlock 10 24 Screen Cover Cover Assembly Includes 3 38 39 Chute Upper Screw Special 10 14x1 2 Dump 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 C
15. r Chute PARTS IDENTIFICATION UPPER CHUTE CHUTE LATCH GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING LOWER CHUTE STRAPS 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 Figs 1A amp 1B NOTE If your tractor already has four 4 shoulder bolts installed on the rear drawbar simply hang the support as sembly on the bolts Discard the four 4 shoulder bolts supplied and go on to Step 2 instructions SHOULDER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY If your tractor does not have four 4 shoulder bolts installed on the drawbar follow the instructions below 1 Using the four formed holes in the drawbar install the four shoulder bolts as shown and tighten securely 2 Hang the support assembly on the bolts SUPPORT ASSEMBLY SHOULDER BOLTS FIG 1B TO REMOVE THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY See Fig 1C 1 Pulloutwardonth
16. ust and service as required SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Ride On Mowers e Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area e Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and when backing look behind and down for small children Mow up and down slopes 15 Max not across Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Uneven terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If 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 SAFETY IS INVOLVED
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