Poulan 172787 manual Assemble Grass Catcher Rear Discharge Mowers only, Fabric TOP Grass Catchers

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ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (REAR DISCHARGE MOWERS ONLY)

IMPORTANT: If your model lawn mower is mulcher ready, the mulcher plate or plug must be removed before using mower as a bagger. To convert mower to bagging or discharging, see the Operation section in this manual.

Look at the different grass catcher illustra- tions that follow. Determine which type of grass catcher you have and follow the appropriate instructions.

“FABRIC TOP” GRASS CATCHERS

TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom.

Slip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

Lift the rear door on the mower housing.

For HINGE BRACKET mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

For HANDLE BRACKET mounted catcher, place frame side hooks into slots in handle brackets.

For DOOR PIVOT PIN mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins.

For DOOR SLOT mounted catcher, place the grass catcher frame hooks into the slots of the rear door.

NOTE: The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

Catcher frame

Vinyl bindings

Rigid bottom

HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED

Rear door

Hinge bracket

Grass catcher frame

Formed tabs

HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTED

Handle bracket hooks

Rear

Grass

 

door

catcher

 

 

handle

Catcher frame side hook

DOOR PIVOT PIN MOUNTED

Pivot pins

Rear

Grass

 

door

catcher

 

 

handle

Catcher frame hook

DOOR SLOT MOUNTED

Rear door slots

Grass catcher handle

Catcher frame hook

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Contents SELF-PROPELLED Rotary Lawn Mower Table of Contents Safety RulesIII. Children IV. ServiceII. Slope Operation Do notAssembly HOW to SET UP Your Lawn MowerUnfold Handle Install Rear Wheels High Wheel Mowers only Assemble Grass Catcher Rear Discharge Mowers only Fabric TOP Grass CatchersHard TOP Grass Catcher Assemble Frame and BAGTo Attach Hard TOP Catcher Spark Plug Boot To Prepare Battery Electric Start Models onlyEngine Speed Control HOW to USE Your Lawn MowerOperation Models with Engine Mounted Speed ControlTo Adjust Cutting Height Models with Single Point Wheel Height AdjustersFor Mulching Mowers only Side Discharge only Mowers Mulcher Plate TypeMulcher Plug Type a Rear Bagging Mulcher Plug Type BCOMBI-CUT Mowers Side DischargingMULTI-CUT Mowers Drive Control Grass Catcher Rear Bagging Models onlyOperator Presence Control BAR VARI-SPEED Drive Control Autowalk AdjustmentTo Operate Drive System Autowalk Drive ControlTo Stop Engine Before Starting EngineTo Start Engine Fill Engine with OILMowing Tips Mulching Mowing Tips Mulching Mowers onlyGeneral Recommendations MaintenanceLubrication Chart Before Each USEBlade Care Lawn MowerTires Drive CoverEngine To Adjust Cutting Height Service and AdjustmentsCleaning To Adjust HandleAdjustable Handles Euro AdjustmentEZ Adjustment Position Euro or EZFront Wheel Belt Drive To Remove / Replace Drive BeltFront Wheel Gear Drive Auto Walk or VARI-SPEED onlyRear Wheel Gear Drive CarburetorEngine Speed StorageHandle Throttle ControlFuel System Battery if EquippedOther Engine OILProblem Cause Correction Does not startLoss of drive