Poulan 172782 manual Assemble Grass Catcher Rear Discharge Mowers only, Fabric TOP Grass Catchers

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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