Poulan 961240002 manual “Fabric Top” Grass Catchers

“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.

Frame handle

Vinyl Frame

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

Crankshaft	Blade
Housing hole	adapter

		Hardened
		washer
Tab
		Blade
	Debris shield	bolt
Trailing edge		Lock-washer

OR:

Crankshaft Tab

Housing

holeBlade adapter

	Hardened
	washer
Debris	Blade
shield	bolt
Screw Trailing edge	Lock-washer

Gearcase pulley	Drive
	cover
	Spring
	Belt
	keeper
	Belt

•Place new drive belt in engine pulley and belt retainer of debris shield.

Engine pulley

Drive belt

Belt

bindings opening

retainer

Debris shield

CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original manufac- turer's specifi cations.

CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the discharge guard (rear door), approved grass catcher, clipping deflector or mulcher plate in place. Never attempt to operate mower with the discharge guard (rear door) removed or propped open.

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Catcher frame hook

DOOR SLOT MOUNTED

Rear door slots

Grass catcher handle

Catcher frame hook

MODELS WITH GEARCASE-MOUNTED BELT KEEPER AND DEBRIS SHIELD:

•Remove drive cover.

•Remove spring and belt keeper.

•Remove belt from gearcase pulley.

•Turn lawn mower on its side. See engine manual for proper direction of turning over the engine.

•Remove blade, engine pulley and debris shield.

•Remove engine pulley and belt from debris shield.

•Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing.

•Reinstall debris shield.

•Return mower to upright position.

•Install new belt on gearcase pulley.

•Reinstall belt keeper and spring.

•Reinstall drive cover.

NOTE: Always use factory approved belt to assure proper fit and long life.

•Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down.

•Reinstall blade.

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