User manual POULAN 1625-16

[. . . ] en pla ce ke crac en wh d or mag da ed e on . Us ly a mm reco en de en cem pla d re t co ntain er. 8 020 4 OWNER'S MANUAL Model 1625-16 Mfg. 960 72 00-06 42 Inch Mower Grass Catcher · · · · Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Repair Parts 402338 11. 23. 05 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. · WARNING: 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. [. . . ] Always look down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine. Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children. Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area. Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. en qu g fre en wh cra cked or ma da ge ly a e on d. Us mm reco en CHUTE LATCH 8 020 4 GRASS CATCHER CONTAINERS LOWER CHUTE LOWER CHUTE ATTACHING 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. 4 ASSEMBLY 1 BAGGER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Figs. 1A & 1B) NOTE: If your tractor already has four (4) shoulder bolts installed on the rear drawbar, simply hang the support assembly on the bolts. Discard the four (4) shoulder bolts supplied and go on to Step 2 instructions. SHOULDER BOLTS 2 MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. [. . . ] 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. · 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. [. . . ]