Poulan 964 04 06-07 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................... 12
STORAGE .................................................................... 12
REPAIR PARTS ..................................... center of manual
SAFETY RULES............................................................. 2
BAG OF PARTS........................................................... 4-5
ASSEMBLY................................................................ 6-10
OPERATION................................................................. 11
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass Catcher. It has been designed, en gi neered and manu fac tured to 
give you the best pos sible de penda bil ity and per form ance.
Should you experience any prob lems you can not easily remedy, please contact your nearest au tho rized service center/
department. They have com pe tent, well trained tech ni cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The in struc tions will enable you to assemble and main tain your Grass Catch er properly. 
Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".
Look for this symbol to point out im-
 por tant safety precautions. It means 
CAU TION!!!   BECOME ALERT!!!  YOUR 
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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. 
•      Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. 
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
•      Never carry passengers or children even with the blades 
off.
•           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.
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 specifi cations of the ma nu fac tu rer 
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.
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES