Poulan 178478 User Manual
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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.
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.
tractor, in the operator's position.
KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCH ER.
Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study
the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to
prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.
Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study
the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to
prevent injury to yourself and others. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
be fore starting your trac tor and while mow ing. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask for over the spec tacles or stan dard safety glasses.
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
be fore starting your trac tor and while mow ing. We recommend a wide vision safety
mask for over the spec tacles or stan dard safety glasses.
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LOWER CHUTE
ATTACHING
STRAPS
ATTACHING
STRAPS
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
UPPER CHUTE
CHUTE LATCH
DUMP BAG
INDICATOR
INDICATOR
LOWER CHUTE
GRASS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
CATCHER
CONTAINERS
COVER
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
• Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.
• Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts
• Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts
are there.
CARTON CONTENTS:
(3) Container Tops
(3) Container Bottoms
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Lower Chute
(3) Container Bottoms
(1) Upper Chute
(1) Lower Chute
(1) Support Assembly
(1) Cover Assembly
(2) Shoulder Bolts
(1) Retainer Spring
(1) Cover Assembly
(2) Shoulder Bolts
(1) Retainer Spring
SUPPORT
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
SHOULDER
BOLTS
BOLTS
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 9/16" Wrench
RETAINER
SPRING
SPRING