Poulan Lawn Mower Accessory LTGTB48A User Manual

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new Grass  
Catcher. It has been designed, engineered and manu-  
factured to give you the best possible dependability and  
performance.  
Owner’s Manual  
Should you experience any problems you cannot easily  
remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service  
center/department.Theyhavecompetent,welltrainedtech-  
nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.  
GRASS CATCHER  
LAWN TRACTOR  
GARDEN TRACTOR  
48” Mower  
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will  
enable you to assemble and maintain your Grass Catcher  
properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".  
Look for this symbol to point out  
important safety precautions. It means  
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR  
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.  
Model No.  
LTGTB48A  
CAUTION: BEFORE ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER TO TRACTOR:  
Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.  
Place gearshift/motion control lever in neutral (N) 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.  
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS  
CARTON CONTENTS:  
Remove all parts and packing materials from carton.  
(3) Container Tops  
(3) Container Bottoms  
(1) Upper Chute  
(1) Support Assembly  
for Lawn Tractor  
Check carton contents against list. Be sure all parts are  
there.  
(2) Shoulder Bolts for  
Lawn Tractor Assembly  
(1) Support Assembly  
for Garden Tractor  
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR LAWN TRACTOR  
ASSEMBLY ONLY - (1) 9/16" Wrench  
(1) Lower Chute  
(1) Cover Assembly  
(1) Retainer Spring  
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Printed in U.S.A.  
 
CONTAINERASSEMBLYCHECK:Squeezesidesoflower  
half to see if there are any gaps between upper and lower  
halves. If a gap appears, unlock tabs, separate halves and  
repeat assembly.  
ASSEMBLE CONTAINERS (See Fig. 3)  
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Place bottom half inside of top half, as shown.  
Place one foot inside and lift top half.  
Press halves tightly together while lifting top to lock  
into place.  
IMPORTANT: Before locking the tabs, hooked edges  
on both halves must overlap to form seal all the way  
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Install one container to left side first with warning  
to outside of unit. Center container next, then right  
side.  
CONTAINER  
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NOTE: Right container should always overlap left  
container at center supports.  
Closecoverandlocklatchhandlesovercentersupport  
tubes.  
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INSTALL UPPER CHUTE  
(See Figs. 6A & 6B)  
ATTACH LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 5)  
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Raise deflector shield and place slot in chute over tab  
on mower deck.  
Position chute over mower opening and hook rear and  
front latches.  
Insert curved end into hole in back of cover.  
NOTE: Be carefully so as not to damage dump bag indi-  
cator.  
Align bosses on lower chute with slots on upper chute  
and slide together.  
Hook rubber latch over latch pin.  
CAUTION: Do not remove deflector  
shield from mower. Raise and hold  
shield when attaching lower chute  
and allow it to rest on chute while in  
operation.  
DUMP BAGGER  
INDICATOR  
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ALIGNMENT  
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BOSSES  
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REAR LATCH  
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LEVEL MOWER DECK  
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Besuredeckisproperlyleveledforbestmowerperformance.  
See your tractors owner's manual for instructions.  
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a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the  
parking brake and stop the engine.  
TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING  
OPERATION:  
- Raise seat. Unlatch and raise cover.  
- Slide out containers and dispose of clippings .  
- Replace containers, close cover, and latch.  
b. Unlatch chutes and check for clogging  
- Remove all debris in chutes.  
Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor  
owner's manual.  
If you have 3-in-1 mulch blades on your mower, it is not  
necessarytochangetheblades.However,highliftbladesare  
available at your nearest Sears store or service center.  
When operating your grass catcher on a lawn where grass  
and leaf bagging equipment has not been used, you are  
picking up thatch and debris that has accumulated for long  
periods of time. The amount collected and the total time  
of operation may be greater than you will experience with  
regular use of your grass catcher.  
- Reassemble and latch chutes  
c. Checktoinsuredumpbagindicatorhasnotbecome  
clogged.  
- The air passage hole must be clear of debris.  
Gentlyinsertasmalltwigorwireintopassageway  
to clear.  
Always run throttle at full speed when bagging.  
Select a gear low enough to give good mower cutting  
performance, good quality cut and good bagging  
performance.  
CAUTION  
NOTE: It may be necessary to overlap width of cut to suit  
your conditions.  
• Do not operate mower with grass catcher  
partially installed.  
If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice.The  
first time relatively high, the second time to desired  
height.  
• Disengage blades and stop engine before  
leaving tractor seat to empty containers,  
unclogging chutes, etc.  
Use left hand side of mower for trimming.  
• Close cover before starting.  
Plastic trash bags can be inserted inside grass catcher  
containers for ease of debris disposal. To remove the  
plastic trash bags when full:  
a. Disengage blades, shift into neutral, engage the  
parking brake and stop the engine.  
• 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.  
b. Raise seat. Unlatch and raise cover.  
c. Remove one container at a time by grasping  
container handles and pulling toward the rear, off  
of the tube rails.  
d. With the container resting on the ground, close  
and secure the top of the plastic lawn bag.  
e. Tip the container on its side and slide the filled bag  
from the container.  
f. Install a new plastic lawn bag with the edges of the  
bag draped over upper lip of the container.  
g. Repeat for other containers.  
h. Reinstall containers making sure right container  
overlaps left container at center supports.  
j. Closecoverandsecurelatchesovercentersupport  
tubes.  
Avoid cutting wet grass or in the morning while the dew  
is still heavy. Grass clippings collected under these  
conditions tend to be sticky and adhere to the walls of  
the flow path causing clogging.  
Your bagger is equipped with a dump bag indicator.As  
the bags become full, the flow indicating ball will drop  
down in its slot, indicating that the bags are full or the  
chutes have become clogged. Care should be taken  
not to damage the parts and that the ball moves freely  
at the beginning of each use.  
NOTE: To help prevent clogging of chutes, check/empty  
bags when ball begins to drop down in the slot.Experience  
will teach you the best time to empty the bags.  
If the grass catcher fails to pick up cut grass or leaves,  
it is an indication that clogging has occurred in the  
system or that the grass catcher containers are full.  
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS  
STORAGE  
Always observe safety rules when performing any main-  
tenance.  
When grass catcher is to be stored for a period of time,  
clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grass, leaves, etc.Store  
in a clean, dry place.  
Before each use check for loose fasteners.  
Clean unit thoroughly after each use.  
CAUTION: Donotleavegrassinbagger  
containers. Emptycontainersaftereach  
useandbeforestoring. Failuretodoso  
mayresultinspontaneouscombustion  
which could develop into a fire.  
BLADE CARE  
Forbestresultsmowerbladesmustbekeptsharp. Replace  
bent or damaged blades.  
See BLADE CARE instructions in your tractor owner's  
manual.  
CAUTION: Tow only the attachments  
that are recommended by and comply  
withspecificationsofthemanufacturer  
of your tractor. Use common sense  
when towing. Operate only at the  
lowestpossiblespeedwhenonaslope.  
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.  
CAUTION:BEFOREPERFORMINGANY  
MAINTENANCE,SERVICEORADJUST-  
MENTS:  
Depress clutch brake pedal fully and  
set parking brake.  
Place gearshift/motion control lever in  
"NEUTRAL" position.  
Placeclutchcontrolin"DISENGAGED"  
position.  
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill  
in neutral, you may lose control of the  
tractor.  
Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.  
Make sure blades and all moving parts  
have completely stopped.  
Disconnect spark plug wire(s) from  
spark plug(s) and place wire where it  
cannot come in contact with plug.  
CAUTION: Grass catcher components  
are subject to wear, damage and  
deterioration, which could expose  
moving parts or allow objects to be  
thrown. Frequentlycheckcomponents  
and replace with manufacturer's  
recommended parts, when necessary.  
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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.  
III. CHILDREN  
I. GENERAL OPERATION  
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.  
Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never  
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.  
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on  
the machine before starting.  
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions,  
to operate the machine.  
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which  
could be picked up and thrown by the blade.  
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop  
machine if anyone enters the area.  
Never carry passengers.  
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look  
down and behind before and while backing.  
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at  
anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass  
catcher or the guard in place.  
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.  
Nevercarrychildren. Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterfere  
with safe machine operation.  
Never allow children to operate the machine.  
Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other  
objects that may obscure vision.  
IV. SERVICE  
Slow down before turning.  
Neverleavearunningmachineunattended. Alwaysturnoffblades,set  
parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.  
Turn off blades when not mowing.  
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.  
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.  
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable  
and vapors are explosive.  
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Use only an approved container.  
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow  
engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.  
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Never refuel the machine indoors.  
Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an  
open flame, such as a water heater.  
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or  
drugs.  
Never run a machine inside a closed area.  
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep  
equipment in good condition.  
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.  
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer  
or truck.  
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation  
regularly.  
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil  
or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.  
Stopandinspecttheequipmentifyoustrikeanobject. Repair,ifnecessary,  
before restarting.  
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.  
Grasscatchercomponentsaresubjecttowear,damage,anddeterioration,  
whichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown. Frequently  
checkcomponentsandreplacewithmanufacturer'srecommendedparts,  
when necessary.  
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves,  
and use extra caution when servicing them.  
Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove,areinvolvedin  
alargepercentageofridingmower-relatedinjuries. Theseoperators  
shouldevaluatetheirabilitytooperatetheridingmowersafelyenough  
to protect themselves and others from serious injury.  
Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris build-up which  
can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the  
mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up  
to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing  
the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.  
II. SLOPE OPERATION  
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents,  
which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra cau-  
tion. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not  
mow it.  
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.  
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Mow up and down slopes, 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.  
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or  
counterweights to improve stability.  
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These  
can change the stability of the machine.  
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make  
sudden changes in speed or direction.  
Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope. Iftireslosetraction, disengage  
the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.  
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.  
Nevercarrychildren.Theymayfalloffandbeseriouslyinjuredorinterfere  
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.  
Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneventerraincouldoverturnthemachine.  
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.  
DO NOT:  
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and  
gradually downhill, if possible.  
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower  
could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch,  
or if an edge caves in.  
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.  
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the  
ground.  
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.  
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KEY PART  
KEY PART  
NO. NO.  
NO.  
NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
DESCRIPTION  
20 871161010  
26 532124670  
27 532176987  
28 532179534  
29 532176997  
30 532165898  
31 532174083  
32 532176990  
33 532128600  
34 532127534  
35 532183286  
36 532129586  
37 532134637  
38 532130895  
39 532186601  
40 871141008  
- - 532190227  
Screw #10-24 x 5/8  
Spring, Retainer  
Support Assembly - GT  
Support Assembly - LT  
Shoulder Bolt,Self Tapping  
Spring, Retainer  
Plug, Tubing End  
Bagger, Frame  
Pin, Hinge  
Gasket, Cover  
Container, Top  
Container, Bottom  
Seal, Cover  
2
3
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532069180  
532127533  
532139850  
Nut, Crownlock #10-24  
Screen, Cover  
Cover Assembly  
(Includes 3, 37, 38, 39)  
Chute, Upper  
Screw, Special #10-14x1/2  
Dump Bag Indicator  
Screw, #10-24 x 1-1/8  
Washer 3/16x3/4x16 Ga.  
Spacer, Split  
Nut, Acorn #10-24  
Washer, Lock  
Latch, Chute  
5
6
7
8
9
532176741  
818021008  
532140572  
532087175  
819061216  
10 532007206  
11 532060867  
12 810071000  
13 532109808  
14 532125004  
15 532130760  
16 532130759  
18 532174345  
Latch Handle, Cover  
Strip, Reinforcement  
Screw #10-24 x 1/2  
Owner's Manual  
Nut, Weld  
Latch, Hook  
Rubber, Latch  
Chute, Lower  
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