Poulan 172787 User Manual - Page 11

MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR • Position lock lever over hinge bracket as shown and raise lever to lock mulcher plug in place. • Allow discharge guard to rest against lock lever. • To return to discharging or bagging operation, simply lower lock lever and remove mulcher plug from mower. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plate or plug in place. "SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS MULCHER PLATE TYPE To convert to bagging or discharging, mulcher plate must be removed from underside of lawn mower. • Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts securing the mulcher plate to the mower. • Store mulcher plate and hardware in a safe place. • Mower can now be used for side discharging or optional grass catcher accessory can be attached. • To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate and tighten hardware securely. Raise discharge guard Mulcher plug Screw and lock nut Hinge bracket Lock lever "down" position RAISE LEVER TO LOCK Mulcher plate MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" To convert to mulching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge opening of mower. • Raise discharge guard and work mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower. 11 LOWER LEVER TO UNLOCK