Poulan PO500N22SH User Manual - Page 10

MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" To convert to mulching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge opening of mower. • Open discharge guard. • Insert tab of mulch plug into housing opening. • Align hooks of mulch plug over hinge rod of discharge guard. Push mulch plug down until mulch plug is seated in housing opening. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in place. MOWER IS NOW READY FOR MULCHING OPERATION Hinge rod Discharge guard Housing opening Hooks Mulcher plug Tab MULCHER PLUG TYPE "B" To convert to bagging or discharging: • Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plug. • Mower can now be used for side dis- charging or optional grass catcher can be attached. • To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plug as shown, making sure tab is seated properly. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in place. "COMBI-CUT" MOWERS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate. Store mulcher plate in a safe place. • You can now install grass catcher. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower, making sure all tabs are seated properly. Slots Lift discharge guard Install mulcher plug Mulcher plate tabs SIDE DISCHARGING • Mulcher plate must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower (see above instructions). • Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be Tab closed. 10 Open mulcher door Discharge deflector CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plate or plug in place or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. GRASS CATCHER (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY) TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER • Simply open rear door and lift grass catcher up and away from mower. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear. CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with original manufacturer's specifications. CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the rear door, approved grass catcher or clipping deflector in place. Never attempt to operate mower with the rear door removed or propped open. SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR "COMBI-CUT" LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING • Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed. • Mulcher door closed. FOR REAR BAGGING • Rear mulcher plate removed. • Grass catcher installed. • Mulcher door closed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING • Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed. • Discharge deflector installed. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle in order to start and operate the lawn mower. CAUTION: Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. 11