Installation Instructions

Inserting the Mulch Plug
Lift the discharge chute up (A). See Fig. 1-3.1.
Insert the mulch plug into the deck discharge opening by 2.
fitting the tab on the rear side of the mulch plug inside the
deck (B) and pivoting the mulch plug into place (C).
Pull and stretch the retaining strap on the mulch plug over 3.
the deck wheel bracket (D) on the deck and hook onto the
bottom of that bracket as seen in the inset of Fig. 1-3.
NOTE: It is NOT necessary to remove the discharge chute
to operate the mower with the mulch kit installed. It is also
unnecessary to change the mower blades should you choose to
operate the mower without the mulch plug installed.
A
B
C
D
Figure 1-3
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