OPERATION - Mulch Mowers (only)
Installing the Mulch Plug
WARNING
The mulch plug should only be fitted or removed when the engine is stopped. Never raise the rear flap when the engine is running.
With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower and remove the grass catcher (if fitted)
Insert the long right hand side of the mulch plug first into the rear chute of the mower. Refer to figures 8 and 10.
Rotate the left hand side into the rear chute of the mower and push it as far forward as possible.
Align the two locating pins (1) (on the underside of the mulch plug) with the slots
(2) in the top surface of the back ledge (3) of the mower base and lower the mulch plug until the lower face rests flat on top of the back ledge of the mower base. Refer to figures 9 & 11.
Lower the rear flap. NB. To ensure the mulch plug is correctly seated, the rear flap should close against the vertical face of the mulch plug legs with clearance to the horizontal extensions.
Removing the Mulch Plug
With the engine stopped, raise the rear flap of the mower.
Grasp the rear of the mulch plug and lift up and away from the mower. Refer to figures 9 and 11.
Guide the mulch plug out by rotating the shorter left hand side to the right and then guiding the longer right hand section until clear of the mower. Refer to figures 8 and 10.
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