MULCHER PLUG TYPE “A”

To convert to mulching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge open- ing 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 hous- ing opening.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard, approved grass catcher or mulcher plug in place.

Hinge rod

Discharge guard

Housing opening

Hooks

Mulcher plugTab

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.

MOWER IS

NOW READY

FOR MULCHING

OPERATION

“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

Mulcher plate tabs

SIDE DISCHARGING

Open mulcher door

Discharge deflector

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR “COMBI-CUT” LAWN MOWER

FOR MULCHING -

Rear mulcher plate installed and rear door closed.

Mulcher door closed.

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.

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

Your lawn mower is equipped with an op- erator 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

Lift discharge guard

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

FOR REAR BAGGING -

Rear mulcher plate removed.

Grass catcher installed.

Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -

• Rear mulcher plate installed and rear

door closed.

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.

Install

Tab

operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed.

• Discharge deflector installed.

mulcher plug

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Poulan PO500N21RH3, 961320035 manual Grass Catcher Rear Bagging Models only, Operator Presence Control BAR, COMBI-CUT Mowers

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