Rear Bagging - Craftsman 917.387101 Operator's Manual

MULCHER PLUG TYPE "B"
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.
Housing
opening
Mulch
Hinge rod
"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.
Mulcher
plate tabs
SIDE DISCHARGING
• Mulcher plate must be installed into rear
discharge opening of mower (see above
instructions).
• Open mulcher door and install dis-
charge 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 muicher door must be
closed.
Mulcher door
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