Operation; Mulcher Plug Built Into Rear Door - Poulan Pro PR500N21SH Operator's Manual

FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY
Most mulching mowers are shipped ready
to be used as a mulcher.
"REAR DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS
Some models have a seperate mulcher
plug, other models have the mulcher plug
built into the rear door. To convert to bag-
ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if
so equipped) must be removed from the
dis charge open ing of the lawn mower.
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plate or plug (if so equipped). Store
mulcher plate or plug in a safe place.
• You can now install grass catcher or
optional clipping deflector accessory.
• To return to mulching operation, install
mulcher plate or plug into discharge
opening of mower.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn
mower without mulcher plate/plug in
place or ap proved clipping deflector or
grass catch er in place. Never attempt to
op er ate the lawn mower with the rear door
removed or propped open.
MULCHER
"PLATE":
Slots
MULCHER
"PLUG":
Mulcher plug

OPERATION

MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR

"SIDE DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS
MULCHER PLATE TYPE
To convert to bagging or discharging,
mulcher plate must be removed from
underside of lawn mower.
• Remove the four (4) screws and lock nuts
securing the mulcher plate to the mower.
• Store mulcher plate and hardware in a
safe place.
• Mower can now be used for side
discharging or op tion al grass catcher
accessory can be attached.
• To return to mulching operation, simply
reinstall mulcher plate and tighten hard-
ware securely.
Screw and
lock nut
Mulcher
plate tabs
11
Mulcher plate