Poulan Pro 172782 Operator's Manual page 11

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 un-
derside 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 PLUG TYPE "A"
To convert to mulching operation, mulcher
plug must be installed into discharge open-
ing of mower.
• Raise discharge guard and work
mulcher plug into discharge opening of
mower.
• Position lock lever over hinge brack et as
shown and raise lever to lock mulcher
plug in place.
• Allow discharge guard to rest against
lock lever.
• To return to discharging or bagging
operation, simply lower lock lever and
remove mulcher plug from mower.
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without discharge guard, ap proved grass
catcher or mulcher plate or plug in place.
Raise
discharge
guard
Mulcher plug
Mulcher plate
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Hinge bracket
Lock
lever
"down"
position
RAISE LEVER
TO LOCK
LOWER LEVER
TO UNLOCK