Use and Care Manual

Installing the Mulch Plug

1. Pivot the chute deflector upward and remove the

protective cover from the pin found on the deck’s surface.

See Figure 1-3.

Figure 1-3

2. To install the mulch plug, pivot the discharge chute

upward. Refer to Figure 1-4:

a. Insert the mulch plug rod into the hole found on

the bracket (or deck wheel bracket, on models so

equipped).

b. Position the rear of the mulch plug over the pin

found on the deck’s surface.

Figure 1-4

Important: Be certain that the bottom edge of the

mulch plug is installed on the inside of the lip of the deck

opening, as shown in Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5

3. Slide the mulch plug wire (747-06686) over the pin on

the deck’s surface, position the washer over the wire, and

secure the mulch plug with the wing knob. See Figure 1-6.

NOTE: Make sure that the wing knob is snug, and the wire is

positioned inside the lip of the deck to keep the mulch plug

securely in place. See the inset in Figure 1-6.

Figure 1-6

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