ASSE BLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) o Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown, WELD NUT FROM THE TOP HOOK POINTS DOWN NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down, Tighten hardware securely. ° Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. LOCK WELD. WASHER .UT \ "_ _ SCREW Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown_ ° Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. LATCH HOOK HOOK i Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck. ii i ....: ............................... CAUTION:
Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. LOCK WASHER WELD NUT WASHER WASHER iii I I'1/ i,i iiiii i,ii, II i MULCHER PLATE _SCREW TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING FIG. 5 Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory, DEFLECTOR SHIELD NOTE: It is not necessaryto change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging alsoo LATCH HOOKS FIG. 6 9