Murray 42586X9A - How to Change the Mulcher Plate

OPERATION
HOW TO CHANGE THE MULCHER PLATE
,_ WARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis-
connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure the
blade rotation control is in the DISENGAGE position.
The mulcher plate lets you mulch the grass for a clean, fine cut. To
discharge the grass out the side or intoa grass bagger, remove the
mulcher plate as follows.
How To Remove The Mulcher Plate
1. Raise the deflector. Remove the two wingnuts B and two car-
dage bolts A (Figure 12).
2. Lift the mulcher plate away from the mower housing.
3. Attach wingnuts B end carriage botts A to the mulcher plate
for future use.
How To Install The Mulcher Plate
1. Raise the deflector. Slide the front ofthe mulcher plate under
the deflector bracket (Figure 12). If necessary, remove grass
from flange.
2. Fastenthe mulcher plate withtwo wingnutsandtwo carriage
botts.
DeflectorBracke
Mulche_Plate
B
Deflector
B Figure 12
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