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Using mower deck mulch ready - 42-inch mower decks, Operating mower – Scotts S1642 User Manual

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OPERATING MOWER

To set-up and operate the 42” deck for side discharge
operation the factory installed mulch cover (A) must be
removed.

1. Remove mulch cover:

Lift plastic discharge chute.

Grasp corner of steel chute, pull outward to unlock

and pivot up.

Unhook both rubber hooks (B) and remove mulch

cover.

2. Store mulch cover in a well protected area and have it
readily available for when you want to use deck as a
mulching deck.

Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready - 42-Inch
Mower Decks

NOTE: For maximum mulching operation, it may be
necessary to change the mower blades, see Servicing
Mower Blades in the SERVICE MOWER section.

To set-up and operate the 42” deck for mulching operation
the factory installed mulch cover (A) must be installed.

1. Install mulch cover:

Lift plastic discharge chute.

Grasp corner of steel chute, pull outward to unlock

and pivot up.

Install mulch cover into deck discharge opening and

hook both rubber hooks (B).

Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment -
42-Inch Mower Decks

NOTE: For maximum mower deck operation, it may be
necessary to change the mower blades, see Servicing
Mower Blades in the SERVICE MOWER section.

To set-up and operate the 42” deck for either the 2-Bag
Bagger or Mulch Plug Kit the factory installed mulch cover

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust

mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for
blades to STOP.

Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades.

Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades.

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B

A

c

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before you adjust

mower: STOP engine, remove key, and wait for
blades to STOP.

Be careful, sharp edges on mower blades.

Always wear gloves when handling mower
blades.

M96105

B

B

A

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B

B

A

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