There is conflicting information about whether the mulching insert is included or not. Is something else required for mulching? The reason I asked is, in the comparison chart above, it states "Rear bag (mulching insert and side discharge chute sold separately)". Thank you for your responses! There is conflicting information about whether the mulching insert is included or not. Is something else required for mulching? The reason I asked is, in the comparison chart above, it... » Read More There is conflicting information about whether the mulching insert is included or not. Is something else required for mulching? The reason I asked is, in the comparison chart above, it states "Rear bag (mulching insert and side discharge chute sold separately)". Thank you for your responses! « Show Less
885057
The mulching insert was included with mine. It's a stopper that prevents clippings from going through the opening to the bag.
885058
It was included in mine, per my definition of a plastic box that slides in and out of the rear of the mower. It is usually not full after I cut my 1/3 acre so I assume the clippings otherwise are dispersed onto the lawn. The box is very easy to deal with; I empty it after each use and also turn the mower on its side to scrape off any residue from cutting. Very easy to deal with.
885059
Everything came with the mower. I am extremly happy with mine. I can handle the entire yard myself and, unless it is very long, I do a rather large yard on one charge. I have only used the bag once, I always mulch.
885060
Mine came with a mulching insert. I believe the all do. You could probably get away with out it but the grass clippings will get stuck in the area that the mulching insert occupies. I have never used the bagger. I always mulch. Good Luck!
885061
The mulching insert was included. I'm in the market for a side chute, which was not.
1253087
Mulching kit not needed, blade does the job. This is my second set of Gator blades, this set has a special (diamond?) coating on the cutting edges. I mowed most of last summer and mulched the fall leaves. I took the blades off this Spring to sharpen and found that sharpening was not needed. I'll keep an eye on them but I think I'll get another without sharpening them.
2139716
Yes. The side discharge adapter attaches at the back of the mower in place of the rear bag.When you register check the "want side discharge" box. It's free.
1947851
Hello, On installing the mulch cover you can just leave your discharge chute on and install the mulch cover under it. Makes it fast and easy. Thank, CF
1687577
It has the option to have the side discharge, or to collect into the bag on the back. So yes, I think that does make it a mulching mower. We don't use the bag, so I can't say how well that works, but the mower has been a real gem otherwise.
1947852
You do not remove the discharge chute... you just easily install the mulcher and leave all else alone.
2240059
Forget the bin bagger system, all you need is the tube and a trailer for the mower....I have a tube that splits in half, but that does not matter, tie the bag directly to the tube and put the bag in the trailer. I had to rig a 25 mm x 50 mm board across the back of mower to support holding up tube using a bungee. I will post pictures of the set up above, next time I mow.
831811
It is side discharge only: it has no mulching kit or attached clippings collection bag. jp
2217367
It is a universal bagger and you have to check to see if it will fit on your mower. It comes with all hardware and discharge chute that is in 2 sections. I've had mine for almost 2 years and love it.
1754218
No, it as a rear chute and the reality is that it is best used as a mulch-er. I was surprised it only had the back chute, but it really cuts grass quite well. The self propelled part is neat as well. First time I have had one of those.
186521
I have yet to put the bag on and my grass got very tall. It looks fine, it's a workhorse. People don't like the bag or no side discharge. It's not needed.....
74649
It lasts longer than 30 minutes if the grass is a normal height. If you are cutting low and the grass is really high, it will run out faster. As for the mulch insert, Black & Decker's website says it is built in? I think the mulch insert is for the CM1936 since they share a manual.
1581513
Excellent for picking up leaves. I've used it for bagging oak & sweet gum leaves. Sure does beat raking the leaves.To answer your 2nd question all the components are included when you purchase the grass catcher including chute & mounting brackets. The package includes 2 mounting brackets designed for 2 different models of Husqvarna mowers. The instructions are straightforward & you shouldn't need any tools to assemble the grass catcher.
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my mower is a later model,self propelled and a mulcher. It has an opening on the top of the mower deck that the bagger fits onto. It seems to me that amazon had a bunch of cross refrences on model numbers, but it doesn't look like the one that I purchased will fit a side discharge.
1900966
I am using the normal discharge chute because I general cut very high grass. I am sure they will work well with normal grass for mulching.
1777387
The mulch shoots out of the black flap near the bottom on the side where the smaller red feed shoot is. I don't use a bag, so no you don't need one. The mulch comes shooting out very fast though so make sure you're ok with that.
1997644
I have the blades that came with the D125 w/42" mower and I put the mulcher unit on before I ever cut anything; I was impressed, no piles of grass, and no strain on the machine! My machine came with the "3 in 1" blades which means cut, mulch, and bag. They will do a good job.