Easy
15-30 minutes
This is an authentic OEM supplied replacement item that is specially produced for use on lawn mowers. Mulch plug is secured to the side of the mower deck to keep the grass under the deck for mulching. This makes the grass clippings smaller to be better as mulch since the smaller clippings will decompose quicker releasing their nutrients into the soil. Please note this durable plastic much plug is sold individually.
Mulch Plug 731-2363
OEM part for: Ryobi, Yard Machines, MTD, Bolens, Yard Man, Troy-Bilt, Poulan, Cub Cadet, Husky
Part Number: 731-2363
$29.58
Usually ships in 7 - 12 business days
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This Mulch Plug will fit the following 2187 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Ryobi
Yard Machines
MTD
Bolens
Yard Man
Troy-Bilt
Poulan
Cub Cadet
Husky
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
- Lawn Mower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 7311643A, 731-1643A
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exact replacement, thank you
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November 4, 2020
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easy repair
this part was easy to install it fit perfect it took a little longer to arrive than I thought it works great
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May 2, 2019
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Not a good fit
The part looked to be correct However the fit was extremely tight and required a bit of sanding and a hammer to seat the plug. Once installed it worked it did the job. No more grass catching or trails if cut grass. Delivery was prompt. I would not hesitate using this supplier again.
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June 6, 2019
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Part was correct , thank you
I cut grass with the plug install, during the cutting cycle, grass clippings did not mulch . I had to rake entire yard to retrieve clippings.
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July 26, 2020
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Looking for a mulching coveroem-190-116 troy built
Ray
for model number 13at609g766
asked on 2023-11-30
Hello Ray, Thank you for writing. The Mulch Plug for this model is listed as Part Number: 731-2363. We hope this helps!
eReplacementParts Team November 30, 2023
Do you have a video how to install this Mulch plug?
Dennis
for model number 13AM762F765
asked on 2022-09-01
Hi Dennis,
Thank you for your question. We do not have a video for this specific mulch plug, but here is some information that a customer posted on how they installed it, "Took off the spring loaded rubber clipping chute. Installed the mulching black plug into the cutout where the clippings shot out. Lined up the holes and placed a bolt, split washer and nut thru the holes. Held the plug to the mower. 15-20 minute job. Easy to install!" We hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let us know. We are open 7 days a week. We look forward to hearing from you!
eReplacementParts Team September 01, 2022
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Needed a new mulch plug
robert - April 23, 2018
👍 7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, Nutdriver
Parts Used
installed plug with two self tapping screws, easy works great..
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mulch plug mtd yard machine
Erich - October 31, 2021
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Power Drill, Wrench Set
Needed a mulch plug to cut up fall leaves. This is a circa 1999 MTD yard machine tractor. I have long since removed the actual chute so the thrown cuttings would spread rather than pile. The mulch plug fits into the slot nicely but the bolt hole in the plug doesn't line up with anything on the deck to put the bold through. So I put the plug in and used a small C clamp to locate where I needed to drill through the deck. put the short end of the clamp over the hole and tightened down the clamp to the top of the deck. Not too tight because the clamp begins to slip on the plastic mulch plug because it doesn't mount perfectly flush to the bottom of the deck so just tightened it down just short of it shifting off of the hole. Then I scratched the deck on four sides of the clamp on the top of the deck. Removed the clamp and found "about the center of the scratch marks." Doesn't need to be absolutely exact because the mulch plug has a little give. Used a center punch to create a little dimple so the drill wouldn't slip. Drilled the hole, it lined up pretty good and secured with bolt, washer and thumb screw nut. I added a lock washer because things like this always tend to vibrate loose. Works great but the thumb screw loosened a bit so might use a regular nut so I can tighten down more. Made my life a lot easier because it works great and no longer have to keep going back and forth cutting the leaves smaller with each pass and not ending up with a big pile of mulch in rows. If you can use a drill, simple installation.
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Lawn mower had a rubber chute to shoot the clippings on the ground
Garry - May 30, 2018
👍 2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Took off the spring loaded rubber clipping chute.
Installed the mulching black plug into the cutout where the clippings shot out.
Lined up the holes and placed a bolt, split washer and nut thru the holes. Held the plug to the mower.
15-20 minute job.
Easy to install!
Installed the mulching black plug into the cutout where the clippings shot out.
Lined up the holes and placed a bolt, split washer and nut thru the holes. Held the plug to the mower.
15-20 minute job.
Easy to install!
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Blades were dull, needed new spark plug and mulch plug
William - June 25, 2016
👍 3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set
Lift the front of the tractor and put jacks underneath it. Remove the blade nuts from the spindle. Then remove the dull blades. Place the new blades on the spindles and tighten the blade nuts. Then I removed the old spark plug, then gapped the new one at 0.030 then installed it. I then used a nut and bolt to attach the mulch plug to the tractor.
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I wanted to install a mulch plug on a toro lx 420 riding mower
STEVE - June 20, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed bag and chute. Installed the mulch plug. It was missing a bolt and lock nut to secure to open part of deck, but I was able to find one in my inventory.
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Lawn tractor came without a mulch plug
Donald - May 12, 2021
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set
Parts Used
1. inserted mulch plug in place.
2. put 5/16" bolt, 2 flat washers, 1 lock washer, and a hex nut in place.
3. Tightened said bolt and nut with ratchet / socket set.
2. put 5/16" bolt, 2 flat washers, 1 lock washer, and a hex nut in place.
3. Tightened said bolt and nut with ratchet / socket set.
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Needed a mulch plug and new blades. I have a yardman rider and it didn't really fit but without any directions I made it fit.
Roger - June 7, 2020
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Power Drill, Wrench Set, Nutdriver
Parts Used
1. Removed the old discharge chute
2. Placed plug in the discharge opening, drilled two holes and bolted the plug in place.
2. Placed plug in the discharge opening, drilled two holes and bolted the plug in place.
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Decided to start mulching
James - August 6, 2016
👍 4 of 8 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
Removed the grass chute from the mower deck. Cleaned the underside of the deck. Put in the mulching plug and bolted it in place.
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