This past weekend I picked up a '99 RFM72. Haven't had a chance to use it yet. It's in good shape overall. The PO wasn't very good with his tractor, so the 3pt. hookup was bent on one side, and both side shields were badly bent up. I'm working on straightening everything now and greasing things up. I wondered if anyone had tryed to turn it into a mulcher by blocking off the side discharge. Mine is missing the shield anyway, and I was just going to make a cover for it. I don't think it would be too bad as long as the grass wasn't too long. Any opinions?