Mulching (mess) with JD Sabre?

I use a 5 yr. old 13HP Sabre with a 38" cut to mow my lawn, and find cleaning maintenance to be difficult. I thought it would be practical to use the mulching feature as I did not want to empty bags of grass and pay for the bag attachment - plus the mulch is good for the lawn.

Since it was new, the thing clogs up with grass under the deck especially the swiss-cheese-holed "mulch plate" - the holes clog instantly (why put holes in there if they clog so fast?) and I have to sweep it off every time I use it because grass goes everywhere. It takes more time to clean than it does to mow the lawn! Do others have the same problem? The motor is B&S, the blades are sharp, and maintenance is up to date.

I can't reach anyone who can help at Deere, but would appreciate any pointers to someone there (or anywhere) than can let me know what's up. Also, does anyone know how to easily remove the deck? I think the way I'm doing it must be wrong...

Covered in grass in Mass,

Aldo

I don't let the grass get that high or cut when wet. Perhaps that's just the way it was designed. So, I have visited www.gatorblade.com and they appear be well made and have enough design smarts to give them a shot.

Appreciate the help.