Attaching The Grass Catcher; Attaching Side Discharge Chute - Sears CRAFTSMAN C459-36405 Operator's Manual

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4. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the
wing knob which secures the rope guide. See Figure 6.
a. Hold blade control against upper handle.
b. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope into
the rope guide. See Figure 6.
c. Tighten rope guide wing knob.
d. Use cable tie(s) to secure cable(s) to lower handle.
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Attaching the Grass Catcher

Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is
turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).
a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom.
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b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Figure
7.
Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown in
Figure 8. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass catcher
up and of the slots in the handle brackets. Release rear discharge door to allow it to
close rear opening of mower.

Attaching Side Discharge Chute

Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure
grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed.
1. On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See Figure 9.
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug
assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not remove side mulching plug at
any time, even when you are not mulching.
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