Craftsman C459-36100 Operator's Manual page 12

Before Starting
1. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual.
Starting engine anD engaging DriVe
1. Start the engine as instructed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
2. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control handle and
hold it against the upper handle as shown in Figure 13.
3. Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback. Return it
slowly to the rope guide.
4. To engage the drive, squeeze the drive control handle towards
the upper handle. Release the drive control to slow down when
negotiating an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.
to Stop engine
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade.
USING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which
could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
Warning
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair
damage before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower
during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be
promptly inspected and repaired.
USING AS MULCHER
For mulching grass, remove the side discharge chute (if equipped) or
the grass catcher (if equipped) and allow the rear discharge door (if
equipped) to close the rear opening of mower. For effective mulching,
do not cut wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess
of four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the grass catcher to
bag clippings instead.
USING GRASS CATCHER
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are
operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the "Assembly &
Set-Up" section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag
as you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make sure
that the unit has come to a complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the
mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and
reinstall the bag when complete.
OPERATION
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Figure 13