Craftsman CMXGMAM1125505 Instruction Manual page 12

Grass Catcher (If Equipped)
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag the grass
clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is full, remove it up through the
handles and empty it before any further mowing.
Mulch Plugs (If Equipped)
The mulch plugs are used for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass
clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models
have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called
mulching.
Trail Shield (If Equipped)
The trail shield is attached to the rear of the mower and is there to protect the
operator from flying debris. Do not use the mower unless the shield is fully
functional and in place.
Deck Wash (If Equipped)
Your mower's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck
wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and
pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your mower for detailed oil
filling, checking and changing instructions.
OPERATION
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual for additional engine
information.
This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service
engine with gasoline and oil as instructed before starting or running your lawn
mower.
1. Add provided oil before starting mower for the first time as instructed in the
separate Engine Operator's Manual.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate Engine
Operator's Manual.
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or
while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
To Start Engine
Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions on starting and stopping the
engine.
Keep a firm grip on the starter cord handle to prevent rapid retraction of
starter cord (kickback). Rapid retraction can pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go, and result in broken bones, fractures,
bruises or sprains.
To Stop Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the
mower or to remove the grass catcher.
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