Craftsman CMXGMAM1125505 Instruction Manual page 9

7. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the
wing knob which secures the rope guide. Refer to Figure 5.
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 5.
c. Tighten rope guide wing knob.
d. Use cable ties provided to secure blade control and drive cables to
lower handle as shown in Figure 5.
IMPORTANT: To reduce wear and allow for proper operation, make sure to
leave some slack in the upper portion of the cable(s).
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Attaching the Grass Catcher
1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. 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.
b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Figure 6.
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Figure 5
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Figure 6
ASSEMBLY
2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Remove the rear mulch plug.
c. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown in
Figure 7. 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 off the slots in the handle brackets. Reinstall the rear mulch plug (if equipped).
Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.
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Attaching Side Discharge Cover
Your mower is 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 mulch cover. See Figure 8.
2. Slide two hooks of side discharge cover under hinge pin on mulching cover
assembly. Lower mulching cover. Do not remove side mulching cover at any
time, even when you are not mulching.
Side Discharge
Cover
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Figure 7
Mulch Cover
Figure 8
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