Craftsman C459-36400 Operator's Manual page 10

21” lawn mower
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3.
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 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 ties to secure blade control cable to lower handle.
A
B
C
Rear Wheels
(Hardware Pack, Group 1)
1.
Using bolts and washers from Group 1 of the hardware pack, secure the rear
wheels to the deck as shown in Figure 6. Install the washer with the cupped
side towards the deck.
IMPORTANT: Use the same hole location for all four wheels when
assembling. For example, if you desire the lowest cutting position, assemble
each wheel at the highest hole on the deck. Refer to Cutting Height
Adjustment in the Maintenance and Adjustment section.
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.
D
Figure 5
ASSEMBLY
Side Discharge
Cover
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the separate engine owner's manual for additional engine information.
1.
Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box.
2.
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine
owner'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.
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Figure 6
Side Mulching
Cover
1
2
Figure 7
WARNING

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