Craftsman 536.249810 Operator's Manual page 12

OPERATION
HOW TO EMPTY THE GRASS BAG
1. Move the attachment clutch lever to the DISENGAGE posi-
tion (see Figure 13).
2. Move the shift lever to the neutral (N) position.
3. Engage the parking brake (see Figure 14).
4. While sitting in the seat, hold the handle with your right
hand. Pull the handle forward to dump the grass bag (see
Figure 16).
Grass Bag
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HOW TO CHANGE THE MODE OF CUT
To change from bagging grass to mulching or to side discharge
operation, all of the components of the grass bagger do not have to
be removed.
1. Remove the connecting tube. See "How To Remove The
Connecting Tube" in the Maintenance Section.
2. Remove the wingnuts that secure the extension tube to
the mower housing. Remove the extension tube (see
Figure 17).
3. Attach either the side discharge attachment or lower the
mulch cover and secure with the two wingnuts.
Wingnut
Extension
Mower Housing Tube Figure 17
MOWING AND BAGGING TIPS
1. For a lawn to look better, check the cutting level of the mow-
er housing. See "How To Level The Mower Housing" in the
Maintenance section.
2.
3.
4.
For the mower housing to cut level, make sure the tires have
the correct amount of air pressure.
Every time you use the unit, check the blade. If the blade is
bent or damaged, immediately replace the blade. Also, make
sure the nut for the blade is tight.
Keep the blade(s) sharpened. Worn blades will cause the
ends of the grass to turn brown.
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7.
8.
If the grass is very high, cut two times to decrease the load
on the engine. First cut with the mower housing in the high-
est position and then lower the mower housing for the sec-
ond cut.
Operate the engine with the throttle in FAST position and the
shift lever in first or second gear.
For better cutting performance and a quality cut, mow at
slower speeds.
After each use, clean the bottom and top of the mower hous-
ing for better performance. Also, a clean mower housing will
help prevent a fire.
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