Cub Cadet PR-521 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Compare the illustration in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields We T WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses 4 Blade Control Handle Side Discharge Chute Height Adjustment Lever Figure 9 Recoil Starter The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and is used to start the engine Grass Catcher The grass catcher located at the rear of the mower is usedto bag grass clippings for disposal at another site Mulching Plug Both the mulching baffle and the mulching plug are used only for mulching purposes Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher some mower models have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn This is called mulching Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade A safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine It is used to regulate the engine speed WARNING This control mechanism2. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment If this dealer is not available see the Consumer Yellow Pages under lawn mowers for the name of a dealer near you If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer contact Cub Cadet Corporation Post Office Box 368023 Cleveland Ohio 44136 How does state law apply This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
3. and oil before operating your mower NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position Setting Up Your Lawn Mower Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Figure 2 Tighten hand knob Tighten hand knob Figure 2 NOTE Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position If you wish to lower the height of the handle refer to the Adjustment Section at this time Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets Using a pair of pliers squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin Repeat on the other side See Figure 3 Handle Mounting Hairpin Clip Figure 3 The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper handle Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide See Figure 4 e With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded hold the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull the starter rope out of the engine Release blade control handle Slip the r
4. recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the best test of balance 1 Insert screw driver through hole 2 Blade should be parallel to ground Screw Driver N Blade o 0 o Ground Figure 14 Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil Also lubricate the bolt holes bolts and inner surface of the nuts Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the star away from the engine Refer to Figure 13 Place the blade with the side marked bottom or with part number facing away from the adapter Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed in the Blade Mounting Torque section below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt 450 in lbs min 600 in lbs max IMPORTANT To ensure safe operation all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness Deck Care NOTE We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to electric components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will shorten life of the mower and reduce its serviceability The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings leaves dirt
5. wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others For best results do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower and could cause you to slip and fall New grass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut Adjust blade speed according to lawn condition Forahealthy lawn never cut more than one third of the total length of the grass at any one cutting Lawn should be cut in the fall season as long as there is growth This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging the cut grass WARNING Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage If you strike a foreign object stop the engine Remove wire from spark plug thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting the mower Using the Mulcher For effective mulching do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching of grass clippings New or thick grass may require a narrower cut The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 mulching is not recommended Mow using the grass bag if so equipped to redu
6. a Customer Support representative Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call SECTION IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal A safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol heed its warning WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death SE OPERATION picked up and thrown by the mower in any direction Read this operator s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before operat
7. is a used to stop the engine If the throttle control is located on the engine do not adjust it with the engine running Cutting Height Adjustment Lever This lever located at each wheel lets you adjust cutting height of the grass Remember to put all four levers at the same height to avoid uneven cut 1 WARNING The throttle control cannot be SECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER NOTE For shipping purposes your mower wheels are set in low cutting height position Refer to instructions for cutting height adjustment on page 10 Gas and Oil Fill Up e Service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual Follow instructions carefully 1 WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running Before Starting Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Ensure that the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug WARNING Be sure no one other than the A operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower To Start Engine and Engage Blade WARNING Never run engine indoors or in A 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 Move throttle control
8. 28 1009 13 SECTION 10 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL PR 521 Model PR 521 Ref Part No Description Ref Part No Description No No 1 647 0004 Control Handle Assembly 46 738 0102 Front Axle Bolt 2 710 1205 Rope Guide 47 720 0190 Spring Lever Knob 3 720 0279 Handle Knob 1 4 20 Thd 48 732 0417A Rear Spring Lever 4 710 1174 Curved Hd Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 Lg 49 14578 Height Adj Assy Comp RH 6 720 0314 Hand Knob N I 14579 Height Adj Assy Comp LH 7 710 1270 Oval C Sunk Mach Scr 50 14765 Pivot Bar R H 9 712 0324 Hex L Nut 1 4 20 Thd N I 14766 Pivot Bar L H 11 749 0705 Upper Handle 51 782 5002 Front Baffle 12 720 0295 Foam Grip 52 710 0654A Hex L Wash Scr 3 8 16 x 1 Lg 13 749 0928 Lower Handle 53 782 5003 Rear Baffle 14 726 0240 Cable Tie 54 710 1017 Torx Mach AB Tap Scr 1 4 x 62 15 764 0310 Rear Catcher Frame 55 710 0896 HexlndWash Scr 1 4 14 625 16 746 0550 Control Cable 39 56 682 0516A Handle Brkt Ass y RH 17 731 1523 Front Cover Black 57 682 0515A Handle Brkt Ass y LH 18 764 0311 Front Catcher Frame 58 782 0047A Cutting Deck 19 764 0635 Grass Bag 59 734 1978 Wheel Black Link 20 714 0104 Int Cotter Pin 5 16 Dia 62 736 0270 Bell Washer 1 4 I D 21 732 0678 Door Spring R H 63 682 7000 Hinged Mulching Plug 22 732 0677 Door Spring L H 64 731 1409 Chute Deflector Side Discharge 23 782 7000 Rear Discharge Door 65 710 0599 Hex Hd Self Tp Scr 1 4 20 x 5 L 29 735 0639 Spark Plug Boo
9. Cub Cadet Operator s Manual 21 Rear amp Side Discharge Mulching Mower Model PR 521 11A 438C100 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 368023 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 CUB CADET CORP P O BOX 368023 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10088A 12 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Galg8 2 ende cde Pd d epe edt dotes 6 Assembling Your Lawn MOWwer ssessseeeneeneeeen me enne nnns 7 Know Your Lawn MOWED ssssessseeeeenneenne eee en nnns nennen nnns 9 Operating Your Lawm Mower ssssssssssseeeeeeeeeennennnen nennen nens 9 Making Adjustments seres n e anA E eee eenn nnne nennen nenne 10 Maintaining Yo
10. ce the grass height to 3 1 4 maximum before mulching altitude and load To adjust carburetor refer to the engine manual packed with your mower NOTE A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor Cutting Height An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment Each adjusting plate has nine height positions Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel and lever assembly to desired position All wheels must be placed in the same relative e Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the position See Figure 10 handle brackets Press outward on the legs of the lower handle and remove it from the mower Turn the lower handle around so the notches on the bottom of the lower handle are facing forward as shown in Figure 11 Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket e Reassemble the upper handle Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the assembly instructions on page 7 Figure 10 l j Lower P Handle Height LN Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position To lower the handle height for your convenience proceed as follows Q Remove the starter rope from the rope guide Remove the upper handle by removin
11. ce with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT S MCN p E GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE A W A R N N G TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE LY PTs AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH a KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS 1 REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 MOW ACROSS NEVER UP AND DOWN NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE EHA MOVING BACKWARDS READ OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP SAFETY DEVICES BLADE CONTROL TRAILING SHIELD DISCHARGE COVER ETC IN PLACE AND WORKING CS SLOPE GAUGE SECTION 2 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely SS cde sedo s umop pue dn 18 8u sedojs jo se y ssoJoe SIOMOW IJNIH3S M TVM 91e19do sedojs jo soe eu ssoJoe 1e eu sedo s umop pue dn SIBMOW ONIGIY 91e9do Anfu snoues ui Bujns a dijs pjnoo noA pue Bunoo snoA urejureui oj jnoup AjeueJ1xe SI 3 adojs e u
12. d the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children or other objects Never allow children under age 14 to operate the mower Children 14 years of age and above should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual Use extreme care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or hazard Service Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Use only an approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other Sources of ignition Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas water heater space heater or furnace Never run an engine inside a closed area To reduce fire hazard keep mower f
13. g the hand knobs and carriage bolts Lay upper handle out of the way being careful not to kink the cables Notch Figure 11 SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Replacing Rear Flap A WARNING When removing the cutting To remove rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire Bote hands D ue SEO Mosi rod which secures it to the deck See Figure 12 rag to grasp the cutting blade Attach the new flap and new rod to deck bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck Remove the bolt and blade support or bell washer which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft See Figure 13 Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft When sharpening the blade follow the original angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade Rear Discharge Door Handle Bracket Handle Blade Adapter Bracket per ap Blade Figure 12 Blade x Bell AL y Support Blade Care eo ee e Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks B Hex Bolt especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary Figure 13 NOTE An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the mower and or personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver See Figure 14 Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly It is
14. ion Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Your unit has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals slippery or ligh
15. lever to the fast rabbit position Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit e Standing behind the unit depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly e Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Return it slowly to the rope guide To Stop Engine and Blade Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade WARNING The blade continues to rotate A for a few seconds after engine is shut off Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended Using Your Rotary Mower WARNING Never operate your unit without A either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher assembly in place SECTION 6 MAKING ADJ USTMENTS WARNING Do not at any time make any A adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire Carburetor WARNING If any adjustments are made A to the engine while the engine is running keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces around muffler Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature Be sure that lawn is clear of stones sticks
16. mulching baffle See Figure 7 Figure 6 IMPORTANT Make sure cables are routed to the outside of the handle so they are not in the way when attaching the grass catcher Liftthe rear discharge door on the mower Place the hooks on the grass catcher into the slots in the handle bracket assemblies See Figure 7 Release the rear discharge door Toremove the grass catcher lift the rear discharge door on the mower Lift the grass catcher up out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies Release the rear discharge door A WARNING Never operate the mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated in the slots on the handle bracket assemblies and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher Rear Discharge Door Slot in Handle Bracket Assembly Figure 7 Converting To Side Discharge If your unit is equipped with a side discharge chute you can convert to a side discharge mower as follows Lift the rear discharge door and install the mulching baffle See Figure 7 e On the right side of the mower lift the mulching plug See Figure 8 e Slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly as shown below Lower the side mulching plug Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time even when you are not mulching Mulching Plug d Figure 8 SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
17. nd can cause a burn Do not touch Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer Read understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer for assistance Telephone 1 800 800 7310 for the name of your nearest dealer e Operation For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts hidden objects or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop in less than 3 seconds Do NOT Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower an
18. ne or stale fuel 3 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Carburetor out of adjustment 4 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil overheats 2 Dirty aircleaner 2 Refer to the engine manual 3 Air flow restricted 3 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Remove blower housing and clean 4 Carburetor not adjusted 4 Refertothe engine manual Occasional 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 skip 2 Carburetor idle mixture 2 Referto the engine manual hesitates at adjustment improperly set high speed Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug too wide 2 Carburetor not adjusted 2 Refer to the engine manual Excessive 1 Cutting blade loose or 1 Tighten blade and adapter Balance blade vibration unbalanced 2 Bent cutting blade 2 Replace blade Mower willnot 1 Engine speed too low 1 Set throttle between 3 4 and full throttle mulch grass 2 Wet grass 2 Wait until later to cut 3 Excessively high grass 3 Mow once ata high cutting height then mow again at desired height Uneven cut 1 Wheels positioned incorrectly 1 Place all four wheels in same height position 2 Dull blade 2 Sharpenor replace blade NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above contact your local Cub Cadet dealer or call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1 800 5
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20. ope into the rope guide Tighten the wing nut See Figure 4 Tighten all nuts and bolts securely Slip rope into rope Eu Guide Wing Nut rd Figure 4 Assembling Grass Catcher NOTE Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling warning label will be on the outside Parts for Soft Grass Bag 1 Front Frame amp Rear Frame 2 Grass Bag Assemble grass bag as follows Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as shown in Figure 5A Place bag over frame black plastic side is the bottom of bag Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel on bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame e Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 5B All of the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from the outside of bag Center top of bag attaches from the inside of bag A A Front Frame Assembly NER y Rear Frame B a 9 Channels Figure 5 Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower NOTE 7he mulching baffle is already in place on the mower for shipping purposes Your lawn mower is equipped with both a mulching baffle and a mulching plug While the mulching baffle is located at the rear of the mower the mulching plug is located on the right side of the cutting deck Do not remove the mulching plug from the mower even when you are not mulching Toremove the mulching baffle lift the rear discharge door on the mower Remove the
21. or other matter If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will invite rust and corrosion and may cause an uneven discharge of grass clippings at the next cutting The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected Engine e Refer to the separate engine manual Lubrication Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 15 A WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of work on lawn mower Figure 15 Lubrication Chart Blade Control e Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions Rear amp Side Discharge Doors The torsion springs and pivot points should be lubricated periodically with light oil to prevent any rust or binding Door must work freely Wheels The wheels require no lubrication However if the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil Engine oil may also be used Engine e Follow engine manual for instruction and schedule of lubrication NOTE When tipping the unit empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up SECTION 8 OFF SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage e Clean and lubricate m
22. ower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions e Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially cables and all moving parts SECTION 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause s Corrective Actions Engine failsto 1 Control handle disengaged 1 Engage blade control handle start 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Dirty air cleaner 3 Referto the engine manual packed with your unit 4 Primer button not depressed 4 Refertothe engine manual 5 Throttle control lever not in 5 Move throttle lever to FAST or START position correct starting position 6 Fueltank empty or stale fuel 6 Clean fuel line 7 Blocked fuel line 7 Clean adjust gap or replace 8 Faulty spark plug 8 Refer to the engine manual 9 Engine flooded 9 Waitfor a while and crank the engine Engine runs 1 Unitrunning in START position 1 Move throttle lever to FAST position erratic 2 Spark plug wire loose 2 Connect and tighten spark plug wire Check spark plug for fouling 3 Blocked fuel li
23. ree of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked or worn Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications listed in this manual Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the adjustment while the engine is running blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution Grass catcher components are subject to wear when servicing them damage and deterioration which could expose Do not change the engine governor setting or moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds safety protection frequently check components and are dangerous repla
24. t weight e g canvas shoes Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like To help avoid a thrown objects injury keep children bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall Do not hang on to the mower if you are falling release the handle immediately Never pull the mower toward you while you are walking If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind and then follow these steps a Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms b Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing c Pullthe mower back slowly no more than half way toward you d Repeatthese steps as needed Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do no
25. t 66 782 5007A Mulching Baffle Plug 30 732 0700 Wire Rod 67 782 5004 Mulching Baffle R R 31 731 1236 Rear Flap 68 751B224437 Muffler Guard 32 753 0588 Blade Adapter Kit includes 32 34 69 710 1268 Hex Washer Head Screw 33 710 1044 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 5 Lg 71 710 0192 Truss Scr 10 24 x 38 Lg 34 736 0524A Blade Bell Support 72 720 0275 Knob 36 742 0741 21 Mulching Blade 76 736 0504 Wave Washer 39 736 0356 Bell Wash 39 I D x 1 38 77 731 0982A Hub Cap Rad Spoke Beige 40 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd 79 738 0213 Rear Axle Bolt 41 15261A Height Adj Plate 80 750 0535 Spacer 42 15262B Pivot Bar 81 710 1248 Weld Pin 43 14832 Front Spring Lever Ass y w Knob 82 746 0883 Control Housing w o Lever 44 738 0507B Shlid Bolt 5 Dia x 357 83 751B281451 Engine Shroud 45 736 0105 Bell Wash 38 I D x 88 O D NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Cub Yellow the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0498 Cub Yellow 0716 Cub Beige 0499 Powder Black 0637 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Cub Cadet TWO YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner s responsibility Follow the instructions in your operators manual for correc
26. t engage the self propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run If you feel you are losing your footing RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds Slop Do Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives walks or roads If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating Never operate mower without proper guards grass catcher plates or other safety protective devices in place Muffler and engine become hot a
27. t lubricants and maintenance schedule Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipments engine transmission chassis and attachments Riding mowers lawn tractors garden tractors Cub Cadet attachments and home maintenance products This limited warranty for residential users covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cub Cadet equipment for two years from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser We will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet dealer Batteries have a one year prorated limited warranty with 10096 replacement during the first three months V belts for either the traction drive or any attachments are covered for one year only Cub Cadet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes Items not covered The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters oil fuel air and hydraulic cleaning tune ups brake and or clutch inspection adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blade sharpening set up abuse accidents and normal wear It does not cover incidental costs such as transporting your equipment to and from the dealer telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product There is no other express warranty How to obtain service
28. ur Lawn MOWer sssseeenen eene nemen enne 11 Off Season Storage uu orte etb onte etin ee aep dr o tapas 13 Troubleshooting oU AED a 13 Parts LISt 22 uetus p cope io eed og eset ep i ge ae 14 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the mower deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Serial Number Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here CUB CADET CORP P O BOX 368023 Cub Cadel CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at the number given below Call 1 800 528 1009 to reach the Cub Cadet Customer Dealer Referral Line or
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