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21” Rear & Side 

Discharge Mulching 

Mower

Model PR-521

(11A-438C100)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 770-10088A.fm

(12/99)

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

CUB CADET CORP.  P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

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.

Summary of Contents for 11A-438C100

Page 1: ...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 w...

Page 2: ...horized 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...

Page 3: ...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 jew...

Page 4: ...owing 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 a...

Page 5: ...omponents and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change th...

Page 6: ...DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause s...

Page 7: ...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 seat...

Page 8: ...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 Lift the rear discharge door on the mower Place the hooks on the...

Page 9: ...vice 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 The throttle control cannot be used to stop t...

Page 10: ...t 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 giv...

Page 11: ...the assembly instructions on page 7 Figure 11 SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Replacing Rear Flap To remove rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck See Figure...

Page 12: ...se 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 or other m...

Page 13: ...Clean adjust gap or replace 8 Refer to the engine manual 9 Wait for a while and crank the engine Engine runs erratic 1 Unit running in START position 2 Spark plug wire loose 3 Blocked fuel line or st...

Page 14: ...1 11 9 7 82 16 15 18 3 2 19 4 6 4 31 50 48 47 44 45 64 56 20 55 63 36 34 33 32 40 39 57 59 20 45 44 43 41 42 59 23 66 67 58 30 51 53 62 65 81 49 22 72 21 14 13 12 71 52 54 39 40 29 A A 83 45 46 76 80...

Page 15: ...48 732 0417A Rear Spring Lever 49 14578 Height Adj Assy Comp RH N I 14579 Height Adj Assy Comp LH 50 14765 Pivot Bar R H N I 14766 Pivot Bar L H 51 782 5002 Front Baffle 52 710 0654A Hex L Wash Scr 3...

Page 16: ...det 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...

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