Cub Cadet 12AE18M3056 Operator'S Manual Download Page 32

IMPORTANT:

 To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an 

original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the 

servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on 

required maintenance and service intervals.
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with 

respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the
United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD 

Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased 

and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity 

respectively, “Cub Cadet”).
Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its

 

Normal Wear Parts 

and Batteries

as described below) against defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of three (3) years, commencing on the date 

of original retail purchase or lease and will, at its option, repair or 

replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or 

workmanship. 

Normal Wear Parts

 

are warranted to be free from defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of original 

purchase or lease. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to 

items such as:  belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, engine oil, air 

filters, spark plugs and wheels. 

Batteries

 

have a one-year prorated limited warranty against defects in 

material and workmanship, with 100% replacement during the first three 

months. After three months, the battery replacement credit is based on 

the months remaining in the twelve (12) month period dating back to the 

original date of original sale or lease. Any replacement battery will be 

warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated 

and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with 

the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial 

use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, 

theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. 

Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory 

or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for use with the product(s) 

covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting 

damage. In addition, Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the 

hour meter, or any part thereof, is altered, modified, disconnected or 

otherwise tampered with.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: 

Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF 

OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through 

your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area:

In the U.S.A.:

 

Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, 

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 

or log on to our website at www.cubcadet.com. 

In Canada: 

Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON  N2G 4J1, call 1-800-668-

1238 or log on to our website at www.mtdcanada.com. 

Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide 

coverage in the following cases:
a.  Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade 

sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck 

adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to 

use or exposure. 

b.  Service completed by someone other than an authorized service 

dealer. 

c.  Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or 

exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their 

respective possessions and territories, except those sold through 

Cub Cadet’s authorized channels of export distribution. 

d.  Replacement parts and\or accessories that are not genuine Cub 

Cadet parts. 

e.  Transportation charges and service calls.
f.  Cub Cadet does not warrant this product for commercial use.
There are no implied warranties, including without limitation any 

implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular 

purpose. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of 

express written warranty above. No other express warranties beyond 

those mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a 

dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet.  

The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as 

set forth above. The terms of this warranty provide the sole and 

exclusive remedy arising from the sale and/or lease of the products 

covered hereby. Cub Cadet shall not be liable for any incidental or 

consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses 

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for 

rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. 
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 

or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 

warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to 

you. 
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the 

purchase price of the product sold.

 Alteration of safety features of the 

product shall void this warranty. 

You assume the risk and liability for 

loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and 

their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product. 
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original 

purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift. 

HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: 

This limited warranty 

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that 

vary in different jurisdictions. 

CUB CADET LLC

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 

WALk-BEhIND MOWERS

Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OhIO 44136-0019, Phone: 1-877-282-8684

MTD Products Limited, kitchener, ON  N2G 4J1, Phone:  1-800-668-1238

GDOC-100088 REV. A

Summary of Contents for 12AE18M3056

Page 1: ...t Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH TH...

Page 2: ...ecifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing l...

Page 3: ...ts at least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters area Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to...

Page 4: ...e parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 12 13 14 a b c d 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 When starting engine pull cord slo...

Page 5: ...11 12 13 14 1 2 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipm...

Page 6: ...the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 Average Useful Life According to the Consumer...

Page 7: ...a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2...

Page 8: ...the handle up Remove star knobs from handle mounting brackets and secure the lower handle onto the handle brackets by placing the lower hole of the lower handle onto the pins of the handle brackets T...

Page 9: ...rope out of the engine Release blade control handle Slip starter rope into rope guide Tighten wing nut 4 Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle Pull cable tie tight and trim...

Page 10: ...ne Operation section of this manual WARNING 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 h...

Page 11: ...ht upper handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit Electric Start Ignition Switch The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle panel It is used o...

Page 12: ...ects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being t...

Page 13: ...d and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication Deck Care Clean underside of the mowe...

Page 14: ...Your unit is equipped with an adjustable drive cable to adjust the tension on the drive cable You will need to adjust the drive cable if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged...

Page 15: ...2 Remove engine baffle Loosen self tapping screw that secures deck baffle to the deck See Fig 7 2 1 2 3 4 a b A B Blade Care WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement prote...

Page 16: ...r mutilate batteries in any way Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or release toxic materials Loosen star knobs securing upper and lower handles and carefully fold the upper handle down t...

Page 17: ...ins corrosive fluid and toxic material handle with care and keep away from children Do not puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate the battery Explosive gases could be vented during charging or di...

Page 18: ...r Unit running with CHOKE if equipped applied 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect and tighten spark plug boot Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Clear vent Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refe...

Page 19: ...position if equipped with individual height adjusters Sharpen or replace blade 1 2 Mower will not self propel Belt not installed properly Debris clogging drive operation Damaged or worn belt 1 2 3 Ch...

Page 20: ...with oil Do not over fill Oil capacity is about 20 oz Use a 4 stroke or an equivalent high detergent premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U S automobile manufacturer s requirements fo...

Page 21: ...ped Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean See Fig 10 2 Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in If the level is low slowly add oil to the upper limit on the...

Page 22: ...als and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below Follow the hourly or calendar intervals whichever occur first More frequent service is required when operating in adver...

Page 23: ...dle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that...

Page 24: ...seats to compress the washer IMPORTANT The spark plug must be securely tightened An improperly tightened spark plug can become very hot and may damage the engine Spark Plug Service WARNING DO NOT che...

Page 25: ...rioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system comp...

Page 26: ...zed Cub Cadet service provider Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to any of the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object...

Page 27: ...Notes 11 27...

Page 28: ...77 79 77 80 78 76 A B B 5 36 59 38 27 58 44 25 24 49 35 4 6 55 22 3 53 3 31 30 70 68 61 52 11 67 20 20 20 10 9 37 42 60 27 38 1 26 8 28 34 71 7 13 21 48 3 47 54 69 69 66 64 2 57 50 63 65 62 32 46 12 2...

Page 29: ...7 749 04467 Upper Handle 38 710 0606 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 50 39 720 0279 Knob 40 725 0157 Cable Tie 41 710 1205 Rope Guide Ref No Part Number Description 42 746 04430 Choke Cable 43 746 04480 Control Cabl...

Page 30: ...l Emissions Warranty Coverage Cub Cadet must warrant to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is 1 Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regul...

Page 31: ...of any non exempted add on or modified parts shall be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article to wa...

Page 32: ...website at www cubcadet com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our website at www mtdcanada com Without limiting the foregoing this limited wa...

Page 33: ...iguraci n Funcionamiento Mantenimiento Servicio Soluci n de problemas Garant a ADVERTENCIA LEA Y SIGA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE PONER EN FUNCIONAMIENTO ESTA M QUINA SI NO RESPETA...

Page 34: ...productos los dise os y el equipo est ndar sin previo aviso y sin generar responsabilidad por obligaciones de ning n tipo Este producto cumple con las estrictas normas de seguridad del Outdoor Power E...

Page 35: ...ado con estas reglas de seguridad para la operaci n deber n usar esta m quina Inspeccione minuciosamente el rea en donde utilizar el equipo Saque todas las piedras palos cables huesos 1 2 3 4 juguetes...

Page 36: ...das apropiadas cubierta de descarga guarda para recorte manija de 8 9 10 11 a b c d 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 control de la cuchilla y otros dispositivos de seguridad y protecci n en su lugar y funci...

Page 37: ...ina derramada sobre el motor y el equipo Traslade la m quina a otra zona Espere 5 minutos antes de encender el motor Nunca almacene la m quina o el recipiente de combustible en unespacio cerrado donde...

Page 38: ...ificados para operar con gasolina com n sin plomo y pueden incluir los siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones Modificaci n de motor EM y catalizador de tres v as TWC si est n equipados de esa man...

Page 39: ...odr a voltearse y causar lesiones severas Opere las podadoras MONTABLES arriba y abajo de las pendientes nunca cruzando el frente de las pendientes Opere las podadoras QUE SE EMPUJAN de manera que cru...

Page 40: ...s manuales de los soportes de montaje de la manija y tire y retroceda la manija superior como se muestra en la Figura 3 1 Aseg rese de que la manija inferior est asentada firmemente en los soportes de...

Page 41: ...lice la cuerda de arranque en la gu a Ajuste la tuerca mariposa Asegure los cables a la manija inferior utilizando la uni n del cable Tire de las uniones del cable apret ndolas y recortando el exceso...

Page 42: ...ones Nunca agregue combustible a la m quina en interiores o mientras el motor est caliente o en funcionamiento Apague cigarrillos cigarros pipas y otras fuentes de combusti n 1 a b c 1 2 ADVERTENCIA N...

Page 43: ...ra de corte consulte la Secci n de Ajuste Clavija para abono Arrancador de retroceso Control de la transmisi n Control de cuchilla Perilla de Est rter Arrancador el ctrico Palanca de ajuste de altura...

Page 44: ...e pudiesen da ar la cortadora o el motor Dichos objetos pueden ser arrojados accidentalmente por la podadora en cualquier direcci n y provocar lesiones personales graves al operador y a otras personas...

Page 45: ...antenimiento de Motor para lista de lubricaci n e instrucci n para la lubricaci n de motor Cuidado de la cubierta Debe limpiar la parte inferior de la plataforma de la podadora despu s de cada uso par...

Page 46: ...eo Su unidad es equipada con un cable de paseo ajustable para ajustar la tensi n en el cable de paseo Usted tendr que ajustar el cable de paseo si el cortac sped no se propulsa con el control de paseo...

Page 47: ...olva de motor a la cubierta Fig 7 2 Quite la tolva de motor 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 a A B Cuidado de la Cuchilla ADVERTENCIA Cuando saque la cuchilla de corte para afilarla o reemplazarla prot jase las manos us...

Page 48: ...ptador de cuchilla y partes met licas asociadas Siga instrucciones en la secci n de Cuidado de L mina para la asamblea apropiada Vuelva a colocar a la podadora en posici n vertical sobre sus ruedas y...

Page 49: ...carga o descarga Utilice en un rea bien ventilada alejada de las fuentes de ignici n NOTA La clavija especialmente dise ada del cargador nicamente se adaptar a la clavija en la caja de las bater as 4...

Page 50: ...quema 1 2 3 Fusible Hecho volar Figura 7 7 Almacenamiento Fuera de Temporada Se deben seguir estos pasos para la preparaci n de la podadora para su almacenamiento Limpie y lubrique la podadora como s...

Page 51: ...l nea del combustible est tapada o el combustible es viejo La ventilaci n en la tapa del combustible est obstruida Agua o suciedad en el sistema del combustible El filtro de aire est sucio La unidad q...

Page 52: ...ealizar el corte a la altura deseada o siga una ruta de corte m s estrecha Afile o cambie la cuchilla 1 2 3 Corte desigual La posici n de las ruedas no es correcta La cuchilla de la cortadora no est a...

Page 53: ...n aceite detergente de calidad premium equivalente con certificado que cubra o exceda las exigencias de los fabricantes de autom viles americanos respecto de la clasificaci n de servicio SG SF Los ace...

Page 54: ...2 Inserte la varilla de medici n en el cuello de llenado de aceite pero no lo atornille Si el nivel est bajo agregue aceite lentamente hasta el l mite superior de la varilla de medici n Vea el recuadr...

Page 55: ...ado se describen en la tabla de m s abajo Siga los intervalos por hora o calendarios lo que ocurra primero Cuando se opera en condiciones adversas es necesario llevar a cabo un mantenimiento m s frecu...

Page 56: ...se de que se mantenga el nivel de aceite correcto Inspeccione cada cinco horas o diariamente antes de poner en marcha el motor Cambio de aceite IMPORTANTE Aseg rese de inspeccionar el motor sobre una...

Page 57: ...imir la arandela IMPORTANTE La buj a debe estar firmemente asegurada Una buj a que no se encuentre bien asegurada puede calentarse mucho y da ar el motor 3 4 5 Mantenimiento de Buj a ADVERTENCIA NO pr...

Page 58: ...mbustible para evitar que se deterioren y se forme goma en el sistema combustible o en las piezas principales del carburador Si la gasolina en su motor se deteriora durante el almacenamiento debe repa...

Page 59: ...egir dificultades del arranque debido a alguno de los siguientes motivos falta de seguimiento de los procedimientos de mantenimiento adecuados golpe de las cuchillas de cortadoras rotativas contra un...

Page 60: ...Notas 28...

Page 61: ...29 Notas...

Page 62: ...erse en contacto con su distribuidor local de Cub Cadet Para comunicarse con la L nea de Asistencia al Cliente de Distribuidores de Cub Cadet llame al n mero 877 282 8684 REQUERIMIENTOS DE GARANT A SO...

Page 63: ...quier pieza de reemplazo se podr usar para el cumplimiento del mantenimiento o reparaciones bajo garant a y se suministrar sin cargo al propietario Dicho uso no reducir las obligaciones de garant a de...

Page 64: ...zado para el mantenimiento d Cub Cadet no proporciona ninguna garant a por productos vendidos o exportados fuera de los Estados Unidos de Am rica sus posesiones y territorios excepto aquellos que fuer...

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