Cub Cadet 182 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

4/30/2007

FORM NO. 769-02843

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

PRINTED IN U.S.A

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

IMPORTANT

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

This symbol on the product’s nameplate 
means it is listed by
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.

LISTED

19-Inch 3-n-1 Electric Lawn Mower — Model 182

Summary of Contents for 182

Page 1: ...ips Techniques Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty PRINTED IN U S A READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION IMPORTANT OPERATOR S MANUAL This symbol on the product s nameplate means it is listed by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC LISTED 19 Inch 3 n 1 Electric Lawn Mower Model 182 ...

Page 2: ...877 282 8684 Model Number Serial Number Visit www cubcadet com for many useful suggestions Click on the Customer Service link and you will get several options to help in answering your questions Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available Phone our Customer Dealer Referral Line to find a dealer nearest you at 1 877 282 8684 Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to change product s...

Page 3: ... BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L I N E R E P R E S E N T S A S L O P E Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes ...

Page 4: ...p avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children bystand ers helpers and pets at least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters area 7 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera tion and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious i...

Page 5: ... cord 25 To reduce the risk of electric shock this lawn mower has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized extension cord The mower plug will only fit into the polarized extension cord one way If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polarized ...

Page 6: ...sted in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the power cord when not in use and to prevent unintended starting 3 Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces sories 4 Inspect lawn m...

Page 7: ...TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE UNIT TO WATER OR OPERATE UNIT ON WET GROUND REPLACE DAMAGED CORD IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECT FROM SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE SERVICING OR REMOVING BLADE KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND REMOVE OBJECTS TH AT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO...

Page 8: ... prior to routing it through the cord retainer and connecting the extension cord to the mower s cord outlet receptacle To properly route your extension cord through the cord retainer a Approximately 14 to 16 inches from its end crease your extension cord to form a tight loop b Push the loop through the bottom hole in the cord retainer See Figure 3 4a Figure 3 1 Unfold handle and tighten hardware F...

Page 9: ...ach center top of bag from inside of bag 5 Follow steps below to attach the grass catcher a Lift rear discharge door b Remove rear mulching baffle c Place grass catcher on the pivot rod Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher See Figure 3 5 To remove the grass catcher lift the rear discharge door on the mower Lift the grass catcher up off of the pivot rod Release the rear di...

Page 10: ...n a stable position while starting Connecting to an Electrical Power Source WARNING This mower should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker contact you nearest authorized service facil ity Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without consulting your power company NOTE Connect your extension cord to the mow...

Page 11: ...e continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off If motor does not come to a stop when the motor blade control handle is released contact an authorized service dealer To stop the motor and blade from spinning 1 Release the blade motor control handle from its position against the upper handle 2 The motor will stop Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure that lawn is clear of stones sticks ...

Page 12: ...of the unit tilt the mower forward or on its side and scrape it clean with a suitable tool IMPORTANT Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to electric components or the electric motor The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce service ability Resetting Overload Protection Switch This mower is equipped with an overload protection switch...

Page 13: ...the blade balanced Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly WARNING An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds It may cause damage to mower and could break causing personal injury 5 Place the cutting blade locking plate and blade bolt on the motor shaft and thread the blade bolt in finger tight Ref...

Page 14: ...ls must be placed in the same cutting height for the mower to cut evenly 1 Lawn rough or uneven 2 Cutting height not set properly Individual height adjusted models only Mower not mulching properly 1 Wait till the grass dries before mowing 1 Wet grass clippings stick to the underside of the deck Hard to push 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise cutting height 1 High grass or cutting height too low 2 Rear...

Page 15: ...19 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information ...

Page 16: ...14 17 18 16 19 20 15 6 Wheel Tread A A B B 5 36 38 37 25 57 49 35 2 4 3 55 22 58 53 13 32 31 47 30 11 24 10 9 1 56 7 26 27 60 33 28 51 58 50 52 21 45 43 41 40 44 39 46 42 48 58 54 46 12 59 29 63 30 8 23 34 32 32 20 56 20 ...

Page 17: ...7 02228 Rear Bracket Assembly 29 710 3025 Screw 5 16 18 x 625 30 710 1242 Screw 5 16 14 x 750 31 712 04063 Nut Flange Lock 5 16 18 32 712 04065 Nut Flange Lock 3 8 16 Ref No Part No Description 33 634 04346 Front Wheel 34 634 04347 Rear Wheel 35 720 0230 Foam Grip 36 712 0324 Nut Hex Lock 1 4 20 37 749 04353 Upper Handle 38 625 04035 Motor Blade Control 39 710 04213 Screw Flat 1 4 20 x 1 75 40 747...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information ...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information ...

Page 20: ... 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 norm...

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