Cub Cadet 189, Operator'S Manual, Page: 5 / 40

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Maintain your mower with care — Keep mower blade sharp 10.
and clean for best and safest performance. Mower blades
are sharp and can cut, wrap the blade or wear gloves and
use extra caution when servicing them.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
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equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
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operation regularly.
Never attempt to make wheel or cutting height
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adjustments while the motor is running.
After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the
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key, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before operating the mower.
Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield
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are subject to wear and damage which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check components and replace
immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s
(OEM) parts only, listed in this manual.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
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(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or
140 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life
have the unit inspected annually by an authorized service
dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are
working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so
can result in accidents, injuries or death.