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

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-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 THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Form No. 769-06439

(January 4, 2011)

Push Mower — Model CC500

Summary of Contents for CC 500

Page 1: ...ces Set 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 W...

Page 2: ...be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to a...

Page 3: ...and pets 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 9 operation and while performing an adjustment or...

Page 4: ...ment while the engine is running Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by 26 the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until...

Page 5: ...requent 3 intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use...

Page 6: ...al 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 arrestor meeting ap...

Page 7: ...jury keep hands and feet away Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place If damaged replace immediately DANGER BYSTANDERS Do not mow when children or others are arou...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...cable while lifting 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 th...

Page 10: ...er rope out of the engine Release blade b control handle Slip starter rope into rope guide c Tighten wing nut d 4 Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle Pull cable tie tight...

Page 11: ...the 2 Operation section of the Engine 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 en...

Page 12: ...before any further mowing Recoil Starter Blade Control Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Mulch Plug Grass Catcher Side Discharge Chute Mulching Plug The mulching plug is used for mulching purpose Instea...

Page 13: ...e operator and others WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear safety glasses while operating th...

Page 14: ...e the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear 3 discharge door and side mulch plug periodically with light oil to prevent rust See Fig 6 1 Follow the Engine Maintenance section in the 4 accompanyin...

Page 15: ...onditions Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the area around the top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation Remove all gra...

Page 16: ...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 of your lawn mower before storage Blade C...

Page 17: ...soline Clear vent 3 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 4 Refer to engine maintenance section 5 Push CHOKE knob in 6 Engine overheats Engine oil level low 1 Air flow restricted 2 Fill crankcase wit...

Page 18: ...er ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www cubcadet com Component Part Number and Description 951 10292 Spark Plug 951 10298 Air Cleaner Kit 951 10300 Fuel Cap Assembly 9...

Page 19: ...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 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 wa...