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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 CC 550 ES

Page 1: ...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 THE...

Page 2: ...ct specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications...

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 arrester 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: ...ile 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 the handle...

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: ...f 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 hot or running Extingui...

Page 12: ...et Up Section Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit Electric Start Ignition Switch The igniti...

Page 13: ...or engine Such objects 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 fore...

Page 14: ...d and sealed at the factory 4 and does not require lubrication Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication 5 schedule and instruction for engine lubrication Deck Care Clean underside of the...

Page 15: ...ble 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 eng...

Page 16: ...See Fig 7 2 Remove engine baffle Loosen self tapping screw that secures deck baffle b to the deck See Fig 7 2 A B Blade Care WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement prote...

Page 17: ...it or 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 1 carefully fold the upper handle...

Page 18: ...e with care and keep away from children Do not puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate the battery Explosive gases could be vented during charging or discharging Use in a well ventilated area away...

Page 19: ...r cleaner 5 Unit running with CHOKE if equipped 6 applied Connect and tighten spark plug boot 1 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh 2 gasoline Clear vent 3 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fue...

Page 20: ...position 1 if equipped with individual height adjusters Sharpen or replace blade 2 Mower will not self propel Belt not installed properly 1 Debris clogging drive operation 2 Damaged or worn belt 3 Ch...

Page 21: ...ll 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...

Page 22: ...engine stopped Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean See 1 Fig 9 2 Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw 2 it in If the level is low slowly add oil to the uppe...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...ss you handle 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 m...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...Notes 27...

Page 28: ...l model number and serial number 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...

Page 29: ...ent parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www cubcadet com Component Part Number and Descript...

Page 30: ...t cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc s application for certification The warranty period begins on the d...

Page 31: ...ill eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road engine and equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts...

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...

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