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

Printed In USA

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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.

Self Propelled Mower — Models SC 500, SC 500 E, & SC 500 HW

Form No. 769-08332

(November 28, 2012)

Summary of Contents for SC 500 hw

Page 1: ...ation 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 Self Propelled Mower Models SC 500 SC 500 E SC 500 HW Form No 769 08332 November 28 2012 ...

Page 2: ...nd or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www opei org or the engine manufacturer s web site If you have any proble...

Page 3: ...s and pets at least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters area 9 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 10 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover th...

Page 4: ...tment while the engine is running 26 Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 27 When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could resul...

Page 5: ...t frequent 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 of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use ext...

Page 6: ...nal 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 applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrestor is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442...

Page 7: ...njury 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 around DANGER HAND FOOT CUT Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra c...

Page 8: ...ect See Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 5 d a s h e d l i n e Slope Gauge Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe inju...

Page 9: ...equally applicable to the high wheel model as well unless otherwise noted Assembly NOTE This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Fill up with gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower Handle 1 Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles a Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle as shown in Fig...

Page 10: ...bel will be on the outside a Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom b Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame See Figure 3 7 3 Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly a Pull upward on the handle approximately 8 inches until holes in lower handle shown in Figure 3 3 deck cutaway line up with holes in handle bracket See Figure 3 4 A B B Figu...

Page 11: ...r to desired position for a change in cutting height See Figure 3 10 and Figure 3 11 Low Wheel 1 2 3 Lower Lower Higher Higher Figure 3 10 Figure 3 7 2 Follow steps below to attach grass catcher a Lift rear discharge door b Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3 8 Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher A B B Figure 3 8 To remove grass...

Page 12: ...trol housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower s wheels hesitate with the drive control engaged If either of these conditions occur rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable See Figure 3 13 Tighten Loosen Figure ...

Page 13: ...d on the right side of the upper handle It is used only for the electric starter Blade Control The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit Release it to stop engine and blade WARNING This blade control is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Drive Control The drive control is located on the und...

Page 14: ... upper handle See Figure 5 1 2 Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to overcome compression prevent kickback and start engine Repeat if necessary IMPORTANT Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter Primer Electric Start System 1 Push primer 3 times Wait about two seconds between each push See ...

Page 15: ...ice higher than normal resistance in the rear wheels under certain conditions This is perfectly normal and can be remedied by allowing the unit to roll forward slightly without the drive lever s engaged before pulling backwards Figure 5 3 Using as Mulcher For mulching grass remove the grass catcher and allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening of mower For effective mulching do not c...

Page 16: ... in both directions See Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 2 The transmission is pre lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication 3 Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build up of grass clippings or other debris Follow steps below for this job 1 Discon...

Page 17: ...deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts Deck Wash If Equipped Your mower s deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING 1 Push the mower to a level clear...

Page 18: ... side until it balances evenly When sharpening the blade follow the original angle of grind Grind each cutting edge equally to keep the blade balanced 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 blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part ...

Page 19: ...y from sources of ignition NOTE The special designed plug on the charger will only fit into the plug on the battery box 1 Unhinge the cover seal and plug the battery charger into the port on the side of the battery housing See Figure 7 4 1 2 Figure 7 4 2 Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt household outlet Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use Do not charge longe...

Page 20: ...o prepare your lawn mower for storage Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions Secure side discharge chute to handle as shown in Figure 7 6 Figure 7 6 Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such a...

Page 21: ... air cleaner 6 Unit running with CHOKE if equipped applied 1 Connect and tighten spark plug boot 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Refer to engine manual 6 Push CHOKE knob in Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean area around and on top of engine Occasional sk...

Page 22: ...y 2 Debris clogging drive operation 3 Damaged or worn belt 4 Drive control out of adjustment 1 Check belt for proper pulley installation and movement 2 Stop engine disconnect spark plug boot and clean out debris 3 Inspect and replace belt 4 Adjust drive control See Assembly Set up section High pullback effort 1 Pulling mower backwards before transmission disengages 1 Allow the unit to roll forward...

Page 23: ...51 12738 Fuel Cap Assembly 173cc Engine 634 04659 Wheel Front 634 05044 Wheel Rear Low 934 04699 Wheel Rear High 731 07131 Discharge Chute 942 0741A Mulching Blade 942 0741A X Xtreme Mulching Blade Phone 877 282 8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available f...

Page 24: ... 725 04329 Battery Charger 725 04903 Battery 925 0201 Key Phone 877 282 8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement 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 If Equipped ...

Page 25: ...ates need for separate blower Easy installation with no tools 490 850 0015 Cargo Carrier Conveniently holds drinks tools and more Simple installation Attaches in less than two minutes with no tools 490 241 0034 Garage Floor Mat Anti skid mat measures 24 x 36 Projects garage floor form stains 490 850 0012 Mower Kick Stand Keeps mower stable for changing sharpening blade and cleaning underside of de...

Page 26: ... starts Prevents corrosion from moisture and ethanol induced attraction Prevents gum and varnish 490 290 0012 Mower Cover Protects your mower against sun rain and dust damage Coated for maximum water resistance and repellency U V and milddew resistant 490 900 0062 Non Stick Mower Deck Spray Long Lasting anti stick graphite spray Prevents grass clippings buildup in mowing deck ...

Page 27: ...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 contaminants in the fuel system improper fuel or fuel oil mixture consult your Operator s Manual if in doubt failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months Any star...

Page 28: ...4136 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 adjustment...

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