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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.

Form No. 769-04762

(January 15, 2009)

Self Propelled Mower — Model V46MZ

Summary of Contents for V46MZ

Page 1: ...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 04762 January 15 2009 Self Propelled Mower Model V46MZ ...

Page 2: ...product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us dire...

Page 3: ...s 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 repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting 10 slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover th...

Page 4: ...t 25 adjustment 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 resistance 27 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 c...

Page 5: ...frequent 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 of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or 4 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 arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester 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: ... 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 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate riding mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate walk behind mowers across the face of s...

Page 9: ...Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Fig a 3 1 Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up Tighten star knobs to secure upper handle to lower b handle Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle A B Figure 3 1 Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the 2 upper hole on t...

Page 10: ...he rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper 3 handle See Fig 3 3 Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide Hold blade control against upper handle a Pull starter rope out of the engine Release blade b control Slip starter rope into rope guide c Tighten wing nut d Insertpostoncabletieintoholeprovidedonthelower...

Page 11: ...nit for the first time out 1 of the box Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the 2 Engine Operation section of 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 Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Side Discharge Chute ...

Page 12: ... plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine Pull the choke control to activate the choke on the engine Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is warm or the air temperature is high 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...

Page 13: ...and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others Once the engine is running squeeze the drive control 1 against the upper handle to propel mower 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 the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it Usin...

Page 14: ... points on the rear 3 discharge door and side mulch plug periodically with light oil to prevent rust See Fig 6 1 The transmission is pre lubricated 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 mower deck after each use to prevent build up of grass...

Page 15: ...e Care NOTE Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual for detailed instructions Maintain oil level Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions 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...

Page 16: ...r filter up to access belt 2 from underside of mower and remove blade as described in the previous section Refer to Fig 7 1 A B C Blade Care WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when ...

Page 17: ...he slot provided Reassemble front drive cover 8 Off Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Refer to Engine Maintenance section for correct...

Page 18: ...ir 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 fuel 4 Refer to engine manual 5 Push CHOKE knob in 6 Engine overheats Engine oil level low 1 Air flow restricted 2 Fill crankcase with proper oil 1 Clean area around and on top of engine 2 Occasional sk...

Page 19: ...t 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 Check belt for proper pulley installation and 1 movement Stop engine disconnect spark plug boot 2 and clean out debris Inspect and replace belt 3 ...

Page 20: ...ine fill 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 for service classification SG SF Motor oils classified SG SF will show this designation on the container SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general all temperature use If single viscosity oil is use...

Page 21: ...d wipe the dipstick clean See 1 Fig 9 2 Insertthedipstickintotheoilfillerneck butdonotscrewitin 2 If the level is low slowly add oil to the upper limit on the 3 dipstick See Fig 9 2 inset Tighten dipstick firmly before starting engine 4 NOTE Do not overfill Overfilling with oil may cause smoking hard starting spark plug fouling or oil saturation of air cleaner Fuel Recommendations Use automotive g...

Page 22: ...vals 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 adverse conditions WARNING If the engine has been running the muffler will be very hot Be careful not to touch the muffler Service more frequently when used in dusty areas Every season or 25 hours if oper...

Page 23: ...ess 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 manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground Oil Fill...

Page 24: ...g 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 check for spark with spark plug removed DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed To ensure proper engine operation the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits Remove the spark plug bo...

Page 25: ...erioration 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 components serviced or replaced Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops 1 from lack of fuel WARNING Never leave engine unattended while running Change oil See Oil Change section 2 Remo...

Page 26: ...ized 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 sta...

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Page 29: ...637 Cable Mount Bracket 40 710 0896 Screw 1 4 14 x 625 41 710 04329 Screw 159 OD x 610 Ref No Part Number Description 42 787 01593 Engine Baffle Bracket 43 936 0447 Washer Wave 1 5 x 1 0 x 029 44 931 06029 Engine Baffle 45 710 0599 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 46 736 0270 Bell Washer 265 x 0 75 47 17032A Deflector Chute Adapter 48 732 1014 Torsion Spring 49 747 0710 Hinge Pin 50 987 02347 Bearing Assembl...

Page 30: ...30 Engine Model 1P70MC 14 29 31 24 20 30 19 18 29 15 13 11 10 12 27 22 23 16 6 5 4 21 3 2 9 8 7 1 25 28 17 26 ...

Page 31: ...865 Air Cleaner Housing Assembly Complete 17 951 10342 Muffler Stud Assembly 18 951 10364 Fuel Line Kit Inc hoses clamps filter 19 951 10358 Fuel Filter 20 951 10440 Fuel Cap 21 951 10299 Recoil Starter Assembly 22 951 10298 Air Cleaner Kit 23 951 10297 Air Cleaner Thumb Screw 24 951 10411 Muffler Guard 25 951 10775 Muffler 26 951 10402 Muffler Gasket Heat Shield 27 951 10387 Governor Return Sprin...

Page 32: ...ll off road engine to an Authorized Cub Cadet LLC Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranted repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Cub Cadet LLC Service Representative at 877 282 8684 and address is Cub Cadet LLC P O Box 361131 Cleveland OH 441...

Page 33: ...rge to the owner Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of Cub Cadet LLC 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts shall be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article to warrant failures ...

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Page 36: ... 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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