CUB CADET CC 98H User Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty  
OperatOrs Manual  
* Model CC98H Shown  
Self Propelled Mower — Model CC 98H/CC 98  
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.  
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019  
Printed In USA  
Form No. 769-07524  
(December 21, 2011)  
Important Safe Operation Practices  
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WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,  
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow  
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply  
with these instructions may result in personal injury.  
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65  
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components  
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects  
or other reproductive harm.  
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead  
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive  
harm. Wash hands after handling.  
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in  
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the  
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,  
toes and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could  
result in serious injury or death.  
6.  
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be  
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other  
foreign objects, which could be tripped over or picked up  
and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious  
personal injury.  
General Operation  
1.  
Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before  
attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,  
and follow all instructions on the machine and in the  
manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe  
place for future and regular reference and for ordering  
replacement parts.  
7.  
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material  
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,  
avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction,  
which may cause discharged material to ricochet back  
toward the operator.  
2.  
Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use  
of this machine before operating it.  
3.  
This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,  
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all  
times. This machine has been designed to perform one job:  
to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.  
8.  
9.  
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,  
stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children,  
bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from mower  
while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters area.  
4.  
5.  
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this  
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand  
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual  
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised  
by an adult.  
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 the arms  
and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never  
operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light-  
weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.  
Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these  
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this  
machine.  
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the  
cutting deck. Contact with blade can amputate fingers,  
hands, toes and feet.  
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade  
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 result.  
contact or thrown object injuries.  
13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled  
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.  
Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the  
handle immediately.  
28. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,  
use care and good judgement. Contact Customer Support  
for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.  
14. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are  
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or  
obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping  
and then follow these steps:  
Slope Operation  
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which  
can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra  
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your  
safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to  
measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or  
hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.  
a. Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.  
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.  
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way  
toward you.  
d. Repeat these steps as needed.  
Do:  
15. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of  
1.  
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise  
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.  
alcohol or drugs.  
16. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on machines  
2.  
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps  
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide  
obstacles.  
so equipped while starting engine.  
17. The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to  
bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device  
inoperative and may result in personal injury through  
contact with the rotating blade. The blade control must  
operate easily in both directions and automatically return  
to the disengaged position when released.  
3.  
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause  
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your  
balance, release the blade control handle immediately and  
the blade will stop rotating within three (3) seconds.  
18. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of  
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal  
injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the  
blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop  
rotating within three seconds.  
Do Not:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you  
could lose your footing or balance.  
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on  
the slope gauge.  
19. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never  
run.  
Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause  
slipping.  
20. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.  
21. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop  
the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration  
is generally a warning of trouble.  
Children  
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the  
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower  
and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers.  
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.  
22. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to  
a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or  
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to  
rotate for a few seconds after the blade control is released.  
Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you  
are sure the blade has stopped rotating.  
1.  
Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful  
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.  
2.  
Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.  
3.  
Before and while moving backwards, look behind and  
down for small children.  
23. Never operate mower without proper trail shield,  
discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other safety  
protective devices in place and working. Never operate  
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can  
result in personal injury.  
4.  
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,  
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure  
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.  
5.  
6.  
Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can  
suffer burns from a hot muffler.  
24. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do  
not touch.  
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this  
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand  
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual  
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an  
adult.  
25. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height  
adjustment 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.  
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3.  
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at 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!”  
Service  
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:  
1.  
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme  
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable  
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can  
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes,  
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes  
immediately.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
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  
equipment is in safe working condition.  
2.  
Use only an approved gasoline container.  
3.  
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer  
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the  
ground away from your vehicle before filling.  
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  
operation regularly.  
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect  
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.  
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the  
damage before starting and operating the mower.  
4.  
5.  
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or  
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,  
then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable  
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.  
8.  
9.  
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height  
adjustment while the engine is running.  
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or  
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do  
not use a nozzle lock-open device.  
Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield  
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  
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts  
which do not meet the original equipment specifications  
may lead to improper performance and compromise  
safety!”  
6.  
7.  
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources  
of ignition.  
Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will  
accumulate in the area.  
8.  
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or  
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before  
refueling.  
9.  
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1 inch  
below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.  
10. Do not change the engine’s governor setting or over-speed  
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe  
operating speed of the engine.  
10. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.  
11. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks  
11. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.  
Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before  
starting engine.  
or leaks. Replace if necessary.  
12. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.  
12. Never store the machine or fuel container near an open  
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space  
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.  
13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.  
14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper  
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves,  
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and  
remove any fuel soaked debris.  
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.  
15. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission  
(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 machine 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.  
14. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.  
General Service:  
1.  
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.  
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless  
and deadly gas.  
2.  
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the  
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the  
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent  
unintended starting.  
Do not modify engine  
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any  
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway  
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper  
with factory setting of engine governor.  
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Notice Regarding Emissions  
Spark Arrestor  
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal  
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)  
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and  
may include the following emission control systems: Engine  
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air  
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.  
WARNING: This machine is equipped with an  
internal 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 of the California Public  
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws  
apply on federal lands.  
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your  
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service  
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.  
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Safety Symbols  
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the  
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.  
Symbol  
Description  
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)  
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to  
assemble and operate  
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES  
To reduce the risk of injury, 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 caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.  
WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE  
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.  
WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE  
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon  
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.  
WARNING— HOT SURFACE  
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine  
and muffler to cool before touching.  
WARNING: Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and  
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
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Assembly & Set-Up  
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Contents of Carton  
One Lawn Mower  
One Grass Catcher  
One Grass Catcher Adapter  
One Bottle of Oil  
One Side Discharge Chute  
One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual  
One Engine Operator’s Manual  
2.  
Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of  
lower handle.  
Assembly  
NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.  
Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine  
manual BEFORE operating your mower.  
a. Remove hairpin clip from this hole. Using a pair of  
pliers, insert hairpin clip into the hole on pin closest  
to the bracket. See Fig. 3-2. Repeat on other side.  
Handle  
1.  
Remove any packing material which may be between  
upper and lower handles.  
a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Fig.  
3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely  
into the handle mounting brackets. Do not crimp  
cables while lifting the handle up.  
B
A
A
Figure 3-2  
b. Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into  
the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.  
Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included  
in the manual bag. Repeat on other side with  
remaining hardware.  
B
NOTE: Make certain the drive cable is routed around the  
outside and above the lower handle so it does not interfere  
with attaching the grass bag. The chute door has been  
designed to move the starter rope out of the way of the  
bag when the chute door is opened.  
Figure 3-1  
b. Tighten star knobs to secure upper handle to lower  
handle. Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated  
properly in the handle.  
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3.  
The rope guide, which is connected to the support rod, is  
located on the right side of the lower handle. See Fig. 3-3.  
2.  
Replace with grass bag adapter, while making sure the  
front lip of adapter goes under the edge of the deck. Refer  
to Fig. 3-4. Secure with wing nuts previously removed.  
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A
B
C
Figure 3-3  
Figure 3-4  
a. Hold blade control against upper handle.  
3.  
Slip the five remaining plastic channels of grass bag over  
the metal grass bag frame as shown in Figure 3-5.  
b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade  
control.  
c. Slip starter rope into rope guide.  
4.  
Attach cables to the lower handle with the cable ties  
already on the lower handle. Insert pegs on cable ties into  
the holes on the lower handle. Pull cable ties tight and cut  
off the extra.  
Grass Catcher  
The mower was shipped with the mulching baffle installed on  
the unit. For bagging purposes, you will have to attach the grass  
bag and its adapter in place of the mulching baffle.  
Plastic  
Channel  
1.  
Remove three wing nuts holding the mulching baffle in  
place and remove from unit.  
Figure 3-5  
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Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up  
4.  
Lift chute door on the grass bag adapter and slide grass  
bag onto the adapter. See Fig. 3-6.  
Adjustments  
Cutting Height  
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left  
wheel. See Fig. 3-8A insert.  
A
2
3
1
4
2
B
1
C
Figure 3-6  
B
Side Discharge Chute  
Follow steps below to install the side discharge chute:  
Figure 3-8  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Pull lever out and away from mower.  
1.  
Remove mulching baffle or grass bag adapter from unit by  
disconnecting wing nuts.  
Move lever forward or back for desired cutting height.  
Release lever towards mower deck.  
2.  
Attach side discharge chute to unit and secure with the  
three wing nuts. See Fig. 3-7.  
The front wheel cutting height is determined by selecting one  
of six positions on each caster assembly. To adjust front cutting  
height, refer to Fig. 3-8B and proceed as follows:  
1.  
Remove wing nut from axle bolt. Slide axle bolt and wave  
washer from the assembly and select a cutting height.  
2.  
With wave washer on axle bolt, reinsert hardware in the  
square hole desired through wheel assembly and secure  
with wing nut previously removed.  
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same  
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the  
height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will stop  
scalping of grass.  
The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or position  
to swivel freely. See Figure 3-8C insert.  
1.  
Lift lock pins.  
2.  
Place in larger holes to lock wheels. Place pins in smaller  
holes to allow casters to rotate freely for turning.  
Figure 3-7  
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Drive Control  
Set-Up  
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle  
housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will  
have to adjust the drive control if any of the following happens:  
Gas and Oil Fill-Up  
Refer to the separate engine owner’s manual for additional  
engine information.  
1.  
The mower does not propel itself with the drive control  
engaged.  
1.  
Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out  
of the box.  
2.  
The mower’s drive wheels hesitate with the drive control  
engaged.  
2.  
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the  
separate engine owner’s manual.  
If either of these conditions occur, rotate the adjustment wheel  
clockwise to tighten and counter-clockwise to loosen cable to  
adjust the drive control. See Fig. 3-9.  
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.  
Tighten  
Loosen  
Figure 3-9  
NOTE: For some people the drive control may not be in a  
comfortable position. You can adjust the handle by tightening  
the adjustment wheel.  
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Controls and Features  
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Blade Control  
Drive Control  
Cutting Height  
Adjustment Lever  
Recoil Starter  
Side Discharge  
Chute  
Figure 4-1  
Side Discharge Chute  
Blade Control  
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass  
clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the  
Assembly & Set-Up section to attach the side discharge chute.  
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: Keep hands and feet away from the  
chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label  
on the unit.  
WARNING: This blade control is a safety device.  
Never attempt to bypass its operations.  
Recoil Starter  
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever  
The recoil starter is connected to the support rod and is located  
on the right side of the lower handle. Stand behind the unit and  
pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.  
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left  
rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the Assembly &  
Set-Up section.  
Drive Control  
The drive control is located on the upper handle. Squeeze the  
drive control to engage the drive system. Release the drive  
control to slow down when approaching an obstacle, making a  
turn, or stopping.  
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Operation  
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Starting & Stopping Engine  
Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your lawn  
mower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.  
Using Grass Catcher  
You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while you  
are operating the mower.  
1.  
Attach grass catcher following instructions in “Setup and  
Adjustment”. Grass clippings will automatically collect in  
the bag as you run the mower.  
Using Your Lawn Mower  
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects  
which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could  
be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause  
serious personal injury to the operator and others.  
2.  
Operate the mower till the grass bag is full.  
3.  
Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make  
sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.  
1.  
Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control to  
propel the mower forward.  
4.  
5.  
While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and the  
lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up off the adapter.  
The chute door will move the rope out of the way of the  
bag.  
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the  
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,  
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and  
repair damage before restarting and operating.  
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an  
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly  
inspected and repaired.  
Continuetoholdthelowerhandleandraisetherearofthegrass  
bag up toward your chest. The grass bag will open and  
the grass clippings will disperse. When replacing the grass  
bag, be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire support  
between the handles.  
Using as Mulcher  
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and the side  
discharge chute from the mower. For effective mulching, do not  
cut wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of  
four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the grass catcher  
to bag clippings instead.  
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.  
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Maintenance & Adjustments  
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2.  
Lubricate the wheels and casters at least once a season  
Maintenance  
with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any  
reason, lubricate the axle bolt and inner surface of the  
wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1.  
General Recommendations  
Always observe safety rules when performing any  
maintenance.  
3.  
Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on each end of  
the grass catcher adapter door at least once a season with  
light oil to prevent rust. See Fig. 6-1.  
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that  
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To  
receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain  
the lawn mower as instructed here.  
4.  
5.  
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory  
and does not require lubrication.  
Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication  
schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.  
Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine  
warranty.  
All adjustments should be checked at least once each  
season.  
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.  
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are  
tight.  
1.  
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn  
mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.  
WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark  
plug, and ground against engine before performing  
any type of maintenance on your machine.  
2.  
Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side  
with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.  
Lubrication  
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in  
any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for  
any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part  
of the engine causing a starting problem.  
1.  
Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a  
season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely  
in both directions. See Fig. 6-1.  
3.  
Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable  
tool. Do not spray with water.  
IMPORTANT: Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose  
to clean your unit. These may cause damage to bearings,  
or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life  
and reduce serviceability.  
4.  
Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had  
put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to remove it  
now.  
Figure 6-1  
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Engine Care  
Replacing Rear Flap  
A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good  
performance by the mower is given below. Follow the  
accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.  
To replace rear flap, proceed as follows:  
1.  
To remove rear flap, lift rear door, remove screw, and press  
flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2.  
Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual.  
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions.  
Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions.  
Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates  
that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air  
cleaner, refer to the engine manual.  
Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark  
plug replacement is recommended at the start of each  
mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug  
type and gap specifications.  
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the  
top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation.  
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler  
area.  
Figure 6-2  
2.  
Remove screw and flap from opposite hole and replace  
with new flap in the opposite order and manner of  
removal.  
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Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentS  
Service  
7
5.  
Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of  
Blade Care  
the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter  
onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter  
such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with  
part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the  
operating position. Make sure that the blade is aligned and  
seated on the blade adapter flanges.  
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 necessary. Follow the steps  
below for blade service.  
6.  
7.  
Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches on the  
blade bell support with small holes in blade.  
Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs.  
min., 600 in. lbs. max.  
1.  
Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower  
on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor  
are facing up.  
To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the  
blade bolt for correct torque.  
2.  
Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the  
blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft. See  
Fig. 7-1.  
Belt Care  
NOTE: Several components must be removed in order to change  
the mower’s belt. See an authorized Service Dealer to have your  
belt replaced.  
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.  
Blade  
Adapter  
Blade  
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 manual for correct engine storage  
instructions.  
Blade Bell  
Support  
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to  
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.  
Bolt  
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly  
ventilated 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.  
Figure 7-1  
3.  
Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft. See Fig.  
7-1.  
4.  
Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance.  
Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check.  
Remove metal from the heavy 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.  
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Troubleshooting  
8
Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Engine Fails to start  
1. Blade control disengaged.  
1. Engage blade control.  
2. Spark plug boot disconnected.  
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.  
2. Connect wire to spark boot.  
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.  
4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer).  
4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation  
section.  
5. Faulty spark plug.  
6. Blocked fuel line.  
7. Engine flooded.  
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.  
6. Clean fuel line.  
7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not  
prime.  
8. Fuel valve (if equipped) closed.  
8. Open fuel valve. See engine manual.  
9. Choke engine. See engine manual.  
9. Engine not choked (if equipped with choke).  
10. Burnt fuse. (Electric Start only)  
10. Replace fuse (see Service Section).  
Engine runs erratic  
1. Spark plug boot loose.  
1. Connect and tighten spark plug boot.  
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.  
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh  
gasoline.  
3. Vent in gas cap plugged.  
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.  
5. Dirty air cleaner.  
3. Clear vent.  
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.  
5. Refer to engine manual.  
6. Push CHOKE knob in.  
6. Unit running with CHOKE (if equipped)  
applied.  
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.  
1. Adjust gap to .030”.  
Occasional skips  
(hesitates) at  
high speed  
1. Spark plug gap too close.  
Idles poorly  
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.  
2. Dirty air cleaner.  
1. Reset gap to .030” or replace spark plug.  
2. Refer to engine manual.  
Excessive Vibration  
1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.  
2. Bent cutting blade.  
1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.  
2. See an authorized service dealer.  
Mower will not  
mulch grass  
1. Wet grass.  
1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until  
later to cut.  
2. Excessively high grass.  
2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then  
mow again at desired height or make a  
narrower cutting path.  
3. Dull blade.  
3. Sharpen or replace blade.  
Continued on next page  
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Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Uneven cut  
1. Wheels not positioned correctly.  
1. Place all four wheels in same height position  
(if equipped with individual height adjusters).  
2. Dull blade.  
2. Sharpen or replace blade.  
Mower will not self propel  
1. Belt not installed properly.  
1. Check belt for proper pulley installation and  
movement.  
2. Debris clogging drive operation.  
2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot,  
and clean out debris.  
3. Damaged or worn belt.  
3. Inspect and replace belt.  
Section 8 — troubleShooting  
19  
Replacement Parts & Accessories  
9
Component  
Part Number and Description  
98079-56846  
Spark Plug (NGK BPR6ES) (Honda)  
KH-14-132-03-S Spark Plug (Kohler)  
17211-ZL8-023 Air Filter Cartridge (Honda)  
KH-14-083-01-S Air Filter Cartridge (Kohler)  
17620-Z0J-800 Fuel Tank Cap (Honda)  
KH-14-227-15-S Fuel Tank Cap (Kohler)  
16952-ZA8-800 Fuel Filter (Honda)  
734-2010B  
734-1857  
Wheel (Rear)  
Wheel (Front)  
731-1832  
Side Discharge Chute  
964-04112  
Grass Bag  
942-0741A  
942-0741A-X  
Mulching Blade  
Xtreme Mulching Blade  
954-0460  
V-Belt  
Phone 877-282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model  
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Component  
Accessories  
Part Number and Description  
490-850-0005  
490-850-0008  
Blade Removal Tool  
Oil Siphon  
Phone 877-282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model  
Section 9 — Replacement paRtS & acceSSoRieS  
21  
Notes  
22  
Notes  
23  
CUB CADET LLC  
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR  
WALK-BEHIND MOWERS  
IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an  
Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide  
coverage in the following cases:  
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.  
a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items may carry a  
separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable manufactur-  
er’s warranty for terms and conditions.  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with  
respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the  
b. 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.  
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”).  
c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service  
dealer.  
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.  
d. 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.  
e. Replacement parts and\or accessories that are not genuine Cub  
Cadet parts.  
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 and wheels.  
f. Transportation charges and service calls.  
g. Cub Cadet does not warrant this product for commercial use.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 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.  
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  
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.  
In Canada:  
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, call 1-800-668-  
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, 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-100089 REV. A  

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