Cub Cadet CC 600 Operation Manual - Page 11
Using as Mulcher, Using Grass Catcher, Operating on Slopes
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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. The following information will be helpful when operating your mower. WARNING! Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials 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. • Do not mow at fast ground speeds, especially if mulching or a grass collector is installed. • Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. • For best results, it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Your mower is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. WARNING! 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. Using as Mulcher For mulching grass, remove the side discharge chute or the grass catcher and allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening of mower. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section. 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. If converting the mower from a grass catcher to mulcher, ensure the mulcher blades are installed before using the mower. Using Grass Catcher Use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. IMPORTANT: To effectively bag the grass, you will need to install the high lift blades that were packed separately in the box. See Blade Care on page 13 of the Service section and follow the procedure for removing and reinstalling the blades. 1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly & Setup section on page 6. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower. Operate mower until grass bag is full. 2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop. 3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag when complete. 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. Operating on Slopes Refer to the Slope Gauge on page 6 to help determine slopes where you may operate the mower safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The mower could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • 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 seconds. • 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. • Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping. Section 3 - Controls & Operation 11