Cub Cadet SC 100 H Operation Manual - Page 9

Controls & Operation 3 Blade Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher † Rear Discharge Door Deck Wash † Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Side Discharge Chute † † If Equipped Mulch Plug † Cutting Height Adjustment Lever 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: The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Cutting Height Adjustment Lever One adjustment lever is located on the right rear wheel and one is located on the right front wheel. Both levers must be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut. To adjust the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 7. NOTE: On select models, the front cutting height adjustment lever is located above the front left wheel. Grass Catcher (If Equipped) The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal. Once the bag is full, remove it up through the handles using the grass catcher handle and empty it. Mulch Plug (If Equipped) The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called mulching. Figure 3-1 Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass clippings to the side, follow the instructions in the Side Discharge Chute section on page 7 to attach the side discharge chute. WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label on the unit. Deck Wash (If Equipped) Your mower's deck may be equipped with a fast attach deck wash nozzle on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside. 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. Starting & Stopping Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. 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 injury to the operator, others, or the equipment. 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. Using as Mulcher (If Equipped) For mulching grass, remove the side discharge chute (if equipped) or the grass catcher (if equipped) and allow the rear discharge door (if equipped) to close the rear opening of 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. Using Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. 1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Grass Catcher section on page 7. 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. 9