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Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Self Propelled Mower - Model SC 500 Z 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. Printed In USA CUB CADET
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by Cub Cadet. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily
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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 help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all stay in operator zone behind handles and
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or good artificial light. Walk, never run. 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. 22. Shut the engine off and wait until
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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. 3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also
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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. 6 Section 2 - Important Safe Operation
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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
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SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). 4. Adjust
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Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Manual 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
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as shown in Figure 3-5. C Figure 3-6 a. Hold blade control against upper handle. b. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope into the rope guide. See Figure 3-6. c. Tighten rope guide wing knob. d. Use cable tie(s) to secure cable(s) to lower handle. Grass Catcher 1. Follow
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side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See Figure 3-9. Side Mulching Plug 1 2 B 1 C Figure 3-10 1. Pull lever out and away from mower. 2. Move 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
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. Set-Up Gas and Oil Fill-Up Refer to the separate engine owner's manual for additional engine information. 1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box. 2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate engine owner's manual. WARNING: Use extreme care
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See Figure 4-1 inset. IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the engine is running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the mower. Deck Wash Your mower's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse
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deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine. 1. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control against upper handle. See Figure 5-1. 2. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance
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in bag as you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag is full. 2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make sure that tight fit of bag onto mower. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and
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maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. • Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty. • All adjustments should be checked at least once each season. • Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight. WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground
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that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner and carbon canister filter, 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
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for blade service. 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. 2. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 7-1. Blade Adapter
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine Fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass Cause Remedy 1. Blade control disengaged. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel
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adjustment. 1. Pulling mower backwards before transmission disengages. Remedy 1. Place front and rear wheels in same height position. (Dual Height Adjusters) 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Check belt for proper pulley installation and movement. 2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean
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Mulching Blade 964-05005 Grass Bag 954-04282 Belt 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 21
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Attachments & Accessories Component 10 Model Number and Description 490-850-0005 Blade Removal Tool - Holds blade in place for faster, safer removal. SPW-134 Spark Plug Wrench - Duel ended wrench to serve multiple uses. Fits ¾" or 13⁄16" hex plug. 490-850-0008 Oil Siphon - Makes it easy
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Component Model Number and Description 22216 STA-BIL® fuel Stabilizer, 32 oz - Treats 80 gallons of fuel. Keeps stored fuel fresh for quick, easy starts. Prevents corrosion from moisture and ethanol-induced attraction. Prevents gum and varnish. 490-290-0012 Mower Cover - Protects your mower
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regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air filter, blade sharpening, worn blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments • Transportation costs to and from an authorized Cub Cadet service provider • Any engine used for
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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, engine oil, air filters, spark plugs and wheels. Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty against defects in material