Cub Cadet SC 700 e Operation Manual - Page 16

OPERATION Using Mower as Front Wheel Drive Only: 1. Squeeze the left bail drive control (d) against the upper handle (b) to engage the front wheel drive. d b 2. Release the left bail drive control (d) to disengage the front wheel drive. d Using Mower as All Wheel Drive: 1. Squeeze both bail drive controls (c and d) against the upper handle (b) to engage all wheel drive. d c b NOTE: After all wheel drive is engaged both of the bail drive controls must be held to keep the front and rear wheel drives engaged and propelling the mower. 2. Release both bail drive controls (c and d) to disengage all wheel drive. d c 3. Once pressure is released from the control it will return to the neutral position and the drive will be disengaged and mower will stop. NOTE: For ease of use, while gripping the controls, simply lock your wrist and elbows and walk - the unit will automatically adjust to your speed. Using Side Discharge Cover (If Equipped) To use the mower without mulching or collecting grass, remove the grass catcher and ensure the rear mulch plug (if equipped) is installed. Allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening of mower. Refer to Attaching The Side Discharge Chute or Side Discharge Blower in on page 10. Using Mower as a Mulcher (If Equipped) For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge chute from the mower. When you remove the grass catcher from the mower, ensure the rear mulch plug (if equipped) is installed and allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening of mower. When you remove the side discharge chute, the mulching plug will close. 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 collect clippings instead. Using Mower with Grass Catcher (If Equipped) You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. 1. Attach grass catcher, refer to Attaching the Grass Catcher on page 10. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag. Operate mower until grass bag is full. 2. Stop engine by releasing the blade control. Make sure that the engine has come to a complete stop. 3. Lift rear 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. Disconnect the spark plug wire, 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 mower should be promptly inspected and repaired. 16