Cub Cadet SC900Lawn Mower Operation Manual - Page 10

Premium Drive Control OPERATION Blade Control Single Lever Cutting Height Adjustment* Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Rear Discharge Door Rear Cutting Height Adjustment Lever* Deck Wash* Front Cutting Height Adjustment Lever* Mulch Plug *If Equipped Figure 10 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 mower. Release it to stop engine and blade. WARNING This blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Premium Drive Control The premium drive control is located on the upper handle and is used to engage the drive. Pushing the control forward will engage the drive. The farther the control is pushed forward, the faster the mower will propel. Once pressure is released from the control it will return to the neutral position and the drive will be disengaged. Cutting Height Adjustment Lever There are three cutting height adjustment configurations. Single Lever The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 9. Dual Lever The dual lever cutting height adjustment levers are located above the front and rear left wheels. To adjust the cutting height, refer to Cutting Height Adjustment on page 9. Grass Catcher The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to collect the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is full, remove it up through the handles and empty it before any further mowing. Mulch Plug The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting grass clippings in a grass catcher the mower has the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is called mulching. Trail Shield The trail shield is attached to the rear of the mower and is there to protect the operator from flying debris. Do not use the mower unless the shield is fully functional and in place. Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the mower and pull the recoil starter rope to start the mower. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your mower for detailed oil filling, checking and changing instructions. 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. 10