Cub Cadet CS 202 CS 202 Operator's Manual - Page 4

STARTING AND STOPPING WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Off (O) / Stop On ( I ) / Start WARNING: Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9). STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 7 Throttle Control 1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions. 2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit. Choke Lever Primer Bulb NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7). 3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 8). If fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer bulb until fuel is visible. 4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 8). 5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 9). 6. Squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 7) and pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5 times (Fig. 9). Fig. 8 NOTE: SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for ALL further steps. 7. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 8). Starter Rope 8. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and Grip steady motion 3 to 5 times to start the engine. Starting Position 9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds. 10. Continue to squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 8) and continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time. NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates without hesitation. Fig. 9 IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 8) and continue the warm-up. IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3. IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke lever to Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If it does not, repeat this instruction. IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with step 7. STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle. 2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7). OPERATION HOLDING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, hand, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. • Stand in the operating position (Fig. 10). • Hold the shaft grip with the right hand. Keep the right arm slightly bent. • Hold the handle with the left hand. Keep the left arm straight. • Hold the unit at waist level. • Keep the cutting head parallel to the ground so that it easily contacts the grass without the need for bending over. ADJUSTING THE TRIMMING LINE LENGTH Fig. 10 This unit is equipped with a Bump Head. Trimming line can be released from the cutting head without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the bump knob on the ground (Fig. 11) while operating the unit at high speed. For best results, tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard soil. Attempting to release line in tall grass may stall the engine. NOTE: Do not rest the cutting head on the ground while the unit is running. Each time the bump knob is tapped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of trimming line is released. NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult when the cutting line gets shorter. Fig. 11 A blade in the cutting head shield will cut the line to the proper length if any excess line is released. CAUTION: Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. Excessive line length will make the unit overheat. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS • Keep the cutting head parallel to the ground. • Cut from left to right whenever possible. This improves the unit's cutting efficiency and throws clippings away from the operator. • Do not trim wet grass or weeds. NOTE: Some line breakage will occur from: • Entanglement with foreign matter • Normal line fatigue • Attempting to cut thick vegetation • Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts DECORATIVE TRIMMING When trimming around trees, posts, fences, etc., rotate the whole unit so that the cutting head is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs while the unit is running. Always allow the unit to cool before servicing or repairing the unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting accidentally. Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures, take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. NOTE: Please read the California/EPA statement that came with the unit for a complete listing of terms and coverage for the emissions control devices, such as the spark arrestor, muffler, carburetor, etc. FREQUENCY Every 10 hours Every 25 hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Clean and re-oil the air filter. Refer to Maintaining the Air Filter. Check the spark plug condition and gap. Refer to Maintaining the Spark Plug. LINE INSTALLATION WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can break off and become dangerous projectiles. Outer Spool Bump Knob Bolt Only use the trimming line described in the Specifications section. Other types of trimming line may cause the engine to overheat or fail. NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line. The line may not release properly if the line is too long. Part 1 - Removing the Inner Reel Fig. 13 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig. 13). Outer Spool Inner Reel NOTE: The outer spool will remain attached to the unit. Spring 2. Inspect the bolt inside the bump knob to make sure it moves freely. Replace the bump knob if it is damaged. 3. Remove the inner reel from the outer spool (Fig. 14). 4. Remove the spring from the inner reel (Fig. 14). 5. Use a clean cloth to clean the inner reel, spring, shaft and inner surface of the outer spool. 6. Check the indexing teeth and holding slots for wear (Fig. 15). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the inner reel and outer spool. Proceed to Part 2 - Winding New Trimming Line onto the Inner Reel. Shaft Fig. 14 Indexing Teeth Part 2 - Winding New Trimming Line onto the Inner Reel • If using single line, refer to Winding Single Line. • If using split line, refer to Winding Split Line. • If using a prewound inner reel, proceed to Part 3 - Installing the Inner Reel. Winding Single Line 1. Cut two 8-foot (2.4 m) lengths of new single trimming line. 2. Insert the end of one line into the top hole in the inner reel (Fig. 16). Wind the line tightly in the direction shown on the bottom of the inner reel until about 6 inches (150 mm) of line remains. Keep the line above the split wall. Insert the 6-inch section into the nearest 0.095 holding slot (Fig. 17). Holding Slots Fig. 15 3. Insert the end of the other line into the bottom hole in the inner reel (Fig. 18). Wind the line tightly in the direction shown on the bottom of the inner reel until about 3 to 9 inches (75 to 225 mm) of line remains. Keep the line below the split wall. Insert the 3 to 9-inch section into the opposite 0.095 holding slot (Fig. 19). Split Wall Top Hole Fig. 16 Split Wall Holding Slot Fig. 17 NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting head to operate incorrectly. Proceed to Part 3 - Installing the Inner Reel. Winding Split Line 1. Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m) length of new split line trimming line. Split each end about 6 inches (150 mm). 2. Using one split end, insert one line into the top hole and the other line into the bottom hole in the inner reel (Fig. 20). Split Wall Bottom Hole Fig. 18 Top Hole Split Wall Holding Slot Fig. 19 3. Wind the line tightly in the direction shown on the bottom of the inner reel. The split wall will automatically divide the line. Wind the line until it is completely divided and about 6 inches (150 mm) of line remains. Split Wall NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting head to operate incorrectly. Bottom Hole Fig. 20 4. Insert the two 6-inch sections into the two 0.095 holding slots (Fig. 21). Holding Slots Fig. 21 Outer Spool Spring Inner Reel Proceed to Part 3 - Installing the Inner Reel. Part 3 - Installing the Inner Reel 1. Pass the two line ends through the eyelets in the outer spool. Place the spring inside the inner reel. Insert the inner reel into the outer spool. Push the inner reel and outer spool together (Fig. 22). NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting head. 2. While holding the inner reel and outer spool together, firmly pull the two line ends to release them from the holding slots. Eyelets Bump Knob Fig. 22 3. While holding the inner reel and outer spool together, screw the bump knob on clockwise. Tighten the bump knob securely. MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit. Failure to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the engine. Engine failure due to improper air filter Lock maintenance is not covered by the product warranty. Tab Air Filter Cover Cleaning the Air Filter 1. Open the air filter cover: press in the lock tab and swing the air filter cover to the right (Fig. 23). 2. Remove the air filter from inside the air filter cover (Fig. 23). 3. Wash the air filter in detergent and water. Rinse the air filter thoroughly and allow it to dry. 4. Lightly coat the air filter with clean SAE 30 oil. Fig. 23 Air Filter 5. Squeeze the air filter to spread and remove excess oil. 6. Reinstall the air filter inside the air filter cover (Fig. 23). NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter cover will VOID the warranty. 7. Close the air filter cover: swing the air filter cover to the left and press it closed until the lock tab snaps into place (Fig. 23). 4