Cub Cadet SC 300 E Operation Manual - Page 10

ASSEMBLY Recoil Starter Rope Handle Assembly NOTE: The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the knob securing the rope guide (Figure 14). NOTE: Vertical Storage Mowers Only: The recoil starter rope is equipped with a rope stop clamp to prevent the starter rope being pulled into the engine. Do not remove the rope stop clamp. 1. Hold blade control against upper handle. 2. Slowly pull recoil starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope into the rope guide. 3. Tighten rope guide knob. 1 2 3 Figure 14 NOTE: On select units, use the two cable clips provided to secure blade control and drive cables to lower handle (Figure 15). IMPORTANT: To reduce wear and allow for proper operation, make sure to leave some slack in the upper portion of the cables. b a Figure 16 2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher (Figure 17): a. Lift rear discharge door (a). b. Remove the rear mulch plug (b) (if equipped). c. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets (c). Lower the discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. NOTE: To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass catcher up and off the slots in the handle brackets. Reinstall the rear mulch plug (if equipped). Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower. a b Figure 15 Attaching the Grass Catcher (If Equipped) 1. Perform the following to assemble the grass catcher (Figure 16). NOTE: Before assembling the grass catcher, ensure the grass bag is turned right side out, with the warning label showing on the outside. a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. b. Slip plastic channels (a) of grass bag over the frame (b). c a c Figure 17 10