Cub Cadet SC 300 Operation Manual - Page 17
Using Your Lawn Mower, Using Side Discharge Chute
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OPERATION Using Your Lawn Mower WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs. Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be thrown by the blade in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and helpers. BAIL DRIVE CONTROL 1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the bail drive control against the upper handle to propel mower. 2. Release the bail drive control to stop mower from propelling. SINGLE LEVER DRIVE CONTROL 1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the single lever drive control against the upper handle to propel mower. 2. Release the single lever drive control to slow down or stop mower from propelling. DUAL LEVER DRIVE CONTROLS 1. Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold the blade control down, squeeze either (or both) drive controls against the upper handle to propel mower (Figure 30). Engage the right, the left, or both the right and left control levers to propel the mower Figure 30 2. Release the dual lever drive controls to slow down or stop mower. 3. Speed Control (if equipped) - To change speed, move speed control to the desired speed. NOTE: When selecting a drive speed, use the first speed until you are comfortable and familiar with the operation of the mower. IMPORTANT: If you are shifting speeds while the mower is stationary it may be difficult to shift into first speed under certain conditions. This is easily remedied by briefly engaging the drive lever. NOTE: Your mower is equipped with an advanced internal drive system for ease of use and smooth shifting. When turning or pulling the unit rearward, you may notice higher than normal resistance in the rear wheels under certain conditions. This is perfectly normal and can be remedied by allowing the unit to roll forward slightly without the drive lever(s) engaged before pulling backwards. PREMIUM DRIVE CONTROL 1. Once the engine is running and while continuing to hold the blade and drive controls together, push the drive control forward to propel mower. The farther the control is pushed forward, the faster the mower will propel (Figure 31). 2 1 Figure 31 2. 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 Chute (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 11. 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. 17