Cub Cadet SC300B Operation Manual - Page 16

OPERATION M. 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. N. VERTICAL STORAGE (IF EQUIPPED) This feature allows the handle to be folded forward and the mower tipped back and stored vertically. WARNING Standing a mower with out the vertical storage feature in the upright position may cause damage to the engine or cause a fuel or oil leak. Only mowers with the vertical storage feature include an engine that can be stored in the upright position. Gasoline And Oil Fill-up IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual for additional engine information. This mower is shipped without gasoline (fuel) or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed before starting or operating your lawn mower. 1. Add provided oil before starting mower for the first time as instructed in the separate Engine Operator's Manual. 2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate Engine Operator's Manual. WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Checking Battery Pack Charge (if Equipped) WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, and cautionary markings for the battery pack, charger and product. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. IMPORTANT: Refer to instructional manual supplied with battery charger for charging, maintenance and battery disposal instructions. 1. Press the battery gauge button on front of the battery pack to check charge level (Figure 29): • Charged Battery - One to three lights of the battery gauge will light to show charge level. • Discharged Battery - If no lights show, charge battery pack. Refer to manual supplied with battery charger for charging instructions. Battery Gauge Button Battery Gauge Full Charge No Charge Figure 29 To Start Engine WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. To Stop Engine Release blade control to stop the engine and blade. NOTE: If equipped with an electric starter push key, remove the key when the mower is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. WARNING Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the mower or to remove the grass catcher. Check blade stopping time is within 3 seconds. If blade does not stop within 3 seconds contact your Service Center. 16