Cub Cadet SS 418 SS 418 Operator's Manual - Page 1

SS418 4-Cycle Trimmer Electric Start Capable Operator's Manual Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit. English - Page 1 Quick Instructions to Assemble Straight Shaft String Trimmers for complete instructions, refer to the Assembly Instructions of the unit's manual. Place the shield onto the mount bracket. Securely screw the 2 shield screws through the holes on the mount bracket and into the shield. Make sure the screws are tightened equally so there is a balanced gap between the bracket and the shield on each side. Remove the cap and spacer from the boom. Push the bottom add-on into the coupler. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten. Loosen the bolt on the handle just enough to move it. While holding the unit in the operating position move the D-handle to the location that provides the best grip. Tighten the bolt until the D-handle is secure. Tip unit so that the back of the engine is facing up in a vertical position. Remove the oil fill plug from the crankcase and pour the entire bottle of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole. NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil Choke Lever Quick Instructions to Start Engine for complete instructions, refer to the Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the unit's manual. Unleaded Gasoline Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel. Primer Bulb Press primer bulb 10x and move choke lever to Position 1. Crouch in starting position. 5 X SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle control for ALL further steps. Pull the rope 5 times. Choke Lever Move choke lever to Position 2. 3 to 5 X Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times. Making sure to keep throttle squeezed, run unit for 30-60 seconds to warm up. Choke Lever Continue to squeeze throttle control and move the choke lever to Position 3. DIDN'T START? Repeat the starting instructions. If the unit still fails to start, refer to the operator's manual for additional starting and troubleshooting information. Continue squeezing the throttle control and run unit for additional 30 to 60 seconds to complete warm up. The unit may be used during this time. HOT RESTART If the engine is hot: Move the choke lever to Position 2, press the primer bulb 10 times, squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope until the unit starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. The unit may be used during this time. Then move the choke lever to Position 3. Français - Page 6 Español - Page 11 Quick Instructions to Replace Trimmer Line For replacement line, call 1-877-282-8684 or go to an authorized service dealer. For complete line installation, refer to Line Replacement section of the unit's manual. Insert each end of the replacement line into the holes on either side of retention hook. Push the ends through until they stick out of the sides of the head. Pull the ends through making sure that the ends are of equal length and the middle of the line is centered between the insertion holes. Push the trimmer line until it lies flat against the cutting head. Make sure the two lengths of cutting line are of equal length. IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT. NEED HELP? CALL 1-877-282-8684 IN U.S. OR 1-800-668-1238 IN CANADA 769-07448 P01 12/11