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BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-09324 (October 16, 2013) Models SC 500 Z/ SC 500 EZ WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Self Propelled Mower -
BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-09324 (October 16, 2013) Models SC 500 Z/ SC 500 EZ WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Self Propelled Mower -
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...17 Troubleshooting 20 Replacement Parts 22 Attachments & Accessories 24 Warranty Back Page Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at all references to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please be... right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position Table of product specifications for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer's web site.
...17 Troubleshooting 20 Replacement Parts 22 Attachments & Accessories 24 Warranty Back Page Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at all references to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please be... right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position Table of product specifications for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer's web site.
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... at all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other purpose. operate this machine. HEED ITS WARNING! Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from mower to avoid discharge of power equipment, carelessness or error on the machine and should be allowed to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Children 14 and...
... at all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other purpose. operate this machine. HEED ITS WARNING! Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from mower to avoid discharge of power equipment, carelessness or error on the machine and should be allowed to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Children 14 and...
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...away from a hot muffler. 6. Be sure you are well balanced with damaged safety devices. c. Mow only in wet grass. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other objects that children will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than.... 4. If you . Repeat these steps: a. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on slopes requires extra caution. Never operate the mower in daylight or good artificial light. If you are often attracted to avoid tripping and then follow these steps as a result of age...
...away from a hot muffler. 6. Be sure you are well balanced with damaged safety devices. c. Mow only in wet grass. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other objects that children will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than.... 4. If you . Repeat these steps: a. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on slopes requires extra caution. Never operate the mower in daylight or good artificial light. If you are often attracted to avoid tripping and then follow these steps as a result of age...
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...inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the governor setting can lead to prevent unintended starting and operating the mower. 8. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are working condition. 6. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark ... . Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is hot or running . 9. Mower blades are explosive. Section 2 - To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of engine governor. Never tamper with the rim of parts...
...inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the governor setting can lead to prevent unintended starting and operating the mower. 8. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are working condition. 6. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark ... . Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is hot or running . 9. Mower blades are explosive. Section 2 - To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of engine governor. Never tamper with the rim of parts...
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...the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3-2. A • One Bottle of Oil • One Side Discharge Chute b Figure 3-2 2. Figure 3-1 b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn't move, pivot upper handle up and make sure they go on the outside of the handle. Remove any packing material which may... not loosen or remove adjacent hex head screws. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • • One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • • One Fuse† † If Equipped One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly NOTE: This unit...
...the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3-2. A • One Bottle of Oil • One Side Discharge Chute b Figure 3-2 2. Figure 3-1 b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn't move, pivot upper handle up and make sure they go on the outside of the handle. Remove any packing material which may... not loosen or remove adjacent hex head screws. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • • One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • • One Fuse† † If Equipped One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly NOTE: This unit...
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... discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of side discharge chute under hinge pin on the grass catcher. 2. Lift rear discharge door. Let go of mower. Lift grass catcher up and off of the unit and rear discharge door is shipped as shown in the handle brackets. Assembly & Set-Up 11... Lower the mulching plug. Side Discharge Chute Your mower is closed. 1. See Figure 3-9. Slide two hooks of the slots in Figure 3-8. Section 3 - Slip plastic channel of the...
... discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of side discharge chute under hinge pin on the grass catcher. 2. Lift rear discharge door. Let go of mower. Lift grass catcher up and off of the unit and rear discharge door is shipped as shown in the handle brackets. Assembly & Set-Up 11... Lower the mulching plug. Side Discharge Chute Your mower is closed. 1. See Figure 3-9. Slide two hooks of the slots in Figure 3-8. Section 3 - Slip plastic channel of the...
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... of six positions on axle bolt, reinsert hardware in smaller holes to allow casters to swivel freely. Slide axle bolt and wave washer from mower. 2. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be locked in a straight ahead position or positioned to rotate freely for the first time out of ignition.... 12 Section 3 - WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Assembly & Set-Up Release lever towards mower deck. With wave washer on each caster assembly. Position the handle in the same relative position. Add oil provided before starting unit for turning....
... of six positions on axle bolt, reinsert hardware in smaller holes to allow casters to swivel freely. Slide axle bolt and wave washer from mower. 2. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be locked in a straight ahead position or positioned to rotate freely for the first time out of ignition.... 12 Section 3 - WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Assembly & Set-Up Release lever towards mower deck. With wave washer on each caster assembly. Position the handle in the same relative position. Add oil provided before starting unit for turning....
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... equipped with a water port on the right side of its deck wash system. Once pressure is attached to the upper handle of the mower. It serves as part of the upper handle. Depress and squeeze it to stop engine and blade. Pushing the control forward will engage... the drive. Electric Starter Button (If Equipped) The electric starter button is pushed forward, the faster the mower will propel. The farther the control is located on its operations. Refer to warning label on cutting deck. Stand behind the unit and pull ...
... equipped with a water port on the right side of its deck wash system. Once pressure is attached to the upper handle of the mower. It serves as part of the upper handle. Depress and squeeze it to stop engine and blade. Pushing the control forward will engage... the drive. Electric Starter Button (If Equipped) The electric starter button is pushed forward, the faster the mower will propel. The farther the control is located on its operations. Refer to warning label on cutting deck. Stand behind the unit and pull ...
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...no one other objects which can use , while gripping the controls, simply lock your wrist and elbows and walk - Never run mower. Standing behind the mower, pull the blade control back against the rope guide. Repeat if necessary. Return it snaps in. Use the grass catcher to ..., feet, hair and loose clothing away from any excess grass from the control it . 1 2 2 Figure 5-1 Using as you are operating the mower. 1. Release blade control to the starter. Recoil Start: While holding the blade and drive controls together firmly, pull the recoil starter lightly until it ...
...no one other objects which can use , while gripping the controls, simply lock your wrist and elbows and walk - Never run mower. Standing behind the mower, pull the blade control back against the rope guide. Repeat if necessary. Return it snaps in. Use the grass catcher to ..., feet, hair and loose clothing away from any excess grass from the control it . 1 2 2 Figure 5-1 Using as you are operating the mower. 1. Release blade control to the starter. Recoil Start: While holding the blade and drive controls together firmly, pull the recoil starter lightly until it ...
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...speed will void engine warranty. • All adjustments should be equipped with light oil. 8. Figure 6-2 4. Lubrication 1. CAUTION: Make certain the mower's discharge chute is pre-lubricated and sealed at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). See Figure 6-2. Figure 6-1 2. Keep...on your deck's surface. Release blade control to stop engine, allow engine to a level, clear spot on . 5. Push the mower to cool, disconnect spark plug and ground against engine before performing any type of your machine. Turn the water off and detach the...
...speed will void engine warranty. • All adjustments should be equipped with light oil. 8. Figure 6-2 4. Lubrication 1. CAUTION: Make certain the mower's discharge chute is pre-lubricated and sealed at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). See Figure 6-2. Figure 6-1 2. Keep...on your deck's surface. Release blade control to stop engine, allow engine to a level, clear spot on . 5. Push the mower to cool, disconnect spark plug and ground against engine before performing any type of your machine. Turn the water off and detach the...
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Engine Care 2. Clean every few hours under normal conditions. Adjustments 4. See Figure 6-4. Start the mower and check the function of the engine clean to its original position on the left upper handle upward. CAUTION: If the drive ...located on the plastic drive handle. See Figure 6-5. 2 1 Figure 6-3 16 Section 6- Pull the fitting away from the plastic drive handle. performance by the mower is recommended at the start of key engine maintenance jobs required for correct plug type and gap specifications. • Clean engine regularly with a gasoline stabilizer...
Engine Care 2. Clean every few hours under normal conditions. Adjustments 4. See Figure 6-4. Start the mower and check the function of the engine clean to its original position on the left upper handle upward. CAUTION: If the drive ...located on the plastic drive handle. See Figure 6-5. 2 1 Figure 6-3 16 Section 6- Pull the fitting away from the plastic drive handle. performance by the mower is recommended at the start of key engine maintenance jobs required for correct plug type and gap specifications. • Clean engine regularly with a gasoline stabilizer...
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...An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. Place blade bell support on a round shaft screwdriver to have your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for testing balance. 4. lbs. Balance the blade on the blade. Replace when necessary. Remove the bolt ...Dealer to check. Remove metal from spark plug. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for blade service. 1. max. Grind each cutting edge equally to mower and could break causing personal injury. 5. Make sure that the blade is in . See Figure 7-1 inset. 6. Replace hex bolt and ...
...An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. Place blade bell support on a round shaft screwdriver to have your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for testing balance. 4. lbs. Balance the blade on the blade. Replace when necessary. Remove the bolt ...Dealer to check. Remove metal from spark plug. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for blade service. 1. max. Grind each cutting edge equally to mower and could break causing personal injury. 5. Make sure that the blade is in . See Figure 7-1 inset. 6. Replace hex bolt and ...
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..., and then insert battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt household outlet. Follow this order of action every time you frequently stop and restart the mower during charging or discharging. Unhinge the cover seal and plug the battery charger into the plug on battery to the positive side of non-use...
..., and then insert battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt household outlet. Follow this order of action every time you frequently stop and restart the mower during charging or discharging. Unhinge the cover seal and plug the battery charger into the plug on battery to the positive side of non-use...
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If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will reduce life and capacity of your lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. • Refer to engine manual for...ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to corrosive materials, such as shown in a dry, clean area. Figure 7-6 Store mower in Figure 7-6. Off-Season Storage The following steps to handle as fertilizer. Service 19 If the unit fails to start with the electric ...
If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will reduce life and capacity of your lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. • Refer to engine manual for...ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to corrosive materials, such as shown in a dry, clean area. Figure 7-6 Store mower in Figure 7-6. Off-Season Storage The following steps to handle as fertilizer. Service 19 If the unit fails to start with the electric ...
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... vent. 4. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass Cause Remedy 1. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine Fails to spark boot. 3. Spark plug boot disconnected. 3. Engine not primed (if equipped with choke). 10...
... vent. 4. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass Cause Remedy 1. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine Fails to spark boot. 3. Spark plug boot disconnected. 3. Engine not primed (if equipped with choke). 10...
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...belt for proper pulley installation and movement. 2. Inspect and replace belt. 4. Wheels not positioned correctly. 2. Troubleshooting 21 Problem Uneven cut Mower will not self propel High pullback effort Cause 1. Place front and rear wheels in same height position. (Dual Height Adjusters) 2. ...Section 8 - Dull blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Pulling mower backwards before pulling backwards. Belt not installed properly. 2. Damaged or worn belt. 4. Allow the unit to roll forward slightly without...
...belt for proper pulley installation and movement. 2. Inspect and replace belt. 4. Wheels not positioned correctly. 2. Troubleshooting 21 Problem Uneven cut Mower will not self propel High pullback effort Cause 1. Place front and rear wheels in same height position. (Dual Height Adjusters) 2. ...Section 8 - Dull blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Pulling mower backwards before pulling backwards. Belt not installed properly. 2. Damaged or worn belt. 4. Allow the unit to roll forward slightly without...
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... to assure compatibility. Easy installation with no tools. 490-850-0015 Cargo Carrier - Anti-skid mat, measures 24" x 36". Keeps mower stable for faster, safer removal. Attaches in place for changing/ sharpening blade and cleaning underside of deck. Projects garage floor form stains. ...490-241-0034 Garage Floor Mat - Simple installation. Blows leaves, grass clippings and debris. Eliminates need for separate blower. Have your mower's full model number and serial number ready to serve multiple uses. Conveniently holds drinks, tools and more. SPW-134 Spark Plug Wrench...
... to assure compatibility. Easy installation with no tools. 490-850-0015 Cargo Carrier - Anti-skid mat, measures 24" x 36". Keeps mower stable for faster, safer removal. Attaches in place for changing/ sharpening blade and cleaning underside of deck. Projects garage floor form stains. ...490-241-0034 Garage Floor Mat - Simple installation. Blows leaves, grass clippings and debris. Eliminates need for separate blower. Have your mower's full model number and serial number ready to serve multiple uses. Conveniently holds drinks, tools and more. SPW-134 Spark Plug Wrench...
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... & Accessories 25 Keeps stored fuel fresh for maximum water resistance and repellency. and milddew resistant 490-900-0062 Non-Stick Mower Deck Spray - Prevents grass clippings buildup in mowing deck. Protects your mower against sun, rain and dust damage. Long-Lasting anti-stick graphite spray. Coated for quick, easy starts. Component Model...
... & Accessories 25 Keeps stored fuel fresh for maximum water resistance and repellency. and milddew resistant 490-900-0062 Non-Stick Mower Deck Spray - Prevents grass clippings buildup in mowing deck. Protects your mower against sun, rain and dust damage. Long-Lasting anti-stick graphite spray. Coated for quick, easy starts. Component Model...
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... your unit, please check the Operator's Manual to you must bring the product and proof of purchase to an authorized Cub Cadet service provider. B If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this warranty. If you are using approved replacement parts must maintain your...Provisions of Your Limited Warranty In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty applicable to your new mower, Cub Cadet LLC ("Cub Cadet") hereby warrants that your mower's engine will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with the use of the products covered by these warranties, ...
... your unit, please check the Operator's Manual to you must bring the product and proof of purchase to an authorized Cub Cadet service provider. B If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this warranty. If you are using approved replacement parts must maintain your...Provisions of Your Limited Warranty In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty applicable to your new mower, Cub Cadet LLC ("Cub Cadet") hereby warrants that your mower's engine will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with the use of the products covered by these warranties, ...