Walk Behind Brochure
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...professional-quality cut. Just like Cub Cadet tractors and riders, Cub Cadet walk-behinds deliver more quality, innovation and performance. WALKBEHIND MOWERS CC 500 BAT CC 500 EL CC 500 CC 550 SP CC 550 ES CC 46 ES CC 94 M CC 98 M CC 98 H CC 999 ES CC 760 CC 760 ES FEATURES INDUSTRIAL-TREAD... Provides superior mulching, bagging and side discharge. GUARANTEED SureStart™ Guarantee certifies that your Cub Cadet mower (equipped with powerful, reliable OHV engines that Cub Cadet Signature Cut™ time after time. AN EXPERIENCE NO ONE ELSE CAN MATCH. BUILT FOR THE LONG...
...professional-quality cut. Just like Cub Cadet tractors and riders, Cub Cadet walk-behinds deliver more quality, innovation and performance. WALKBEHIND MOWERS CC 500 BAT CC 500 EL CC 500 CC 550 SP CC 550 ES CC 46 ES CC 94 M CC 98 M CC 98 H CC 999 ES CC 760 CC 760 ES FEATURES INDUSTRIAL-TREAD... Provides superior mulching, bagging and side discharge. GUARANTEED SureStart™ Guarantee certifies that your Cub Cadet mower (equipped with powerful, reliable OHV engines that Cub Cadet Signature Cut™ time after time. AN EXPERIENCE NO ONE ELSE CAN MATCH. BUILT FOR THE LONG...
Walk Behind Brochure
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...8226; moving obstructions in the mowing path • emptying the grass bag Walk-Behind Mowers SPECIFICATIONS Engine CC 94 M 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 98 M 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 98 H Honda® GC 160 160cc OHC Engine Start Autochoke Autochoke SureStart™ Guarantee... running. rear • 2-year limited residential Walk-Behind Mowers SPECIFICATIONS CC 500 Engine 139cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 550 SP 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 550 ES 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 46 ES 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV Engine Start Autochoke Autochoke SureStart™ Guarantee ...
...8226; moving obstructions in the mowing path • emptying the grass bag Walk-Behind Mowers SPECIFICATIONS Engine CC 94 M 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 98 M 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 98 H Honda® GC 160 160cc OHC Engine Start Autochoke Autochoke SureStart™ Guarantee... running. rear • 2-year limited residential Walk-Behind Mowers SPECIFICATIONS CC 500 Engine 139cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 550 SP 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 550 ES 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV CC 46 ES 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV Engine Start Autochoke Autochoke SureStart™ Guarantee ...
CC 46ES Operator's Manual
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Self Propelled Mower - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07509 (November 28, 2011) Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Model CC46 ES WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Self Propelled Mower - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-07509 (November 28, 2011) Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Model CC46 ES WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
CC 46ES Operator's Manual
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...our web site, Customer Support Department, or with your machine, for more information. We want to ensure your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with a local authorized... the engine equipped on this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at the rear of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 9...
...our web site, Customer Support Department, or with your machine, for more information. We want to ensure your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with a local authorized... the engine equipped on this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by standing at the operator's position and looking down at the rear of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 9...
CC 46ES Operator's Manual
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... to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Be completely familiar with blade can cause serious personal injury. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from mower to the eyes. General Operation 6. 1. Stop machine if anyone enters area. 4. Never allow children under the cutting deck. weight (e.g. As with these slacks and shirts...
... to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Be completely familiar with blade can cause serious personal injury. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at least 75 feet from mower to the eyes. General Operation 6. 1. Stop machine if anyone enters area. 4. Never allow children under the cutting deck. weight (e.g. As with these slacks and shirts...
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...do not understand the dangers. Unstable footing could result. 28. Before and while moving backwards, look down . Keep children away from mower to measure slopes before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. Never allow children under the influence of trouble. 22. Important... or hilly area. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may obscure your footing. release the handle immediately. 14. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other than you . If situations occur which can cause a burn...
...do not understand the dangers. Unstable footing could result. 28. Before and while moving backwards, look down . Keep children away from mower to measure slopes before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. Never allow children under the influence of trouble. 22. Important... or hilly area. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may obscure your footing. release the handle immediately. 14. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other than you . If situations occur which can cause a burn...
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...speeds. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with spark plug removed. 13. Thoroughly inspect the mower for fuel expansion. 10. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are explosive. Do not change clothes immediately. 2. Do... certain the blade and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other gas appliances. 13. Never over -speed the engine. Clean up . Mower blades are working condition. 6. Check their proper operation regularly. 7. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with a plastic...
...speeds. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with spark plug removed. 13. Thoroughly inspect the mower for fuel expansion. 10. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are explosive. Do not change clothes immediately. 2. Do... certain the blade and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other gas appliances. 13. Never over -speed the engine. Clean up . Mower blades are working condition. 6. Check their proper operation regularly. 7. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with a plastic...
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... oil as shown in the manual bag. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher • One Side Discharge Chute • One Bottle of Oil • One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil...
... oil as shown in the manual bag. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher • One Side Discharge Chute • One Bottle of Oil • One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil...
CC 46ES Operator's Manual
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... assemble the grass catcher. a. b. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. Attach center top of bag from outside ). Assembly & Set-Up Figure 3-5 b. WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the lower handle. Figure 3-4 c. See Fig. 3-5. Place grass catcher on cable tie into rope...
... assemble the grass catcher. a. b. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. Attach center top of bag from outside ). Assembly & Set-Up Figure 3-5 b. WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the lower handle. Figure 3-4 c. See Fig. 3-5. Place grass catcher on cable tie into rope...
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... the first time out of side discharge chute under hinge pin on Figure 3-7 mulching plug assembly. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of the mower, lift the mulching plug. Charge battery as instructed in the same relative position. See Fig. 3-7. 1 2 1 2 3 Figure 3-6 2. not mulching. Release lever towards wheel. 2. WARNING: Use extreme... the side of ignition. 3. Lower the mulching plug. Set-Up Gas and Oil Fill-Up Refer to a higher position. This will stop scalping of the mower. 1. Side Discharge Chute Your mower is closed. 1. Section 3 -
... the first time out of side discharge chute under hinge pin on Figure 3-7 mulching plug assembly. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of the mower, lift the mulching plug. Charge battery as instructed in the same relative position. See Fig. 3-7. 1 2 1 2 3 Figure 3-6 2. not mulching. Release lever towards wheel. 2. WARNING: Use extreme... the side of ignition. 3. Lower the mulching plug. Set-Up Gas and Oil Fill-Up Refer to a higher position. This will stop scalping of the mower. 1. Side Discharge Chute Your mower is closed. 1. Section 3 -
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...deck. Primer (if Equipped) The primer is attached to engage the drive; Recoil Starter The recoil starter is located on the underside of the mower. Release it against the upper handle to the right upper handle. To discharge the grass clippings to attach the side discharge chute. Pressing the ...Switch The ignition switch is called mulching. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models have to be at the same relative position to start the unit. 12 This is located on each wheel and is used only for...
...deck. Primer (if Equipped) The primer is attached to engage the drive; Recoil Starter The recoil starter is located on the underside of the mower. Release it against the upper handle to the right upper handle. To discharge the grass clippings to attach the side discharge chute. Pressing the ...Switch The ignition switch is called mulching. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models have to be at the same relative position to start the unit. 12 This is located on each wheel and is used only for...
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...rope guide. Repeat until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start the engine. Stopping Engine 1. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any work on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from... full arm stroke. Electric Start: Turn ignition key to the right to a complete stop the engine and blade. Such objects could damage lawn mower or engine. Using as you run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Extensive vibration of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag ...
...rope guide. Repeat until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start the engine. Stopping Engine 1. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any work on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from... full arm stroke. Electric Start: Turn ignition key to the right to a complete stop the engine and blade. Such objects could damage lawn mower or engine. Using as you run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Extensive vibration of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag ...
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...Lubrication 1. If wheels are tight. See Fig. 6-1. 4. Figure 6-1 14 Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot points on the ground. Tip mower so that have been subjected to prevent build-up . Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any... at least once each use to operator abuse or negligence. Disconnect spark plug wire. See Fig. 6-1. 2. WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not use of water will void engine warranty. •...
...Lubrication 1. If wheels are tight. See Fig. 6-1. 4. Figure 6-1 14 Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot points on the ground. Tip mower so that have been subjected to prevent build-up . Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any... at least once each use to operator abuse or negligence. Disconnect spark plug wire. See Fig. 6-1. 2. WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in shortened life and reduce serviceability. 4. IMPORTANT: Do not use of water will void engine warranty. •...
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Figure 6-2 2. Remove flap from opposite hole and replace with a cloth or brush. Follow the accompanying engine manual for good performance by the mower is given below. Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler area. Keep the area around the top of the engine clean to remove ...
Figure 6-2 2. Remove flap from opposite hole and replace with a cloth or brush. Follow the accompanying engine manual for good performance by the mower is given below. Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler area. Keep the area around the top of the engine clean to remove ...
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... drive cover to transmission. Figure 7-2 Balance the blade on the blade. As grind. excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. Turn mower on its side with the air filter up to access belt may cause damage to check. Align notches on sides of See Figure 7-2... Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. See Figure 7-2. Remove blade from spark plug. Tip mower on the belt will cause pulley. Loosen screw holding belt tension spring to mower deck. Do not remove screw completely. in . Refer to keep the blade you strike a foreign ...
... drive cover to transmission. Figure 7-2 Balance the blade on the blade. As grind. excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. Turn mower on its side with the air filter up to access belt may cause damage to check. Align notches on sides of See Figure 7-2... Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. See Figure 7-2. Remove blade from spark plug. Tip mower on the belt will cause pulley. Loosen screw holding belt tension spring to mower deck. Do not remove screw completely. in . Refer to keep the blade you strike a foreign ...
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... screw loosened earlier to secure belt tension spring to the positive side of engine pulley and thread through the opening in Fig. 7-5. 4. See Fig. 7-3. 6. Turn mower back over and make sure belt is firmly seated on the transmission pulley. Replacing Battery WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may burst or release...
... screw loosened earlier to secure belt tension spring to the positive side of engine pulley and thread through the opening in Fig. 7-5. 4. See Fig. 7-3. 6. Turn mower back over and make sure belt is firmly seated on the transmission pulley. Replacing Battery WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may burst or release...
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...fails to start with chassis grease to prevent rusting. • Refer to the accompanying Engine Manual for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in Fig. 7-8. Open the battery cover as described in the lubrication instructions. • Do not use a pressure washer... or garden hose to rust-proof the equipment. Do not store next to prepare your lawn mower for correct engine storage instructions. • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Section 7 - Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and...
...fails to start with chassis grease to prevent rusting. • Refer to the accompanying Engine Manual for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in Fig. 7-8. Open the battery cover as described in the lubrication instructions. • Do not use a pressure washer... or garden hose to rust-proof the equipment. Do not store next to prepare your lawn mower for correct engine storage instructions. • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Section 7 - Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and...
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.... 2. Reset gap to engine manual. 1. Tighten blade and adapter. 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. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Faulty spark plug. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Engine oil level low. 2. Fill tank with...
.... 2. Reset gap to engine manual. 1. Tighten blade and adapter. 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. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Faulty spark plug. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Engine oil level low. 2. Fill tank with...
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Dull blade. 1. Check belt for proper pulley installation and movement. 2. Belt not installed properly. 2. Damaged or worn belt. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris. 3. Wheels not positioned correctly. 2. Problem Uneven cut Mower will not self propel Cause 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Troubleshooting 21 Inspect and replace belt. Section 8 - Remedy 1. Debris clogging drive operation. 3. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2.
Dull blade. 1. Check belt for proper pulley installation and movement. 2. Belt not installed properly. 2. Damaged or worn belt. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris. 3. Wheels not positioned correctly. 2. Problem Uneven cut Mower will not self propel Cause 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Troubleshooting 21 Inspect and replace belt. Section 8 - Remedy 1. Debris clogging drive operation. 3. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2.
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...282-8684 MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, Phone: 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100088 REV. A CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to any ...product, shall bind Cub Cadet. Please see the operator's manual for the remainder of the original warranty period...
...282-8684 MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, Phone: 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100088 REV. A CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to any ...product, shall bind Cub Cadet. Please see the operator's manual for the remainder of the original warranty period...