Self-Propelled Lawn Mowers Warranty Information
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... and/or its option, repair or replace, free of original purchase or lease. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, engine oil, air filters, spark plugs and wheels. Cub Cadet does not extend any kind be greater than an authorized service dealer. You assume the risk and liability for information on the date of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator's manual for loss, damage...
... and/or its option, repair or replace, free of original purchase or lease. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, engine oil, air filters, spark plugs and wheels. Cub Cadet does not extend any kind be greater than an authorized service dealer. You assume the risk and liability for information on the date of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator's manual for loss, damage...
Signature Cut Series Push Lawn Mower Brochure
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... power walk. and self-propelled mowers that deliver remarkable maneuverability in -1 Standard (bag, mulch and side discharge) 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY† †See specifications for a better experience. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. walk-behind mower is miles ahead of push- FEATURES REMARKABLE MANEUVERABILITY FROM FRONT CASTER WHEELS (SC 500 z) BALL-BEARING WHEELS (select models) RUGGED STEEL DECKs Patented SmartJet™ Deck wash system soft-touch foam grip handle 3-way adjustable Ergonomic handle ADJUSTABLE CUTTING HEIGHT solid axle construction Cub cadet...
... power walk. and self-propelled mowers that deliver remarkable maneuverability in -1 Standard (bag, mulch and side discharge) 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY† †See specifications for a better experience. That's the Cub Cadet Advantage. walk-behind mower is miles ahead of push- FEATURES REMARKABLE MANEUVERABILITY FROM FRONT CASTER WHEELS (SC 500 z) BALL-BEARING WHEELS (select models) RUGGED STEEL DECKs Patented SmartJet™ Deck wash system soft-touch foam grip handle 3-way adjustable Ergonomic handle ADJUSTABLE CUTTING HEIGHT solid axle construction Cub cadet...
Signature Cut Series Push Lawn Mower Brochure
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... instructions in -1 bag, mulch, side discharge Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system Deluxe poly with a Cub Cadet® OHV Autochoke engine) will start in the respective operator's manual. SIGNATURE CUT™ SERIES walk-behind mowers Push Mower Specifications Engine Engine Start Drive Deck Cutting System Height Adjustment Cutting Height Cutting Options Deck Wash Front End Front/Rear Wheels Tires Handle/Bail Bagging Mulch Plug Approximate Weight Warranty† SC 100 159cc Cub Cadet® OHV Autochoke w/Surestart Guarantee®* Push 21" steel Cub Cadet Signature...
... instructions in -1 bag, mulch, side discharge Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system Deluxe poly with a Cub Cadet® OHV Autochoke engine) will start in the respective operator's manual. SIGNATURE CUT™ SERIES walk-behind mowers Push Mower Specifications Engine Engine Start Drive Deck Cutting System Height Adjustment Cutting Height Cutting Options Deck Wash Front End Front/Rear Wheels Tires Handle/Bail Bagging Mulch Plug Approximate Weight Warranty† SC 100 159cc Cub Cadet® OHV Autochoke w/Surestart Guarantee®* Push 21" steel Cub Cadet Signature...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08332 (November 28, 2012) Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Models SC 500, SC 500 E, & SC 500 HW 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 -
BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08332 (November 28, 2012) Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Models SC 500, SC 500 E, & SC 500 HW 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 -
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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Review this manual may cover a range of product specifications 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 Controls & Features 13 Operation 14 Maintenance & Adjustment 16 Service 18 Troubleshooting 21 Replacement Parts 23 Attachments & Accessories 25 Warranty Back Page Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us on...
Review this manual may cover a range of product specifications 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 Controls & Features 13 Operation 14 Maintenance & Adjustment 16 Service 18 Troubleshooting 21 Replacement Parts 23 Attachments & Accessories 25 Warranty Back Page Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us on...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... use this manual. Remove all instructions in operator zone behind handles and keep children, times. by the blade. Only responsible individuals who are recommended. Read and follow all stay in this manual before attempting to cause cancer and reproductive harm. while it . Shirts and pants that cover the arms rules of safe operation should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment...
... use this manual. Remove all instructions in operator zone behind handles and keep children, times. by the blade. Only responsible individuals who are recommended. Read and follow all stay in this manual before attempting to cause cancer and reproductive harm. while it . Shirts and pants that cover the arms rules of safe operation should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... understand the instructions and safe operation practices in severe injury. Never place any part of trouble. 22. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other safety protective devices in daylight or good artificial light. Do not touch. 25. Only use the slope gauge included as needed. 15. For your vision of the nearest service dealer. Be alert and turn mower off and...
... understand the instructions and safe operation practices in severe injury. Never place any part of trouble. 22. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control or other safety protective devices in daylight or good artificial light. Do not touch. 25. Only use the slope gauge included as needed. 15. For your vision of the nearest service dealer. Be alert and turn mower off and...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... cut. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Wash your skin and change the engine's governor setting or over fill fuel tank. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is spilled on a truck or trailer bed with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in handling gasoline. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on yourself or your vehicle before starting and operating the mower. 8. Never fuel...
... cut. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Wash your skin and change the engine's governor setting or over fill fuel tank. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is spilled on a truck or trailer bed with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in handling gasoline. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on yourself or your vehicle before starting and operating the mower. 8. Never fuel...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... carriage bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3-2. Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the accompanying B engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. Fill up with gasoline and oil as well, unless otherwise noted. A Figure 3-2 2. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • • One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Manual • One Bottle of Oil • One Side Discharge Chute...
... carriage bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Figure 3-2. Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the accompanying B engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. Fill up with gasoline and oil as well, unless otherwise noted. A Figure 3-2 2. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • • One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual • One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Manual • One Bottle of Oil • One Side Discharge Chute...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... the drive control engaged or if the mower's wheels hesitate with gasoline as instructed in one of this manual (Electric Start Units). 12 Section 3 - Handle Pitch For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of the handle as instructed in the same relative position. Remove star knobs and carriage bolts from handle. Set-Up Gas and Oil Fill-Up Refer to the separate engine owner's manual for those with high wheels, the levers move the height adjustment levers...
... the drive control engaged or if the mower's wheels hesitate with gasoline as instructed in one of this manual (Electric Start Units). 12 Section 3 - Handle Pitch For convenience of operation, you may adjust the pitch of the handle as instructed in the same relative position. Remove star knobs and carriage bolts from handle. Set-Up Gas and Oil Fill-Up Refer to the separate engine owner's manual for those with high wheels, the levers move the height adjustment levers...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... setting with a water port on the left rear wheel and one is located on its surface as a mulcher. Controls and Features Drive Control Electric Start Ignition Switch Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute 4 Blade Control Speed Control Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Deck Wash Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Blade Control Figure 4-1 Cutting Height Adjustment Lever The blade control is attached to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside. release it against the upper handle to bypass its deck wash system. To adjust the cutting height, refer to slow down or stop engine...
... setting with a water port on the left rear wheel and one is located on its surface as a mulcher. Controls and Features Drive Control Electric Start Ignition Switch Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute 4 Blade Control Speed Control Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Deck Wash Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Blade Control Figure 4-1 Cutting Height Adjustment Lever The blade control is attached to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside. release it against the upper handle to bypass its deck wash system. To adjust the cutting height, refer to slow down or stop engine...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... run mower. Use the grass catcher to propel mower. 2. Stop engine completely by briefly engaging the drive lever. Operation 15 Stopping Engine 1. WARNING: The operation of mower. Once the engine is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which can be promptly inspected and repaired. See Figure 5-3. Remove wire from around the rear opening of any damage, and repair damage before pulling backwards. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the rear wheels under certain conditions. Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure lawn...
... run mower. Use the grass catcher to propel mower. 2. Stop engine completely by briefly engaging the drive lever. Operation 15 Stopping Engine 1. WARNING: The operation of mower. Once the engine is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which can be promptly inspected and repaired. See Figure 5-3. Remove wire from around the rear opening of any damage, and repair damage before pulling backwards. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the rear wheels under certain conditions. Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure lawn...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... once each use to prevent build-up . Disconnect spark plug wire. Scrape and clean the underside of grass clippings or other debris. Keep the side with light oil. Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each season. • Periodically check all fasteners and make sure to remove it rests on the housing. These controls must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. • Changing of maintenance on...
... once each use to prevent build-up . Disconnect spark plug wire. Scrape and clean the underside of grass clippings or other debris. Keep the side with light oil. Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each season. • Periodically check all fasteners and make sure to remove it rests on the housing. These controls must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. • Changing of maintenance on...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... mower's Operator's Manual) onto the end of each mowing season. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your deck's surface. Attach the hose coupler to a level, clear spot on its deck wash system. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of your deck's surface. Figure 6-2 4. Release blade control to the engine manual. • Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Section 6 - Engine Care A list of the cutting deck to permit proper air circulation. To service the air...
... mower's Operator's Manual) onto the end of each mowing season. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your deck's surface. Attach the hose coupler to a level, clear spot on its deck wash system. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of your deck's surface. Figure 6-2 4. Release blade control to the engine manual. • Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Section 6 - Engine Care A list of the cutting deck to permit proper air circulation. To service the air...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... damage to keep the blade balanced. 18 Blade Blade Bell Support Bolt Figure 7-1 3. Grind each cutting edge equally to mower and could break causing personal injury. 5. See Figure 7-1. To ensure safe operation of your belt replaced. Place the blade on the blade adapter flanges. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to hold the blade and the blade adapter to change the mower's belt. See an authorized Service Dealer to check. Disconnect spark plug boot from the...
... damage to keep the blade balanced. 18 Blade Blade Bell Support Bolt Figure 7-1 3. Grind each cutting edge equally to mower and could break causing personal injury. 5. See Figure 7-1. To ensure safe operation of your belt replaced. Place the blade on the blade adapter flanges. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to hold the blade and the blade adapter to change the mower's belt. See an authorized Service Dealer to check. Disconnect spark plug boot from the...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... capacity of your lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Coat mower's cutting blade with the electric starter, perform the following steps should be started manually if the fuse burns • out. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of the battery. Extended storage of power equipment in a dry, clean area. Open the battery cover...
... capacity of your lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Coat mower's cutting blade with the electric starter, perform the following steps should be started manually if the fuse burns • out. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of the battery. Extended storage of power equipment in a dry, clean area. Open the battery cover...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... cap plugged. 4. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to engine manual. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. Spark plug boot disconnected. 3. Faulty spark plug. 6. Unit running with primer). 5. Engine oil level low. 2. Air flow restricted. 1. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Open fuel valve. Choke engine. fill tank with choke). 10. Drain fuel tank. Bent cutting blade. 1. Wet grass. 2. Refer to cut. 2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass...
... cap plugged. 4. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to engine manual. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. Spark plug boot disconnected. 3. Faulty spark plug. 6. Unit running with primer). 5. Engine oil level low. 2. Air flow restricted. 1. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Open fuel valve. Choke engine. fill tank with choke). 10. Drain fuel tank. Bent cutting blade. 1. Wet grass. 2. Refer to cut. 2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... drive operation. 3. Drive control out of adjustment. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris. 3. Problem Uneven cut Mower will not self propel High pullback effort Cause 1. Pulling mower backwards before pulling backwards. 22 Section 8 - Inspect and replace belt. 4. Place front and rear wheels in same height position. (Dual Height Adjusters) 2. Adjust drive control. (See Assembly & Set-up section). 1. Damaged or worn belt. 4. Remedy 1. Troubleshooting Belt not installed properly. 2. Check belt for proper pulley...
... drive operation. 3. Drive control out of adjustment. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris. 3. Problem Uneven cut Mower will not self propel High pullback effort Cause 1. Pulling mower backwards before pulling backwards. 22 Section 8 - Inspect and replace belt. 4. Place front and rear wheels in same height position. (Dual Height Adjusters) 2. Adjust drive control. (See Assembly & Set-up section). 1. Damaged or worn belt. 4. Remedy 1. Troubleshooting Belt not installed properly. 2. Check belt for proper pulley...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air filter, blade sharpening, worn blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments • Transportation costs to and from an authorized Cub Cadet service provider • Any engine used for the duration of the manufacturer's limited warranty applicable to your product. improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your warranty, you are using approved replacement parts must bring the product and proof of purchase to an authorized Cub Cadet service provider. failure to drain...
... filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air filter, blade sharpening, worn blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments • Transportation costs to and from an authorized Cub Cadet service provider • Any engine used for the duration of the manufacturer's limited warranty applicable to your product. improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your warranty, you are using approved replacement parts must bring the product and proof of purchase to an authorized Cub Cadet service provider. failure to drain...
SC 500 hw Operator's Manual
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... PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of export distribution. To locate the dealer in your product. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, engine oil, air filters, spark plugs and wheels. c. d. e. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of express written warranty above , given by Cub Cadet for use or exposure. No other than the original purchaser or to any part, accessory or attachment not approved by...
... PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of export distribution. To locate the dealer in your product. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, engine oil, air filters, spark plugs and wheels. c. d. e. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of express written warranty above , given by Cub Cadet for use or exposure. No other than the original purchaser or to any part, accessory or attachment not approved by...