Operating Your Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The motor/ blade
control handle is a
safety device. DO
NOT bypass its
operations.
This mower should be
operated on a 15 or
20 AMP circuit. If you
experience difficulty in
starting with a stan-
dard 15 AMP fuse or
circuit breaker, contact
you nearest authorized
service facility. Do not
use a higher rated fuse
or breaker without
consulting your power
company.
Now that you have setup your lawn mower, its important to become acquainted with its controls and features.
Motor/Blade Control Handle
The motor/blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See Figure 4-1. The motor/blade
control handle engages and disengages the motor and
blade.
WARNING: The motor / blade control
handle is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operations.
Overload Protection Switch
The mower is equipped with a overload protection
switch, located on the motor/blade control. Refer to
Figure 4-3. This overload protection switch may pop out
when too much strain is placed on the motor. Refer to
Maintenance Section to reset this switch.
Cord Restraint
The cord restraint is located on the back of the upper
handle and when used properly, helps to protect the mo-
tor/blade control and extension cord powering the unit.
Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the
left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the
Setup & Adjustment Section.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Motor/ Blade Control Handle
Cord Restraint
Overload Protection Switch
Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower.
Starting Motor and Blade
and unit should be in a stable position while starting.
Connecting to an Electrical Power Source
breaker, contact you nearest authorized service facil-
ity. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without
consulting your power company.
NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the mower as
instructed in the Set Up section prior to plugging your
extension cord into an electrical outlet. Refer to Figure
4-2.
1. Plug your extension cord into any convenient (indoor
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Height Adjustment Lever
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the operating
position behind the mower when using
it. To avoid serious injury, the operator
WARNING: This mower should be
operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If
you experience difficulty in starting
with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit
or outdoor) 120-volt, 60-cycle AC outlet or receptacle.
Your mower will operate satisfactorily on a circuit with
a 15 ampere breaker.