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Operator's Manual
18" Mulching Push
Mower
Model
P418
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
CUB CADET CORPORATION P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10087C.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(10/00)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. CUB CADET CORPORATION P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 FORM NO. 770-10087C.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (Model Number) Copy the model number here: (Serial Number) Copy the serial number here: CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING DEALER REFERRAL LINE If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Dealer Referral Line.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, Keep children away from hot or running engines. They discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or can suffer burns from a hot muffler. other safety protective devices in place and working. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a Never operate mower with damaged safety devices.
  • Page 5 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield are subject to wear and damage which could for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.

  • Page 6: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    SECTION 3: UNPACKING Removing Unit From Carton • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut • Cut corners and lay carton down flat. tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open •...

  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    • Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the • With the spark plug wire disconnected and lower handle. Pull the cable tie tight and trim the grounded, hold the blade control handle against the excess. See Figure 4. upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    Recoil Starter Blade Control Handle The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle. See Figure 7. Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the unit. Cutting Height Recoil Adjustment Lever Starter Handle Mulching Plug Spark Plug Wire Figure 7 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the...

  • Page 10: Making Adjustments

    Using Your Rotary Mower the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. • For best results, do not cut wet grass because it WARNING: Always wear safety glasses or tends to stick to the underside of the mower, safety goggles during operation or while preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and performing an adjustment or repair to...

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. • Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the • Remove the upper handle by removing the hand bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out shown in Figure 9.

  • Page 12: Off-Season Storage

    when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage • The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and to the mower and could break, causing personal scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the injury. spark plug wire is disconnected). Do not use high •...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Actions Engine fails to Control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Dirty air cleaner. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Primer button not depressed.

  • Page 14: Parts List

    SECTION 12: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL P418 29 22 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 17098 Hinge Clip 15262B Pivot Bar 731-1028 Rear Flap 15261A Height Adj. Plate 682-3001A Handle Bracket Ass’y LH 734-2008 Wheel Assembly 682-3000A Handle Bracket Ass’y RH 14578 Height Adj.
  • Page 15 Model P418 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx, is painted Cub Yellow, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0716.

  • Page 16: Cleveland, Ohio

    How to obtain service Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this dealer is not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer near you.

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