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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 CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
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.
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.
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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.
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Remove Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Tighten tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open hand knob carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).
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Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower • With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. NOTE: The mulching baffle is already in place on the Release blade control handle.
Converting To Side Discharge • Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching. If your unit is equipped with a side discharge chute, you Mulching Plug can convert to a side discharge mower as follows: •...
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Stop Engine and Blade NOTE: For shipping purposes, your mower wheels are set in low cutting height position. Refer to • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine instructions for cutting height adjustment on page 11. and blade.
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Handle Height WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher except where specified in the operator’s height position.To lower the handle height for your manual.
• Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending • The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck. shaft screwdriver. See Figure 15. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
Lubrication Blade Control • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control (Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 16.) handle and the brake cable at least once a season WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions.
1. Place all four wheels in same height position. incorrectly. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 2. Dull blade. NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local Cub Cadet dealer or call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1(800)-528-1009.
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Model PR-521 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 647-0004 Control Handle Assembly 738-0102 Front Axle Bolt 710-1205 Rope Guide 720-0190 Spring Lever Knob 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. 732-0417A Rear Spring Lever 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Lg.
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.