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Cub Cadet 18M Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet 18M Operator's Manual

19-inch self propelled rotary lawn mower
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Safety • Set-Up • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty • Parts Lists
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
19-inch Self Propelled Rotary Lawn Mower — Model 18M
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 Kent Avenue, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
769-03085A
10/22/07

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  • Page 1 Safety • Set-Up • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty • Parts Lists OPERATOR’S MANUAL 19-inch Self Propelled Rotary Lawn Mower — Model 18M IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. 769-03085A P. O. Box 1386, 97 Kent Avenue, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 10/22/07...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge............3 Engine Operation ..........14 Safe Operation Practices ........

  • Page 3: Slope Gauge

    Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety Safe instructions could result in serious injury or death. General Operation 5. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or Operation drugs. 1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before 16. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and Practices equipped while starting engine. follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future 17. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with 2. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily this machine before operating it. in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged 3. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a position when released. plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. 18. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you Do not use it for any other purpose.
  • Page 5 3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious 13. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove the blade control handle immediately, and the blade will stop any fuel soaked debris. rotating within 3 seconds. 14. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. Do Not: General Service: 1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. lose your footing or balance. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and Safe 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope deadly gas. gauge. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping. blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark Operation plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended Children starting. ragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence 3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Practices of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the...

  • Page 6: Set-Up & Adjustments

    NOTE: The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. 1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle from position A into the operating position. Setup and See Figure 3-1.

  • Page 7: Cutting Height

    To remove grass catcher lift rear discharge door on the mower . Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower. WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are Setup and firmly seated on the pivot rod, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against Adjustments...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Control Operation Choke Knob Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings Mulching Plug on the machine and in this manual before operating. Figure 4-1 Blade Control Handle Choke Knob This blade control mechanism is a The blade control handle is located on the upper handle Pull the choke knob to activate the choke on the engine. safety device. Never of the mower.

  • Page 9: Starting Engine

    Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operat- ing mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon Operation monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. 1. Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the upper handle, Figure 4-2. NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is warm or the air temperature is high.

  • Page 10: Maintenance & Off-Season Storage

    1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Tip mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up. 3. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft.
  • Page 11 Blade Adapter Maintenance Figure - 3. Tip mower on its side (air cleaner side of engine up). 4. Remove blade, adapter, and related hardware as described previously. Figure -3 WARNING 5. a. Remove the self-tapping screws that secures the engine baffle to the deck . See Figure 5-4. Remove engine baffle.

  • Page 12: Trouble Shooting

    Problem Cause Remedy 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. Engine fails to start 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4.

  • Page 13: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels MAX 15˚ MADE IN U.S.A. / FABRIQUÉ AU E.U. S32892 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 at- tempting to operate this machine.

  • Page 14: Engine Operation

    Know Your Engine Fuel Cap Operating Air Cleaner Starter Grip Your Engine Oil Fill Oil Drain Spark Plug Muffler Figure 9-1 - The major components of the engine. The shroud on your engine may differ. IMPORTANT Read this section before starting your lawn mower engine. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9-1 with your lawn This engine is shipped mower engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 15 2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. 3. If the level is low, slowly add oil to the upper limit on the dipstick. See Figure 9-3 inset. 4. Tighten dipstick firmly before starting engine. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill.

  • Page 16: Engine Maintenance

    WARNING: Shut off the engine before Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is performing any maintenance. To essential if high level performance is to be maintained. prevent accidental start-up, disconnect Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. the spark plug boot. The required service intervals and the kind of mainte- nance to be performed are described in the table below. IMPORTANT: If engine must be tipped to transport Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur equipment or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark...
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.

  • Page 18: Removing From Storage

    Fuel Filter Service Storage The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced Engines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel run with old gasoline.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of original purchase of our products, we will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. Factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP for the original purchaser.
  • Page 20 Engine/Moteur 1P0...

  • Page 21: Parts List

    Ref. Part No./ No./ No. de Description Désignation Réf. pièce 951-10368 Fuel Tank Réservoir d’essence 951-10369 Flywheel Shroud Déflecteur à volant Parts List 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer Rondelle de montage du réservoir en caoutchouc Pièces 951-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly Tube du filtre à...
  • Page 22 Model 18M...
  • Page 23 710-0654A Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 x .88 Vis autotaraudée 3/8-16 x 0,88 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 Vis no. 10-16 x 0.375 736-0329 Lockwasher 1/4" ID Rondelle frein 1/4" DI 736-0451 Sad dle Washer Rondelle selle 11A-18M 10.24.07...

  • Page 24: Emission Control System Warranty Statement

    MTD LLC (MTD), The United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The U. S. EPA and MTD are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your model year 2005 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog standards.
  • Page 25 (7) The engine manufacturer is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part. (8) Throughout the engine’s warranty period defined in Subsection (a)(2), MTD will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.

  • Page 26: The Surestart Guarantee

    If the engine on your mower fails to fuels, lubricants, or additives conform to this limited warranty, Cub Cadet will cover the cost of • Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more parts and labor associated with any adjustments and/or repairs than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your necessary to return your engine to its warranted condition.

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