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Cub Cadet PR-521 Operator's Manual

Cub cadet 21” rear & side discharge mulching mower operator's manual
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Operator's Manual
21" Rear & Side
Discharge Mulching
Mower
Model PR-521
(11A-438C100)
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10088A.fm
(12/99)

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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 CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Customer Dealer Referral Line at the number given below. Call 1- (800)-528-1009 to reach the Cub Cadet Customer Dealer Referral Line or a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    DANGER: Your lawn mower 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 lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. •...
  • Page 5 • Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. • Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

  • 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: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    1. Pair of Pliers 2. Funnel Disconnect Spark Plug Wire • Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. See Figure 1. • Attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground as shown in the figure.

  • Page 8: Assembling Grass Catcher

    Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower NOTE: The mulching baffle is already in place on the mower for shipping purposes. Your lawn mower is equipped with both a mulching baffle and a mulching plug. While the mulching baffle is located at the rear of the mower, the mulching plug is located on the right side of the cutting deck.

  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustration in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 10: Making Adjustments

    • Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts. Lay upper handle out of the way, being careful not to kink the cables. SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Replacing Rear Flap • To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck.
  • Page 12 Refer to the separate engine manual. Lubrication (Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 15.) WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work on lawn mower. Blade Ground Figure 15: Lubrication Chart Blade Control •...

  • Page 13: Off-Season Storage

    Uneven cut Wheels positioned incorrectly. 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. • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

  • Page 14: Parts List

    SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL PR-521...
  • Page 15 Model PR-521 Ref. Part No. Description 647-0004 Control Handle Assembly 710-1205 Rope Guide 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. 710-1174 Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Lg. 720-0314 Hand Knob 710-1270 Oval C-Sunk Mach. Scr. 712-0324 Hex L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd. 749-0705...

  • Page 16: Cleveland, Ohio

    There is no other express warranty. 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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