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Cub Cadet 997 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
21" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model997
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 attester for the muffler is available through your Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box
361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
CubCadetLLC., P.O. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Form No.770-10090D
(10/2002)

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  • Page 1 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ......................Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................... Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ....................... FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 immediately andthebladewillstoprotating within Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could threeseconds. cause slipping. 9. Mowindaylight o rgoodartificial light; w alk,notrun. Children 10.Stoptheblade whencrossing g ravel d rives, walkways o r roads. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to 11.
  • Page 5 10. Never o verfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan½ Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the inchbelow bottom offillernecktoprovide space for blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when fuelexpansion. servicing them. 11. Replace g asoline capandtighten securely. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 12.

  • Page 6: Slope Gauge

    SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 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). A riding mower could c.

  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton SettingUpYourLawnMower • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut AssemblingHandle tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open • Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise carton.
  • Page 8 Fasten the cable to the lower handle with the two Grass Bag cable ties found on the lower handle. Pull the cable Adapter ties tight and trim off the excess. See Figure 5. Cable Tie Handle Win_ Nuts Figure 5 Figure 7 Attaching StarterRope Lift chute door on the grass bag adapter and slide...

  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Drive ClutchControl Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle. Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive system.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER WARNING: Be sure no one other than the WARNING: operator is standing near the lawn mower while Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and starting engine or operating mower. in this manual before operating.

  • Page 11: Making Adjustments

    thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious • Attach grass catcher following instructions on page 8 of this manual. Grass clippings will automatically personal injury to the operator and others. collect in the bag as you run the mower. •...
  • Page 12 The front wheel cutting height is determined by Bottom View selecting one of six positions on each caster assembly. I® ® To adjust front cutting height, proceed as follows: • Remove the wing nut from the axle bolt. See Figure Upper 13.

  • Page 13: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if WARNING: Always stop the engine and necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters can create a fire hazard. Make sure to avoid muffler disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or and surrounding areas while the mower engine is adjustments on your lawn mower.
  • Page 14 SECTION 8: SERVICING THE MOWER • Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the WARNING: Always stop the engine and blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter disconnect the spark plug wire before flanges. performing any maintenance work or •...
  • Page 15 • Remove the hex bolt from the rear of unit holding • Pivot the control arm down away from the pulley and belt. the transmission to the mower housing. See Figure 19. • Lift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the old belt from around the crankshaft.
  • Page 16 • Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck. Six-Speed Cable Slot Replacing BatteryPack (Model E977 only) • Remove the battery pack from the handle panel for replacement only.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
  • Page 18 YOURNOTES Date Comments...
  • Page 19 Safety& Decorative Labels Some of the labels found on your mower are representeted here with the corresponding part numbers. Please use these part numbers when ordering replacement labels. 777S30118 777120291 777S30128 777S30116 777S30145 777D06697 DANGER...

  • Page 20: Parts List

    SECTION 11: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 997 IMPORTANT: proper working machine, use Factory Approved Par_s. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
  • Page 21 Model997 Ref. Pa_ No. Description Ref. Pad No. Description $47-00408 Control Handle Bell Washer .265 ID x .75 OD 736-0270 731-0904A Upper Control Handle 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620 16864 737-3000 6 Spd. Rack Cable Bracket Grease Fitting 731-0620 Control Lever Flat Washer .203 ID x .403 OD...
  • Page 22 Model997 63 /...
  • Page 23 Model997 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 720-0223 Hex Jam Nut 1/4-28 Grip 712-0896 732-0803A Spring Lever 782-7598 Belt Keeper 738-0529 Shoulder Nut .825 x .165 Lg. 741-0600 Bearing 710-0751 Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620 732-0849A Extension Spring 736-0270 Bell Washer .285 ID x .75 OD...
  • Page 24 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: ® The limited warranty set fedh below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet LLC does not extend any warranty for LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in products sold or exported outside of the United States, the United States, its possessions and territories.

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