Operation - Cub Cadet CC 999ES Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting Engine
WARNING:
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
Refer to engine manual for help with the engine.
1. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle.
2. Recoil Start: Holding these two handles together firmly,
grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. See Figure 5-1. Keeping a firm
grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.
Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time
slowly.
Electric Start: Turn ignition key to the right to start the
engine. Release the key after the engine starts.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
WARNING:
before performing any work on the mower or to
remove the side discharge chute.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could
be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control
against the upper handle to propel the mower. Release it to
disengage the drive.
2. Use the shift lever to select the forward speed of the
mower - 1 is the slowest speed, 6 is the fastest. When
changing speed selection, release the drive control.
IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever only when the engine is
running. Changing the shift lever setting with the engine
off can damage the mower.
WARNING:
engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and operating.
Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an
indication of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
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Be sure no one other than the operator
Wait for the blade to stop completely
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
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Figure 5-1
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while you
are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in "Setup and
Adjustment". Grass clippings will automatically collect in
the bag as you run the mower.
2. Operate the mower till the grass bag is full.
3. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control.
Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.
4. While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle and
the lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up off the
adapter. The chute door will move the rope out of the way
of the bag.
5. Continue to hold the lower handle and raise the rear of the
grass bag up toward your chest. The grass bag will open
and the grass clippings will disperse. When replacing the
grass bag, be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire
support between the handles.
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge
chute from the mower and reinstall the mulching baffle. For
effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass has been
allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not
recommended. Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
WARNING:
The operation of any lawn mower can
result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
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