Operation - Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting Motor
WARNING:
you are in the operating position behind the mower
when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator
and unit should be in a stable position while
starting.
Connecting to an Electrical Power Source
WARNING:
or 20 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in
starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit
breaker, contact you nearest authorized service
facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker
without consulting your power company.
NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the mower as
instructed in the Set Up section prior to plugging your
extension cord into an electrical outlet. Refer to Fig. 5-1.
1. Plug your extension cord into any convenient (indoor or
outdoor) 120-volt, 60-cycle AC outlet or receptacle. Your
mower will operate satisfactorily on a circuit with a 15
ampere breaker.
NOTE: To avoid tripping circuit breakers, select an outlet
on a circuit that is not overloaded. Do NOT select an outlet
that is on a circuit hosting appliances such as a refrigerator.
2. Stand behind the mower, in the operating position.
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Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
This mower should be operated on a 15
Figure 5-1
3. Depress the (red) starter button and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2.
Overload
Protection
Switch
Figure 5-2
NOTE: Starting the mower's motor also engages the blade.
4. While holding the starter button in, pivot the motor/ blade
control handle upward against the upper handle to start
the motor and engage the blade. See Fig. 5-2.
NOTE: The mower's motor will NOT start if you fail to
hold the starter button in while pivoting the motor/blade
control handle upward.
5. Release the (red) starter button.
Stopping the Motor
WARNING:
The blade continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor does not
come to a stop when the motor/blade control
handle is released, contact an authorized service
dealer.
Release the blade/motor control handle to stop the motor and
blade.
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