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Saety Assembly Operation Tips & Techniues Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any uniiproved orest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the engines exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (i any).I a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in eective working order by the operator. In the State o Caliornia the above is required by law

(Section 4442 o the Caliornia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on ederal lands. A spark arresteror the muler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,

Ohio 44136-0019.

PRINTED IN U.S.A

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

IMPORTANT

OPERATORS MANUAL

19-inch Rotary Lawn Mower Model 18M

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 12/15/2006FORM NO. 769-02810


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Slope Gauge........................................................ 3Sae Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10Trouble Shooting .............................................. 1Saety Labels .................................................... 13

Engine Appendix .............................................. 14

Engine Sae Operation Practices ................. 14

Operating Your Engine .................................. 16Maintaining Your Engine ............................... 18

Parts List ...........................................................Warranty .............................................Back Cove

Table o Contents

BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEWEQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the

equipment and copy the inormation to the sample

model plate provided to the right. You can locate the

model plate by standing at the operating position andlooking down at the rear o the deck. This inormation

will be necessary to use the manuacturers web

site, to obtain assistance rom the Customer Sup-

port Department, or when contacting an authorized

service dealer.

This Operators Manual is an important part o your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble,prepare and maintain the unit or best perormance. Please read and understand what it says.

Finding and Recording Model Number

www.cubcadet.com

CUB CADET LLC

P. O. BOX 361131CLEVELAND, OH 44136

DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684

Model Number Serial Number

Visit www.cubcadet.com or many useul suggestions. Click on the Customer Service link and you will get several optionsto help in answering your questions. Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available.

Phone our Customer Dealer Referral Line, to ind a dealer nearest you, at 1(877) 282-8684.

The engine manufacturer is responsible or all engine-related issues with regards to perormance, power-rating, speciica-tions, warranty and service. Please reer to the engine manuacturers Owners/Operators Manual, packed separately withyour unit, or more inormation.

Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to change product speciications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer rom which it waspurchased, without frst contacting Customer Support.

Customer Support

I you have diiculty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, ormaintenance o this unit, you can seek help rom the experts. Choose rom the options below:


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1Slope

Gauge

WARNING

Do not mow on inclinewith a slope in excesso 15 degrees (a riseo approximately 2-1/2eet every 10 eet).

Operate WALK-BEHINmowers across the

ace o slopes, neverup and down slopes.

3IGHTANDHOLDTHIS

LEVELWITHAVERTICALTREE

ORACORNEROFABUILDING

ORAFENCEPOST

&OLDALONGDOTTEDLINE

REPRESENTSASLOPE

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate saely.

Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes.


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Sae

OperationPractices

ChildrenTragic accidents can occur i operator is not alert to presenceo children. Children are oten attracted to mower and mowingactivity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assumethat children will remain where you last saw them.1. Keep children out o the mowing area and under watchul

care o a responsible adult other than the operator.2. Be alert and turn mower o i a child enters the area.3. Beore and while moving backwards, look behind and down

or small children.4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,

doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscureyour vision o a child who may run into the mower.

5. Keep children away rom hot or running engines. They cansuer burns rom a hot muler.

6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power

mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and

understand operation instructions and saety rules in this

manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

General Operation1. Read this operator s manual careully in its entirety beore

attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,

and ollow all instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) beore operation. Be completely amiliar with

the controls and the proper use o this machine beore

operating it. Keep this manual in a sae place or uture

and regular reerence and or ordering replacement parts.2. This machine is a precision piece o power equipment,

not a plaything. Thereore, exercise extreme caution at all

times. Your unit has been designed to perorm one job: to

mow grass. Do not use it or any other purpose.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this

machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and

understand the instructions in this manual and should

be trained and supervised by a parent. Only responsible

individuals who are amiliar with these rules o sae

operation should be allowed to use this machine.

4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys

and other oreign objects, which could be tripped over or

picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects cancause serious personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern

to avoid discharge o material toward roads, sidewalks,

bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material

against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged

material to ricochet back toward the operator.

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,

stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children,

bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 eet rom mower

while it is in operation. Stop machine i anyone enters

area.

6. Always wear saety glasses or saety goggles during opera

tion and while perorming an adjustment or repair to protec

your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serio

injury to the eyes.

7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close- itting

slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and

legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never opera

this machine in bare eet, sandals, slippery or light-weight

(e.g. canvas) shoes.

8. Do not put hands or eet near rotating parts or under cuttin

deck. Contact with blade can amputate hands and eet.

9. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade

contact or thrown object injuries.

10. Many injuries occur as a result o the mower being pulled

over the oot during a all caused by slipping or tripping.

Do not hold on to the mower i you are alling; release the

handle immediately.

11. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are

walking. I you must back the mower away rom a wall or

obstruction irst look down and behind to avoid tripping and

then ollow these steps:

a. Step back rom mower to ully extend your arms.

b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure ooting.

c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than hal way

toward you.

d. Repeat these steps as needed.

12. Do not operate the mower while under the inluence oalcohol or drugs.

13. Do not engage the sel-propelled mechanism on units so

equipped while starting engine.

14. The blade control handle is a saety device. Never attempt

to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the saety device

inoperative and may result in personal injury through

contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle

must operate easily in both directions and automatically

return to the disengaged position when released.

15. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure o

your ooting. A slip and all can cause serious personal

injury. I you eel you are losing your ooting, release the

blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop

rotating within three seconds.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artiicial light. Walk, never run

17. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads

18. I the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop th

engine and check immediately or the cause. Vibration is

generally a warning o trouble.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some o its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-nents contain or emit chemicals known to State o Caliornia to cause cancer andbirth deects or other reproductive harm.

WARNINGThis symbol pointsout important saetyinstructions which, inot ollowed, couldendanger the personalsaety and/or propertyo yoursel and others.Read and ollow allinstructions in this

manual beore at-tempting to operatethis machine. Failureto comply with theseinstructions may resultin personal injury. Whenyou see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your ResponsibilityRestrict the use

o this power machineto persons who read,

understandand ollow the warningsand instructionsin this manualand on the machine.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules or sae operation in thismanual. As with any type o power equipment, carelessness or error on the part o the operatorcan result in serious injury. This machine is capable o amputating hands and eet and throwingobjects. Failure to observe the ollowing saety instructions could result in serious injury or death.


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19. Shut the engine o and wait until the blade comes to a

complete stop beore removing the grass catcher or unclog-

ging the chute.

The cutting blade continues to rotate or a ew seconds ater

the engine is shut o. Never place any part o the body in

the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped

rotating.

20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge

cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other saety

protective devices in place and working. Never operate

mower with damaged saety devices. Failure to do so canresult in personal injury.

21. Muler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do

not touch.

22. Only use parts and accessories made or this machine by

manuacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

23. I situations occur which are not covered in this manual,

use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or

assistance.

Slope OperationSlopes are a major actor related to slip and all accidents, which

can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extracaution. I you eel uneasy on a s lope, do not mow it. For your

saety, use the slope gauge included as part o this manual tomeasure slopes beore operating this unit on a sloped or hilly

area. I the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

Do:1. Mow across the ace o slopes; never up and down. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. Watch or holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps

which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide

obstacles.

3. Always be sure o your ooting. A slip and all can cause

serious personal injury. I you eel you are losing your

balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and

the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.

Do Not:1. Do not mow near drop-os, ditches or embankments, youcould lose your ooting or balance.

2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on

the slope gauge.

3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable ooting could cause

slipping.

Service

Sae Handling O Gasoline:1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme

care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely lammableand the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury canoccur when gasoline is spilled on yoursel or your clothes,

which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothesimmediately.2. Use only an approved gasoline container.3. Never ill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer

bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on theground away rom your vehicle beore illing.

4. Remove gas-powered equipment rom the truck or trailerand reuel it on the ground. I this is not possible, then reuelsuch equipment on a trailer with a portable container, ratherthan rom a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

5. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim o the uel tank or

container opening at all times until ueling is complete. Do

not use a nozzle lock-open device.

6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources

o ignition.

7. Never uel machine indoor because lammable vapors will

accumulate in the area.

8. Never remove gas cap or add uel while engine is hot or

running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes beore

reueling.

9. Never over ill uel tank. Fill tank to no more than inch

below bottom o iller neck to provide or uel expansion.

10. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

11. I gasoline is spilled, wipe it o the engine and equipment.Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes beore starting

engine.

12. Never store the machine or uel container near an open

lame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space

heater, urnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

13. To reduce ire hazard, keep mower ree o grass, leaves,

or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or uel spillage and

remove any uel soaked debris.

14. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes beore storing.

General Service:1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorlessand deadly gas.

2. Beore cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain theblade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect thespark plug wire and ground against the engine to preventunintended starting.

3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at requentintervals or proper tightness. Also, visually inspect bladeor damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade withthe original equipment manuactures (O.E.M.) blade only,listed in this manual. Use o parts which do not meet theoriginal equipment speciications may lead to improperperormance and compromise saety!

4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade orwear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-ment is in sae working condition.

6. Never tamper with saety devices. Check their properoperation regular ly.

7. Ater striking a oreign object, stop the engine, discon-nect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.Thoroughly inspect the mower or any damage. Repair thedamage beore starting and operating the mower.

8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjust-

ment while the engine is running.

9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail

shield are subject to wear and damage which could

expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For

saety protection, requently check components and re-

place immediately with original equipment manuacturers

(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Use o parts

which do not meet the original equipment speciicationsmay lead to improper perormance and compromise

saety!10. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-rev the

engine. The governor controls the maximum sae operatingspeed o the engine.

11. Maintain or replace saety labels, as necessary.

12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper

disposal o luids and materials can harm the environment.

Sae

OperatioPractices

WARNINGThis symbol pointsout important saetyinstructions, which inot ollowed, couldendanger the personasaety and/or propertyo yoursel and othersRead and ollow allinstructions in this ma

ual beore attempting operate this machine.Failure to comply withthese instructions mayresult in personal injurWhen you see thissymbol.HEED ITS WARNING

Your ResponsibilityRestrict the use

o this power machineto persons who read,understandand ollow the warningand instructionsin this manualand on the machine.


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3Setup and

Adjustment

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline o

oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructein the accompanying engine manual BEFORE opera

ing your mower.

1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetweenupperandlowerhandles.

a. Pullupandbackonupperhandleasshownin

Figure3-1.Makecertainthelowerhandleisseate

securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.Doncrimpcablewhileliftingthehandleup.

b. Tightenstarknobssecuringupperhandletolowe

handle.SeeFigure3-1.Makecertainthelowerhandleisseatedsecurelyintothehandlemountin

brackets.

2.Tightenstarknobssecuringlowerhandletohandlebrackets.SeeFigure3-2.Makesurethateach

carriageboltisseatedproperlyinthehandle.

3. Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideoftheupperhandle.Loosenthewingnutwhichsecurestheropeguide.SeeFigure3-3.

a. Holdbladecontrolagainstupperhandle.

b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releaseblade

control.

c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.

d. Tightenwingnut.

4. Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedonthelowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.

5. Followstepsbelowtoassemblethegrasscatcher

(ifneeded).Makecertainbagisturnedrightside

outbeforeassembling(warninglabelwillbeonthe

outside).a. Placebagoverframesothatitsblackplasticside

isatthebottom.

b. Slipplasticchannelofgrassbagoverhooksonthframe.SeeFigure3-4.Allplasticchannelsexcep

centertopofbagattachfromoutsideofbag.

A

C

B

Figure3-1:Unfoldhandleandtightenhardware.

Figure3-2:Securelowerhandletomountingbrackets.

Figure3-3:Pullrecoilstarterthroughropeguideandtighten. Figure3-4:Assemblethegrasscatcher(ifneeded).

NOTE:Standbehindthemowerasifyouweregoingtooperateit.Yourrighthandcorrespondstotherightsideofthemower;yourlefthandcorrespondstotheleftsideofthemower.

IMPORTANTThisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroilintheengine.Fillupgasolineandoil

asinstructedintheaccompanyingenginemanualBEFOREoperatingyourmower.

NOTE:Eachendofthelowerhandlemustbeplacedinthesamerelativeposition.

NOTE:Yourmowerisshippedwiththehandleinthehigherheightposition.

A

B

B

A

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B


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c. Attachcentertopofbagfrominsideofbag.

6. Beforeattachingthegrasscatcher,themulching

bafflemustberemoved.SeeFigure3-5.

a. Liftreardischargedoor.

b. Removemulchingbaffle.

7. Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscatcher:

a. Liftreardischargedoor.

b. Placegrasscatcheronthepivotrod.Letgo

ofdischargedoorsothatitrestsonthegrasscatcher.SeeFigure3-6.

Toremovegrasscatcher,liftreardischargedooronthemower.Liftgrasscatcherupandout,offofthepivot

rod.Releasereardischargedoortoallowittocloserearopeningofmower.

8. Toconverttosidedischarge,makesuregrasscatcherisoffoftheunit,therearmulchplugisremoved,andreardischargedoorisclosed.

a. Onthesideofthemower,liftthemulchingplug.

b. Slidechutehooksunderhingepinonmulching

plugassembly.Lowermulchingplug.SeeFigure3-7.Donotremovesidemulchingplugatanytime,

evenwhenyouarenotmulching.

WARNING: Never operate mower unlessthe hooks on the grass catcher are firmlyseated on the pivot rod and the rear

discharge door rests firmly against top of the grasscatcher.

3Setup and

Adjustmen

Never operate mowerunless the hooks on th

grass catcher are firmlseated on the pivot rod

and the rear dischargedoor rests firmly agains

top of the grass catche

WARNING

Figure3-5:Removing(orinstalling)therearmulchplug.

Figure3-6:Attachthegrasscatcher.

Adjustments1. Thecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabove

therearleftwheel.SeeFigure3-8.

a. Pulltheleveroutandawayfromthemower.b. Movetheleverforwardorbackfordesiredcutting

height.

c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.

Figure3-8:Useadjustmentleversateachwheeltochangethe

cuttingheight.

A

C

B

Figure3-7:Convertingtosidedischarge.

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4Operating

Your LawnMower

Nowthatyouhavesetupyourlawnmowerforoperation,

itsimportanttobecomefamiliarwithitscontrols.

Blade ControlThebladecontrolisattachedtotheupperhandle.

Depressandsqueezeitagainsttheupperhandletooperatetheunit.Releaseittostopengineandblade.

WARNING: This blade control is a safetydevice. Do not bypass its operations.

Cutting Height Adjustment LeversThecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabovethe

leftrearwheel.Toadjustthecuttingheight,refertotheSetupandAdjustmentSection

Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarterisattachedtotherightupperhandle.Standbehindtheunitandpulltherecoilstartertostarttheunit.

Choke KnobPullthechokeknobtoactivatethechokeontheengine.

Useofthechokemaynotbenecessaryiftheengineiswarmortheairtemperatureishigh.

Know Your Lawn Mower

Mulching PlugThemulchingplugisusedformulchingpurpose.Insteadofcollectingthegrassclippingsinthegrasscatcher,your

mowerhastheoptionofrecirculatingtheclippingsback

tothelawn.Makesurethatthereardischargedoorisclosedandthegrasscatcherisremovedfromunitwhilemulching.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Refer to the engine section in this manual for engineinformation.

1. Addoilprovidedbeforestartingunitforthefirsttime

outofthebox.

2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedintheenginesectionofthismanual.

WARNING: Use extreme care whenhandling gasoline. Gasoline is extremelyflammable and the vapors are explosive.

Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine ishot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes

and other sources of ignition.

WARNINGThis blade control

mechanism is a safetydevice. Do not bypass

its operations.

Use extreme carewhen handling

gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammableand the vapors are

explosive. Never fuelthe machine indoors

or while the engineis hot or running.

Extinguish cigarettes,cigars, pipes, andother sources of

ignition.

Figure4-1:Themajorcomponentsonthemower.

Blade Control

Choke Knob

Recoil Starter

Gas Fill

Oil FIll

Cutting HeightAdjustment Lever

Mulching Plug


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4Operating

Your LawMower

WARNING

The operation of alawn mower can r

sult in foreign objecbeing thrown into

the eyes, which cadamage your eye

severely. Always we

safety glasses whoperating the mowor while performinany adjustments o

repairs on it.

Be sure no one oththan the operator standing near thelawn mower while

starting engine or o

erating mower. Nevrun engine indoors

in enclosed, poor

ventilated areas. Egine exhaust contacarbon monoxide, odorless and dead

gas. Keep handsfeet, hair and loos

clothing away fromany moving parts

on engine and lawmower.

WARNING: The operation of any lawn

mower can result in foreign objectsbeing thrown into the eyes, which can

damage your eyes severely. Always wear safetyglasses while operating the mower, or while perform-ing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Starting Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than

the operator is standing near the lawnmower while starting engine or operating

mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust containscarbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep

hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from anymoving parts on engine and lawn mower.

1. Pulloutthechokeknoblocatedontheleftsideoftheupperhandle.SeeFigure4-2.

NOTE:Useofthechokemaynotbenecessaryifthe

engineiswarmortheairtemperatureishigh.

2. Standingbehindthemower,squeezeandholdthe

bladecontrolagainstupperhandle.

3. Pulltherecoilstarterlightlyuntilresistanceisfelt,

thenpullrapidlytoovercomecompression,preventkickback,andstarttheengine.Repeatifnecessary.

SeeFigure4-2.

IMPORTANT:Donotallowtherecoilstartertosnapbackagainsttheropeguide.

4. Whenenginewarmsup,pushinthechokeknob.

Stopping Engine1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineandthe

blade.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugandgroundagainsttheengine.

WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop

completely before performing any workon the mower or to remove the grass

catcher.

Using Your Lawn MowerBesurethelawnisclearofstones,sticks,wire,orotherobjectswhichcoulddamagethelawnmowerorthe

engine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythemowerinanydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytotheoperatorandothers.

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,

stop the engine. Remove spark plug bootfrom the spark plug, thoroughly inspect

the mower for any damage, and repair the damage

before restarting and operating the mower. Exten-sive vibration of the mower during operation is an

indication of damage. The unit should be promptlyinspected and repaired.

Using as a MulcherFormulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcher(orside

chutedeflector)fromthemowerandlowerthemulchingbaffle.

Using the Grass CatcherYoucanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhileyouareoperatingthemower.1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinthe

SetupandAdjustmentsection.Grassclippings

willautomaticallycollectinbagasyourunmower.Operatemowertillgrassbagisfull.

2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingthebladecontrol.

Makesurethattheunithascometoacompletestop.

3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagupandawayfromthemowertoremovethebag.Disposeofthe

grassclippingsandreinstallthebagwhencomplete

Operating Tips Newgrass,thickgrass,orwetgrassmayrequireanarrowercut.

Foreffectivemulching,donotcutwetgrass.

Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.

Ifthegrasshasbeenallowedtogrowinexcessof

fourinches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Mowusingthesidedischargetoreducethegrassheightto

3-1/4inchesorlessbeforemulching.

Figure4-2:Startingthemower.

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Maintaining

Your LawnMower

WARNINGAlways stop engine,

disconnect sparkplug, and ground

against engine beforeperforming any typeof maintenance on

your machine.

IMPORTANT: Do notuse a pressure washeror garden hose toclean your unit. These

may cause damage toelectric components,spindles, pulleys, bear-ings, or the engine. Theuse o water will resultin shortened lie andreduce serviceability.

General Recommendations Always observe saety rules when perorming

any maintenance.

The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator abuseor negligence. To receive ull value rom warranty,operator must maintain the lawn mower as

instructed here.

Changing o engine-governed speed will voidengine warranty.

All adjustments should be checked at least once

each season.

Periodically check all asteners and make sure theseare tight.

WARNING: Always stop engine, discon-nect spark plug, and ground against

engine before performing any type ofmaintenance on your machine.

Lubrication1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least

once a season with light oil. The blade control mustoperate reely in both directions. See Figure 5-1.

2. Lubricate the wheels at least once a season withlight oil (or motor oil). I wheels are removed or any

reason, lubricate surace o the pivot arm and innersurace o the wheel with light oil. See Figure 5-1.

3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rea

discharge door and side mulch plug periodically withlight oil to prevent rust. See Figure 5-1.

Deck CareClean underside o the mower deck ater each use toprevent build-up o grass clippings or other debris. Follow

steps below or this job.1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline rom lawn

mower or place a piece o plastic under the gas cap.

2. Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the

side with the air cleaner acing up. Hold mower irmly

WARNING: Never tip the mower morethan 90 in any direction and do not

leave the mower tipped for any length oftime. Oil can drain into the upper part of the enginecausing a starting problem.

3. Scrape and clean the underside o the deck with a

suitable tool. Do not spray with water.

4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. Iyou had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, makesure to remove it now.

Engine Care

NOTE: Reer to the engine operation and maintenancesections in this manual or detailed instructions.

Maintain oil level.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normalconditions. Clean every ew hours under extremely

dusty conditions.

Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.

Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep th

cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit

proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt, andcombustible debris rom muler area.

Replacing Rear Flap1. To remove rear lap, lit rear door, and press lap in on

either side to remove rom hole. See Figure 5-2.

2. Remove lap rom opposite hole and replace with newlap in the opposite order and manner o removal.

Figure 5-1: Areas to lubricate on mower.

Figure 5-2: Remove rear fap.

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Maintainin

Your LawnMower

WARNINGWhen removing

the cutting bladefor sharpening or

replacement, proteyour hands with a pof heavy gloves or u

a heavy rag to holdthe blade.

An unbalanced bladwill cause excessivvibration when rotaing at high speeds.may cause damag

to mower and coulbreak causing per

sonal injury.

Blade Care

WARNING: When removing the cuttingblade for sharpening or replacement,

protect your hands with a pair of heavygloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.

Periodically inspect the blade adapter or cracks,especially i you strike a oreign object. Replace when

necessary. Follow the steps below or blade service.1. Disconnect spark plug wire rom spark plug. Turn

mower on its side making sure that the air ilter and

the carburetor are acing up.

2. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support whichhold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine

crankshat. See Figure 5-3.

3. Remove blade and adapter rom the crankshat. SeeFigure 5-3.

4. Remove blade rom the adapter or testing balance.Balance the blade on a round shat screwdriver to

check. Remove metal rom the heavy side until itbalances evenly.

When sharpening the blade, ollow the original angle

o grind. Grind each cutting edge equally to keep theblade balanced.

WARNING: An unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration when rotating

at high speeds. It may cause damage tomower and could break causing personal injury.

5. Lubricate the engine crankshat and the inner surace

o the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the bladeadapter onto the engine crankshat. Place the bladeon the adapter such that the side o the blade marked

Bottom (or with part number) aces the ground whenthe mower is in the operating position. Make sure thatthe blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter

langes.

6. Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notcheson the blade bell support with small holes in blade.

7. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450

in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.

To ensure sae operation o your mower, periodically

check the blade bolt or correct torque.

Off-Season Storage

The ollowing steps should be taken to prepare yourlawn mower or storage. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described

in the lubrication instructions.

Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose toclean your unit.

Coat mowers cutting blade with chassis grease to

prevent rusting.

Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store nextto corrosive materials, such as ertilizer.

When storing any type o power equipment in a poorly

ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be takento rust-proo the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone,coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving

parts o your lawn mower beore storage.

Figure 5-3: Remove the bolt and blade bell support to accessthe blade.

Blade AdapterBlade

Blade Bell Support

Bolt


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For repairs beyondthe minor adjust-ments listed here,contact an authorizedservice dealer.

6Trouble

Shooting

CauseProblem Remedy

Engine ails to start 1. Blade control disengaged.

2. Spark plug boot disconnected.

3. Fuel tank empty or stale uel.

4. CHOKE not activated.

5. Faulty spark plug.6. Blocked uel line.

7. Engine looded.

1. Engage blade control.

2. Connect boot to spark plug.

3. Fill tank with clean, resh gasoline.

4. Choke engine as instructed inOperating Your Lawn Mower.

5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.6. Clean uel line.

7. Wait a ew minutes to restart.

Engine runs erratic 1. Connect and tighten spark plugboot.

2. Clean uel line; ill tank with clean,

resh gasoline.

3. Clear vent.

4. Drain uel tank. Reill with

resh uel.5. Reer to engine maintenance

section.

6. Push CHOKE knob in.

1. Spark plug boot loose.

2. Blocked uel line or stale uel.

3. Vent in gas cap plugged.

4. Water or dirt in uel system.

5. Dirty air cleaner.

6. Unit running with CHOKE applied.

Engine overheats 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2. Remove blower housing

and clean.

1. Engine oil level low.

2. Air low restricted.

Occasional skips(hesitates) athigh speed

1. Adjust gap to .030.1. Spark plug gap too close.

Idles poorly 1. Reset gap to .030 or replacespark plug.

2. Reer to engine maintenancesection.

1. Spark plug ouled, aulty or gap

too wide.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

Mower will notmulch grass

1. Do not mow when grass is wet;wait until later to cut.

2. Mow once at a high cutting height,

then mow again at desired heightor make a narrower cutting path.

3. Sharpen or replace blade.

1. Wet grass.

2. Excessively high grass.

3. Dull blade.

Uneven cut 1. Sharpen or replace blade.1. Dull blade.

ExcessiveVibration

1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

2. Bent cutting blade.

1. Tighten blade and adapter.

Balance blade.

2. See an authorized service dealer.


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Saety

Labels

WARNING

DO NOT remove safe(or any) labels frommower for any reaso

Read and follow Operating Instructions before runningengine.

Gasoline is flammable. Allow engine to cool at least2 minutes before refueling.

Engines emit carbon monoxide. DO NOT run in enclosedarea.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOTOPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER ORGRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

NOTE: Saety labelsvary by model. Not alllabels shown on thispage are applicableto all Lawn Mowermodels.


14/2814

8Engine

SaeOperation

Practices

Gasoline and its vapors areextremely flammable andexplosive. Fire or explosion can

cause severe burns or death. Ifgasoline is spilled on yourselfor your clothes, wash your skinand change clothes immediately.

When adding uel, turn engine OFF and let engine

cool at least 2 minutes beore removing gas cap.

Fill uel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.

Use only an approved gasoline container.

Never ill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck ortrailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place contain-

ers on the ground away rom your vehicle beoreilling.

I possible, remove gas-powered equipment rom thetruck or trailer and reuel it on the ground. I this is

not possible, then reuel such equipment on a trailerwith a portable container, rather than rom a gasoline

dispenser nozzle.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim o the ueltank or container opening at all times until ueling iscomplete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

Do not overill uel tank. Fill tank to approximately

2 cm below lowest portion o neck to allow or uelexpansion.

Keep gasoline away rom sparks, open lames, pilot

lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

Never uel equipment indoors because lammablevapors will accumulate in the area.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and othersources o ignition.

Check uel line, tank, cap, and ittings requently or

cracks or leaks. Replace i necessary.

When starting engine, make sure spark plug, muler,uel cap and air cleaner are in place.

Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

I uel spills, wait until it evaporates beore starting

engine.

When operating equipment, do not tip engine orequipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill.

Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.

When transporting equipment, transport with uel tanEMPTY.

When storing gasoline or equipment with uel in tankstore away rom urnaces, stoves, water heaters orother appliances that have pilot light or other ignition

source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.

Starting engine creates spark-ing. Sparking can ignite nearbyflammable gases. Explosion andfire could result.

I there is a natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not

start engine.

Do not use pressurized starting luids because vaporare lammable.

Engines give off carbon mon-oxide, an odorless, colorless,poisonous gas. Breathing carbonmonoxide can cause nausea,fainting, or death.

Start and run engine outdoors.

Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even i

doors or windows are open.

Unintentional sparking can resul

in fire or electric shock. Unin-tentional start-up can result inentanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.

Beore perorming adjustments or repairs, disconnec

spark plug wire and keep it away rom spark plug.

When testing or spark, use approved spark plug

tester.

Do not check or spark with spark plug removed.

WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are extremely lammable and explosive. Fire oexplosion can cause severe burns or death. I gasoline is spilled on yoursel or yourclothes, wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

WARNING

Gasoline and its vaporsare extremely flammable

and explosive. Fire or ex-plosion can cause severe

burns or death. If gasolineis spilled on yourself oryour clothes, wash your

skin and change clothes

immediately.

Starting engine creates

sparking. Sparking canignite nearby flammable

gases. Explosion and firecould result.

Unintentional sparking

can result in fire or elec-tric shock. Unintentional

start-up can result inentanglement, traumatic

amputation, or laceration.


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Running engine produces heat.Engine parts, especially muffler,become extremely hot. Severethermal burns can occur oncontact. Combustible debris,such as leaves, grass, brush, etc.,

can catch fire.

Allow muler, engine cylinder, and ins to cool beoretouching.

Keep children away rom hot or running engines. They

can suer burns rom a hot muler.

Remove accumulated combustibles rom muler andcylinder area.

Rotating engine parts cancontact or entangle hands, feet,hair, clothing, or accessories.Traumatic amputation or severelaceration can result.

Operate equipment with guards in place.

Keep hands and eet away rom rotating parts.

Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

Do not wear loose-itting clothing, dangling draw-strings or items that could become caught.

Rapid retraction of starter cord(kickback) will pull hand andarm toward engine faster thanyou can let go. Broken bones,

fractures, bruises or sprainscould result.

When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resis-

tance is elt, then pull rapidly.

Remove all external equipment/engine loads beore

starting engine.

Direct coupled equipment components such as, butnot limited to blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets,

etc., must be securely attached.

Saety Label LocationThis label warns you o potential hazards that cancause serious injury. Read it careully. Reer to Figure

8-1 or explanation o symbols. I the label comes o orbecomes hard to read, contact the dealer or replace-

ment.

8Engine

SaeOperatio

Practices

WARNINGRunning engine produc

heat. Engine parts, es

pecially muffler, becomextremely hot. Severe

thermal burns can occon contact. Combustibdebris, such as leaves

grass, brush, etc., cancatch fire.

Rotating engine parts

can contact or entanghands, feet, hair, clothin

or accessories. Traumaamputation or severe

laceration can result

Rapid retraction of starcord (kickback) will pu

hand and arm toward

engine faster than youcan let go. Broken bone

fractures, bruises orsprains could result.

PB

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International Symbols and Meanings

Figure 8-1: International symbols and meanings.


16/2816

9Operating

YourEngine

Pre-Operation Check

Oil Recommendations

IMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gaso-

line or oil in the engine. Running the engine withinsufficient oil can cause serious engine damageand void the engine warranty.

Beore starting engine, ill with oil. Do not over-ill. Oilcapacity is about 20 oz.

Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,

premium quality motor oil certiied to meet or exceedU.S. automobile manuacturers requirements or service

classiication SG, SF. Motor oils classiied SG, SF willshow this designation on the container.

SAE 10W-30 is recommended or general, all tem-perature use. I single viscosity oil is used, select the

appropriate viscosity or the average temperature in yourarea rom the chart to the right.

Know Your Engine

1. Single Viscosity

2. Multi Viscosity

IMPORTANT: Using non detergent oil or 2-stroke

engine oil could shorten the engines service life.

Read this section beore starting your lawn mower engine. Compare the illustration in Figure 9-1 with your lawn mowerengine to amiliarize yoursel with the location o various controls and adjustments.

Ambient Temperature

IMPORTANT: Thisengine is shippedwithout gasoline or oilin the engine. Runningthe engine with insu-icient oil can cause

serious engine damageand void the enginewarranty.

IMPORTANT: Usingnon- detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil couldshorten the enginesservice lie.

Be sure to check theengine on a levelsurace with the enginestopped.

-30 -20

10w

20w

20

30

40

20w40, 20w50

15w40, 15w50

10w40

10w30

-10 0

0 20 40 60 80 100

10 20 30 40

-20

(C)

(F)

1

2

StarterGrip

Oil Fill Cap

Oil Drain

MufflerSpark Plug

Fuel Cap

Air Cleaner

Figure 9-1: The major components o the engine.


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Check Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a levelsurface with the engine stopped.

1. Remove the oil iller cap and wipe the dipstick clean.

See Figure 9-2.

2. Insert the dipstick into the oil iller neck, but do notscrew it in.

3. I the level is low, slowly add oil to the upper limit onthe dipstick. See Figure 9-2 inset.

4. Tighten dipstick irmly beore starting engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil maycause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or

oil saturation of air cleaner.

Fuel RecommendationsUse automotive gasoline (Unleaded or low leaded to

minimize combustion chamber deposits). Never use anoil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt,

dust, or water in the uel tank.

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flam-

mable and is explosive under certainconditions.

Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine

stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparksin the area where the engine is refueled or where

gasoline is stored.

Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel

in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tankcap is closed properly and securely.

Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilledfuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled,

make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.

Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or

breathing of vapor.

Check Fuel Level1. Clean around uel ill beore removing cap to uel.

2. Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowest portiono neck to allow or uel expansion. Be careul not tooverill.

IMPORTANT: Before refueling, allow engine to cool2 minutes.

Starting The Engine

WARNING: Always keep hands andfeet clear of equipment moving parts.Do not use a pressurized starting fluid.

Vapors are flammable.

1. Pull out the choke knob located on the let side othe upper handle. See Figure 9-3. Use o the choke

may not be necessary i the engine is warm or the airtemperature is high.

9Operating

YourEngine

WARNINGAlways keep hands afeet clear of equipme

moving parts. Do not u

a pressurized startinfluid. Vapors are flam

mable.

IMPORTANT: Do notallow the starter grip

snap back against thengine. Return it gento prevent damage tothe starter.

2. Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control

handle and hold it against the upper handle.

3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is elt,

then pull rapidly to overcome compression, preventkickback, and start engine. Repeat i necessary. See

Figure 9-3.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow the starter grip to snap

back against the rope guide. Return it gently toprevent damage to the starter.

4. When engine warms up, push in the choke knob. See

Figure 9-3.

Stopping The Engine1. Release the blade control.

Upper Level

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

Figure 9-2: Checking the oil level.

Figure 9-3: Star ting the mower. (Your mower may dier rom thatshown)

3

2

1

4


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Oil Change

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surace

with the engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine isstill warm to assure rapid and complete draining.

1. Remove oil ill cap and drain oil by either removing

drain plug or turning mower on its side (air cleaner sideup) and allowing oil to drain into a suitable container.

See Figure 10-1.

WARNING: Before tipping engine or

equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from

tank by running engine until fuel tank isempty.

2. Reinstall the drain plug (i removed), and tighten itsecurely.

3. Reill with the recommended oil (see Operation

section) and check the oil level. See Figure 10-1.

4. Reinstall the oil ill cap securely.

10Maintaining

YourEngine

WARNINGShut off the engine

before performing anytype of maintenance.To prevent accidentalstart-up, disconnectthe spark plug boot.

WARNING: Shut off the engine before

performing any maintenance. Toprevent accidental start-up, disconnect

the spark plug boot.

IMPORTANT: I engine must be tipped to transportequipment or to inspect or remove grass, keep sparkplug side o engine up. Transporting or tipping engine

spark plug down may cause smoking, hard starting,spark plug ouling, or oil saturation o air cleaner.

Periodic inspection and adjustment o the engine isessential i high level perormance is to be maintained.Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service lie.

The required service intervals and the kind o mainte-nance to be perormed are described in the table below.

Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurirst. More requent service is required when operating in

adverse conditions.

Maintenance Schedule

Service more requently when used in dusty areas.

I operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.

Oil Service Check oil level regularly.

Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every

ive hours or daily beore starting engine. See oilchecking procedure in the Operation section.

Before tipping engineor equipment to

drain oil, drain fuelfrom tank by runningengine until fuel tank

is empty.

IMPORTANT: Be sureto check engine on alevel surace with theengine stopped. Drainthe oil while the engineis still warm to assurerapid and completedraining.

Check EngineOil

First 5 hoursTasks

Each use or

every 5 hours

Every season

or 25 hours

Every season

or 50 hours

Every season

or 100 hoursService Dates

Change EngineOil

Check AirCleaner

Service Air

CleanerCheck SparkPlug

Service Spark

Plug

Clean FingerGuard

Clean Around

Muffler

Level

Oil Fill Cap

Drain

Plug

Figure 10-1: Changing the oil.


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Spark Plug Service

WARNING: DO NOT check for spark

with spark plug removed. DO NOT crankengine with spark plug removed.

To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must

be properly gapped and ree o deposits.1. Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug

wrench to remove the plug. See Figure 10-3.

WARNING: If the engine has beenrunning, the muffler will be very hot. Be

careful not to touch the muffler.

2. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard the spark plug

i there is apparent wear, or i the insulator is crackedor chipped. Clean the spark plug with a wire brush i it

is to be reused.

IMPORTANT: Used motor oil may cause skin canceri repeatedly let in contact with the skin or prolongedperiods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used

oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly washyour hands with soap and water as soon as possible

ater handling used oil.

NOTE: Please dispose o used motor oil in a manner that

is compatible with the environment. We suggest you take

it in a sealed container to your local service station orreclamation. Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the

ground.

Air Cleaner ServiceA dirty air cleaner will restrict air low to the carburetor.

To prevent carburetor malunction, service the air cleanerregularly. Service more requently when operating the

engine in extremely dusty areas.

WARNING: Never use gasoline or lowflash point solvents for cleaning the

air cleaner element. A fire or explosioncould result.

IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air

cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result.

1. Remove the wing bolt and the air cleaner cover.Remove the elements and separate them. See Figure

10-2. Careully check both elements or holes or tearsand replace i damaged.

2. Foam element: Wash the element in a solution o

household detergent and warm water, then rinsethoroughly, or wash in nonlammable or high lash

point solvent. Allow the element to dry thoroughly.Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze outthe excess oil. The engine will smoke during initial

start-up i too much oil is let in the oam.

3. Paper element: Tap the element lightly several timeson a hard surace to remove excess dirt, or blow

compressed air through the ilter rom the inside out.Never try to brush the dirt o; brushing will orce

dirt into the ibers. Replace the paper element i it isexcessively dirty.

10Maintainin

YourEngine

WARNINGNever use gasolin

or low flash point svents for cleaning tair cleaner elemenA fire or explosio

could result.

DO NOT check fo

spark with spark plremoved. DO NOTcrank engine with

spark plug remove

If the engine hasbeen running, the

muffler will be verhot. Be careful not

touch the muffler

Figure 10-2: Servicing the air cleaner.

Figure 10-3: The spark plug and boot.

Paper Element

Foam Element

Spark Plug

Spark Plug Boot


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3. Measure the plug gap with a eeler gauge. Correct

as necessary by bending side electrode. See Figure10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in.

4. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condi-tion and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent

cross-threading.

5. Ater the spark plug is seated, tighten with a sparkplug wrench to compress the washer.

NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2

turn ater the spark plug seats to compress the washer.When reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1/8-1/4 turnater the spark plug seats to compress the washer.

IMPORTANT: The spark plug must be securely tight-ened. An improperly tightened spark plug can become

very hot and may damage the engine.

Clean EngineI the engine has been running, allow it to cool or at

least hal an hour beore cleaning. Periodically removegrass and dirt build-up rom engine. Clean inger guardand around muler. Clean with a brush or compressed

air.

IMPORTANT: Do not spray engine with water to clean

because water could contaminate uel. Using a gardenhose or pressure washing equipment can also orce

water into the air cleaner or muler opening. Water in

the air cleaner will soak the paper element, and waterthat passes through the element or muler can enter the

cylinder, causing damage.

WARNING: Accumulation of debrisaround muffler could cause a fire.

Inspect and clean before every use.

StorageEngines stored over 30 days need to be drained o uel

to prevent deterioration and gum rom orming in uelsystem or on essential carburetor parts. I the gasoline inyour engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to

have the carburetor, and other uel system components,serviced or replaced.

1. Remove all uel rom tank by running engine until itstops rom lack o uel.

2. Change oil. See Oil Change section.

3. Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 an ounce o

engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug and crankslowly to distribute oil.

4. Clean grass and debris rom around engine, underinger guard, and under, around and behind muler.

Touch up any damaged paint, and coat other areasthat may rust with a light ilm o oil.

5. Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away rom

any appliance that operates with a lame or pilot light,such as a urnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Alsoavoid any area with a spark producing electric motor,

or where power tools are operated.

6. I possible, also avoid storage areas with high humiditybecause that promotes rust and corrosion.

7. Keep the engine level in storage. Tilting can cause uel

or oil leakage.

Removing From Storage1. Check your engine as described in the Pre-Operation

Check section o this manual.

2. I the uel was drained during storage preparation, ill

the tank with resh gasoline. I you keep a container

o gasoline or reueling, make certain it contains onlyresh uel. Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over

time, causing hard starting.

3. I the cylinder was coated with oil during storagepreparation, the engine will smoke briely at startup.

This is normal.

10Maintaining

YourEngine

WARNINGAccumulation of

debris around mufflercould cause a fire.Inspect and cleanbefore every use.

IMPORTANT: Do notspray engine with water

to clean because watercould contaminate uel.Using a garden hoseor pressure washingequipment can alsoorce water into the

air cleaner or muleropening. Water in the

air cleaner will soakthe paper element,and water that passesthrough the elementor muler can enterthe cylinder, causingdamage.

Figure 10-4: Measure the plug gap with a eeler gauge.

Electrode

0.030 in.


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NOTES

1


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Model 18M

17

14

18

16

19

20

15

A

A

B

B

5

36

44

25

24

49

35

55

22

3

53

13

32

31

47

30

11

10

37

9

1

56

26

8

27

50

33

7

Wheel Tread

28

2

3

52

21

48 3

54

4

6

46

1251

29

323

3432

32

20

40

46

4541

39

38

4243


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8Parts Lis

To order replacemeparts, call the CustoDealer Referral Line

1-877-282-8684,or visit

www.cubcadet.comfind the nearest Cu

Cadet service dealeyour area.

GEN U INE

FACTORY PARTS

Ref.

No.

Part No. Description

1 787-01362 19 Deck

2 731-05880 Spacer, .515 x 1.00 x .310 Lg.

3 710-1241 Screw, 1/4-15 x 1.000

4 710-04577 Screw, Machine, M4-.7 x 10.00

5 749-04312 Lower Handle

6 631-04232 Engine Shroud7 736-0504 Washer, Wave, .510 x .750 x .017

8 748-0376C Blade Adapter

9 742-0739 Mulching Blade

10 736-0524B Blade Bell Suppor t

11 710-1044 Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.50

12 731-05639 Trailing Shield

13 731-05746 Rear Mulch Plug

14 731-04177 Side Discharge Chute

15 687-02055 Mulch Plug (Incl. 16-18)

16 732-1014 Torsion Spring

17 747-0710 Hinge Pin

18 17032A Chute Delector Adapter

19 736-0270 Beleville Washer

20 710-0599 Screw

21 731-05686 Rear Door

22 731-05634 Front Cover

23 687-02290 Handle Bracket - RH

687-02284 Handle Bracket - LH

24 664-04066 Grass Bag

25 647-04082 Grass Bag Frame

26 687-02225 Front Bracket Assembly

27 738-0148 Screw, Shoulder, .50 x .66

28 687-02228 Rear Bracket Assembly

Ref.

No.


29 710-0260A Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x .62

30 710-1242 Screw, 5 /16-14 x .750

31 712-04063 Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18

32 712-04065 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16

33 634-04346 Front Wheel

34 634-04347 Rear Wheel35 720-0230 Foam Grip

36 712-04064 Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20

37 749-04355 Upper Handle

38 710-0606 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.50

39 720-0279 Knob

40 725-0157 Cable Tie

41 710-1205 Rope Guide

42 746-04380 Choke Cable

43 746-04381 Control Cable

44 747-04665 Blade Control

45 710-1174 Bolt Carriage, 5/16-18 x 2.0

46 720-04072 Star Knob

47 731-05710 Rear Bale

48 732-04264 Door Torsion Spring - RH

732-04265 Door Torsion Spring - LH

49 732-04377 Spring Lever

50 736-0255 Washer, Bell , .510 x 1.14 x .040

51 736-3012A Washer, Wave, .390 x .825 x .016

52 738-0507B Screw, Shoulder, .500 Dia. X .434

53 741-0492A Bushing, Lock, .505 Dia. X .62

54 747-04589 Rear Door Pivot Rod

55 749-04307 Cross Bracket

56 750-04305A Spacer, 6.60mm ID x 9mm OD


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11Illustrated

Parts List

Ref.

No.


1. 951-10368 FuelTank

2. 951-10369 FlywheelShroud

3. 951-10335 RubberFuelTankMountingWasher

4. 951-10334 OilFillerTubeAssembly

5. 951-10333 Dipst ickAssembly6. 951-10413 CylinderHeadComplete

7. 951-10414 ShortBlockAssembly

8. 951-10321 StopSwitchandBrakeAssembly

9. 951-10319 RecoilSpringandPulleyAssembly

10. 951-10344 PushRodKit

11. 951-10345 ValveKit

12. 951-10370 OilDrainPlugandWasherAssembly

13. 951-10366 IgnitionCoil

14. 951-10310 CarburetorAssembly

15. 951-10307 FlywheelKey

16. 951-10412 AirCleanerHousingAssemblyComplete

17. 951-10342 MufflerStudAssembly

18. 951-10364 FuelLineKitInc.hoses,clamps&filter

19. 951-10358 FuelFilter

20. 951-10300 FuelCapAssembly

21. 951-10299 RecoilStarterAssembly

22. 951-10298 AirCleanerKit

23. 951-10297 AirCleanerThumbScrew

24. 951-10411 MufflerGuard

25. 951-10403 Muffler

26. 951-10402 MufflerGasket/HeatShield

27. 951-10387 GovernorReturnSpring

28. 951-10292 SparkPlug

952Z1P70FUA EngineComplete

951-10326 CarburetorKitMajor

951-10323 CarburetorKitMinor

951-10416 GasketKitComplete

951-10417 GasketKitExternal

951-10351 SparkArrestorNOTE:Illustratedpartswithoutanumericcall-outarenotservicablecomponents.

To order replacemenparts, call the CustomDealer Referral Line

1-877-282-8684,

or visitwww.cubcadet.com find the nearest Cu

Cadet service dealeryour area.

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Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet), The United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA)

Emission Control System Warranty Statement

(Owners Deect Warranty Rights and Obligations)

The U. S. EPA and Cub Cadet are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your model year 2005 and later small o-roadengine. New small o-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog standards. Cub Cadet must warranty the

emission control system on your engine or the period o time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance oyour small o-road engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, exhaust system, and other associated emis-

sion-related components.Where a warrantable condition exists, Cub Cadet will repair your small o-road engine at no cost to your including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This emissions control system is warranted or two years. I any emission-related part on your engine is deective, the part will be repaired orreplaced by Cub Cadet.

OWNERS WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the small o-road engine owner, you are responsible or the perormance o the required maintenance listed in your Owners Manual. Cub Cadetrecommends that you retain all your receipts covering maintenances on your small o-road engine, but Cub Cadet can not deny warranty solely or

the lack o receipts or or your ailure to ensure the perormance to all scheduled maintenance.

As the small o-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Cub Cadet may deny your warranty coverage i your small o-road engine orpart has ailed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modiications.

You are responsible or presenting your lawn mower to Cub Cadet LLCs distribution center or service center as soon as the problem exists. Thewarranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount o time, not to exceed 30 days. I you have a question regarding your warranty cover-

age, you should contact your local Cub Cadet dealer. To reach the Cub Cadet Customer Dealer Reerral Line, please call (877) 282-8684.

DEFECTS WARRANTY REqUIREMENTS FOR 199 AND LATER SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES:

This section applies to 1995 and later small o-road engines. The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an

ultimate purchaser.

(a) General Emissions Warranty Coverage

Cub Cadet must warrant to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is:

(1) Designed, built, and equipped so as to conorm with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority inChapters 1 and 2,Part 5, Division 26 o the Health and Saety Code; and

(2) Free rom deects in materials and workmanship that cause the ailure o a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to the part as

described in the engine manuacturers application or certiication or a period o two years.

(b) The warranty on emissions-related parts will be interpreted as ollows:

(1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled or replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions required by Subsection (c)

must be warranted or the warranty period deined in Subsection (a)(2). I any such part ails during the period o warranty coverage, it must berepaired or replaced by Cub Cadet according to Subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted

or the remaining warranty period.

(2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only or regular inspection in the written instructions required by Subsection (c) must be warranted orthe warranty period deined in Subsection (a)(2). A statement in such written instructions to the eect o repair or replace as necessary willnot reduce the period o warranty coverage. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted or the remaining warranty

period.

(3) Any warranted part that which is scheduled or replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions required by Subsection (c)

must be warranted or the period o time prior to the irst scheduled replacement point or that part. I the part ails prior to the irst scheduledreplacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by Cub Cadet according to Subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced underwarranty must be warranted or the remainder o the period prior to the irst scheduled replacement point or the part.

(4) Repair or replacement o any warranted part under the warranty provisions o this article must be perormed at no charge to the owner at awarranty station.

(5) Notwithstanding the provisions o Subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at all Cub Cadet distribution centers

that are ranchised to service the subject engines.

(6) The owner must not be charged or diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in act deective, provided thatsuch diagnostic work is perormed at a warranty station.

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(7) The engine manuacturer is liable or damages to other engine components proximately caused by a ailure under warranty o any warrantedpart.

(8) Throughout the engines warranty period deined in Subsection (a)(2), Cub Cadet will maintain a supply o warranted parts suicient to meetthe expected demand or such parts.

(9) Any replacement part may be used in the perormance o any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the

owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations o Cub Cadet.

(10) Add-on or modiied parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use o any non-exempted add-on ormodiied parts shall be grounds or disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The engine manuacturer shall not be

liable under this article to warrant ailures o warranted parts caused by the use o non-exempted add-on or modiied part.

(c) Cub Cadet will include a copy o the ollowing emission warranty parts list with each new engine, using those portions o the list applicableto the engine.

(1) Fuel Metering System

Cold start enrichment system (sot choke)

Carburetor and internal parts

Fuel Pump

(2) Air Induction System

Air cleaner

Intake maniold

(3) Ignition System

Spark plug(s)

Magneto Ignition System

(4) Exhaust System

(5) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above System

Vacuum, temperature , position, time sensitive valves and switches

Connectors and assemblies

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The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC withrespect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its

possessions and territories.Cub Cadet warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of

original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge,any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited

warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintainedin accordance with the Operators Manual furnished with the product, and

has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident,

improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damagebecause of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from theinstallation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved byCub Cadet for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void

your warranty as to any resulting damage.Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as belts,

blades, blade adapters, grass bags, wheels, engine oil, air filters, andspark plugs.HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH

PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer.To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact

Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call1-877-282-8684, or log on to our Web site at www.cubcadet.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:a. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one year

warranty.

b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade

sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deckadjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use

or exposure.

c. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exportedoutside of the United States, its possessions and territories, exceptthose sold through Cub Cadets authorized channels of export distribu-

tion

d. Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts.

e. Service completed by someone other than an authorized servicedealer.

f. Transportation charges and service calls.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchant-

ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicablperiod of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi-

fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except asmentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer

or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. Durinthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole andexclusive remedy arising from the sale. Cub Cadet shall not be liab

for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, withoutlimitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn car

services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warrantedproduct.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warrantylasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the

purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of theproduct shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability forloss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and theproperty arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the originalpurchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited war-ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtainwarranty coverage.

Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-877-282-8684

MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

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