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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Self Propelled Mower — Model CC 46 ES
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-05629
(November 4, 2009)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various Cub Cadet. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated performance when properly operated and maintained. in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equ
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. could result. Do not hold on to the mow
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3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Service intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with Safe Handling Of Gasoline: the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable original equipment specifications may lead to i
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Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s Modification (E
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER — ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in
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8 s ce ti On 2 — i Mp Onat rt s eaf Otiepra On p rcatiecs Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 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 overturn and cause serio
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil • One Grass Catcher • One Side Discharge Chute 2. Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the Assembly upper hole on the handle mounting bracket. Secure with NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. one plastic wing nut, also included in the manual bag. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Operation Repeat on other side with rema
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3. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except rope guide. center top of bag attach from outside of frame. A A B D C C B Figure 3-4 Figure 3-3 a. Hold blade control against upper handle. c. Attach center top of bag from inside of frame. b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade 2. Follow the steps below
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Side Discharge Chute Adjustments Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, Cutting Height make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. 1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See Figure 3-6. 1. Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel. 2. Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Fig. 3-7. 1 2 1 3 2 Figure 3-
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Controls and Features 4 Blade Control Electric Start Ignition Switch Drive Control Recoil Starter Primer Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 Mulch Plug Blade Control The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the side discharge chute, some mower models h
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Operation 5 Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator 2 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 1 3 loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. 1. Push primer 3 times. Wait about two seconds between each push. See Fig. 5-1. In temperature below 50°F,
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 2. Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or Maintenance motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel General Recommendations with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. • Always observe safety rules when performing any 3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot points on the rear maintenance. discharge door and side mulch plug periodically with light • The warranty on this lawn mower d
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Engine Care Replacing Rear Flap NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance sections 1. To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on in this manual for detailed instructions. either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. • Maintain oil level. • Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. • Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. • Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the area
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Service 7 5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of Blade Care the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the operating position. Make sure that
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4. Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it from 6. Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on the baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3. engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley. 7. Reattach engine baffle and reassemble blade as described in the previous section. 8. Turn mower back over and make sure belt is seated on the transmission pulley. Tighten screw loosened earlier to secure belt tension spring to the trans
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NOTE: The battery you have may differ slightly from the Charging Battery one shown in Fig. 7-6. Refer to the Parts List. WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with care and keep away from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases Positive could be vented during charging or discharging. Use Terminal in a well ventilated area, away from sources of ignition. Negative Terminal NOTE: The special designed plug
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Replacing Fuse Off-Season Storage The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40 The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will not for storage. operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric starter, perform • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the the following steps to check the fuse inside the battery housing: lubrication instructions. 1. Open the battery cover as describ
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7. Wait a few minutes to
