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Operator's Manual
21" Rear & Side
Discharge Mulching
Mower
Model PR-521
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 arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10088B.fm
(10/2000)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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: Slope Operation
20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, Keep children away from hot or running engines. They discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or can suffer burns from a hot muffler. other safety protective devices in place and working. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. - Page 5 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield are subject to wear and damage which could for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
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Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Remove Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Tighten tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open hand knob carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). - Page 8 Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower • With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. NOTE: The mulching baffle is already in place on the Release blade control handle.
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
Converting To Side Discharge • Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching. If your unit is equipped with a side discharge chute, you Mulching Plug can convert to a side discharge mower as follows: •... -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Stop Engine and Blade NOTE: For shipping purposes, your mower wheels are set in low cutting height position. Refer to • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine instructions for cutting height adjustment on page 11. and blade. -
Page 11: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Handle Height WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher except where specified in the operator’s height position.To lower the handle height for your manual. -
Page 12: Blade Care
• Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending • The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck. shaft screwdriver. See Figure 15. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. -
Page 13: Off Season Storage
Lubrication Blade Control • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control (Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 16.) handle and the brake cable at least once a season WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
1. Place all four wheels in same height position. incorrectly. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 2. Dull blade. NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local Cub Cadet dealer or call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1(800)-528-1009. - Page 15 NOTES...
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Page 18: Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL PR-521... - Page 19 Model PR-521 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 647-0004 Control Handle Assembly 738-0102 Front Axle Bolt 710-1205 Rope Guide 720-0190 Spring Lever Knob 720-0279 Handle Knob 1/4-20 Thd. 732-0417A Rear Spring Lever 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Lg.
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Page 20: Cleveland, Ohio
How to obtain service Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this dealer is not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer near you.