Cub Cadet BC509 Operator's Manual

Quick Instructions to
Assemble Straight
Shaft String
Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions of the unit's
manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit's manual.
Quick Instructions to
®
Replace SplitLine
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-877-282-8684 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
replacement section of the
unit's manual.
Wind line tightly in direction of arrow.
Split other end of SplitLine
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Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Install the cutting attachment shield on
the shield mount by inserting the three
(3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten
securely with a flat blade screwdriver.
NOTE: The cutting shield MUST be
installed when operating the unit as a
trimmer.
Unleaded
Gasoline
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Press primer bulb 10x and move
(less than 30 days old). choke lever to Position 1.
Choke Lever
Continue to squeeze Continue to squeeze
throttle control. Move throttle control. Pull
choke lever to starter rope 3 to 5
Position 2. times. Making sure to
keep throttle
squeezed, run unit for
30-60 seconds to
warm up.
Push 6"-7" ends into
®
back 6"-7". the holding slots.
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Nut
Remove the protective cap and
Place D-handle over the shaft housing and
gray spacer from the upper and
onto the bottom clamp at minimum of 6
lower shafts. Push the
inches from the end of the shaft grip.
attachment into the coupler.
Tighten the screws with an appropriate
Turn the knob clockwise to
tool until the handle is secure.
tighten.
NOTE: Do not tighten the nut
Choke Lever
Primer
Bulb
Crouch in starting
position.
Choke Lever
3 to 5 X
Continue to squeeze
throttle control. Move
the choke lever to
Position 3.
Spool
Spring
Inner
Reel
Bump
Knob
Insert 10' of 0.105"SplitLine
Unscrew bump knob
hole in top of reel. Pull most of line
clockwise. Remove
through hole until 3"-4" remains.
inner reel and spring.
Insert lines through eyelets in spool.
Insert spring and reel into spool.
BC509
4-Cycle Trimmer/
Brushcutter
6 in.
Min.
Tip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
Remove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil
PRESS the lockout in; Continue to squeeze
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle throttle control. Pull the
control for ALL further steps. rope 5 times.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat the starting instructions. If the
unit still fails to start, refer to the
operator's manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information.
HOT RESTART
If the engine is hot: Move the choke
lever to Position 2, press the primer bulb
Continue to squeeze
10 times, squeeze the throttle control
throttle control. Run
and pull the starter rope until the unit
unit for additional 30 to
starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. The
60 seconds to complete
unit may be used during this time. Then
warm up. The unit may
be used during this time. move the choke lever to Position 3.
3"-4"
®
through Bend short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Hold the inner reel in place. Pull lines firmly to release
Tighten Bump Knob from holding slots.
counterclockwise.
5 X
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