Cub Cadet 109 Operator's Manual
Cub Cadet 109 Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet 109 Operator's Manual

20” mulching push lawn mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
20" Mulching Push Lawn Mower — Model 109
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
FORM NO. 769-02309
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
12/2005

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  • Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 20” Mulching Push Lawn Mower — Model 109 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Slope Gauge ... 3 Safe Operation Practices ... 4 Setup and Adjustment ...
  • Page 3: Slope Gauge

    Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise...
  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
  • Page 6: Setup And Adjustment

    Setup and Adjustment IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left side of the mower is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 7 4. Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. See Step 4 illustration. Wheel Height Adjustment 5. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. Depress height adjustment lever towards the wheel and slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING This blade control Now that you have set up your lawn mower mechanism is a for operation, get acquainted with its controls safety device. Never and features. These are described below and attempt to bypass its illustrated this page.
  • Page 9: Stopping Engine

    Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
  • Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    General Recommendations 1. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. 2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here.
  • Page 11: Blade Care

    When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower...
  • Page 12: Trouble Shooting

    2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Choke engine as instructed in the “Operating Your Lawn Mower” section. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime.
  • Page 13: Safety Labels

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  • Page 15: Parts List

    782-5012 Rear Baffle 10.62 X 2.66 17033A Front Baffle 10.62 RAD X 3.03 Illustrated Parts List To order replacement parts, contact your local Cub Cadet dealer; or call our dealer locator number at 1 (877) 282-8684; or log onto www.cubcadet.com...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “Cub Cadet” warrants this product against defects in material and...

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