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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Number
379
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 LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
769-00062.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
(1/02)
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Page 1: Model Number
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 LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 769-00062.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............3 Slope Gauge...................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower................7 Know Your Lawn Mower ..................8 Operating Your Lawn Mower ................9 Making Adjustments ..................12 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower................13 Troubleshooting .................... -
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
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. mower. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until Keep children away from hot or running engines. - 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
SECTION 2: 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. -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil • Tighten the wing nuts and raise the handle IMPORTANT: in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline assembly until it clicks into place. Make sure not to and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual kink the control cables. -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
• Loosen the wing nut holding the rope guide to the Handle Mounting upper handle. See Figure 6. Bracket • Squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull starter rope out slowly. • Thread the recoil starter rope into the rope guide Pinch Here and tighten the wing nut. -
Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Engine Controls Blade Control Handle See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine. Recoil Starter Stopping Engine Drive Clutch • Release blade control handle to stop the engine Control and the blade. •... -
Page 10: Starting Engine
Mulching • Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock? For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it • Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing sharp bends? proper mulching of grass clippings. - Page 11 Lift Pull Lift Push Figure 11 Lift Attaching Side Discharge (If Equipped) Follow the steps below to install the side discharge chute: • For the correct orientation see Figure 12. This side up Figure 9 Attaching Mulching Plug Follow the steps below to install the mulching plug: Figure 12 •...
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Page 12: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any • Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld adjustments without first stopping engine pins and insert the carriage bolts the upper hole on and disconnecting spark plug wire. the handle mounting bracket and secure with plastic wing nuts. -
Page 13: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE DATES Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any) General Recommendations least once a season with light oil. - Page 14 Maintenance speeds. It may cause damage to the mower, and could break causing personal injury. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the air cleaner side of engine up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the Blade Adapter mower tipped for any length of time.
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Page 15: Storing Your Lawn Mower
Belt Keeper Hex Lock Nut Figure 21 NOTE: Mower is shown tipped on engine for clarity. Remember, only tip mower back on its handle with the spark plug facing up. Otherwise, oil will spill if turned upside down. • Replace the large baffle. Refer to Figure 20. •... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. -
Page 17: Parts List
Model 379 Front Axle Assembly & Height Adjuster Ref. Part No. Description 611-0060 Axle Ass’y, Frt. 710-1348 AB Pan Scr. 1/4-14 x .50 Lg. 714-0104 Cotter Pin .072 x 1.12 Lg. 732-0820 Ext. Spring 747-0920A Adj. Rod 736-0105 Spr. Washer 738-0102 Shl. - Page 18 Model 379...
- Page 19 Model 379 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 647-0004 Control Handle Ass’y 638-0005 Axle Assy: RR 731-1639 Baffle 682-7518 Axle Assy: Trans. 710-0605 Oval C-Sunk Mach - Screw † 682-7524 Cover Ass’y - Chain 736-0501 Spring Washer .66” ID 710-0604A Scr.
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet LLC does not extend any warranty for LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in products sold or exported outside of the United States, the United States, its possessions and territories.