Controls & Features - Cub Cadet CC500 Operator's Manual

Controls and Features
Recoil Starter
Side Discharge Chute
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the
unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. See Fig. 4-1.
WARNING:
Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left
rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the "Assembly &
Set-Up" Section.
Grass Catcher
The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag
the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is
full, it has to be removed from the mower and emptied before
any further mowing.
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Grass Catcher
This blade control is a safety device.
Blade Control
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
Mulch Plug
Figure 4-1
Mulching Plug
The mulching plug is used for mulching purpose. Instead of
collecting the grass clippings in the grass catcher, your mower
has the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn.
Make sure that the rear discharge door is closed and the grass
catcher is removed from unit while mulching.
Side Discharge Chute
Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass
clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the
"Assembly & Set-Up" section to attach the side discharge chute.
WARNING:
chute area on cutting deck. Refer to warning label
on the unit.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Keep hands and feet away from the
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