Cub Cadet CC 550 ES Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Self Propelled Mower — Model CC 550 ES WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go.
Page 5 Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade Safe Handling Of Gasoline: for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s...
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —...
Page 8 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...
Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher • One Bottle of Oil • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Side Discharge Chute Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Operation section of this manual BEFORE operating your mower.
Page 10 Hold blade control against upper handle. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade control handle. Slip starter rope into rope guide. Tighten wing nut. Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. Grass Catcher Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed).
Page 11 Adjustments Side Discharge Chute To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the Cutting Height unit, the rear mulch plug is removed, and rear discharge door is closed. The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel.
Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Drive Control Blade Control Electric Start Switch Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Primer Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Recoil Starter Blade Control The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Page 13: Operation
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication. General Recommendations Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
Page 15 Adjustments Replacing Rear Flap To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and remove screw on Drive Cable either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. Your unit is equipped with an adjustable drive cable to adjust Remove screw and flap from opposite hole and replace the tension on the drive cable.
Page 16: Service
Service Blade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom”...
Page 17: Replacing Battery
Working from the rear of the mower, carefully remove belt from transmission pulley. See Fig. 7-3. Once belt is off transmission pulley, push down on deck baffle to access engine pulley and slide belt off this pulley and out from under the deck. See Fig. 7-3. Figure 7-4 Open battery cover, remove positive and negative leads from battery, remove and replace with new battery.
Page 18: Charging Battery
Fold handles back up and tighten star knobs. Open the battery cover as described in Replacing Battery. See Fig. 7-4. Charging Battery Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown in Fig. 7-7. If it is burned out, replace with standard automotive 40 WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid ampere fuse.
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section.
Page 20 Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut Wheels not positioned correctly. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). Dull blade. Sharpen or replace blade. Mower will not self propel Belt not installed properly. Check belt for proper pulley installation and movement.
Page 21: Engine Operation
Engine Operation Fuel Cap Primer Air Cleaner Starter Grip Oil Fill Oil Drain Spark Plug Figure 9-1 Pre-Operation Check Oil Recommendations NOTE: This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.
Page 22: Starting The Engine
Check Oil Level Check Fuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel. engine stopped. Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowest portion of Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. See neck to allow for fuel expansion.
Page 23: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance WARNING: Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential Shut off the engine before performing if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required disconnect the spark plug boot.
Page 24 Oil Service Air Cleaner Service • Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely • Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five dusty conditions.
Page 25 Spark Plug Service Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by bending side electrode. See Fig. 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in. WARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
Page 26: Removing From Storage
Fuel Filter Service Storage The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with old a gasoline stabilizer and engines stored over 90 days need to be gasoline.
Page 27 Notes...
Page 28: Replacement Parts
Grass Bag Phone (877) 282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com.
Page 29 Battery 925-0201 Phone (877) 282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com.
Page 30 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
Page 31 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
Page 32: Warranty
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the United use or exposure.

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