Slope Operation - Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual

21. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge
cover, grass catcher, motor/blade control handle or other
safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can
result in personal injury.
22. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
23. To prevent electric shock use only with a UL listed extension
cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
24. Extension Cord—Make sure your extension cord set is in
good condition, is heavy enough to carry the current your
lawn mower will draw.
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
FOR 120 VOLT APPLIANCES USING 10 - 12 AMPS
Cord Length (ft.) 25
Wire Size (AWG) 16
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge cord. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power
and overheating. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection
of the extension cord set from the mower, be sure to use the
cord restraint provided as well as a modern, tightly fitting
extension cord.
25. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this lawn mower has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. The mower
plug will only fit into the polarized extension cord one way. If
the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized
extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
26. If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in,
disconnect extension cord from house receptacle.
27. Fuses—The mower should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP
circuit. If difficulty in starting is experienced with a standard
15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker or the mower's built-in
overload protection switch frequently trips, contact your
nearest authorized service location. Do not use a higher rated
fuse without consulting your power company.
28. Do not abuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord or
yanking it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
29. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by
manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
30. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Telephone Customer Support for
the name of your nearest dealer.

Slope Operation:

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which
can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your
safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
Do:
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your bal-
ance, release the motor/blade control handle immediately,
and the blade will stop rotating within three (3) seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you
could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
Service
50 100 150
16 14 12
1. When servicing use only identical replacement parts
listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!"
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
power cord when not in use and to prevent unintended
starting.
3. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
4. Inspect lawn mower cord and extension cords periodically
and replace immediately, if damaged. Lawn mower cord
should be repaired by an authorized service facility only.
5. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
6. To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass,
leaves and debris build-up.
7. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn) Replace blade
with the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) blade
only, listed in this manual.
8. Maintain your mower with care — Keep mower blade sharp
and clean for best and safest performance. Mower blades
are sharp and can cut, wrap the blade or wear gloves and
use extra caution when servicing them.
9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
10. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
11. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and discon-
nect the power cord. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before operating the mower.
12. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check components and replace
immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (OEM)
parts only, listed in this manual.
13. When not in use, store lawn mower indoors in a dry area,
locked-up and/or out of the reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
Double Insulated
Lawn Mower
Double insulation is a concept
in the safety of electric lawn
mowers, which eliminates the
need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord and
grounded power supply
system. Wherever there is
electric current in the mower,
there are two complete sets
of insulation to protect the
user. All exposed metal parts
are isolated from the internal
metal motor components with
protecting insulation.
IMPORTANT: Servicing of a
lawn mower with double insula-
tion requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system and
should be performed only by a
qualified service technician. For
repair service we suggest you
take the lawn mower to your
nearest authorized service
dealer. Always use original
factory replacement parts
when servicing.