Set-Up & Adjustments; Operation - Cub Cadet 182 Operator's Manual

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Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The motor/ blade
control handle is a
safety device. DO
NOT bypass its
operations.
This mower should be
operated on a 15 or
20 AMP circuit. If you
experience difficulty in
starting with a stan-
dard 15 AMP fuse or
circuit breaker, contact
you nearest authorized
service facility. Do not
use a higher rated fuse
or breaker without
consulting your power
company.
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
Figure 4-1 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
Motor/Blade Control Handle
The motor/blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See Figure 4-1. The motor/blade
control handle engages and disengages the motor and
blade.
WARNING: The motor / blade control
handle is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operations.
Overload Protection
Switch
The mower is equipped with a overload protection
switch, located on the motor/blade control. Refer to
Figure 4-3. This overload protection switch may pop out
when too much strain is placed on the motor. Refer to
Maintenance Section to reset this switch.
Cord Restraint
The cord restraint is located on the back of the upper
handle and when used properly, helps to protect the mo-
tor/blade control and extension cord powering the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Motor/ Blade Control Handle
Cord Restraint
Overload Protection Switch
Height Adjustment Lever
Figure 4-1
Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the
left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the
Setup & Adjustment Section.
Starting Motor and Blade
Connecting to an Electrical Power Source
NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the mower as
instructed in the Set Up section prior to plugging your
extension cord into an electrical outlet. Refer to Figure
4-2.

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WARNING: Avoid accidental starting.
Make sure you are in the operating
position behind the mower when using
it. To avoid serious injury, the operator
and unit should be in a stable position
while starting.
WARNING: This mower should be oper-
ated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If you
experience difficulty in starting with a
standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker,
contact you nearest authorized service
facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or
breaker without consulting your power
company.
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