Cub Cadet A00 series Operator's Manual
Cub Cadet A00 series Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet A00 series Operator's Manual

21" push mower
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Push Mower
Model Series A00, A10, A20, B00, B10, & B20
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-08608
10.31.12

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21” Push Mower Model Series A00, A10, A20, B00, B10, & B20 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 our web at www.cubcadet.ca ◊ Locate your nearest dealer from Customer Support: 1-800-668-1238 ◊ Contact Cub Cadet • P.O. Box 1386 • 97 Kent Avenue • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada • N2G 4J1...
  • 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 for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with Safe Handling Of Gasoline: 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 Engine Operator’s Manual • One Side Discharge Chute† † If Equipped NOTE: Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual covers both While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot the low and high wheel models of this mower.
  • Page 10 Remove the T-bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Fig. 3-3. Figure 3-5 The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Figure 3-3 handle. Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope guide. See Fig. 3-6. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly: Hold blade control against upper handle.
  • Page 11 Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) frame. See Fig. 3-7. Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher (if equipped) is off of the unit and rear discharge door (if equipped) is closed.
  • Page 12 Adjustments Handle Pitch (If Equipped) For convenience of operation, you may be able to adjust the Cutting Height pitch of the handle as follows: There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle. See Fig. front and rear right wheel.
  • Page 13: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Blade Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Cutting Height Adjustment Cutting Height Lever Adjustment Side Discharge Lever Chute Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Blade Control Mulch Plug (If Equipped) The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation Starting & Stopping Engine Using Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your lawn You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are mower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. operating the mower.
  • Page 15: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance If your mower is equipped with ball bearing wheels, lubricate at least once a season with a light oil, all other types require no lubrication. However, if the wheels are General Recommendations removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the Always observe safety rules when performing any axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light maintenance.
  • Page 16 Engine Deck Wash (If Equipped) Refer to the separate engine manual for engine Your mower’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its maintenance instructions. surface as part of its deck wash system. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s manual packed with your unit.
  • Page 17: Service

    Service Blade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom”...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.
  • Page 19: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 634-04642 Wheel (Front - 7” x 2”, SL:Z) 634-04659 Wheel (Rear - 8” x 2”, SL:Z) 942-0741A Mulching Blade 764-04082A † Grass Bag (Black, dust blocking) 731-07486 † Discharge Chute † If Equipped ‡...
  • Page 20: 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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