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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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 —...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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”...
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.
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.