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Cub Cadet 18M Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
19" Self-Propelled Mower - Model 18M & 18J
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
769-06707A
11.9.11

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 19” Self-Propelled Mower - Model 18M & 18J 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 Side Discharge Chute • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil NOTE: Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual covers models with and without electric start.
  • 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 (if equipped) Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Grass Catcher Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Grass Catcher Blade Control The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.

  • 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 accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
  • Page 15 Deck Wash (If Equipped) Replacing Rear Flap Your mower’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and remove screw on surface as part of its deck wash system. either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-3. Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s Remove screw and flap from opposite hole and replace underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.

  • 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

    Charging Battery Open the battery cover as described in Replacing Battery. See Fig. 7-4. WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown in Fig. 7-7. and toxic material; handle with care and keep away If it is burned out, replace with standard automotive 40 from children.

  • 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: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 634-04346 Wheel (Front) 634-04348 Wheel (Rear) 731-04177 Side Discharge Chute 964-04066 Grass Bag 942-0739 Mulching Blade NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual, refer to customer support on page 2. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready.

  • Page 21: 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.

  • Page 22: The Surestart Guarantee

    If the engine on your mower fails to fuels, lubricants, or additives conform to this limited warranty, Cub Cadet will cover the cost of • Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more parts and labor associated with any adjustments and/or repairs than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your necessary to return your engine to its warranted condition.

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