Cub Cadet SS418 Operator's Manual

Quick Instructions to
Assemble Straight
Shaft String
Trimmers
for complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions of the unit's
manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit's manual.
Quick Instructions
to Replace
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-877-282-8684 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
section of the unit's manual.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
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Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Place the shield onto the
mount bracket. Securely screw the
2 shield screws through the holes on
the mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws are
tightened equally so there is a
balanced gap between the bracket
and the shield on each side.
Unleaded
Gasoline
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel Press primer bulb 10x
(less than 30 days old). and move choke lever
to Position 1.
Choke Lever
Continue to squeeze throttle
Continue to squeeze
control. Pull starter rope 3 to 5
throttle control.
Move choke lever to times. Making sure to keep
Position 2. throttle squeezed, run unit for
30-60 seconds to warm up.
Insert each end of the
replacement line into the
holes on either side of
retention hook.
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Nut
Remove the protective cap and Loosen the bolt on the handle just
gray spacer from the upper and enough to move it. While holding the
unit in the operating position move the
lower shafts. Push the
D-handle to the location that provides
attachment into the coupler.
the best grip. Tighten the bolt until the
Turn the knob clockwise to
D-handle is secure.
tighten.
NOTE: Do not tighten the nut
Choke Lever
Primer
Bulb
Crouch in starting
position.
Choke Lever
3 to 5 X
Continue to squeeze
throttle control.
Move choke lever to
Position 3.
Push the ends through
until they stick out of the
sides of the head.
SS418
4-Cycle Trimmer
Tip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
Remove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle Continue to squeeze
control for ALL further steps. throttle control. Pull the
rope 5 times.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat the starting instructions.
If the unit still fails to start, refer to the
operator's manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information.
HOT RESTART
If the engine is hot: Move the choke
lever to Position 2, press the primer bulb
10 times, squeeze the throttle control
Continue squeezing the
and pull the starter rope until the unit
throttle control and run unit
starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes.
for additional 30 to 60 seconds
The unit may be used during this time.
to complete warm up. The unit
Then move the choke lever to Position 3.
may be used during this time.
Pull the ends through making
sure that the ends are of
equal length and the middle
of the line is centered
between the insertion holes.
5 X
Push the trimmer line
until it lies flat against the
cutting head. Make sure
the two lengths of cutting
line are of equal length.
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