MTD Cub Cadet 950 Owner's Manual page 11

To charge the battery, remove the protective cap from the end of the battery pack lead. Plug charger lead into
battery pack lead and then insert battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet. See Figure 6.
Follow this order of action every time you charge the battery.
After charging, disconnect battery charger plug from household outlet first, then disconnect charger lead from
battery pack lead.
Warning:
Do not remove the battery pack from the handle panel for any reason other than
replacement. When replacing the battery pack, refer to the instructions in the maintenance section.
All Units:
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.
• Check for proper drive clutch operation using the NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST.
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST
To perform the NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST answer the following questions.
• With the drive clutch control released, push mower forward and pull it backward. Does it move freely?
• Squeeze the drive clutch control and pull the mower backward. Do the rear wheels lock (not turn)?
• Is the drive clutch control cable free of kinks or sharp bends?
If you answered "yes" to all three questions, your mower passed the test and you can start your mower. If you
answered "no" to any of the three questions, you need to adjust the drive clutch control following instructions on
page 14 of this book.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
• Move the throttle control lever all the way forward.
• Prime or choke engine as instructed in the engine manual.
• Stand behind the unit, squeeze and hold the blade control handle against the upper handle.
• Electric Start: Turn the ignition key to the right to start the engine. Release the key after the engine starts.
• Recoil Start: Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full
arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly to the rope guide.
• After engine starts, move throttle control to desired engine speed. (The mower is designed to be operated
at full throttle.)
NOTE:
If any problems are encountered, refer to the TROUBLE SHOOTING Section of this manual,
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
• Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
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