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Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked or
worn). Replace with blade which meets original
equipment specifications listed in this manual.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.
• Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage
and
deterioration,
which
could
expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components and
replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s} or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are
dangerous.
Warning — Your Responsibility:
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons
who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
Three of the safety labels on your mower have been shown below in Figure 1. Please follow the
instruction on these labels and maintain safety.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING
SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE,
A DANGER
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
■ KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
ROTATING PARTS.
■ REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN
GY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
■ 00 NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR
OTHERS ARE AROUND.
■ USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT
MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°. MOW
ACROSS. NEVER UP AND DOWN. NEVER
PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET. LOOK
DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE
MOVING BACKWARDS.
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READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL, ■
TRAILING SHIELD. DISCHARGE COVER, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. |
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Figure 1
SECTION 3: FINDING MOWER MODEL NUMBER
This Owner's Guide is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain
your mower. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start to prepare your mower for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the information
from it in this Owner's Guide. The information on the mode! plate is very important if you need help from your
dealer or the Cub Cadet customer support department.
• Every mower has a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and
looking down at the cutting deck.
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