Table Of Contents; Safe Operation Practices - Cub Cadet 1863 Owner's Manual

CONTENTS
Section
Page
Section
Page
Warranty.
2
VI Mowing. .
30
Safe Operation Practices .
3
Optional Equipment
Product Graphics.
6
and Accessories. . 31
To The Owner.
7
Maintenance Chart. . 32
Serial No. Location.
7
Trouble Shooting. . 33
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Controls.
8
Lubrication Table. .
35
It
Operation.
14
Lubrication Guide. . 36
III
Adjustments.
18
Specifications. . 40
IV
Maintenance. .
23
Slope Gauge. 41
V
Off-Season Storage.
29
Maintenance Parts Chart . . 43
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WARNING
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used,
it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
in the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
muffler is available at your nearest engine authorized service center.
IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTH¬
ERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE YOUR UNIT. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL - A HEED ITS WARNING.
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Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe opera¬
tion in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
DANGER: on the part of the operator can result in injury. This lawn mower is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the follow-
_ing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
3. Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or
near rotating parts.
1. Read, understand and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement
- parts.
" 2. Only allow responsible individuals familiar with
the instructions to operate the machine. Know
controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, etc. which could be picked up and thrown by
the blade. A small object may have been over¬
looked and could be accidentally thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause injury to you or
a bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects
injury, keep children, animats, bystanders and
helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is
in operation. Always wear safety glasses with
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