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Cub Cadet 999 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
21" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Number
999
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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
Iand unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meeting
applicable IocaI 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 attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 770-10090c
(11/01)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Findingmodel Number

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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: Slope Operation

    unclogging thechute. The cutting blade c ontinues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafew seconds after t he engine i sshut o ff.Never mower. place any part o fthebody intheblade area until youare Keep children away from hot or running engines.
  • Page 5 3. Check t he blade and engine m ounting bolts atfrequent 9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield a resubject towear a nddamage which c ould fordamage (e,g,, bent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects tobethrown.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1,II A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING >, OR A FENCE POST "5 "5 >, >, .. & WARNING 0_ _ Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

  • Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Y Our Lawnmower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Handle Assembly in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.

  • Page 8: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower

    NOTE: Make certain the drive cable is routed around the outside and above the lower handle so # does not interfere with attaching the grass bag. Starter The rope guide, which is connected to the support rod, is located on the right side of lower handle. Rope See Figure 5.

  • Page 9: Section 5: Operating Y Our Lawnmower

    Stopping E ngine EngineControls See the separate engine manual for the location and Release blade control handle to stop the engine function of the controls on the engine. and the blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the post on the engine.

  • Page 10: Starting Engine

    Tocharge thebattery: proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass Remove t heprotective c apfromtheendofthe battery packlead.SeeFigure 7. may require a narrower cut. Plugcharger l eadintobattery packlead. For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third Insert b attery charger p luginto120voltstandard of the total length of the grass.

  • Page 11: Section6: Makingadjustments

    NOTE: The chute door has been designed to move the grass bag will open and the grass clippings will starter rope out of the way of the bag when the chute disperse. door is opened. When replacing the grass bag, be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire support between the handles.

  • Page 12: Handle Height Adjustment

    Bottom View hills, front wheels should be locked in the WARNING: When operating mower ® ® straight ahead position. HandleHeightAdJustment pper Adjustment Handle Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Wheel.._ Remove the staffer rope from the rope guide.

  • Page 13: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER General R ecommendations Customer R esponsibilities _o e SERVICE MAINTENANCE ,z_ °'e <6 ,e¢ _ , ._¢k be < SCHEDULE DATES Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any)

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Maintenance speeds. It may cause damage to the mower, and could break causing personal injury. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the air cleaner side of engine up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the Blade mower tipped for any length of time.
  • Page 15 Remove the hex bolt from the rear of unit holding Slide the belt out from between the belt keeper the transmission to the mower housing. bracket and the idler pulley. See Figure 17. Squeeze the belt together and push it forward, while pressing the control arm inward towards the deck and remove the six speed cable from the slot.

  • Page 16: Storing Yourlawnmower

    Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower housing. Upper Pulley. Pivot the baffle back to its original position and Half secure with three hex screws removed earlier. Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and Tab. reinstall the spacer, wave washer, blade adapter assembly, and blade in the correct order.

  • Page 17: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
  • Page 18 Model999...
  • Page 19 Model999 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 647-0004 Control Handle 736-0270 Bell Washer .265 ID x .75 OD 731_0904A 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4_20 x .620 Upper Control Handle 16864 737-3000 6 Spd, Rack Cable Bracket Grease Fitting 731-0620 Control Lever...
  • Page 20 Model999...
  • Page 21 Model999 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part Description Part No. 720-0223 Hex Jam Nut 1/4-28 Grip 712-0896 732-0803A Spring Lever 782-7598 Belt Keeper 738-0529 Shoulder Nut .825 x .165 Lg. 741-0600 Bearing 710-0751 Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620 732-0849A Extension Spring 736-0270 Bell Washer .285 ID x .75 OD...
  • Page 22 ModelE999 4 A.,.. ,_ " _""2...
  • Page 23 ModelE999 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 710-1174 631-0071 Grass Bag Cover Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 714-0104 747-0939 Pivot Rod Cotter Pin ,072 x 1.12 Lg. 720-0241 726-0106 Knob Assembly 5/16-18 Cap Nut 726-0240 Cable Tie 747-0937 Grassbag Frame 736-0451...
  • Page 24 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet LLC does not extend any warranty for LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in products sold or exported outside of the United States, the United States, its possessions and territories.

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