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_ unit is fact_y with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, your Cub Cadet dealer dealer to install the Accessory Part #791-181696 Spark Arrestor Or contact the service department. Cub Cadet LLC P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, OH 44136-0019...
FINDING MODEL NUMBER Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. This information is important if you need help from your cub Cadet dealer.
Section 1 Safety The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention Failure to obey a safety warning will result in and understanding. The safety warnings do not by serious injury to yourself or to others.
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Safety (continued) • Store fuel only in containers specifically designed • Always hold the unit with both hands when and approved for the storage of such materials. operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips. •...
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Safety (continued) SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other •...
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Safety (continued) SYMBOL MEANING • SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch line cutting blade. • CHOKE CONTROL A • START position. B • RUN position. • DO NOT USE BLADES WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, do not attach or operate the...
Section 2 KnowYourUnit APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Spark Plug pe Grip Fuel Cap Shaft Grip _ Air Filter Cover Throttle Control On/Off Stop Control D-Handle J Shaft Housing Choke Lever Primer Bulb...
Section 3 Assembly Shaft Grip (4) Screws_ _-_(4) Screws Shaft Housing Minimum 6 inches (15.24 cm) On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and only require loosening the screws and adjusting the D-Handle D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the D-handle if preinstalled.
NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main mixed with one 4 oz. (118 ml) bottle of Cub Cadet reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to 2-CYCLE OIL makes a 32:1 fuel/oil ratio.
Section 5 Operation Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting Start/ position whenever pulling the starting rope. To On (I) avoid serious personal injury, the operator unit must be in a stable position while starting. STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Stop/ Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. Off (O) See Section 4, Oil and Fuel.
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Operation (continued) NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorter. Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released.
Operation(continued) DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 5-6). Fig. 5-6 Section 6 Maintenance NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills.
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Maintenance (continued) There are two methods to replace the trimming line. Outer Spool Shaft • Wind the inner reel with new line • Install a prewound inner reel Winding the Existing Inner Reel Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew Inner Reel___ the bump knob counterclockwise (Fig.
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Maintenance (continued) 7. Wind the lines in tight even layers, onto the reel (Fig. 6-6). Wind the line in the direction indicated on the inner reel. Place your index finger between the two lines to stop the lines from overlapping. Do not overlap the ends of the line.
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Maintenance (continued) AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your Carburetor/Air Filter Cover trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation, it is an important item to maintain.
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Maintenance (continued) Adjust Idle Speed Screw Use a needlenose pliers to grasp the collar of the spark arrestor and pull it out of the muffler (Fig. 6-14). NOTE: Use only a needlenose pliers. Other pliers or tools may damage the spark arrestor. The cutting attachment may be spinning during Clean the spark arrestor with a wire brush.
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• Drain the gas tank before transporting. Tip-and-Pour 2-Cycle 0il (16 oz.) ....791-180965 • Tighten gas cap before transporting. These replacement parts can be purchased at the retailer from which you bought your trimmer, or your local Cub Cadet dealer.
Section 7 Troubleshooting CAUSE ACTION On/Off Stop Control is in STOP position Turn On/Off Stop Control to START Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position, Pg.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: C bCo.d ' ft The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to change or improve LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and the design of any Cub Cadet Product without assuming used in the United States, its possessions and territories.
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