Cub Cadet SS 418 Operation Manual

Quick Instructions to
Assemble Straight
Shaft String
Trimmers
for complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions of the unit's
manual.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit's manual.
Quick Instructions
to Replace
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-877-282-8684 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
section of the unit's manual.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Place the shield onto the
mount bracket. Securely screw the
2 shield screws through the holes on
the mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws are
tightened equally so there is a
balanced gap between the bracket
and the shield on each side.
Unleaded
Gasoline
Press primer bulb 10x and move
choke lever to Position 1.
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Choke Lever
3 to 5 X
Move choke lever to
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.
Position 2.
Making sure to keep throttle
squeezed, run unit for 30-60
seconds to warm up.
Insert each end of the
replacement line into the
holes on either side of
retention hook.
Remove the cap and spacer Loosen the bolt on the handle just
from the boom. Push the enough to move it. While holding the
unit in the operating position move the
bottom add-on into the coupler.
D-handle to the location that provides
Turn the knob clockwise to
the best grip. Tighten the bolt until the
tighten.
D-handle is secure.
Choke Lever
Primer
Bulb
Crouch in starting
position.
Choke Lever
Continue to squeeze
throttle control and
move the choke
lever to Position 3.
Push the ends through
until they stick out of the
sides of the head.
Tip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
Remove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
Pull the rope 5 times.
control for ALL further steps.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat the starting instructions. If the unit
still fails to start, refer to the operator's
manual for additional starting and
troubleshooting information.
HOT RESTART
If the engine is hot: Move the choke lever to
Position 2, press the primer bulb 10 times,
squeeze the throttle control and pull the
Continue squeezing the
starter rope until the unit starts. Run the unit
throttle control and run unit for
for 2-5 minutes. The unit may be used during
additional 30 to 60 seconds to
this time. Then move the choke lever to
complete warm up. The unit
may be used during this time.
Pull the ends through making
sure that the ends are of
equal length and the middle
of the line is centered
between the insertion holes.
5 X
Position 3.
Push the trimmer line
until it lies flat against the
cutting head. Make sure
the two lengths of cutting
line are of equal length.