Cub Cadet ST 228 Operator's Manual

Quick Instructions to
Assemble Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions section of this
manual.
Place the shield onto the mount bracket.
Securely screw the 4 shield screws through
the holes on the mount bracket and into the
shield. Make sure the screws are tightened
equally.
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
For complete instructions, refer to
Starting/ Stopping Instructions section
of this manual.
Quick Instructions to
Replace Trimmer Line
For complete instructions,
refer to Line Installation
section of this manual.
Using 16 ft. of 0.095 in. line; push both
ends through the holes in the bump knob
until they protrude through the eyelets.
IMPORTANT: READ 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.
Remove the cap and spacer
from the boom. Push the
bottom add-on into the
coupler. Turn the knob
clockwise to tighten.
Move choke lever to
Position 1.
Press primer bulb 10 times.
Move choke lever to
Pull starter rope 3 to 5 times.
Position 2.
Making sure to keep throttle
squeezed, run engine for
30-60 seconds to warm up.
Rotate the bump knob
clockwise until all line is
inside the cutting head.
Pull the line until approximately
8 ft. is visible on each side.
Min. 6"
Remove the screws and bottom clamp. Place
the D-handle over the shaft housing and onto
the bottom clamp. Move it a minimum of 6 inches
(15.24 cm) from the end of the shaft grip.
If pre-installed, loosen the screws just enough
to move it. Tighten the clamp screws evenly
until handle is secure.
PRESS the lockout in;
Crouch in starting
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
position.
control for ALL further steps.
Continue to squeeze
Continue squeezing the
throttle control and
throttle control and run engine
move the choke
for additional 60 seconds to
lever to Position 3.
complete warm up.
Using a flat-head screwdriver,
insert the tip into the line dimple,
just under the exposed portion of
the line, and pull all the line out.
Hold the spool cover, turn the bump
knob clockwise to wind the line around
the spool until about 5 in. is protruding
from each side of the cutting head.
50:1
1 Gallon 2.6 oz
Mix thoroughly in a separate fuel can:
– 2.6 fl. oz. of 2-cycle engine oil
– 1 gallon of unleaded gasoline
Place the unit on a level surface.
Fill fuel tank.
NOTE: Do not mix directly in the
engine fuel tank.
5 X
Pull the rope
5 times.
DIDN'T START?
Repeat these instructions.
If engine still fails to start,
refer to the operator's
manual for additional
starting and troubleshooting
information
Align the arrows on the
bump knob with the
spool cover eyelets.
Start the unit and bump the cutting
head on the ground until the
desired cutting length is achieved.