Starting And Stopping - Cub Cadet CC148 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 7).
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever to the Closed position (Fig. 8). DO NOT move the
cold weather start lever to the Closed position if the
temperature is above 40°F.
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 8). If fuel
cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer
bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Stand in the starting position (Fig. 9). Hold the handlebar with
one hand. Hold the starter rope with the other hand. Use one
foot to hold the wheels in place.
NOTE: Always tilt the unit back slightly to bring the tines off the
ground when starting the unit (Fig. 9).
5. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 7). Pull the starter
rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts
(Fig. 9).
IF COLD... In cold weather (below 40°F), move the cold weather
start lever back to the Open position (Fig. 8).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Allow the engine to warm
up for 60 seconds.
7. Squeeze and hold the throttle control (Fig. 7). Continue warming
the engine for an additional 30 to 60 seconds. The unit may be
used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine stops while the throttle control is squeezed, begin
the starting procedure with step 4.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... begin the starting procedure with step 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 7).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Throttle Control
Primer Bulb
Starter Rope Grip
9
On ( I ) / Start
Fig. 7
Cold Weather Start Lever
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Off (O) / Stop
Starting
Position