Cub Cadet 977A, E977C manual Starting, Operating, Stopping

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•Remove the oil gauge to check the oil level. Level should be between "ADD" and "FULL" marks. Do not overfill.

•Install and tighten the oil gauge.

Engine Oil Capacity, 0.65 L (0.69 us.qt)

CAUTION: The engine is shipped without engine oil.

Figure 7

Starting

Band Pad System

Upon releasing the brake control lever on the equipment, the cutting blade and the engine will stop automatically.

Therefore, the brake control lever must be held against the handle while the engine is started and running.

Starting Engine

•Fully push the priming button (A) by thumb only once.

NOTE: When the engine is already warm or on hot days, do not push the priming button to prevent faulty starting engine caused by flooding carburetor.

damage to the recoil starter or pad system of the engine.

•DO NOT pull the recoil starter grip out of the end.

•DO NOT let the recoil starter grip snap back itself. This may cause damage to the recoil starter assembly.

•Hold the brake control lever (A) on the equipment against the handle (B) on the equipment.

•Pull the recoil starter grip (C) slowly until you feel compression, then pull fast and steady.

Figure 9

A. Brake Control Lever

B.Handle

C.Recoil Starter Grip

Warming up

CAUTION: Allow engine to warm up before loading. This will allow oil to reach all the engine parts, and the piston clearance to reach design specification, before the engine is ready for loading.

•After engine starts, warm up the engine, run it for a few minutes.

Figure 8

CAUTION:

•DO NOT start the engine when the cutting blade is in contact with long, uncut grass, it may cause difficulties in starting and damage to the recoil starter.

•DO NOT attempt to start the engine when the brake control lever on the equipment is released from your hands; this may cause

Operating

•Anti-engine inclination

•This engine will operate continuously at angles up to 30°in any direction.

•Refer to the operating instructions of the equipment this engine powers.

•Because of equipment design or application, there

may be more stringent restrictions regarding the angle of operation.

CAUTION: Do not operate this engine continuously at angles exceeding 30° in any direction. Engine damage could result from insufficient lubrication.

Stopping

Stopping Engine

Release the brake control lever (A) on the equipment from the handle (B) on the equipment to stop the engine and the cutting blade.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationService Slope OperationChildren Do NotGeneral Service Your ResponsibilitySlope Gauge Before Assembly Assembling Your Lawn MowerRemoving Unit From Carton Loose Parts in CartonAttaching The Grass Bag Attaching Starter RopeAttaching Side Discharge Chute Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Gas & Oil Fill-UpBefore Starting Mower Starting EngineUsing Your Lawn Mower Stopping EngineMulching Bagging Grass ClippingsEngine Adjustments Cutting HeightDrive Clutch Control Shift Lever CableCleaning Mower Maintaining Your Lawn MowerEngine Care LubricationDrive Belt Replacement Blade CareWheel Hex Bolt Cutting Height Adjustment Replacing Battery Pack Replacing Rear FlapIn-line Fuse Storing Your Lawn MowerTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyParts List for Models 977 & E977 Models 977 & E977 Models 977 & E977 Part Description Model E977 Engine Manual for Kawasaki Engine Fuel Information Emission Control InformationExhaust Emission Control System Installation Instructions Maintenance and WarrantyEngine Emissions Compliance Period Tampering with Emission Control System ProhibitedLocation of Safety Related Labels Tune-up SpecificationsGeneral Information Engine Serial NumberFuel And Oil Recommendations PreparationOperating StartingStopping Adjustment Engine Speed AdjustmentOil Level Check Oil ChangeAir Cleaner Service Cooling System CleaningFoam Element Paper Element StorageRecommended Spark Plug Page Specifications Troubleshooting GuideEnvironmental Protection Page Limited Liability MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

E977C, 977A specifications

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