FOREWORD
The Cub Cadet Commercial, Walk-Behind, Rotary Mowers have been developed for use by professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machines incorporate many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your Cub Cadet Commercial mower at peak efficiency. If properly operated and maintained, your Cub Cadet Commercial mower will give dependable and trouble-free service.
Although hazard control and accident prevention partially are dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment, these factors are also dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.
CAUTION: THE Cub Cadet Commercial, Walk-Behind, Rotary Mowers should only be operated and maintained by thoroughly trained individuals. The machines could cause serious injury to anyone who misuses them or does not understand their operation. All operators and maintenance personnel are urged to read this entire manual for their personal safety.
WARNING-For the State of California
•The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
•This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be main- tained in effective working order by the operator.
•In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other States may have similar laws. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler may be available.
WARNING-For the State of California
•A person shall not sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to a person any equipment that is powered by an internal combustion engine subject to Section 4442 or 4443, and not subject to Section 13005 of Health and Safety Code, unless that equipment has a permanent writing label attached that is in plain view to the operator that states, ‘WARNING-Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks That Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May be Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements.’
NOTE: The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:
D415,503; 5,928,097; 6,012,274; 5,355,665; 6,226,966; 6,266,949
