Cub Cadet 18M warranty Starting Engine, Stopping Engine, Using Your Lawn Mower, Using as a Mulcher

WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can

damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while perform- ing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Starting Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating

mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.

1.Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the upper handle. See Figure 4-2.

NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is warm or the air temperature is high.

2.Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade control against upper handle.

3.Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and start the engine. Repeat if necessary. See Figure 4-2.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against the rope guide.

4. When engine warms up, push in the choke knob.

Stopping Engine

1.Release blade control to stop the engine and the blade.

2.Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine.

WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the mower or to remove the grass catcher.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

1.Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to propel mower.

2.For best results, do not cut wet grass.

3.For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass.

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Figure 4-2: Starting the mower.

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove spark plug boot from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect

the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Exten- sive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.

Using as a Mulcher

For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher (or side chute deflector) from the mower and lower the mulching baffle.

Using the Grass Catcher

You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower.

1.Attach grass catcher following instructions in the “Setup and Adjustment” section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag is full.

2.Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control. Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.

3.Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag when complete

Operating Tips

•New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut.

•For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.

•Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.

•If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4 inches or less before mulching.

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Operating

Your Lawn

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WARNING

The operation of any lawn mower can re- sult in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or op- erating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. En- gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.