Cub Cadet BB40 manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Content Page

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Oil & Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To the Owner

Thank you for buying this quality product. Before starting or operating this equipment, read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period should be performed only by a Cub Cadet Commercial dealer.

Proof of purchase will be required for warranty service.

Spark Arrestor

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, Spark Arrestor Screen is available by contacting the service department.

Emission Control Information

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded regular grade gasoline only. A minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock index is recommended. The antiknock index is posted on service station pumps in the United State.

To protect the environment, this unit has an exhaust emission control system (EM) in compliance with applicable regulations of the California Air Resources Board. The exhaust emission control system applied to this engine consists of a carburetor and an ignition system with optimum ignition timing characteristics. Carburetors have been calibrated to provide lean air/fuel mixture characteristics and optimum fuel economy with a suitable air cleaner and exhaust system.

Proper maintenance is required to ensure low emission levels for your engine. This manual contains maintenance recommendations, outlined by the periodic maintenance chart. Follow items in this chart to ensure compliance with the applicable standards. The Limited Emission Control System Warranty requires that you return your engine to an authorized engine dealer for remedy under warranty. Please read the warranty carefully and keep it valid by complying with the list of owner’s obligations that it contains.

Federal law and California state law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof:

•The removal or rendering inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new engine for the purposes of emission control prior to its ale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or

•The use of the engine after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.

Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below (do not tamper with the original emission-related parts): Carburetor and internal parts, Spark plug, Magneto or electronic ignition system, Fuel filter, Air cleaner element

Calling Customer Support

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

Call 1-877-282-8684to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See the previous section to locate this information.

Copyright© 2003 Cub Cadet Commercial LLC All Rights Reserved

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.cubcadetcommercial.com

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