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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s Mlauna
Self Propelled Mower — Model CC 550 ES
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-07610
(January 13, 2012)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by If applicable, the power testing information used to establish Cub Cadet. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be performance when properly operated and maintained. found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. If you have any problems or questions concerning the m
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. could result. Do not hold on to the mow
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3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Service intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with Safe Handling Of Gasoline: the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable original equipment specifications may lead to i
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Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s Modification (E
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER — ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in
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8 Scetion 2 — i anmtport Seaf o tioepnra p rcatiec S 15° dashed line Slope Gauge 15° Slope 15° Slope (OK) (TOO STEEP) Figure 1 Figure 2 USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). 4. Adjust ga
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher • One Side Discharge Chute • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil 2. Tighten star knobs securing lower handle to handle Assembly brackets. See Figure 3-2. Make certain the lower handle is NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Operation secti
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a. Hold blade control against upper handle. b. Remove mulching baffle. See Figure 3-5. b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade control handle. c. Slip starter rope into rope guide. d. Tighten wing nut. 4. Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. Grass Catcher A 1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the
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Side Discharge Chute Adjustments To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the Cutting Height unit, the rear mulch plug is removed, and rear discharge door is closed. 1. The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel. See Figure 3-8. 1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. 2. Slide chute hooks under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly. Lower mulching plug. See Figure 3-7. Do not remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you
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Controls and Features 4 Drive Control Blade Control Electric Start Switch Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Primer Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Recoil Starter Blade Control The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. Electric Start
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Operation 5 Starting Engine Stopping Engine 1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade. WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop completely engine or operating mower. Never run engine before performing any work on the mower or to indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. remove the grass catcher. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet,
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 4. The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory Maintenance and does not require lubrication. General Recommendations 5. Follow the Maintenance section in the engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Deck Care • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent have been subjected
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Replacing Rear Flap Adjustments 1. To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and remove screw on Drive Cable either side to remove from hole. See Figure 6-2. Your unit is equipped with an adjustable drive cable to adjust the tension on the drive cable. You will need to adjust the drive cable if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with the drive control 1 engaged. If either of these conditions occur, rotate adjuster barrel - making it
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Service 7 5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of Blade Care the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the operating position. Make sure that
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c. Working from the rear of the mower, carefully Replacing Battery remove belt from transmission pulley. See Figure 7-3. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause burns. Do not short circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or release toxic materials. 1. Loosen star knobs securing upper and lower handles and carefully fold the upper handle down toward the lower handle as shown in Figure 7-4. C D Figure 7-3 d. Once belt is off
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NOTE: The battery you have may differ slightly from the Charging Battery one shown in Figure 7-5. Refer to the Parts List. WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with care and keep away from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gases Positive could be vented during charging or discharging. Use Terminal in a well ventilated area, away from sources of ignition. Negative Terminal NOTE: The special designed pl
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Replacing Fuse Off-Season Storage The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40 The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will not for storage. operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric starter, perform • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the the following steps to check the fuse inside the battery housing: lubrication instructions. 1. Open the battery cover as descri
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7. Wait a few minutes to
