Cub Cadet SRA 621 User manual

Operator's Manual ®
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3-1n-1 Mower
Model SRA 621
IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: 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 localor state laws (if any).
If a spark attester isused, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State ofCalifornia the above isrequired by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. Aspark arrester
for the muffleris available by contacting the service department at Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OH 44136-0019
PRINTED IN USA FORM NO. 769-00052A
(02/2002)

TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content Page
Calling Customer Support .................................................... 2
Safety ................................................................... 3
Assembly ................................................................. 6
Features and Controls ....................................................... 8
Operation ................................................................ 10
Maintenance .............................................................. 15
Parts List ................................................................. 22
Warrany Information ........................................................ Back Cover
FINDINGMODELNUMBER
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new Mower. Itwillhelp you assemble, prepare and maintainthe
unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infor-
mation from it in the space provided below. This information is very important if you need help your Cub Cadet dealer.
You can locate the model number by looking at the rear surface of the cutting deck. A sample model plate is
explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment
in the space below
Copy Model Number Here
C.UZ) _--0,1_.,_}_, CUB CADET LLC
P. O. BOX 361131
www.cubcadet.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136
• DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684
Copy Serial Number Here
ENGINEINFORMATION
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.
CALLINGCUSTOMER SUPPORT
Ifyou have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operationor maintenance
of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line.
Call 1- [phone] to reachthe Customer Dealer Referral Line. Please have your unit'smodel
number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information.

Safety_
SafetyAlertSymbol
d_lb This is asafetyalertsymbol. It isusedinthis
manualand onthe unitto alertyou to potential
hazards.Whenyouseethis symbol, readand
obeythe messagethat follows it. Failureto obey
safetymessagescould resultin personalinjury or property
damage.
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.1 -
1998, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
EquipmentInstitute, inc.,andis publishedbytheAmerican
NationalStandardsInstitute.
WARNING
The engine exhaustfrom this productcontains
chemicals knownto the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defectsor otherreproductiveharm.
IMPORTANT
SateOperationPracticesforWalk-BehindMowers
Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.
Failuretoobservethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultinseriousinjuryordeath.
I. GENERALOPERATION
1. Read,understandandfollow all
instructionson themachineand in
themanualsprovidedwith the unit.
Bethoroughly familiar with the
controlsandthe properuseofthe
mower beforestarting.
2. Donet puthandsorfeet nearor
underrotating parts.Keepclearof
themower bladeanddischarge
openingatalltimes.
3. Onlyallow responsibleindividuals,
whoarefamiliar with theinstruc-
tions,to operatethe mower.
4. Cleartheareaof objectssuchas
rocks,toys, wire, bones,sticks,etc.,
which couldbepickedup andthrown
bytheblade.
5. Besurethe areais clearof other
peoplebeforemowing.Stopmowerif
anyoneentersthearea. Keep
bystandersat least25feet awayfrom
the areaof operation.
6. Donot operatethe mowerwhen
barefootorwearingopensandals.
Alwayswearsubstantialfoot wear.
7. Donot pull mowerbackwardsunless
absolutelynecessary.Lookdownand
behindbeforeandwhilemoving
backwards.
B. Donot operatemowerwithout all
guardsin placeandeithertheentire
GrassCatcher,the MulchingPlugor
the Side-DischargeChuteinstalled.
ROTATINGBLADES-- Donot open
dischargeguard whileengineis
running.
9. Referto providedinstructionsfor
properoperationandaccessory
installation. Useonlyaccessories
approvedbyGardenWayInc.
10. Shutoff enginewhencrossinggravel
drives,walks,or roads.
11. Stopengineanddisconnectspark
plugwirefrom sparkplugwhenever
youleaveunit,beforecleaningmower
or uncloggingchute.
12. Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe
bladecomesto a completestep
beforeinstallingor removingthe
MulchingPlug,Side-DischargeChute
or theGrassCatcher. Makecertain
that an attachmentisinstalledbefore
operatingthe mower.Emptythe
GrassCatcherafter eachuse-
decomposingdebriscouldgenerate
enoughheatto catchfire.
13. Mow onlyin daylightor in goodarti-
ficial light.
14. Donot operatemewerwhile under
theinfluenceofalcoholor drugs.
15. Neveroperatemowerin wet grass.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting;keep
afirm holdonthehandleandwalk;
neverrun.
16. BesureWheelDriveBailisdisen-
gagedbeforestartingengine.
17. If the unit shouldstartto vibrate
abnormally,stoptheengineanddis-
connectthesparkplug wire. Then
checkimmediatelyfor thecause.
Vibrationis generallya warningof
trouble.
18. Werecommendthat youwearsafety
gogglesor safetyglasseswhen
operatingthemower.
19. Watchfor traffic whenoperating
near,or whencrossingroadways.
20. Neverattemptto carry childrenor
otherpassengersonthe mower.
Theycouldfall off andbeseriously
injured,or they couldinterferewith
the safeoperationofthe mower.
21. Checktheoperationefthe Operator
PresenceControlBail(tep bail,
mountedon handlebar)beforeeach
use.TheOperatorPresenceControl
Bailis a safetydevicethat is designed
to stopthe mowerbladewithinthree
secondsafter releasingthe bail. The
bailmustoperatefreely whenpulled
backagainstthe handlebarand
returnautomaticallyto thedisen-
gagedposition whenreleased.Ifthe
enginerunslongerthanthree
secondsafter releasingthe bail,the
systemisnotworking properly.
Immediatelycontactan authorized
servicedealeror theFactory
TechnicalServiceDepartmentfor
instructions.Donot usethemower
untilthemechanismis repaired.
22. Neverruntheengineinan enclosed
area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,a deadlygasthat is
odorless,colorlessandtasteless.
Alwaysrunthe engineoutdoorsand
makesurethereisadequate
ventilation.
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Section1: Safety
II. OPERATINGONA SLOPE
Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedtoslip
andfall accidentswhichcanresultin
severeinjury. Allslopesrequireextra
caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyona slope,
donotmowit.
DO:
Mowacrosstheface ofslopes;never
upanddown, Exerciseextreme
cautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.Avoidslopesgreaterthan15°.
Removeobjectssuch asrocks,tree
limbs,etc.
Watchfor holes,ruts, or bumps.Tall
grasscanhideobstacles.
DONOT:
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,
or embankments.Theoperatorcould
loosefooting or balance.
Donotmow excessivelysteepslopes.
Onnotmow on wetgrass.Reduced
footing couldcauseslipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuril the
operatorisnotalerttothepresenceof
children.Childrenareoftenattractedto
themowerandtothe mowingactivity.
Neverassumethatchildrenwill remain
whereyoulastsawthem.
1, Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingarea
and underthewatchful careof a
responsibleadult.
2, Bealertandturnmower off if
childrenenterthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,
look behindanddownfor small
children.
4,
5.
Neverallowchildrento operatethe
mower.
Useextracarewhenapproaching
blind corners,shrubs,trees,or other
objectsthat mayobscurevision.
IV. SERVICE
1. Useextracareinhandlinggasoline
andotherfuels.Theyareflammable
andtheirvaporsareexplosive.
,
3.
4,
5,
6.
a)
b) Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuel
whentheengineis running.
Allowengineto coolbefore
refueling.Donot smoke.
c) Neverrefuelthe machine
indoors.
d)
7, Afterstrikingan object,stopthe
engineanddisconnectthesparkplug
wire. Inspectthe mowerandrepair,if
necessary,beforerestarting.
8. Neverattemptto makemowercutting
heightadjustmentswhiletheengine
is running.
.Grasscatchercomponentsare
subjectto wear,damageanddeterio-
ration,which couldexposemoving
partsor allowobjectsto bethrown.
Frequentlycheckcomponentsand
replacewith factory recommended
parts,whennecessary.
10. Themowerbladeissharpandcan
cut.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,
anduseextracautionwhenservicing.
11.
Neverstorethemachineor fuel
containerinsidewherethereis an
openflame,suchasa water 12.
heater,etc.
e) Movemower awayfrom any
gasolinefumesbeforestarting
theengine.
Neverrunan engineinsideuclosed
area.
Nevermakeadjustmentsorrepairs
with theenginerunning.Disconnect
thesparkplug wireandmovethe
wireawayfrom the plugto prevent
accidentalstarting.
Keepall nuts andscrews,especially
the bladeattachmentbolts,tight and
keepequipmentin good condition.
Nevertamper with safetydevices.
Checktheir operationregularly.
Keepmowerfreeof grass,leavesor
otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilor
fuel spillage.Allowmowertocool
beforestoring.
Donot changetheenginegovernor
settingor overspeedtheengine.
Donottouch enginepartswhich may
behotfrom operation.Allowpartsto
coolcompletelybeforeinspecting,
cleaningor repairingthe mower.
13. Maintainor replacesafetyand
instructionaldecals. Referto the
PartsList for replacementdecal
information.

Section1: Safety
SAFETY DECALS
Foryour safetyandthe safetyof others,varioussafetydecalsare locatedonyour unit (below- sizenotto scale).
Keepthe decalscleanandlegibleatalltimes. Contactyourlocalservicedealeror the Factoryfor replacementsif anydecalsare
damagedor missing. Referto thePartsList pagesinthis Manualfor decalpart numbers.
DANGER
Locatedonthebelt
cover. Thisdecal
providesalistof
warningstohelp avoid
seriousinjury.
Locatadonthedischargeoutletguard. Thisdecalwarns
nottooperatethemowerwithoutthedischargeoutlet
guardinplace andeitherthe GrassCatcher,Mulching
PlugorSide-DischargeChuteInstalled. Thisdecalalso ,
warnsthatthereare rotatingblades. Donot openthe
dischargeoutletguardwhiletheengineis running.
Locatedontheleftsideofthe
mowardeck. Thisdecalcautions
tokeephandsaway.

Assembly
Before operating your machine,
carefully read and understand all
safety, controlsand operatinginstruc-
tions in this Manual, the separate
Engine Owner's Manual, and on the
decalsonthemachine.
Failuretofollow theseinstructionscan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
INTRODUCTION
ThisSectioncoversunboxingandassem-
blingyour newmower. Pleasecarefully
readall the instructionsbeforeyou
attemptto assemblethe mower. After
youfinish assemblingthe mower,read
Section1: Safety,Section3: Featuresand
Controls,andSection4: Operation,before
usingthe mower.
INSPECTION
Inspectthe mowerimmediatelyafter
delivery. Makesurethat neitherthe
cartonnorthe contentshavebeen
damaged.
If youfind or suspectanydamage,
contactthe carrier(truckingcompany)
rightaway. Informthem ofthe specific
damageandthat you wishto file a claim.
To protectyour rights,be sureto putthis
inwriting tothe carrierwithin 15 days
afteryour machinearrives. Thecarrier
will letyouknow howto proceedwith
your claim.
LOOSEPARTS
Thefollowingitemsare shippedloose
within the container.
NOTE:Themoweris
shippedwith the
MulchingPlug
(B,Figure2-2)
installedin the
d schargeout et
(Figure2-1).
•TheGrass
Catcherattachmenl
(A,Figure2-2).
•Side-DischargeChuteattachment
(C,Figure2-2).
A B
Figure2-2"Attachments
ASSEMBLINGNEWUNITS
Themowerbladeissharpandcancause
seriouspersonalinjury, when working
near the mower blade, wear heavy
leather glovesto protestyourselffrom
thesharpedges.
IMPORTANT:Themowerisshipped
without motor oil inthe enginecrankcase.
Add motor oil to theenginebefore
starting. Followinstructionsinthis
Section.
Step1: UnpackMower
1. Themowercomesfully assembled
with the handlebarsfoldedcompactlyfor
shipment.Removethe mowerfromthe
shippingcontainer.
2. Thecontrolbails(P,Figure2-6) are
securedto thehandlebar(Q)with a cable
tie. Cutthe cabletie off and removethe
protectivepackingmaterial,
3. Followsteps2 through8 to complete
mowerassembly.
Step2: UnfoldHandlebarAssembly
1. Loosenthetwo lowerhandlebar
adjustmentknobs(1,Figure2-5),
2. Carefullyunfoldlowersectionofthe
handlebarassembly(2,Figure2-5).
Watchthecableswhile unfoldingand
makesurethatthey do not pinch,kink, or
over-stretchwhileunfolding.
3. Tightenthetwo lowerhandlebar
adjustmentknobsjust enoughto allow
thetwo handlebarstruts (H, Figure2-3)
to movein andout slightly.
4. Insertthetab (F,Figure2-3) oneach
handlebarstrut intothe slot (G) oneeach
sideofthedeck. Becertainto routethe
cablesinsidethe left sidestrut asshown
inFigure2-4.
5. Tightenbothlowerhandlebaradjust-
ment knobssecurely.
6. Loosenthetwo upperhandlebar
adjustmentknobs (3,Figure2-5).
7. Unfoldthe upperhandlebarassembly
(4, Figure2-5) and alignwith thelower
handlebarassembly. Besurenotto
pinch,kink, or over-stretchthe cables
whileunfolding.
8, Tightenbothupperhandlebaradjust-
ment knobssecurely.
9. Checkthe starterrope,Make sure
that it doesnotcatch underthetop
handlebaradjustmentknob(I, Figure
2-6). Thestarterropeshouldstretch
unobstructedtothe engine.
Figure2-3: Assemblinghandlebar. (Right-
side handlebarstrutshown.)
Figure2-4: Cablescorrectlyroutedinside
handlebarstrut.

Section2: Assembly
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Figure2-5:Unfoldingthe handlebar,
Step3: AdjustHandlebarHeight
1. Loosenone ofthe lowerhandlebar
adjustmentknobs(K, Figure2-6) and give
the knobatapinwardto freethe square
shaftonthe screw(N,Figure2-7) from
the keyedslot (0) inthe handlebarstrut.
Repeatthis stepfor the otherside.
2. Movethe handlebarstrut up or down
to alignthe squareshaft(N, Figure2-7)
with oneof thethreesquarekeyedslots
(0). Themiddleslot isthe medium
heightsetting.
3. Tightenthehandlebaradjustment
knobsverysecurely.
NOTE:Makesurethat thesquareshaft
seatssquarelyintothe slot beforetight-
eningtheadjustmentknobs.
Step4: AddMotorOil to Engine
1. Movethe mowertoa levelarea.
2. Add motor oil accordingto thespecifi-
cationsand instructionsprovidedinthe
separateEngineOwner'sManual.
• Keepoil levelatthe FULLmarkon the
dipstickto avoidenginedamage.
• Changeoil accordingto scheduleand
instructionsin EngineOwner'sManual.
Figure2-6: Fullyassembledhandlebar
assembly.
Step 5: Perform
Final AssemblyCheck
1. Checkall nuts,screws,and handlebar
adjustmentknobsfor tightness.
2. Besureto readSection1: Safety,
Section3: Featuresand Controlsand
Section4: Operationbeforeusingthe
mower.
Figure2-7" Adjustinghandlebarheight.
Step6: Set UpMowingMode
Your mowercanbeset upfor anyof
threemowing modes. Thesemowing
modescanbagclippings,mulch
clippings,or dischargeclippingsoutthe
side. SeeSettingUpMowing Modesin
Section4 for detaileddescriptionsand
instructionsonhowto set up eachmode.
NOTE:Themower isshippedin Mulching
Mode. This meansthat the Mulching
Plugis installedinto thedischargeoutlet
(Figure2-1) andthat the moweris ready
to mulchgrassclippings.
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FeaturesandControls
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A:OperatorPresenceControlBail
R:WheelSpeedControl
C:WheelDriveRail
D:RecoilRopeStarter
E:UpperHandlebarAdjustmentKnob(2)
F:GrassGaugaTMGrassFill Indicator
Figure3-1
G:GrassCatcher
H:DischargeOMletGuard
I:LowerHandlebarAdjustmentKnob(2)
J:HandlebarHeightAdjuster(2)
K:CuttingHeigMAdjustmentLever
L:BeltCover
Before operating your machine,
carefully read and understand all
safety, controlsand operatinginstruc-
tions in this Manual, the separate
Engine Owner's Manual and on the
decalsonthemachine.
Failuretofollow theseinstructionscan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
INTRODUCTION
ThisSectionintroducesthe featuresand
controlsfoundonthelawn mower.
Carefullyreviewtheinformationin this
Section,then readSection4, Operation
beforeusingthe mower.
MOWERATTACHMENTS
Themoweris suppliedwiththreeeasily
changedattachments--the Grass
Catcher(I, Figure3-1), Mulching Plug(N)
andSide-DischargeChute(M)-- which
providethreedifferentmowingmodes.
SeeSettingUpMowingModesin Section
4 for detailedinformationon howto
installandusetheattachments.
A uniquefeature,the CubCadetRapid
AttachTM System,isincorporatedintothe
designoftheattachments.This system
enablesyouto quicklyandeasilyinstall
theattachmentswithout usingtools.
M: Side-DischargeChute
N:MulchingPlug
O:DischargeOutlet
P: ClutchCableAdjuster
GrassCatcherAttachment
Usethe CrassCatcher(G,Figure3-1)to
collectclippingsfor disposal. Thebag
canholdovertwo bushelsofclippings.
TheGrassCatcheris equippedwith the
CubCadet_GrassGaugnTMfeature(F,
Figure3-1). TheGrassGaugefeatureisa
grassfill indicatorthat providesa visual
alertwhenthe bagisfull. SeeBagging
Modein Section4 for detailedinforma-
tien.
Side-DischargeChuteAttachment
UsetheSide-DischargeChute(M, Figure
3-1)to directgrassclippings outthe left
side(from operator'sposition)ofthe
mower. SeeSide-DischargeModein
Section4.
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Section3: FeaturesandControls
MulchingPlugAttachment
UsetheMulchingPlug(N,Figure3-1) to
mulchlawnclippings.SeeMulching
Modein Section4.
MOWER CONTROLS
Thefollowing informationidentifiesand
describesthe controlsfor all mower
models,
OperatorPresence ControlBail
TheOperatorPresenceControlBail
(A,Figure3-1) must bepulledback
againstthe handlebarand heldthere
whilestartingthe engineandoperating
the unit. Releasingthe bailwill shut off
theengineandstop themowerblade.
Theenginewill not restartunlessthe bail
ispulled backagainstthe handlebar.
NOTE:This control disengagesanengine
brakewhenpulled backagainstthe
handlebarandengagestheenginebrake
whenreleased.Themowerbladeis
bolteddirectlyto theengineshaft,
thereforeit stopswhenthe enginestops.
Theenginewill not restartunlessthe bail
ispuffedbackagainstthe handlebar.See
StoppingtheEngineandMower Bladein
Section4 for moreinformation.
WheelDriveBail
TheWheelDriveBail(C,Figure3-1)
engagesthe poweredrearwheelswhen it
ispulledupagainstthe handlebar,and
disengagesthewheelswhenreleased.
SeeMowingand TurningtheMowerin
Section4 for moreinformation.
To movethemowerwithoutengine
power,releasethe controlsand pushor
pull the mower.
NOTE:Thepiniongearsinsidethe rear
wheelsmayproducean occasional
knockingsoundwhenpushingor pulling
the mowermanually.This soundis
harmless. Donot lubricatethedrive
wheels.Servicethedriveassemblyonly
asinstructedin Section5.
Wheel SpeedControl
TheWheelSpeedControl (B,Figure3-1)
providesthreedifferentwheelspeeds.
Selectionsare:
•1 for lowspeed
• 2 for mediumspeed
• 3 for highspeed
SeeMowing in Section4 for moreinfor-
mation.
CuffingHeightAdjustmentLever
Thiscontrol(K,Figure3-1) providessix
cuttingheights,enablingyouto choose
the mostappropriateheightfor thelawn
condition.Cuttingheightsrangefrom
approximately1-1/4-inchesto 4 inches.
SeePreparationfor Mowingin Section4
for moreinformation.
NOTE:Actualcuttingheightwillvary
accordingto turf conditions.
RecoilRopeStart
Therecoilropestart(D,Figure3-1) is
usedtopulFstartthe engine.Seethe
EngineOwner'sManualforstartinginfor-
mationspecifictoyour engine.Alsosee
StartingtheEngineinSection4.
AdjustableHandlebarHeight
Themowerprovidesthreehandlebar
heightsettings(J,Figure3-1). SeeStep
5:AdjustHandlebarHeightinSection2.
ENGINECONTROLS
Throttle
ModelsSRA621 hasanenginethat is
equippedwithafixedthrottle speedfor
the mostefficientengineperformance
undervaryingloads.
PrimerBulb
ThePrimerBulbisusedto startacold
engine.SeetheEngineOwner'sManual
fur informationspecificto yourengine.
FuelShut-OffValve
TheFuelShut-OffValve(if soequipped)
opensandclosesthefuelline. Seethe
EngineOwner'sManualfor information
specifictoyourengine.

Operation
Beforeoperatingthe mower, carefully
read and understandall safety, control
and operating instructions in this
Manual, the separate EngineOwner's
Manualandthedecalsonthemachine.
Failureto followtheseinstructionscan
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
• Never operate the mower with the
discharge outlet guard removed or
proppedopen.
•Do not operate mower without the
GrassCatcher,MulchingPlugor Side-
DischargeChuteinplace.
•Never change mowing modes or
empty the GrassCatcher while the
engineisrunning.
•Check the condition of the Grass
Catcherfor excessivewearordeterio-
ration. If damaged,contactan autho-
rized dealer or the factory for a
replacement.
INTRODUCTION
Readthis Sectionthoroughlybeforeyou
starttheengine. Thentakethetimeto
familiarizeyourselfwith themower's
basicoperation.
Findanopen,levelareaandpractice
usingthemowercontrols. Onlyafteryou
becomefamiliar with the mowershould
you useit in smallerareasor onuneven
terrain.
CUB CADET ®
RAPID ATTACHTM SYSTEM
TheRapidAttachSystem(Figure4-1) is a
featuredesignedinto themowerdeck
which enablesyouto install andremove
the GrassCatcher,theSide-Discharge
Chuteandthe MulchingPlug quicklyand
easily.
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TheGrassCatcherandtheSide-Discharge
Chutebothusethesamesystem. This
systemconsistsofan elongatedtab (A,
Figure4-1) onthetop ofthe discharge
outletanda receptacle(B) builtinto the
topof theGrassCatcherdoor andthe
Side-DischargeChute.
Attachingthe MulchingPlugis just as
easy.Holdopenthe dischargeoutlet
guard(K,Figure4-1) andinsertthe plug
(L),with the word"TOP"facingup, into
thedischargeoutlet.
Figure4-1: CubCade_ RapidAttachTM
System.
SETTING UP MOWING MODES
Thelawnmowerhasthreemowing
modes:baggingmode,mulching mode
andside-dischargemode. Thefollowing
providesdescriptionsofthethreemodes
andhowto implementthem.
BaggingMode
Themowerisset upfor baggingmode
whenthe GrassCatcherisattachedto the
dischargeoutlet.
TheGrassCatcherisequippedwith two
handlesanda swing-opendoorthat
makesemptyingeasy.Usethewire-
formed handleto helpattach,remove,
transportandemptythebag. Usethe
rearcloth handleto lift the bottomofthe
bagwhenemptying.
TheGrassCatcheralsohasa
GrassGaugeTMgrass-fillindicator(Figure
4-3) which makesiteasytotell whenthe
bagis full. Theindicatorisa rectangular
pieceof clothsewnto thetop ofthe bag.
Theindicator laysflat againstthe bag
whenthe bagisfull (F,Figure4-3) and
billows(G)whenthe bagis notfull.
NOTE:Windy conditionsmayaffectthe
indicator'sabilityto providean accurate
bagfill reading.
SettingUpBaggingMode
1. Withtheengineandbladestopped,
removethe MulchingPlugor Side-
DischargeChute.
2. Graspthe GrassCatcherbythe wire-
formed handle.With theother hand,hold
openthedischargeoutletguard (C,Figure
4-2).
Figure4-2: AttachingGrassCatcher.
3. Lower(atanangle)the bagdoor (D,
Figure4-2) ontothetab (E)onthe
dischargeoutlet. Makesurethe bagdoor
seatssquarelyontothetabandcovers
thetabcompletely.
Removingthe GrassCatcher
1. Whenmowing,theGrassCatcheris
full whenthe grassfill indicatorlaysflat
againstthe bag(F,Figure4-3).
Analternativemethodfor judging bag
fullnessis to nudgethebagwith your
foot. Thebagwill giveeasilywhennot
full, andwill resistwhenfull.