Cub Cadet 990- Manuals

19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade ...

6 3 Setup and Adjustment 1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. b. Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower h...

7 Figure 3- CUTTING HEIGHT All wheels must be in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. Drive Control For some people the drive control may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle by tightening the adjust- men...

4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Blade Control The blade control...

4 Operating Your Lawn Mower 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 performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Be sure no one other than the...

10 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. IMPORTANT : We do not recommend the use of pressure wash-ers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause d...

11 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement or when sliding the belt around it, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Shift Lever Cable Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be nece...

12 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Figure - Figure -6 Belt Care 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. 2. Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage. 3. Place shift lever in the first position and tip mower on its side (air cl...

14 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Replacing Battery 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 round handle knobs securing upper and lower ha...

1 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 2. Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120 volt household outlet. See Figure 5-15. Charge battery for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The battery should only need to be charged upon initial setup and after any other exte...

16 For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Engine not primed. 5. Faulty spark plug.6. Bl...

17 7 Off Season Storage and Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. H T A...

19 8 Parts List IMPORTANT For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be danger-ous by not disengaging completely. To order replacement parts, call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1-87...

22 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.“Cub Cadet” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date o...