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Manual Cub Cadet G 1236

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Page 2 - MODEL NUMBER; TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 Model Number......................................................... Serial Number........................................................... Date of Purchase...................................................... Record the model number, serial number and date of purchase above. MODEL NUMBER TABL...

Page 4 - SAFETY; DANGER; GENERAL; OPERATION

4 SAFETY 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 instructio...

Page 5 - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE; RELATED TO FUEL; SLOPE OPERATION

5 blades are in good condition and the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine. 15. Do not mow excessively steep slopes (No more than 15 degrees or a 26.8% grade). Mow across the slope. WARNING: Do not mow up and down the slope. You could slip and slide into the mower, or the mower could ...

Page 6 - FIRST TIME OPERATORS

6 FIRST TIME OPERATORS • Star t off in a flat, open, area. • Keep bystanders away. • Set the throttle to low speed. • Practice maneuvering (forward, turn left, turn right, reverse), without the mower deck engaged.

Page 7 - SLOPE GUIDE; LD; USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE

7 SLOPE GUIDE Do not mo w on incline s with a slope in e xcess of 1 5 degr ees ( a r ise of ap pr oxima te ly 2-1 /2 feet ev er y 10 feet). A r iding mo wer could over tu rn and cau se ser ious i n jur y. If o p er at in g a walk-b ehind mower on such a slop e, it is e xtrem el y difficult to main t...

Page 8 - SAFETY LABELS; OPEN BELT DRIVE; STOP ENGINE BEFORE; - TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALLOW; WARNING; WARNING

8 SAFETY LABELS OPEN BELT DRIVE STOP ENGINE BEFORE REACHING UNDERNEATH WARNING - TURN OFF ENGINE AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE REFUELING. - DO NOT SMOKE NEAR FUEL. WARNING WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 777S30116 Part Number: 777I22930 Part Number: 01001036 Part ...

Page 10 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

10 GENERAL INFO.Controls: Engine ignition; throttle; choke; left and right operator presence levers; left and right steering/brakes; blade clutch; transmission shift Parking: Transmission in 1st, neutral latches released, rear wheels chocked in front Frame: 7 gauge steel Front Caster Wheels: 9 x 4.0...

Page 11 - LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON; REMOVING THE UNIT FROM THE CRATE; REMOVING THE CHUTE STRAP; ASSEMBLY

11 IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with oil in the engine . After assembly, see OPERATION section of this manual for fuel and engine oil details. NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. This pedestrian controlled wide area mower has been comp...

Page 12 - Know Your Mower; OPERATING CONTROLS; Meets ANSI B71.4 safety standards

12 Know Your Mower Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Mower. Compare the illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls, safety signs and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. The operation of any la...

Page 14 - INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS; TO START THE MOWER

14 INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire. 2. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight. 3. Check the tension of the deck drive belts: a. Remove the deck cover shield and engage the blade clutch. b. Make sure the belts clear the belt guides by 1/8" to 1/4". c. The tensio...

Page 15 - KNOW YOUR MOWER

15 as indicated below in Figure 8. Figure 8 b. Grasp starter rope handle and pull slowly until rope pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with a rapid, full arm stroke. Let rope return slowly. If engine fails to start after three pulls, repeat instructions (try setting thrott...

Page 17 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; LUBRICATION; MAINTENANCE

17 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING: Never let children or untrained people operate or service the mower. • Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance on the mower. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence...

Page 18 - CHANGING A BLADE

18 CHANGING ENGINE OIL 1. Place a container underneath the mower on the right hand side. 2. Remove oil drain plug, and replace when oil stops draining. (See Figure 12) Figure 12 3. Refill oil through the fill tube to the level indicated as “full” on the dipstick. (See Figure 13) Figure 13 CHANGING T...

Page 19 - SHARPENING A BLADE

19 above and below the spindle. Figure 17 5. Remove the long (9-1/2”) blade bolt, the flat washer, the blade and the blade spacers. 6. To replace the blade, reverse the above procedure. Be careful to replace the blade spacers correctly above and below the spindle. This is not a timed blade system an...

Page 20 - CHANGING A SPINDLE ASSEMBLY

20 6. Replace the long blade drive belt on the engine pulley. Figure 20 CHANGING EITHER TRACTION DRIVE BELT: 1. Remove the hex screws which hold the belt guards in place. Remove the belt guards. Figure 21 2. Place the neutral latch lever in the neutral lock position. 3. Remove the hairpin cotters fr...

Page 21 - ADJUSTING THE CONTROL-FORCE; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

21 WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the unit without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. ADJUSTING THE CONTROL-FORCE Three holes in the belt guard allow you to reposition the hex cap screw to adjust the brake lever. The top hole (lite tension), the middle hole ...

Page 22 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABLE

22 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABLE Note: The front edge of the cutting deck should be 1/8” - 1/4” below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting grass in only the front half of their circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required. Approximate Cutting Heig...

Page 23 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

23 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Interval Item Service Service Log Each Use 1. Mower Blades2. Loose or missing hardware3. Belts4. Engine oil level5. Fuel level6. Controls7. Cutter Blade Spindle Bearings 1. As required2. Tighten or replace3. Check4. Check5. Check6. Check for proper orientation7. Lubricate 1st...

Page 24 - PREPARING THE ENGINE; ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

24 OFF-SEASON STORAGE PART NO. DESCRIPTION 590-522-150 Bagger Grass Collector 590-512-150 Mulch Kit Never store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appl...