Page 2 - WARNING
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................. 1Foreword ........................................................... 1Safety Precautions ............................................ 2Metal Blade Use ................................................ 6Decal Informa...
Page 3 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL: 1. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions andwarnings. Read the Operator's Manual and thesafety instructions periodically. 2. Do not lend or rent out your trimmer without the Operator’s Manual. Be sure that anyone us...
Page 7 - METAL BLADE USE
6 WARNING Specified deflector shield, bicycle handle and shoulder harness MUST be used on brushcutter withmetal blades. Operating the brushcutter without specified deflector, shield, bicycle handle, andshoulder harness can cause serious personal injury. WARNING If blade is mounted improperly, it may...
Page 8 - DECAL INFORMATION; STAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THEM.
7 DECAL INFORMATION WARNING LOCATE THE SAFETY DECALS ON YOUR TRIMMER. MAKESURE THE DECALS ARE LEGIBLE AND THAT YOU UNDER- STAND AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THEM. DEFLECTOR DECAL: SHAFT DECALS: This trimmer can be can bedangerous and cause serious injuryif improperly used. To reduce injuryrisk to ...
Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS
8 SPECIFICATIONS Model ST23 ST26 ST35 Loop Handle Loop Handle Loop Handle Length (mm) 1783 1783 1818 (in.) 70.1 70.1 71.5 Width (mm) 260 260 260 (in.) 10.2 10.2 10.2 Height (mm) 250 264 277 (in.) 9.84 10.4 10.9 Weight (kg) 4.8 5.1 6.7 (lb.) 10.5 11.2 14.7 Type of Engine Air-cooled, two-stroke, singl...
Page 10 - PARTS DESCRIPTION
9 REF NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Gear Case 2 Grip 3 Throttle Wire 4 Throttle Lever 5 Hanger 6 Shoulder Band (Standard on ST35) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PARTS DESCRIPTION REF NO. DESCRIPTION 7 Engine 8 Head/Blade 9 Deflector 10 Stop Switch 11 Drive Tube 12 Loop Handle • This unit can be dangerous and cause ...
Page 11 - TRIMMER ASSEMBLY
10 TRIMMER ASSEMBLY The trimmer is partly disassembled for ease ofshipment and must be assembled before it can beused for the first time. WARNING Because of the increased risk of accidents the powerhead must not be started while it is detached from the trimmer. 1 1. Mount the loop handle (Ref. 1) . ...
Page 13 - FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
12 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Reread the Safety Precautions relating to “Handling Fuel” on Page 3. The Cub Cadet Commercial trimmer uses an oil-gasoline mixture as fuel. The engine is certified tooperate on unleaded gasoline. Use regular name-brand unleaded gasoline with aminimum octane number of ...
Page 14 - CAUTION
13 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS FUEL MIXTURE :When using Cub Cadet Commercial 50:1 2-cyclebrand oil, or a quality oil designed for 2-cycle air-cooled engines, oil ratio is 50 parts gasoline to 1part oil or 50:1. CAUTION Never use a mixing ratio greater than 50:1regardless of the oil package mixing instructi...
Page 15 - OPERATION
14 1 STOP START OPERATION A. STARTING: WARNING Reread the Safety Precautions relating to “Starting” on Page 3. WARNING When the engine starts, the cutting tool may rotate even with the throttle trigger in the low-speed position possibly causing injury. 1. When the Engine is Cold. a. Slide the igniti...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE
17 MAINTENANCE NOTE:MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIRE OF THE EMISSION CONTROL DEVICE ANDSYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NONROAD ENGINE REPAIRE ESTABLISHMENT ORINDIVIDUAL. MAINTENANCE CHART PART MAINTENANCE BEFORE MONTHLY YEARLY IF IF SEE USE FAULTY DAMAGED PAGE Complete Machine Visual Inspection ...
Page 21 - B. THE THROTTLE WIRE ADJUSTMENT
20 1 2 MAINTENANCE 1. Maintain a wire end-play of about 1/16 inch (1- 2mm) with the adjuster and fix it with thetightening bolt (Ref.2). WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, maintain the wire end-play at about 1/16 inch (1-2mm). If the wire end-play is not maintained, engine sp...
Page 23 - H. CLEANING THE CLUTCH AND
22 MAINTENANCE Cylinder fins 2. Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This buildup insulates the engine andprevents the heat from leaving. Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaningof cylinder fins is considered “NormalMaintenance”. Any resultant failure attributed tolack of ...
Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No Fuel at Carburetor Fuel Filter Dirty Replace Fuel Line Clogged Clean Carburetor See your Cub Cadet dealer No Fuel at Cylinder Carburetor See your Cub Cadet dealer Muffler Wet with Fuel Fuel Mixture is too Rich Open ChokeClean/Replace Air FilterAdjus...
Page 26 - HOW TO ORDER PARTS; MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
HOW TO ORDER PARTS Contact your Cub Cadet Commercial Salesperson, OR phone us (use the numbers below), OR write us (use the address below).We will need the following information: 1. Your account number if available.2. Your name and address and the address where you want the parts to be shipped.3. Th...
Page 27 - U. S. EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
U. S. EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Cub Cadet Corporation and the engine manufacturer for thisequipment, Ishikawajima Shibaura Machinery Co., Ltd. (ISM), are pleased to explain the federal emission control...
Page 29 - Trimmers; Parts List
Page 31 - ENGINE, ST23 TRIMMER – PARTS LIST
2 1 IM-115253421 Crankshaft ........................ 12 IM-034309031 Key ................................... 13 IM-115013300 Piston Assembly (Includes 2 Ref. 4) ............................ 1 4 IM-115113650 Ring, Piston ...................... 25 IM-115323130 Pin, Piston ........................ 16 I...
Page 33 - SHAFT, ST23 TRIMMER – PARTS LIST
4 1 IM-720113160 Shaft, Drive ....................... 12 IM-720124320 Pipe, Complete (Includes 6 Ref. 3) ............................ 1 3 IM-720133160 Metal ................................. 64 IM-720203082 Hanger .............................. 15 IM-720973178 Bolt, M6x14 ....................... 16 ...
Page 35 - ENGINE, ST26 TRIMMER – PARTS LIST
2 1 IM-115253470 Crankshaft ........................ 12 IM-115013311 Piston Assembly (Includes 2 Ref. 3) ............................ 1 3 IM-115113650 Ring, Piston ...................... 24 IM-115323040 Pin, Piston ........................ 15 IM-198343210 Clip, Piston Pin ................. 26 IM-042...
Page 37 - SHAFT, ST26 TRIMMER – PARTS LIST
4 1 IM-720113160 Shaft, Drive ....................... 12 IM-720124330 Pipe, Complete (Includes 6 Ref. 3) ............................ 1 3 IM-720133160 Metal ................................. 64 IM-720203082 Hanger .............................. 15 IM-720973178 Bolt, M6x14 ....................... 16 ...
Page 39 - ENGINE, ST35 TRIMMER – PARTS LIST
2 1 IM-115253440 Crankshaft ........................ 12 IM-034309031 Key ................................... 13 IM-115013280 Piston Assembly (Includes 2 Ref. 4) ............................ 1 4 IM-115113730 Ring, Piston ...................... 25 IM-115323030 Pin, Piston ........................ 16 I...
Page 41 - SHAFT, ST35 TRIMMER – PARTS LIST
4 1 IM-720113120 Shaft, Drive ....................... 12 IM-720124290 Pipe, Complete (Includes 6 Ref. 3) ............................... 1 3 IM-720133061 Metal ................................. 64 IM-720203073 Hanger .............................. 15 IM-720973178 Bolt, M6x14 ....................... ...