Cub Cadet CC 550 SP Operator's Manual Page 1

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019Printed In USAOp e r a t O r ’s Ma n u a lSafe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Ma

10 se c t i O n 3 — as s e M b l y & se t -up3. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:Lift rear discharge door.a. Place grass catcher on t

11se c t i O n 3 — as s e M b l y & se t -upAdjustmentsCutting HeightThe cutting height adjustment lever is located above the 1. rear left wheel

Controls and Features412Figure 4-1Blade ControlThe blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the uppe

Operation51312Figure 5-1Starting EngineWARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operat

Maintenance & Adjustments614MaintenanceGeneral RecommendationsAlways observe safety rules when performing any • maintenance.The warranty on this l

15se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t sReplacing Rear FlapTo remove rear flap, lift rear door, and remove screw on 1. eit

Service7165. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crank

17se c t i O n 7 — se r v i c eWorking from the rear of the mower, carefully c. remove belt from transmission pulley. See Fig. 7-3.Once belt is off t

Troubleshooting818Problem Cause RemedyEngine Fails to start Blade control disengaged.1. Spark plug boot disconnected.2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

19se c t i O n 8 — tr O u b l e s h O O t i n gProblem Cause RemedyUneven cut Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Dull blade.2. Place all four wheels

Customer SupportIf you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine

Engine Operation920-30º -20º10w20w20304020w40, 20w5015w40, 15w5010w4010w30-10º 0º0º 20º 40º 60º 80º 100º10º 20º 30º 40º-20º(ºC)(ºF)12Figure 9-1Fuel Ca

21se c t i O n 9 — Op e r a t i O nCheck Fuel LevelClean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.1. Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowe

Engine Maintenance1022WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, disconnect the spark plug boot.I

23se c t i O n 10 — en g i n e Ma i n t e n a n c e Oil ServiceCheck oil level regularly.• Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every fiv

24 se c t i O n 10— en g i n e Ma i n t e n a n c eElectrode0.030 in.Figure 10-43. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary b

25se c t i O n 10 — en g i n e Ma i n t e n a n c e Fuel Filter ServiceThe fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every

GDOC-100165 Rev. BThe SureStart Guarantee™ Provisions of Your Limited Warranty In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty a

Replacement Parts927Phone (877) 282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model

FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environment

GDOC-100223WARRANTED PARTS:The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty

Important Safe Operation Practices23General OperationRead this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before 1. attempting to assemble this mach

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IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicingdealer.Pl

4 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sA missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 12. contact or th

5se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sServiceSafe Handling Of Gasoline:To avoid personal injury or property d

6 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sNotice Regarding EmissionsEngines which are certified to comply with C

7se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sWARNING: Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to

8 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sSight and hold this level with a vertical tree...or a corner of a buil

Assembly & Set-Up39Contents of CartonOne Lawn Mower• One Grass Catcher• One Bottle of Oil• One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual• One Side Discharge