Cub Cadet CC 500 Operator's Manual

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 -upSlide chute hooks under hinge pin on mulching plug 2. assembly. Lower mulching plug. See Fig. 3-7.

Controls and Features411Motor/Blade Control HandleThe motor/blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 4-1. The moto

Operation512Stand behind the mower, in the operating position, depress 2. the (red) starter button and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2.NOTE: Starting the mow

13se c t i O n 5 — Op e r a t i O nStopping the MotorWARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor d

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 sIf the overload protection switch pops out shortly after resetting:Release the mot

Service716Blade SharpeningTo properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges,

17se c t i O n 7 — se r v i c eBlade InstallationPlace the cutting blade, locking plate, and blade bolt on 1. the motor shaft and thread the blade bo

Troubleshooting818Problem Cause RemedyMower fails to start Cord disconnected from the motor/blade 1. control.Motor/blade control defective.2. Extensio

Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manua

Product Registration and Customer SupportPlease register your product on our website, www.cubcadet.com.If you have difficulty assembling this product

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

Important Safe Operation Practices23OperationGeneral Operation:Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before 1. attempting to assemble

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 sDress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. 10. They can b

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 sIf situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use 33. care

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 sWARNING: Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to

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 sUse this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate

Assembly & Set-Up38Contents of CartonOne Lawn Mower• One Grass Catcher• One Side Discharge Chute• One Cord Guide Bar• One Lawn Mower Operator’s

9se c t i O n 3 — as s e M b l y & se t -upGrass CatcherFollow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if 1. needed). Make certain bag is tur