Cub Cadet CC 550 ES 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 -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

Operation5133321Figure 5-1Starting EngineWARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or oper

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

18 se c t i O n 7— se r v i c eOpen the battery cover as described in Replacing Battery. 1. See Fig. 7-4.Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown

Notes19

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

Troubleshooting820Problem Cause RemedyEngine Fails to start Blade control disengaged.1. Spark plug boot disconnected.2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

21se 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

Replacement Parts922Phone (877) 282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model

23Se c t i o n 9 — Re p l a c e m e n t pa R t SPhone (877) 282-8684 for your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Part

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

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 Side Discharge Chute• One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual• One Engine