Cub Cadet 769-03268 Snow Blower User Manual
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Cub Cadet 898C is a 6-speed convertible rotary mower, powered by an internal combustion engine. It features a blade control handle for safety, and a self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch for ease of use. The mower is equipped with a grass catcher for collecting clippings, and a chute deflector for directing the discharge of grass. It is important to note that this mower should not be used on or near any unim-proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws.
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6 SPEED CONVERTIBLE ROTARY MOWER Model Number 898C (898C123) (123-898C100) Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Thank you for purchasing an American-built product. WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim- proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. | In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service dealer. | JB CADET CORPORATION * PO. BOX 368023 ° CLE VELAND, OHIO 44136-9723 IMPORTANT THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY | SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMP INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— A A HEED ITS WARNING. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES NSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE LY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL A DANGER: ay cause serious injury to yourself or others. or error on the part of the operator can result in serious A A TRAINING | 1. Read this owner's guide carefully in its entirety before attempt- ing to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely famil- iar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. . Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower. . Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury. Although the area of operation should be com- pletely cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area. PREPARATION 1. . Always wear safety glasses Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any irection. _ Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers. _ Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Check the fue! level before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is run- ning, or until engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion. . Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on units so equipped before starting the engine. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoper- ative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. _ Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. . Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. 2 9. For your safety, use the siope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15° as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result. OPERATION 1. 2. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury. . Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. - After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. . If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is gen- erally a warning of trouble. . Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a com- plete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in “the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotat- 10. 11. 12. MA! 1 - Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, "Check the blade and engine mounting bolts . Check the grass catcher ing. make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. . Do not run the engine indoors. . Never cut grass by pulling mower toward you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. Do not operate this mower with the chute door open, unless the complete grass catcher or chute deflector is properly mounted on the mower. NTENANCE AND STORAGE at frequent inter- vals for proper tightness. Also visually inspect blade for dam- age (e.g. bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets origi- nal equipment specifications. . Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. _ Never store the mower with gasoline in the tank or gas con- tainers inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark (e.g. gas hot water heater). Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. - To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves and excessive oil. bag frequently for wear or deteriora tion. Replace a worn or damaged bag immediately. For safet protection, replace only with new bag meeting original equip- ment specifications. ф Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness injury. If you violate any of these rules, you m À SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be certain to ser- vice engine with gasoline and oil before operating your mower. | NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON Remove the carton inserts (if any). Remove the loose parts which are in the carton, lift the mower from the carton, or cut the corners of the carton and roll the mower out. HOW TO SET-UP YOUR LAWN MOWER (Refer to Figure 1) 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug. 2. Remove any cardboard pieces which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes. If there is any packaging (plastic or cardboard) around the upper handle, remove it. 3. For shipping purposes your mower is set with the wheels in the lowest cutting height position. Raise the mower to the highest setting for assembly of handle. 4. Remove the hairpin clips which are in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. 5. Lift the handle assembly, and attach the handle by placing the bottom holes in the lower handle Handle Starter Rope Rope Guide Handle Mounting Bracket FIGURE 1. over the weld pins on the handle mounting brack- ets. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. 6. Pull up on the upper handle to raise it into the operating position. Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle. NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of the handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time. 7. Secure the handle assembly by placing the hair- pin clips in the inner hole on weld pins. 8. The rope guide and wing nut are attached to the starter rope, on top of the engine. Remove the wing nut from rope guide. Remove the rope guide from the starter rope. 9. With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Hold the rope guide as shown so the opening in the rope guide is toward the front of mower. Slip the rope guide around the starter rope and into the right side of lower handle using the hole shown. Secure using the wing nut. 10. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide on the side of the rear catcher panel assembly. 11. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely. Blade Control Handle Lower Handle Mounting Bracket Le Ta , p J | | . NN fr >“ 7 Grass снен ДА e Frame . K 7 PS eme Channel on 7 > Mower у \ NS Ча — AN | FIGURE 2. Shoulder Chute Deflector Wing Nut FIGURE 3. [Wing Nut > ; | = ad „и 3 ——| | =) DC a : E a р | NP = Oe я ye , — | 7) | / Chute Deflector FIGURE 4. TO ATTACH BAG TO MOWER 1. Hold the chute door on the catcher panel open as shown in figure 2. 2. Slide the frame of the grass catcher down into the channels on each side of the mower. The hooks on the frame go over the panel on the discharge -«4-—— chute. See figure 2. To remove the grass catcher, lift the grass catcher straight up. TO CONVERT MOWER TO SIDE DISCHARGE To convert your mower to a side discharge unit, pro- ceed as follows. 1. Remove the rear discharge chute assembly by removing two wing nuts. Lift up on the two bottom corners of the discharge chute assembly, and slide it off the deck. 2. Attach the side chute deflector by first placing it over the rear bolt in the side of the deck. Then slide the notch in the top of the deflector around the shoulder bolt on top of the deck. Slide the notch in the side of the deflector around the front D «© b - =” " olt in the side of the deck. See figure 3. \ 7 3. Secure the front of the chute deflector to the bolt on the side of the deck with one wing nut. See fig- ure 13. Secure the back of the chute deflector in DA «— the same manner. See figure 4. Mulching Plug FIGURE 5. Rear Discharge | Chute VW Assembly AN Y FIGURE 6. A Shoulder Bolt TO CONVERT MOWER TO A MULCHER To use your mower as a mulicher, proceed as follows. 1. Remove either the rear discharge chute assembly or the side chute deflector from the mower as instructed previously. «— 2. Attach the mulching plug by first placing it over the rear bolt in the side of the deck. Then slide the notch in the top of the mulching plug around the shoulder bolt on top of the deck. Slide the notch in the side of the mulching plug around the front bolt in side of the deck. Secure using two wing nuts. See figure 5. RIbS Rear REPLACING THE REAR DISCHARGE CHUTE DLN Panel To replace the rear discharge chute assembly, pro- Gp | ceed as follows. — Slide the ribs on the discharge chute assembly under MN the flange on rear panel as you insert the side of the Tabs ~«—discharge chute under the two tabs. See figure 6. A 7 The edge of the discharge chute assembly goes X under the shoulder bolt on deck. Push down on the chute assembly, and slide the bottom corner slots over the bolts on side of deck. Press down on the discharge chute assembly and secure with wing nuts. Make certain wing nuts are seated properly. WARNING: Never operate your unit with- A out either the side chute deflector, mulching plug or entire rear discharge Shoulder chute and grass catcher assembly in Bolt place. CONTROLS Drive Clutch Control Recoil Starter FIGURE 7. Blade BLADE CONTROL HANDLE Control Handle WARNING: This control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. The blade control handle is located on the upper han- Throttle dle of the mower. See figure 7. The blade control han- Control dle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. Lever WARNING: The blade will be rotating | whenever the engine is running. THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control is located on the left side of the upper handle. It is used to regulate the engine speed. WARNING: The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine. RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle. See figure 7. Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the unit. DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL Squeezing the drive clutch control engages the drive mechanism to the rear wheels. Releasing the clutch control stops the rear wheels from driving. Release the drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a turn or stopping. See figure 7. SHIFT LEVER The six speed shift lever is located on the drive clutch control housing on the upper handle. See figure 7. This lever is used to select the operating speed of the mower. Release the drive clutch control when chang- ing speeds. IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever ONLY when the engine is running. Shifting the speeds with the engine off can cause damage to the unit. OPERATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. KEEP HANDS and FEET AWRY FIGURE 8. Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. See figure 8. The operation of any lawn mower can result in for- eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which WEAR YOUR can result in severe eye damage. (soy) Always wear safety glasses or eye > A shields. We recommend wide vision Cee Safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses. NOTE: For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height adjustment section. GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully. WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running. BEFORE STARTING 1. Before each use, check for proper drive clutch operation by performing the following before start- ing the engine: With the drive clutch control released, push mower forward. It should move freely. Pull mower backward. It should move with only a small amount of resistance. If it does not and the rear wheels tend to lock up, the clutch may not be releasing completely. Do not start the engine until corrections have been made. Check the control cable for severe bend, kinks and binding, or grass build-up around the belt. Correct and adjust as required. Refer to instructions under “Drive Clutch Control Adjustment” in Adjustment Section for loosening the drive belt. 2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make cer- tain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. See figure 9. Metal Loop on Spark Plug Wire Rubber Boot FIGURE 9. TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE IMPORTANT: Move the shift lever only when the engine is running. Shifting the speeds with the engine off can cause damage to the unit. Disengage the drive clutch control when shifting speeds. WARNING: When starting the unit for the first time, place mower in first speed (slow) position. Face the mower against a solid object such as a wall, fence, etc. Start the unit, and if it shows any signs of motion with the drive clutch control disen- gaged, shut the engine off immediately. Make certain the drive clutch control is adjusted so the drive belt is as loose as possible. Refer to the Adjustment Section. 1. Move the throttle control lever to all the way for- ward. 2. Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. 3. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade con- trol handle and hold it against the upper handle. Make certain drive clutch control handle is released. 4. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. 5. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on start handle. Return it slowly to the rope guide. 6. After engine starts, move throttle control to FAST or desired engine speed. NOTE: /f any problems are encountered, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 12. WARNING: Never operate your unit with- А out either the side chute deflector or entire rear discharge chute and grass catcher assembly in place. TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE 1. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine 15 shut off. 2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. ‘ USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious person- al injury to the operator and others. For the best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, prevent- ing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut. Speed of the mower should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. When using the side discharge mower, the best mow- ing pattern is one that allows the clippings to dis- charge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This per- mits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them. When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then recut at right angles to first direction. For a healthier lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging the cut grass. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, А stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of dam- age. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired. USING THE MULCHER For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck, prevent- ing proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted tc the condition of the lawn. If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4", muiching is not rec- ommended. Mow using the grass bag to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4" maximum before mulching. Never cut more than one-third off the total length of the grass at any one cutting. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The height adjustment handles for the wheels are located on the left side of the deck. The handles may be placed in one of nine cutting height positions. See figure 10. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjust- ment handles to positions which will give a higher cut- ting height. Both front and rear handles must be placed in the same relative position. Height Adjustment Handle FIGURE 10. HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Your mower is shipped with the handle ready to assemble in the higher height position. To lower the handle height, proceed as follows. 1. Remove the starter rope rom the rope guide (if attached). 2. Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out of the way, being careful not to bend or kink the cables. 3. Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets. Press outward on the legs of the lower handle, and remove it from the mower. 4. Turn the lower handle around so the flat on the bottom is facing upward as shown in figure 11. Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in the han- die over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket. 5. Reassemble the upper handle. 6. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instruct- ed in the Assembly Instructions. Lower Handie FIGURE 11. DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Use the adjustment wheel located on the underside of the clutch control housing to tighten the drive belt if mower does not self-propel with the drive clutch control engaged, or if drive belt is slipping (unit hesitates while engine maintains the same speed). See figure 12. In addition, the adjustment wheel may also be used to determine the position in which the drive clutch con- trol is engaged. If it is more comfortable to have the drive engaged with the lever further away from the handle, tighten the drive belt. Make certain to retest the unit for neutral as instructed in the Operation Section. Move the adjustment wheel in the opposite direction to loosen the drive belt if nec- essary. oe BOTTOM VIEW Loosen Tighten FIGURE 12. THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If the throttle control requires adjustment or if it has been replaced, adjust the throttle control as foliows. 1. Remove the screw shown in figure 13. Remove the cable clamp from the cable. 2. Push the throttle control lever on the handle all the way forward as far as it will go, then back it off one “click”. Make certain the throttle control lever remains in this position. 3. Push the control lever on the engine as far toward the rear of the engine as it will go. Secure the cable in this position with the cable clamp and screw. Cable Clamp Control Lever On Engine A FIGURE 13. SIX SPEED SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the cable. Adjustment is needed if all six speeds cannot be obtained. The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side of the mower, beside the engine. To adjust, loosen the hex nut which secures the adjustable cable bracket. See figure 14. Pull backward on the bracket (toward the rear of the mower). Retighten the hex nut. Test the speeds on the mower (engine must be run- ning). ——— vw _ N Hex Nut - № и pr six Speed Adjustable Cable Cable Bracket FIGURE 14. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler. Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com- pensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower for carburetor adjustment information. NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. LUBRICATION WARNING: Always stop engine and dis- A connect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work on lawn mower. Blade Control—Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. See figure 15. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. Pivot Point FIGURE 15. Wheels—Lubricate the wheel bearings at least once a season with light oil. Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil. A 4 oz. plastic bottle of light oil lubricant is avail- able. Order part number 737-0170. Engine oil may also be used. Engine—Follow engine manual for lubrication instruc- tions. Transmission—The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. It does not require check- ing. If disassembled for any reason, fill with 2 ounces of Alvania grease, part number 737-0168. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before per- forming any repairs or maintenance. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up. TROUBLE SHOOTING Refer to page 12 of this manual for trouble shooting information. CUTTING BLADE When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Remove the bolt and bell washer which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft. Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft. | If the blade or blade adapter needs replacing, remove the two small bolts, lock washers and nuts which hold the blade to the adapter. WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you A strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and could break, causing personal injury. It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the best test of balance. The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Lubricating the bolt holes, bolts and inner surface of the nuts with light oil is also recommended. A 4 oz. plastic bottle of light oil lubricant is available. Order part number 737-0170. Engine oil may also be used. When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt: 450 in. Ib. min., 600 in. Ib. max. Blade Adapter Bolt: 200 in. Ib. min., 300 in. Ib. max. To insure safe operation of your unit, all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tight- ness. | | | DECK The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may cause an uneven discharge of grass clippings at the next cutting. The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected). 10 ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal con- ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be ser- viced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recom- mended at the start of each mowing season; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifi- cations. Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and combustible debris from muffler area. BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. 2. Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage. 3. Remove the grass bag, rear discharge chute assembly and catcher panel. 4. Remove the transmission belt cover by removing three bolts. See figure 16. 5. Tip the mower on its side, and block securely. Transmission Belt Cover Remove Bolts FIGURE 16. ` 6. Remove the inside belt guard by removing two self-tapping screws. A 3/8" wrench is required. See figure 17. AN Remove Bolt inside Belt Guard Remove O Remove Center Bolt Bolt C= — V 7 / \ 707 FIGURE 17. 7. Loosen (do not remove) the bolt which secures the idler pulley so you can remove the belt from between the idler pulley and the belt guard on the idler pulley bracket. See figure 18. 8. Remove the belt from the transmission pulley by pulling it underneath the pulley. 9. Remove the belt from around the blade. NOTE: Before reassembling, it is suggested that you remove the idler pulley from the idler bracket, and clean and re-grease the needle bearing inside the pul- ley using an all-purpose grease. When reassembling, cupped side of washer must be against the idler bracket. 10. Reassemble new belt, following instructions in reverse order. Belt must be inside the belt keeper which is part of the pulley half (ref. 171 on page 14), NOTE: When reassembling the transmission belt cover, be certain the belt guard on the transmission cover is approximately 1/8" away from the belt (see ref. 45 on page 13). Make certain to tighten all nuts and bolts securely. If plastic was placed under the gas cap, be certain to remove it. 11 FIGURE 18. OFF-SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage. 1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. 2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. 3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. 4. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handie disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handie. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Throttle control lever not in START 3. Move throttle lever to START position. position. 4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 4. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 5. Blocked fuel line. 5. Clean fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 7. Engine flooded. 7. Remove spark plug, dry the plug, | and crank engine with piug re- moved and throttle in off position. Replace spark plug, connect wire and resume starting procedures. Engine runs erratic 1. Unit running in START 1. Move throttle lever to FAST position. position. 2. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Vent in gas cap plugged. 4. Clear vent. 5. Water or dirt in fuel system. 5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 6. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Clean air cleaner.+ 7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. Adjust carburetor. Engine overheats 1. Engine oil level low. 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil. 2. Air flow restricted. 2. Remove blower housing and clean.t 3. Carburetor not adjusted properly. 3. Adjust carburetor.t Occasional skip 1. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Adjust gap to .030". (hesitates) at high speed | 2. Carburetor idle mixture adjustment 2. Adjust carburetor.t improperly set. |dles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too 1. Reset gap to .030" or replace wide. spark plug. 2. Carburetor improperly adjusted. 2. Adjust carburetor.t 3. Dirty air cleaner. 3. Clean air cleaner.j Excessive vibration wh Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Bent cutting blade. — + Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade. Replace blade. Mower will not 1. Engine speed too low. discharge grass 2. Wet grass. 3. Excessively high grass. . Set throttle between 3/4 and full throttle. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath (1/2 width). Uneven cut Dull blade. Sharpen or replace blade. tRefer to separate engine manual packed with your unit. Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your local authorized service dealer. 12 Model 123-898C PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 123-898C ROTARY MOWER REF. PART | cone DESCRIPTION Ño | Ne” | cope DESCRIPTION 1 | 738-0102 Front Axle Bolt 17 | 17065A Belt Cover 2 | 734-1517B Wheel Ass’y. Comp. (Beige) 18 | 710-0599 Hex Wash. Hd. TT-Scr. 1/4-20 734-1513B Wheel Ass'y. Comp. (Gray) 19 | 736-0270 Bell-Wash. .265" |.D. x .75" 4 | 741-0484 Flange Bali Brg. .501" I.D. 20 | 710-0896 Hex Wash. Hd. B-Tap Scr. 6 | 736-0105 Bell-Wash. .380" 1.D. x .88 - 1/4 x .62" (Spec.) 7 | 710-1241 Hex Wash. Hd. Scr. 1/4-20 x 21 | 712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thd.* 1" Lg. 23 | 17058A Transmission Belt Guard 8 | 736-0329 L-Wash. 1/4" 1.D.* 24 | 747-0549 S.P. Belt Guard 9 | 741-0492A Block Bushing 25 | 710-1242 Torx Truss Hd. Scr. 5/16 x .75" 10 117733 Axle Ass'y. 26 | 736-0242 Bell-Wash. .345" 1.D. x .88" O.D. 11 | 782-0516 Height Adj. Bracket 27 | 731-0982A| Hub Cap (Beige) 12 | 710-0653 Hex Wash. Hd. TT-Tap Scr. 731-0981A Hub Cap (Gray) 1/4-20 x .38" Lg. 28 | 746-0710A S.P. Cable 50" Lg. 13 | 720-0190 Knob 29 | 736-0504 Wave Wash. .51" 1.D. x .75" 14 | 732-0639 Spring Lever O.D. 15 | 731-1281 Plastic Front End (Black) 30 | 736-0222 External L-Wash. 1/4" 1.D. 731-1422 N Plastic Front End (Gray) 31 | 710-0167 Carr. Bolt 1/4-20 x .5" Lg. 16 | 710-0352 Hex B-Tap Scr. 1/4" x .38" 32 | 712-3027 Hex L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd. 13 Model 123-898C 14 Model 123-898C PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 123-898C ROTARY MOWER NO. NO” | CODE DESCRIPTION No | "O7 CODE DESCRIPTION “1 | 720-0225 Grip (2 Reg'd.—Optional) 65 | 16137B L.H. Handle Wheel Brkt. Assy. 2 | 647-0004 Control Handle 66 | 710-0260 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .62"* 3 {710-1205 Rope Guide 67 | 710-0603 Hex B-Tap Scr. 5/16-18 4 | 710-0605 Oval C-Sunk Scr. 68 | 710-0654A Hex TT-Tap Scr. 3/8-16 5 | 731-1023 Rear Discharge Chute Ass'y. 69 | 712-0267 Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd.* 6 | 713-0397 3 Tooth Rack Gear Insert 70 | 720-0223 Grip 7 | 746-0875 Throttle Body 71 | 732-0606 Height Adj. Lever 8 | 736-0501 Spr. Wash. .66" |.D. 72 | 732-0481 Extension Spring 3.80" Lg. 10 | 746-0876 Throttle Lever 73 | 736-0242 Bell-Wash. 5/16" |.D. 11 | 731-0982A Hub Cap (Beige) 75 | 750-0624 Shid. Spacer .5" Dia. 731-0981A Hub Cap (Gray) 76 | 719-0279 Rope Guide 12 | 710-0946 Truss Mach. Scr. 1/4-20 x .62" 77 | 726-0233 Bolt Retainer 1/4 x 50" O.D. Lg. 79 | 712-0324 Hex L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd. 14 | 749-0439B Upper Handle 80 | 738-0137 Shid. Scr. .342" Dia. x .268 15 [16129A — Panel Support Brkt. 81 | 748-0188B Pawl 16 | 16862A Rear Catcher Panel Ass'y. 82 | 734-1514B Wheel Ass'y. Comp. (Beige) 17 | 17095A Rear Discharge Door 734-1510B Wheel Ass'y. Comp. (Gray) 19 | 732-0483A Torsion Spring 84 | 741-0486B Sleeve Bearing 1/2" 1.D. 20 | 747-0514 Pivot Pin 86 | 712-0189 Flat Nut 1/4-20 Thd. 21 | 710-0134 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .62"* 87 | 731-0880 Panel Clip 22 | 710-0255 Truss Mach. Scr. 1/4-20 x .75" 89 | 720-0276 Hand Knob Lg. 90 | 731-1343 Mulching Plug 23 | 710-0289 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .5" Lg. 91 | 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 24 | 738-0704 Shoulder Bolt Special 95 | 746-0710A S.P. Cable—50" Lg. 25 |710-0258 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .62" Lg. 96 | 754-0343 “V-Belt 26 |712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thd.* 97 | 731-0801 Bag Handle 27 | 16855 Pawl Plate 98 | 711-0313 Sleeve .526" 1.0. 28 | 736-0329 L-Wash. 1/4" 1.D.* 99 | 710-1055 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.0" Lg. 29 | 747-0705 Front Grass Catcher Frame 100 | 712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24 Thd. 31 | 731-0906 S.P. Control Cover 101 | 736-0169 L-Wash. 3/8" 1.D. 32 | 735-0639 Spark Plug Insulator 102 | 17051B N 21 Deck Ass y. 33 | 712-0397 Wing Nut 114 | 731-0904 Self-Propelled Control Cover 34 | 746-0674 Throttle Cable 61" 115 | 731-0905 Self-Propelled Control Cover 35 | 749-0907 N Lower Handle 116 | 731-0620 Control Lever 36 — Engine 117 | 720-0190 Door Grip 37 |751-0568 Casing Clamp 118 | 710-0841 FI-“C”-Sunk Hd. Tap Scr. 38 | 764-0257 Grass Bag #10 x .75" Lg. 39 | 14835 Retaining Strip 119 | 16864 6-Speed Rack Cable Brkt. 40 | 712-0397 Wing Nut 1/4-20 Thd. 120 | 736-0211 Fl-Wash. .285" |.D. x 1.25" O.D. 41 | 736-0204 FI-Wash. .344" LD. x .62" 121 | 710-1174 | Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 x 2" Lg. 42 | 17055B Chain—Axle Ass'y. 122 | 711-0805 | Shid. Pin 1.43" Lg. 43 | 710-0352 Hex B-Tap Scr. 1/4" x .38" 123 | 736-0169 L-Wash. 3/8" 1.D. 44 |736-0270 Bell-Wash. 1/4" LD. 128 | 712-0711 Hex Jam Nut 3/8-24 Thd.* 45 | 710-0776A Hex AB-Tap Scr. 1/4 x .62" 129 | 746-0912 N Control Cable—44" 47 | 712-0296 Hex Patch L-Nut 3/8-24 Thd. 130 | 748-0318 Ratchet Wheel 1.62" O.D. 48 | 713-0353 #48 Chain .500" Pitch x 30 131 | 714-0115 Cotter Pin 1/8" Dia. x 1"* Links | 132 | 710-0429 Hex B-Tap Scr. #10 x .38" Lg. 49 | 782-9012 Lower Battery Tray 133 | 731-0885 Side Chute Deflector Ass'y. 50 | 731-0564 Plug 134 | 741-0522 Hex Flange Bearing 51 | 731-0672A Rear Flap 3.75" x 17.30" Lg. 135 | 811-00185 Throttle Box Comp. (Incl. Ref. 4, 52 | 726-0240 Cable Tie 7,8, 10, 79) 54 |710-1025 Hex AB-Tap Scr. #12 x 1.25" 136 | 10622B Spring—Nylon Lg. 138 | 17053A Chain Cover 55 | 753-0485 Blade Adapter Kit 140 | 710-0599 Hex S-Tap Scr. 1/4-20 x .50" 56 | 742-0721 N 21" Mulching Blade 144 | 736-0300 FI-Wash. .385" 1.D. x .87" 58 | 736-0453 Bell-Wash. .46" |.D. 147 | 738-0719A Rear Shaft Ass'y. 21.94" Lg. 60 | 710-0757 Hex Bolt 7/16-20 x 1.5" 148 | 741-0324 Hex Flange Brg. .506" |.D. 61 | 748-0190 Spacer .513" 1.D. 149 | 736-0160 FI-Wash. .531" 1.D. x .930" 62 | 710-1237 Hex Wash. Hd. Scr. #10-32 x 152 | 710-0751 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x .62" Lg. 62" Lg. | (Grade 5) 03 | 736-0119 L-Wash. 5/16" 1.D.* 153 | 717-0417B Transmission Comp. 64 | 16136B N R.H. Handle Wheel Brkt. Ass’y. (See Breakdown) 15 Model 123-898C PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 123-898C ROTARY MOWER (CONTINUED) No. | No. | cope DESCRIPTION REF.| PART | cope DESCRIPTION 154 | 16500A Hex Bearing Cup 173 | 756-0503 Splined Pulley Half 161 | 749-0764A Rear Catcher Frame 174 | 731-1137 Flanged Bushing 164 | 746-0706 Spd. Control Cable—50" Lg. 175 | 736-0278 FI-Wash. .328" 1.D. x .68" O.D. 165 | 731-0924 6-Spd. Shift Lever 176 | 682-7514 N Housing Ass'y. 166 | 17070 Adjustable Cable Brkt. 177 | 732-0627 Shift Lever Spring 168 | 712-0291 Hex Cent. L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd. 178 | 726-0175 Clamp 169 | 714-0507 Cot-Pin 3/32" Dia. x .75" Lg. 179 | 751B281191 N Engine Cover (Black) 170 | 747-0684 Shift Rod 751B281302 N Engine Cover (Gray) 171 | 741-0500 | Movable Pulley Half Ass'y 180 | 710-1256 Screw #10 x 1.25" Lg. 172 | 710-0167 Carr. Bolt 1/4-20 x .5" Lg. 181 | 736-0258 FI-Wash. .383" LD. x 1" O.D. *For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts and washers locally. if these items cannot be obtained locally, order by part number and size as shown on parts list. Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation. m=) NOTE CODE: N notates a new part (not previously existing). COLOR: A three digit number is the color code. Specify color code if color or finish is important when ordering parts. [i.e., (part no.)-498 for Yellow Finish] 498-— Yellow 662—Gray NOTE: The engine is not under warranty by the mower manufacturer. . needed on the engine, please contact your nearest authorized engine service outlet. Check the “Yellow Pages” of your telephone book under “Engines-Gasoline.” Af repairs or service is Find It Fast In The Yellow Pages RL SN. 2 WARNING: DO NOT operate the mower without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector in place. DO NOT operate the mower without the protective shield on the rear of the deck in place. NOTE: The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower manu- facturer is not recommended. NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure any replacement bag complies with the mower manufacturer's recommendations. For replacement bags, use only factory authorized replacement bag. 16 Model 123-898C PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 123-898C ROTARY MOWER AE Na | CODE DESCRIPTION REF-1 NO, | СОРЕ DESCRIPTION 1 | 710-1062 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.25" Lg.” 18 | 738-0440 Shid. Spacer .375" Dia. x .170t w/Patch 19 | 736-0344 FI-Wash. .390" 1.D. x 1.0 2 | 736-0329 L-Wash. 1/4" 1.D.* 20 | 738-0826 Shld. Bolt .375" Dia. x .40"} 3 | 717-0418A Upper Hsg. Half 21 | 756-0558 Fi-ldier Plastic 1.50" Dia.t 4 |713-0400 #48 Sprocket 7 Tooth x 1/2 22 | 741-0556 Needle Brg. .375" x .31¢ Pitch 23 | 736-0270 Bell-Wash. .265" 1.D. x .75"+ 5 | 736-0336 FI-Wash. 5/8" |.D. x .030 24 | 17052A Idler Brk’t. Ass’y.t 6 | 741-0413 Hex Flange Brg. .631" 1.0. 25 | 712-0138 Hex Patch L-Nut 1/4-28 Thd.t 7 | 16500A Hex Bearing Cup 26 | 732-0357A Extension Spring 1.12" Lg.t 8 | 736-0314 Thrust Wash. .382" |.D. x 27 | 717-0419A Lower Hsg. Half .70" O.D. 28 | 741-0415 Flange Bearing .566 Dia. 9 |741-0479 Thrust Bearing .375" |.D. x 29 | 717-0422A 33 Tooth Helical Gear - 812" O.D. 30 | 741-0414 Flange Bearing .629 Dia. 11 | 717-1216 11 Tooth Pinion Shaft 31 | 721-0213 Oil Seal .625 Dia. 12 | 748-0208A Flange Bearing 32 | 738-0607A Gear Sprocket Shaft 13 | 721-0212 Oil Seal 33 | 736-0722 L-Wash. 410 1.D. 15 | 756-0330A FI-Pulley 5.06 O.D.+ 34 | 710-0436 Hex B-Tap Scr. #10 x .62" 16 | 736-0270 Bell-Wash. .265" 1.D. x .75"t 35 | 736-0410 Hex Washer .26" x .88"t “17 | 712-0351 Hex L-Nut 1/4-28 L.H. Thd.+ — | 717-0417B Transmission Comp. Not Part of Transmission Complete 17 SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) 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"ооо a Ñ noe... 9 1SOd 39N34 V HO = = ===) | ee... gl u eg, „x I : ac ONIGTING V JO HINHOQO \У === == === === I - 5 i i 3341 TVOILH3A V HLIM 1ЭЛЭТ ЭНД ОПОН ОМУ 1НО5 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = | i 'A134YS 31VH3dO LON AYW NOA 3IYIHM SadoS 3NINY3130 OL 3GIND V SV L33HS SIHL 3SN |Qub Cadet. | LIMITED WARRANTY Power Equipment TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL | Ш ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your owner’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis and attachments. RIDING MOWERS, LAWN TRACTORS, GARDEN TRACTORS, CUB CADET ATTACHMENTS AND HOME MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS This limited warranty for residential users, covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cub Cadet equipment for two years from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser. We will replace or repair any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet dealer. Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the first three months. V-belts for either the traction drive or any attachments are covered for one year only. Cub Cadet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only. (Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purpose.) ITEMS NOT COVERED The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air and hydraulic), cleaning, tune-ups, brake and/or clutch inspection, adjustments made as part of normal maintenance, blade sharpening, set-up, abuse, accidents and normal wear. It does not cover incidental costs such as transporting your equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product. There is no other express warranty. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this dealer is not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer near you. If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer, contact: Cub Cadet Corporation Post Office Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9723 HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY? This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. FORM NO. 770-8264H PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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