Cub Cadet CC 500 EL - Manual (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION
1
Professional Shop Manual Intent
This Manual is intended to provide service dealers with
an introduction to the electrical and mechanical
aspects of the new electric mower.
Disclaimer: This manual was written using a pilot unit.
The information contained in this manual is correct at
the time of writing. Both the product and the informa-
tion about the product are subject to change without
notice.
This manual covers the newly designed third genera-
tion of 19” AC powered (corded) electric mowers. The
mower is to be designated 18A-182-xxx and is to be
introduced during the 2007-2008 season.
MTD Products has made two previous generations of
electric mower. The first generation was produced from
1996 to 1998. it was designated 186-407-xxx, 18A-
407-xxx and 18A-707-xxx. The second generation of
electric mowers were produced from 2001 to 2002. The
second generation of electric mowers shared the same
model numbers with the first generation.
The first generation of electric mowers used a bail
operated switch and the second generation used a
lever operated switch. Very few parts are interchange-
able between the first and second generation mowers.
The electrical theory is the same for all three genera-
tions of electric mower. However the test procedures
will vary between the different generations. The service
procedures for the first generation of electric mower
can be found in the 1996 Service Update Seminar
Book (form number 770-8877L). The service proce-
dures for the second generation of electric mower can
be found in the 2002 Technical Handbook (form num-
ber 770-8877S).
About the text format:
NOTE: is used to point-out information that is
relevant to the procedure, but does not fit as a
step in the procedure.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury. This signal word is to be lim-
ited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death of serious injury.
• Bullet points: indicate sub-steps or points.
Disclaimer: This Professional Shop Manual is
intended for use by trained, professional technicians.
• Common sense in operation and safety is
assumed.
• In no event shall MTD or Cub Cadet be liable for
poor text interpretation, or poor execution of the
procedures described in the text.
• If the person using this manual is uncomfortable
with any procedures they encounter, they should
seek the help of a qualified technician or Cub
Cadet Technical Support.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION