Operating your lawn mower, Warning, Know your lawn mower – Cub Cadet 439 User Manual

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Operating

Your Lawn

Mower

Blade Control

The blade control is attached to the upper handle of
the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and
blade.

WARNING: This blade control is a safety
device. Never attempt to bypass its opera-
tions.

Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

One adjustment lever is located at each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four wheels must
be positioned at the same height to ensure a uniform
cut.

Mulch Plug

The mulch plug is used only for mulching purposes.
Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass
catcher, some mower models have the option of
recirculating the clippings back to the lawn. This is
called mulching.

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to
start the unit.

Side Discharge Chute

Instead of collecting grass clippings in the bag, you may
attach the side discharge chute to expel the clippings.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine

manual for this.

2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the

engine manual.

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable

and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.

WARNING

The blade control is a
safety device. DO NOT
bypass its operations.

Use extreme care when
handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors or
while the engine is hot
or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of
ignition.

Keep hands and feet
away from the chute area
on cutting deck. Refer to
warning label on the unit.

Know Your Lawn Mower

Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower.

Now that you have setup your lawn mower, its important to become acquainted with its controls and features.

Blade Control

Cutting Height Adjustment
Levers (for each wheel)

Recoil Starter

Side Discharge Chute

Grass Catcher

Mulch Plug

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