Cub Cadet 439 - Manual (Page 9)

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Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side
discharge chute from the mower. Refer to Setup section
for instructions. For effective mulching, do not cut wet
grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess
of four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in Setup
section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in
the bag as you run the mower. Operate the mower till
the grass bag is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control. Make sure that the unit has come to a
complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass catcher up and
away from the mower to dispose of the grass
clippings.
Using Side Discharge Chute
Instead of collecting grass clippings in the bag, you may
attach the side discharge chute to expel the clippings.
Refer to the Setup Section for instructions on attaching
the side discharge chute.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
Refer to engine manual for help with the engine.
1. Place the fuel valve lever found on the left side of the
engine into the ON (OPEN) position, Figure 4-2.
2. Move the choke lever all the way backward into the
choke position.
3. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle, Figure 4-2. The choke will now
begin to slowly return to the off choke position after
activating the blade control. Therefore, quickly move
onto step four below.
4. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continu-
ous, full arm stroke, Figure 4-2. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat
until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time
slowly.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop com-
pletely before performing any work on the
mower or to remove the grass catcher.
Stopping the Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure 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 personal injury to the
operator and others.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug,
thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair
damage before restarting and operating. Extensive
vibration of mower during operation is an indication
of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
4
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your
eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while
operating the mower or
while performing any
adjustments or repairs
on it.
Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing
near the lawn mower
while starting engine or
operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose
clothing away from any
moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
Never operate your mower
without either the rear
door or the entire grass
catcher assembly firmly
secured.
Figure 4-2: Starting the mower.
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