Cub Cadet 990 - Manual (Page 8)

4
Operating
Your Lawn
Mower
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-
tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These
are described below and illustrated on this page. This
knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to
its fullest potential.
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 mecha-
nism is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to
“Setup and Adjustment”.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive system.
Release it to disengage the drive system. Release
the drive control to slow down when approaching an
obstacle, making a turn, or stopping. See Figure 4-1.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive control housing
on the upper handle. This lever is used to select the
forward speed of the mower. When changing speed
selection, release the drive control.
NOTE: Move the shift lever only when the engine is
running. Changing the shift lever setting with the engine
off can damage the mower.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is connected to the support rod and
is located on the right side of the lower handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start it.
Electric Start
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle
panel. It is used only for the electric starter.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
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. See Engine manual for location of oil
and gas fill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling 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.
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.
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to 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.
Figure 4-1
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
Recoil
Starter
Drive Control
Shift Lever
Height Adjustment Lever
Electric Start