Cub Cadet 997 User Manual
Operator’s manual, 21” self-propelled mower
21” Self-Propelled
Mower
Model 997
Operator’s Manual
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
770-10090I.fm
(1/2006)
Form No.
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved 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 Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box
361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Cub Cadet LLC., P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019
Document Outline
- SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
- General Operation
- Slope Operation
- Children
- Service
- Your Responsibility
- SECTION 2: Slope Gauge
- SECTION 3: assembling your lawn mower
- Loose Parts in Carton
- Hardware Pack
- Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
- Attaching Starter Rope
- Attaching The Grass Bag
- Attaching Side Discharge Chute
- SECTION 4: Know your lawn mower
- SECTION 5: OPERATIng your lawn mower
- Gas & Oil Fill-Up
- Starting Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Your Lawn Mower
- Mulching
- Bagging Grass Clippings
- SECTION 6: making ADJUSTMENTS
- Cutting Height
- Caster Lock Adjustment
- Drive Control
- Shift Lever Cable
- Engine Adjustments
- SECTION 7: maintaining your lawn mower
- Cleaning Mower
- Engine Care
- Lubrication
- SECTION 8: Servicing the Mower
- Blade Care
- Drive Belt Replacement
- Replacing Rear Flap
- Replacing Battery
- Charging Battery
- In-line Fuse
- SECTION 9: off-season Storage
- Storing Your Lawn Mower
- SECTION 10: troubleshooting
- SECTION 11: parts list for Model 997
- 21” Self-Propelled Mower
- Emission Control Information
- General Information
- Fuel And Oil Recommendations
- Preparation
- Starting
- Operating
- Stopping
- Adjustment
- MAINTENANCE
- Storage
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Environmental Protection
- Specifications