Operating your lawn mower, Warning, Know your lawn mower – Cub Cadet V469 User Manual

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Operating

Your Lawn

Mower

Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-
tion, get acquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this page.
This knowledge will allow you to use your new equip-
ment 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.

Drive Control

The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control lever to engage the drive
system. Release it to disengage the drive system. To
slow down when approaching an obstacle, making a
turn, or stopping, release the lever. See Figure 4-1.

Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is
used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to
be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut.

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.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine

manual for this. See Figure 4-1 above for location of
the oil fill.

2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the

engine manual. See Figure 4-1 above for location of
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 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

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