Cub Cadet CC 949 - Manual (Page 5)

CC-949 Rear Wheel Drive
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Disclaimer: This service manual is intended to
be used by trained technicians.
1.2. Disclaimer: The information contained in this
manual is current and accurate at the time of
writing, but is subject to change without notice.
1.3. Description: The CC-949 is a multi-function
rear wheel drive self propelled mower. It can
bag, mulch or side discharge depending on
which chute or plug is attached to the mower.
See Figure 1.3.
CAUTION: When ever working near the blades
of this or any lawn mower it is very important to
disconnect and ground the spark plug wire. Also,
if the unit needs to be tipped over make sure to
take measures to prevent fuel from leaking from
the gas tank.
Figure 1.3
2. BLADE REMOVAL
2.1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire.
2.2. Take measures to prevent fuel from leaking from
the gas tank.
2.3. Lock the blade in place by using a piece of 2” x
4” or a blade locking tool. See Figure 2.3.
2.4. Remove the blade retaining bolt using a 5/8”
wrench.
2.5. Inspect the blade adapter and the blade support
(the metal strip under the blade retaining bolt) for
wear or damage.
CAUTION: If the pins or the star on either piece
are worn or damaged they must be replaced.
Failure to due so can result in the blade coming
off.
2.6. Install new or sharpened and balanced blade in
the reverse order, ensuring that the pins on the
blade support match with the pins on the blade
adapter.
NOTE: Blade should be tightened to 37.5 to 50
ft. lbs(51 to 68 Nm) of torque.
CAUTION: Blades must be balanced before
installing them on a mower. Failure to due so
can result in a heavy vibration in the mower.
2.7. Run the mower before returning it to service.
Figure 2.3
Blade locking tool
CC-949 Rear Wheel Drive
Self-Propelled Mower