Cub Cadet 990 Series Operator's Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

21” Self-Propelled Mower — Model Series 990

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

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 nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.

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10/25 /2006

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble,

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Table of Contents

Slope Gauge........................................................ 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6

Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8

Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10

Troubleshooting ................................................ 16

Safety Labels .................................................... 17

Parts List ........................................................... 18

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and
copy the information to the sample model plate pro­vided to the right. You can locate the model plate by
standing at the operating position and looking down
at the rear of the deck. This information will be neces­sary to use the manufacturer’s web site, to obtain
assistance from the Customer Support Department,
or when contacting an authorized service dealer.

Model Number Serial Number

Customer Support

Please do

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or
maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

• Visit www.cubcadet.com for many useful suggestions. Click on the Customer Service link and you will get several options

to help in answering your questions. Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available.

• Phone our

• The
tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with
your unit, for more information.

Customer Dealer Referral Line, to find a dealer nearest you, at 1(877) 282-8684.

engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-

NOT

return the unit to the retailer from which it was

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Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.

Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes.

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Slope

Gauge

WARNING

Do not mow on inclines
with a slope in excess
of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately
2-1/2 feet every 10
feet). A riding mower
could overturn and
cause serious injury.
If operating a walk­behind mower on such
a slope, it is extremely
difficult to maintain your
footing and you could
slip, resulting in serious
injury.

Operate RIDING
mowers up and down
slopes, never across
the face of slopes.

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Operate
WALK-BEHIND
mowers across the
face of slopes, never
up and down slopes.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo­nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Safe

Operation

Practices

WARNING

This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this
manual before at­tempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may result
in personal injury. When
you see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence
of children. Children are often attracted to mower and mowing
activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.

1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down
for small children.

4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.

5. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can
suffer burns from a hot muffler.

6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power

mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and

understand operation instructions and safety rules in this

manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

General Operation

1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entiret y before

attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,

and follow all instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with

the controls and the proper use of this machine before

operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future

and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,

not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all

times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to

mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this

machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and

understand the instructions in this manual and should

be trained and supervised by a parent. Only responsible

individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe

operation should be allowed to use this machine.

4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys

and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or

picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can

cause serious personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern

to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks,

bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material

against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged

material to ricochet back toward the operator.

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,

stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children,

bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from mower

while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters

area.

6. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera

tion and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect

your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious

injury to the eyes.

7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting

slacks and shirts. Shir ts and pants that cover the arms and

legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate

this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light-weight

(e.g. canvas) shoes.

8. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under cutting

deck. Contact with blade can amputate hands and feet.

9. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade

contact or thrown object injuries.

10. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled

over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.

Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the

handle immediately.

11. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are

walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or

obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and

then follow these steps:

a. Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.

b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.

c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way

toward you.

d. Repeat these steps as needed.

12. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

13. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so

equipped while starting engine.

14. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt

to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device

inoperative and may result in personal injury through

contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle

must operate easily in both directions and automatically

return to the disengaged position when released.

15. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of

your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal

injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the

blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop

rotating within three seconds.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run.

17. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

18. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is

generally a warning of trouble.

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19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a

complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-

ging the chute.

The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after

the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in

the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped

rotating.

20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge

cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety

protective devices in place and working. Never operate

mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can

result in personal injury.

21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do

not touch.

22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by

manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

23. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,

use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for

assistance.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which
can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your
safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

Do:

1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps

which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide

obstacles.

3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause

serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your

balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and

the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.

Do Not:

1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you

could lose your footing or balance.

2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on

the slope gauge.

3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause

slipping.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes,
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.

2. Use only an approved gasoline container.

3. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.

4. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

5. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or

container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do

not use a nozzle lock-open device.

6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources

of ignition.

7. Never fuel machine indoor because flammable vapors will

accumulate in the area.

8. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or

running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before

refueling.

9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch

below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.

10. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

11. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.

Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting

engine.

12. Never store the machine or fuel container near an open

flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space

heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

13. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves,

or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and

remove any fuel soaked debris.

14. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

General Service:

1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.

3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with
the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”

4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip
ment is in safe working condition.

6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.

7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, discon
nect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.

8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjust

ment while the engine is running.

9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail

shield are subject to wear and damage which could

expose moving par ts or allow objects to be thrown. For

safety protection, frequently check components and re-

place immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s

(O.E.M.) par ts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts

which do not meet the original equipment specifications

may lead to improper performance and compromise

safety!”

10. Do not change the engine gover nor setting or over-rev the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.

11. Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessar y.

12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper

disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.

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Safe

Operation

Practices

WARNING

This symbol points
out important safety
instructions, which if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all

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instructions in this man­ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failure to comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.

HEED IT’S WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.

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Setup and

Adjustment

NOTE: Stand behind
the mower as if you
were going to operate
it. Your right hand cor­responds to the right
side of the mower; your
left hand corresponds
to the left side of the
mower.

NOTE: For shipping
purposes your mower
is set with the wheels
in a low cutting
height position. For
best results raise the
cutting position until it
is determined which
height is best for your
lawn.

NOTE: This Operator’s
Manual covers several
models. Lawn Mower
features vary by
model. Not all features
discussed (or engines
pictured) in this manual
are applicable to all
Lawn Mower models.

1. Remove any packing material which may be between
upper and lower handles.

a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in

Figure 3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated
securely into the handle mounting brackets.

b. Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to

lower handle. Make sure that each carriage bolt is

A

B

Figure 3-1

B

A

Figure 3-2

seated properly in the handle.

2. Locate hairpin clip in one hole on the weld pin on each
side of lower handle.

a. Remove hairpin clip from this hole. Using a pair of

pliers, insert hairpin clip into the other hole on the
weld pin. Repeat on other side. See Figure 3-2.

b. Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into

the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.
Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included
in the hardware pack. Repeat on other side with
remaining items from hardware pack.

3. The rope guide, which is connected to the support
rod, is located on the right side of the lower handle.

See Figure 3-3.

a. Hold the blade control against upper handle.
b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release the

blade control.

c. Slip starter rope into rope guide.

4. Attach cables to the lower handle with the cable ties
already on the lower handle. Insert pegs on cable ties
into the holes on the lower handle. Pull cable ties tight

and cut off the extra.

5. The mower was shipped with the mulching baffle
installed on the unit. For bagging purposes, you will
have to attach the grass bag and its adapter in place
of the mulching baffle.

a. Remove three wing nuts holding the mulching

baffle in place and remove from unit.

b. Replace with grass bag adapter, while making

sure the front lip of adapter goes under the edge
of the deck. Secure with wing nuts previously
removed. See Figure 3-4.

A

IMPORTANT

This unit is shipped
without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fill
up gasoline and oil

C

as instructed in the
accompanying engine
manual BEFORE
operating your mower.

B

Figure 3-3

Figure 3-4

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c. Lift chute door on the grass bag adapter and slide

grass bag onto the adapter. See Figure 3-5.

6. Follow steps below to install the side discharge chute:

a. Remove mulching baffle or grass bag adapter from

unit by disconnecting wing nuts.

b. Attach side discharge chute to unit and secure

with the three wing nuts. See Figure 3-6.

7. The cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the rear left wheel. See Figure 3-7A insert.

a. Pull lever out and away from mower, move lever

forward or back for desired cutting height, and
release lever towards mower deck.

The front wheel cutting height is determined by select

ing one of six positions on each caster assembly. To
adjust front cutting height, proceed as follows:

b. Remove wing nut from axle bolt. Slide axle bolt

and wave washer from the assembly and select a
cutting height.

With wave washer on axle bolt, reinsert hardware

in the square hole desired through wheel assembly
and secure with wing nut previously removed.

The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position

or position to swivel freely. See Figure 3-7C insert.

c. Lift and place lock pins in larger holes to lock

wheels. Place pins in smaller holes to allow
casters to rotate freely for turning.

8. The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control
handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the
drive belt. You will have to adjust the drive control if
any of the following happens:

a. The mower does not propel itself with the drive

control engaged.

b. The mower’s drive wheels hesitate with the drive

control engaged.

If either of these conditions occur, rotate the adjustment
wheel clockwise to tighten and counter-clockwise to
loosen cable to adjust the drive control. See Figure 3-8.

Tighten

Loosen

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Side

Discharge

Chute

1

Figure 3-5

Figure 3-6

B

Wing Nuts

A

1

C

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Setup and

Adjustment

CUTTING HEIGHT

All wheels must be
in the same relative
position. For rough or
uneven lawns, move
the height adjustment
lever to a higher
position.

Drive Control

For some people the
drive control may not
be in a comfortable
position. You can
adjust the handle by
tightening the adjust­ment wheel.

NOTE: Make certain
the drive cable is
routed around the
outside and above
the lower handle so it

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does not interfere with
attaching the grass
bag.
The chute door has
been designed to move
the starter rope out
of the way of the bag
when the chute door is
opened.

Figure 3-8

Figure 3-7

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Operating

Know Your Lawn Mower

Blade Control

Electric Start

Drive Control

Shift Lever

Your Lawn

Mower

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.

Recoil
Starter

Figure 4-1

Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera­tion, 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 mecha­nism 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.

Height Adjustment Lever

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 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.

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.

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Starting Engine

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3

3

WARNING: Be sure no one other than
the operator is standing near the lawn
mower while starting engine or operat-

ing 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. Push primer once. Do not prime to restart a warm

engine after a short shutdown.

2. Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control

and hold it against the upper handle. See Figure 4-2.

3. Recoil Start: Grasp starter handle and pull rope out

slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full
arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle,
let the rope rewind slowly.

Electric Start: Turn ignition key to the right to start

the engine. Release the key after the engine starts.

WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop

completely before performing any work

on the mower or to remove the grass

catcher.

Stopping 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.

Figure 4-2

Using as Mulcher

For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and side
discharge chute from the mower. 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 bag to collect clippings
while you are operating the mower.
The grass bag is equipped with a bag-fill indicator to
add convenience to your work. While the mower is
running, air will flow through the bag and into the Grass
Gauge. If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through
easily pushing the gauge up. If the grass catcher is full,
air does not flow through it allowing the gauge to fall.
So the position of the gauge acts as a bag-fill indicator
signifying when to empty the grass bag.

1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in “Setup
and Adjustment”. Grass clippings will automatically
collect in the bag as you run the mower.

2. Operate the mower till the grass bag is full.

3. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control. Make sure that the unit has come to a
complete stop.

4. While holding the grass bag by both the rear handle
and the lower handle, lift the grass bag straight up
off the adapter. The chute door will move the rope
out of the way of the bag.

5. Continue to hold the lower handle and raise the rear
of the grass bag up toward your chest. The grass
bag will open and the grass clippings will disperse.
When replacing the grass bag, be sure the top of the
bag rests on the wire support between the handles.

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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. En-

gine 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.

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5

Maintaining

Your Lawn

Mower

Lubrication

1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least
once a season with light oil. The blade control must
operate freely in both directions. See Figure 5-1.

2. Lubricate wheels and casters at least once a season
with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for
any reason, lubricate the axle bolt and inner surface of
the wheel with light oil. See Figure 5-1.

3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on each
end of the adapter door at least once a season with
light oil to prevent rust. See Figure 5-1.

4. The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the
factory and does not require lubrication.

5. Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrica­tion schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.

WARNING

Always stop engine,

disconnect spark
plug, and ground

against engine before

cleaning, lubricating

or doing any kind of

maintenance on your

machine.

IMPORTANT: We do

not recommend the
use of pressure wash­ers or garden hose to
clean your unit. These
may cause damage to
pulleys, bearings, or the
engine. The use of water
will result in shortened
life and reduce service­ability.

Figure 5-1

Figure 5-2

General Recommendations

1. Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.

2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,
operator must maintain the lawn mower as
instructed here.

3. Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.

4. All adjustments should be checked at least once
each season.

5. Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these
are tight.

WARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of

maintenance on your machine.

Deck Care

1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn
mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

2. Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the
side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.

WARNING: Never tip the mower more
than 90 degrees in any directions and
do not leave the mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain into the

upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.

3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a
suitable tool. Do not spray with water.

4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If
you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make
sure to remove it now.

Engine Care

1. Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual.

2. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions. Refer to engine manual.

3. Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.

4. Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit
proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and
combustible debris from muffler area.

Replacing Rear Flap

To replace rear flap, proceed as follows:

1. Cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to
the deck. See Figure 5-2.

2. Attach the new flap and new rod to the deck, bending
the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.

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Shift Lever Cable

Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be
necessary due to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment
is needed if all six speeds do not work.
The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side
of the mower beside the engine. See Figure 13. Start
engine and place shift lever in the sixth speed position.
Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and ground it
against engine.

1. Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable
bracket. See Figure 5-3.

2. Push back on the adjustable cable bracket.

3. Tighten hex nut.

Blade Care

WARNING: When removing cutting
blade for sharpening or replacement,
protect your hands with a pair of heavy

gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade.

2

Figure 5-3

5

Maintaining

1

3

Your Lawn

Mower

WARNING

1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn
mower on its side making sure that the air filter and
the carburetor are up.

2. Remove bolt, blade bell support, blade, and blade
adapter from the engine crankshaft. See Figure 5-4.

NOTE: When removing the blade, blade adapter, etc., be
careful not to remove or lose parts above it associated
with the engine pulley.

3. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind
ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while
it is still on the mower. When sharpening blade, follow
original angle of grind. Grind cutting edges equally to
keep blade balanced.

4. Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance.
Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to
check. Remove metal from the heavy side until it
balances evenly.

WARNING: An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating
at high speeds. It may cause damage
to mower, and could break causing

personal injury.

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Figure 5-4

5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner
surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the
blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Place the
blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade
marked “Bottom” (or with part number) faces the
ground when the mower is in the operating position.
Make sure that blade is aligned and seated on blade
adapter flanges.

6. Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches
on the blade bell support with small holes in blade.
Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450
in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.

To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically
check the blade bolt for correct torque.

An unbalanced blade

will cause excessive
vibration when rotat­ing at high speeds. It

may cause damage

to mower, and could

break causing per-

sonal injury.

When removing

the cutting blade

for sharpening or

replacement or

when sliding the belt

around it, protect

your hands with a

pair of heavy gloves

or use a heavy rag to

hold the blade.

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5

Maintaining

Your Lawn

Mower

IMPORTANT: When
replacing the belt, do
not disassemble the
lower pulley assembly.

Figure 5-5

A

Belt Care

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against
the engine.

2. Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic beneath
the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.

3. Place shift lever in the first position and tip mower on
its side (air cleaner side of engine up).

4. Move height adjustment lever to the highest position.

5. Remove blade, blade adapter, and related hardware
as instructed in Blade Care above. Remove the three
hex screws holding baffle to the deck. See Figure 5-5.

6. Lift baffle towards the rear of the mower. Remove the
hex bolt from the rear of unit holding the transmission
to the mower housing. See Figure 5-6.

7. a. Tilt the transmission forward and loosen the idler

pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn. See Figure 5-7.

b. Using a pair of pliers, pull back and rotate belt

keeper bracket from the slot on the idler pulley.

8. Slide the belt out from between the belt keeper
bracket and the idler pulley. See Figure 5-8.

9. Squeeze the belt together and push it forward, while
pressing the control arm inward towards the deck and
remove six speed cable from the slot. See Figure 5-9.

B

10. Pivot control arm down away from the pulley and belt.

11. Lift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the old
belt from around the crankshaft.

Figure 5-6

A

B

Figure 5-7

Figure 5-8

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12. Place the new belt over the transmission pulley. Start
the belt in the pulley groove and rotate the pulley until
the belt is seated in transmission pulley.

13. Place the belt between the idler pulley and the belt
keeper bracket.

14. Using pliers, rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it
snaps into slot on the idler bracket.

15. Tighten the idler pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn.

16. Place the belt between the two pulley halves on the
crankshaft. Make sure to route the belt inside the belt
guard pin. See Figure 5-10.

17. Pinch both sides of the belt together so that the belt is
not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can be
pushed towards the engine. See Figure 5-11.

18. Pivot the control arm back to its original position and
reinstall six-speed cable into the slot. See Figure 5-12.

19. Make sure the belt is routed inside the pulley halves
and the belt guard pin.

20. Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower
housing.

21. Return the baffle back to its original position and
secure with three hex screws removed earlier.

22. Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and
reinstall the blade adapter, blade, and blade bell
support in the correct order.

23. Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque:
450-600 in. lbs.

Six Speed
Cable Slot

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Maintaining

Your Lawn

Mower

Figure 5-9

Figure 5-12

Belt Guard
Pin

Figure 5-10

Figure 5-11

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5

Maintaining

Your Lawn

Mower

WARNING

Figure 5-13: Fold down upper handle and remove two screws
from back of housing.

Replacing Battery

WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which may cause burns. Do not short

circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do
not put batteries in fire as these may burst or release
toxic materials.

1. Loosen round handle knobs securing upper and lower

handles and carefully fold the upper handle down
toward the lower handle as shown in Figure 5-13.

2. Remove the two screws securing battery cover to bat-

tery housing and place them to the side. See Figure
5-13.

3. Open battery cover, remove positive and negative

leads from battery, remove and replace with new
battery. See Figure 5-14. Connect the positive lead to
the positive side of the battery pack, then connect the
negative side.

NOTE: The battery you have may differ slightly from the
one shown in Figure 5-14. Refer to the Parts List.

Batteries contain

sulfuric acid which

may cause burns.

Do not short circuit

or mutilate batteries

in any way. Do not

put batteries in fire

as these may burst

or release toxic

materials.

Use only the battery

charger supplied

with this mower.

Do not remove the

battery pack from

the electric starter

housing for any

reason other than

replacement.

Figure 5-14: Open cover to view battery and wires.

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IMPORTANT: When replacing battery pack in handle
panel, battery pack must be positioned with the posi­tive terminal to the left side and the negative terminal
to the right side of panel (Positive terminal is closest
to the key switch) . See Figure 5-14. Replacing battery
pack incorrectly will cause serious damage.

4. Reattach battery cover to battery housing by securing

with the two screws removed earlier, making sure
to snap the wire conduit on the left into place on the
housing.

5. Fold handles back up and tighten handle knobs.

Charging Battery

WARNING: The battery contains corrosive

fluid and toxic material; handle with care

and keep away from children. Do not punc­ture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
Explosive gases could be vented during charging or
discharging. Use in a well ventilated area, away from
sources of ignition.

NOTE: The special designed plug on the charger will only

1

fit into the plug on the battery box.

1. Plug the battery charger into the port on the underside

of the battery housing. See Figure 5-15.

Figure 5-15: Plug charger into battery lead (1) and then plug
charger pack into 120 volt standard household outlet (2).

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2. Insert the battery charger plug into a standard 120
volt household outlet. See Figure 5-15. Charge battery
for 8 to 10 hours before initial use. Do not charge
longer than 12 hours. The battery should only need
to be charged upon initial setup and after any other
extended periods of non-use.

3. After charging, disconnect charger plug from outlet
first, then disconnect charger lead from battery.

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Maintaining

IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery pack
lead first, and then insert battery charger plug into 120
volt standard household outlet. Follow this order of action

every time you charge the battery.

Replacing Fuse

The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a
40 ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter
will not operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric
starter, perform the following steps to check the fuse
inside the battery housing:

1. Open the battery cover as described in Replacing
Battery. Refer to Figure 5-13.

2. Remove fuse from socket and inspect as shown in
Figure 5-16. If it is burned out, replace with standard
automotive 40 ampere fuse.

3. Carefully place wiring back into housing, close battery
cover, and fold upper handle back into place.

NOTE: The engine can be started manually if the fuse
burns out.

Off-Season Storage

The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn
mower for storage.

• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.

• We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer
or garden hose to clean your unit.

• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.

• Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.

• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly
ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat
the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of
your lawn mower before storage.

Your Lawn

Mower

Figure 5-16: When replacing fuse, use a standard automotive
40 Amp fuse.

WARNING

Do not remove the

battery pack from the

electric starter hous-

ing for any reason

other than replace-

ment.

NOTE: The engine can

be started manually if
the fuse burns out.

Battery (If Equipped)

The battery must be stored with a full charge. Extended
storage of a discharged battery will reduce life and
capacity of the battery.

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Trouble

Shooting

For repairs beyond

the minor adjust-

ments listed here,

contact an authorized

service dealer.

Problem

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Engine overheats

Cause

1. Blade control disengaged.

2. Spark plug wire disconnected.

3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

4. Engine not primed.

5. Faulty spark plug.

6. Blocked fuel line.

7. Engine flooded.

8. Burnt fuse. (Electric Start Only)

1. Spark plug wire loose.

2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3. Vent in gas cap plugged.

4. Water or dirt in fuel system.

5. Dirty air cleaner.

6. Carburetor out of adjustment.

1. Engine oil level low.

2. Air flow restricted.

3. Carburetor not adjusted properly.

Remedy

1. Engage blade control.

2. Connect wire to spark plug.

3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

4. Prime engine as instructed in
“Operating Your Lawn Mower”.

5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

6. Clean fuel line.

7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but
do not prime.

8. Replace fuse (see Maintenance
section)

1. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.

2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean,
fresh gasoline.

3. Clear vent.

4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with
fresh fuel.

5. Refer to engine manual.

6. Refer to engine manual.

1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2. Remove blower housing
and clean.

3. Refer to engine manual.

Occasional skips

(hesitates) at

high speed

Idles poorly

Excessive

Vibration

Mower will not

mulch grass

Uneven cut

Mower will not

self propel

1. Spark plug gap too close.

2. Carburetor idle mixture adjustment
improperly set.

1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap
too wide.

2. Carburetor improperly adjusted.

3. Dirty air cleaner.

1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

2. Bent cutting blade.

1. Wet grass.

2. Excessively high grass.

3. Dull blade.

1. Belt not installed properly

2. Debris clogging drive operation.

3. Damaged or worn belt.

1. Adjust gap to .030”.

2. Refer to engine manual.

1. Reset gap to .030” or replace
spark plug.

2. Refer to engine manual.

3. Refer to engine manual.

1. Tighten blade and adapter.
Balance blade.

2. See an authorized service dealer.

1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait
until later to cut.

2. Mow once at a high cutting height,
then mow again at desired height or
make a narrower cutting path.

3. Sharpen or replace blade.

1. Sharpen or replace blade.1. Dull blade.

1. Check belt for proper pulley instal­lation and movement.

2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug
wire, and clean out debris.

3. Inspect and replace belt.

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Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT

OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

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Off Season

Storage

and Safety

Labels

WARNING

DO NOT remove safety
(or any) labels from
mower for any reason.

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Model Series 990

2

71

70

69

4

5

68

3

1

15

6

5

50

9

10

74

8

49

40

47

11

46

45

48

41

12

44

17

18

20

19

24

22

13

23

22

25

51

37

23

23

58

26

28

7

76

52

67

62

16

11

51

14

59

61

27

29

30

75

64

73

66

65

63

60

21

72

57

56

39

42

43

18

38

36

35

34

55

54

53

36

31

32

33

Ref. Part Number Description

1 647-04008 Blade Control

2 731-0904A Upper Control Housing

3 731-0620A Drive Control

4 731-0905A Lower Control Housing

5 710-1667A C Sunk Tap Screw, #10 x.75 Lg

6 731-0906 Cable Mounting Cap

7 746-0711B Drive Cable - 51”

8 728-0199 Rivet

9 726-0240 Cable Tie

10 725-0201 Key

11 746-04357 Control Cable - 40”

12 749-04354 Upper Handle

13 720-04072 Star Knob

14 710-1652 Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

15 710-1174 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2.0

16 726-0240 Cable Tie

17 749-0907B Lower Handle

18 631-0066 Adapter Assembly

19 731-1832 Side Discharge Chute

20 731-1833A Mulch Cover

21 782-0078B Deck 21”

22 712-0397 Wing Nut

23 710-0703 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x .75”

24 714-0104 Cotter Pin

25 726-0233 Push Nut, .25 x ID x .50 OD

26 750-1071 Sleeve Spacer, .88ID x 1.13OD

27 756-0612A Half Pulley: 2.62 OD

28 756-0613 Half Pulley: 2.62 OD x 1.61

29 741-0545 Ball Bearing

30 682-7527 Cup

31 748-0377C Blade Adapter

32 736-0524B Blade Bell Support

33 710-1257 Hex Bolt, 3 /8-24 x 2.5

34 742-0741 21” Mulching Blade

35 710-0653 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3.75

36 731-1828 Baffle

37 754-0460 Belt, 3/8 x 39.24

38 710-0895 Screw, 1/4-15 x .750

Ref. Part Number Description

39 664-0180 Grass Catcher

40 747-0940A Support Rod w / Rope Guide

41 747-0939 Pivot Rod

42 747-0937 Grass Catcher Frame

43 631-0071 Grass Catcher Cover

44 726-0106 Cap Nut

45 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18

46 731-1874 Chute Door

47 732-0819 Torsion Spring

48 726-0111 Push Cap

49 747-0965 Pivot Rod

50 725-04323 12V Battery

51 710-0654A Sems Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00

52 725-04310 Extension Harness

53 736-0526 Wave Washer, 1.38 ID x.88 OD

54 750-1070 Slve Spacer, .88 ID x 1.00 OD

55 782-7596A Control Arm

56 732-0807 Torsion Spring

57 711-1114 Pivot Shaft

58 782-7597 Pivot Bracket

59 738-0924A Shlder Screw, .375 ID x 1/4-14

60 756-0625 Cable Roller

61 710-0134 Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x .62

62 736-0329 Lock Washer, 1/4

63 782-7575A Cable Mounting Bracket

64 746-0939A 6 Speed Cable

65 782-7574A Cable Adjustment Bracket

66 712-04064 Hex Nut 1/4-20

67 712-0138 Hex Nut 1/4-28

68 732-0627 Shift Lever Spring

69 731-0924 6 Speed Shift Lever

70 713-0397 Gear Insert

71 16864 6 Spd. Rack Cable Bracket

72 656-0613 Pulley Assembly

73 725-04329 12V Battery Charger

74 725-04347 Key Switch

75 625-04029 Harness Assembly

76 710-1667A Screw, #10-16 x .750

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parts, call the Customer

Dealer Referral Line at

1-877-282-8684,

or visit

www.cubcadet.com to

find the nearest Cub

Cadet service dealer in

your area.

IMPORTANT

For a proper working
machine, use Factory
Approved Parts.
V-BELTS are specially
designed to engage
and disengage safely.
A substitute (non OEM)
V-Belt can be danger­ous by not disengaging
completely.

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Model Series 990

44

43

29

47

27

45

14

6

12

13

20

21

24

22

23

25

13

11

10

23

35

34

36

18

19

50

30

17

49

51

54

57

1

372

32

59

40

42

41

39

9

12

7

46

48

23

6

8

14

31

30

23

38

5

3

4

26

28

18

52

33

58

48

53

55

56

15

16

56

55

19

33

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Ref. Part Number Description

1 714-0474 Cotter Pin

2 710-1652 Screw 1/4-14 x .825

3 736-0264 Flat Washer.330 ID x.630 OD

4 714-0104 Cotter Pin

5 732-0306 Compression Spring

6 734-2010 Wheel, 9 x 2.125

7 712-0414 Top Lock Tab Weld Nut 1/4-20

8 16855 Ratchet Pawl Plate

9 10622B Plastic Spring Ratchet

10 748-0381 Pawl RH

748-0188B Pawl LH

11 738-0137A Shlder Screw.340 ID x.285 OD

12 748-0318 Wheel Ratchet

13 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 ID x.75 OD

14 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x.620

15 737-3000 Grease Fitting

16 736-0931 Flat Washer.203 ID x.403 OD

17 747-0924 Wheel Pin Lock

18 682-9020A Caster Assembly RH

682-9021A Caster Assembly LH

19 682-9024 Caster Bracket Assembly RH

682-9026 Caster Bracket Assembly LH

20 720-0223 Grip

21 732-0803A Spring Lever

22 738-0529 Shoulder Nut.825 x .165 Lg.

23 736-0369 Flat Washer .508 ID x 1.0 OD

24 782-0566B Pivot Arm Assembly

25 750-0515 Spacer .510 ID x .70 OD

26 741-0978 Slv Bearing .504 ID x .830 OD

27 750-1056 Shlder Spacer, .385ID x .715Lg

28 710-0653 Tap Screw 1/4-20 x .375

Ref. Part Number Description

29 682-7528 Chain Cover Assembly

30 741-0324A Flge Bearing .506 ID x .590 Lg

31 682-7526 Transmission Axle Assembly

32 618-0263A Transmission Ass’y Complete

33 734-1857 Wheel 7 x 2

34 713-0453 Chain

35 638-0012 Rear Axle Assembly

36 741-0522 Flge Bearing .506 ID x .715 Lg

37 782-0568 Height Adjustment Spring Brkt.

38 750-0151 Spacer .550 ID x .750 OD

39 710-1315 Screw 3/8-16 x .25

40 711-0835 Clevis Pin .50 Dia x 4.82 Lg.

41 750-0807 Spacer .385 ID x .624 OD

42 732-0832 Torsion Spring

43 732-0842 Trail Shield Wire

44 731-1901A Trail Shield

45 682-3053 Handle Bracket Assembly - LH

46 682-3052 Handle Bracket Assembly - RH

47 725-0157 Cable Tie

48 710-1348 Screw 1/4-14 x.500

49 710-0260A Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x.62

50 711-1146 Caster Axle

51 712-0397 Wing Nut

52 712-04063 Flange Lock Nut 5/16-18

53 726-0214 Push Cap

54 736-0232 Wave Washer.531 ID x.781 OD

55 736-0366 Flat Washer.640 ID x 1.12 OD

56 741-0685 Flange Bearing

57 731-1888 Hubcap - Spoke w/ Hole

58 731-0982A Hubcap - Radial Spoke

59 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18 x .625

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www.cubcadet.com to

find the nearest Cub

Cadet service dealer in

your area.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its
possessions and territories.
“Cub Cadet” warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of
original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge,
any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited
warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained
in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and
has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident,
improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage
because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the
installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by
Cub Cadet for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void
your warranty as to any resulting damage.
Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase.
Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries,
belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow
thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer.
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact
Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call
1-877-282-8684, or log on to our Web site at www.cubcadet.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:
a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items may

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable
manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one year

warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade

sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck
adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use
or exposure.

d. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported

outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except
those sold through Cub Cadet’s authorized channels of export distribu­tion

e. Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts.

f. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service

dealer.

g. Transportation charges and service calls.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchant­ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable
period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi­fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as
mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer
or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. During
the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replace­ment of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Cub Cadet shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care
services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted
product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the
purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of the
product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability for
loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their
property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original
purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited war­ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain
warranty coverage.

Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: [phone]