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Cub Cadet BC509 User Manual

Cub Cadet BC509
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769-08484 / 00 10/12
Quick Instructions to
Replace SplitLine
®
Trimmer Line
For replacement line, call
1-877-282-8684 or go to an
authorized service dealer.
For complete line installation,
refer to Line Replacement
replacement section of the
unit’s manual.
Quick Instructions to
Assemble Straight
Shaft String
Trimmers
For complete instructions, refer to the
Assembly Instructions of the unit’s
manual.
IMPORTANT: READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND FOLLOW THE SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WHILE OPERATING THE UNIT.
Read and understand all instruction, warning and danger labels on the unit.
Insert 10' of 0.105"SplitLine
®
through
hole in top of reel. Pull most of line
through hole until 3"-4" remains.
Wind line tightly in direction of arrow.
Split other end of SplitLine
®
back 6"-7".
Push 6"-7" ends into
the holding slots.
Insert lines through eyelets in spool.
Insert spring and reel into spool.
Pull lines firmly to release
from holding slots.
Hold the inner reel in place.
Tighten Bump Knob
counterclockwise.
Bend short end and push it
into the other hole. Pull tight.
Bump
Knob
Inner
Reel
Spool
Spring
Unscrew bump knob
clockwise. Remove
inner reel and spring.
3
"
-4
"
Quick Instructions
to Start Engine
for complete instructions, refer to the
Starting/ Stopping Instructions of the
unit’s manual.
Continue to squeeze
throttle control. Move
the choke lever to
Position 3.
Continue to squeeze
throttle control. Move
choke lever to
Position 2.
Continue to squeeze
throttle control. Run
unit for additional 30 to
60 seconds to complete
warm up. The unit may
be used during this time.
Continue to squeeze
throttle control. Pull
starter rope 3 to 5
times. Making sure to
keep throttle
squeezed, run unit for
30-60 seconds to
warm up.
Choke Lever
Choke Lever
3 to 5 X
Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel
(less than 30 days old).
Press primer bulb 10x and move
choke lever to Position 1.
PRESS the lockout in;
SQUEEZE and HOLD throttle
control for ALL further steps.
Crouch in starting
position.
5 X
Unleaded
Gasoline
Choke Lever
Primer
Bulb
DIDN’T START?
Repeat the starting instructions. If the
unit still fails to start, refer to the
operator’s manual for additional starting
and troubleshooting information.
HOT RESTART
If the engine is hot: Move the choke
lever to Position 2, press the primer bulb
10 times, squeeze the throttle control
and pull the starter rope until the unit
starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. The
unit may be used during this time. Then
move the choke lever to Position 3.
Continue to squeeze
throttle control. Pull the
rope 5 times.
Place D-handle over the shaft housing and
onto the bottom clamp at minimum of 6
inches from the end of the shaft grip.
Tighten the screws with an appropriate
tool until the handle is secure.
Tip unit so that the back of the engine
is facing up in a vertical position.
Remove the oil fill plug from the
crankcase and pour the entire bottle
of 4-cycle oil into the oil fill hole.
NOTE: Do not mix gas and oil
Install the cutting attachment shield on
the shield mount by inserting the three
(3) screws into the shield mount. Tighten
securely with a flat blade screwdriver.
NOTE: The cutting shield MUST be
installed when operating the unit as a
trimmer.
6 in.
Min.
Remove the protective cap and
gray spacer from the upper and
lower shafts. Push the
attachment into the coupler.
Turn the knob clockwise to
tighten.
NOTE: Do not tighten the nut
Nut
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Operator’s Manual
NEED HELP? CALL 1–877-282-8684 IN U.S. OR 1–800–668–1238 IN CANADA
BC509
4-Cycle Trimmer/
Brushcutter

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Cub Cadet BC509 Specifications

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BrandCub Cadet
ModelBC509
CategoryTrimmer
LanguageEnglish

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