Operator's Manual 2-Cycle Trimmer Model CC 3000 IMPORTANT:READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY warning: FOr users on U.S. FOrest Land and in the states of Callfornis, Maine, Oreqon and Washington. A]l U.
TABLEOF CONTENTS Content Section 1: Salty Page ............................................................ 3 Section 2: Know Your Unit ..................................................... 7 Section 3: Assembly .......................................................... 8 Section 4: Oil and Fuel ........................................................ 9 Section 5: Operation 10 ......................................................... Section 6: Maintenance ......................................
Section 1 Safety The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Safety (continued) • Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank, or add fuel, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank. • Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the fuel cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing fuel.
Safety (continued) SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING or caution. •Indicates SAFETY danger, ALERT warning, SYMBOL symbols or pictographs.
Safety (continued) SYMBOL MEANING • SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment touch line cutting blade. • CHOKE shield. To prevent serious injury, do not CONTROL A • START position. B • RUN position. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation, always wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.
Section 2 KnowYourUnit APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; With the optional brushcutter accessory kit; • • Cutting grass and weeds. • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. Cutting weeds and light bush of up to 1/2 inch in diameter. Spark Plug _Starter Rope Grip Fuel Cap Shaft Grip Support Fitting Throttle Control Air Filter Cover On/Off Stop Control Shaft Housing Choke Lever Primer Bulb Gear Housing \ Cutting \ \ Attachment Shield \ \ \ Line Cutting Blade g Attachment 7
Section 3 Assembly Shaft Grip On some units, the D-handle may be preinstalled and only require loosening the screws and adjusting the D-handle to the operator. Go to step 4 for adjusting the D-handle if preinstalled. (4) Screws_ Shaft Housing INSTALLING 1. Minimum 6 inches (15.24 cm) Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with a finger. Start screws with a screwdriver. Do not tighten until you make the handle adjustment. 4.
Section 4 Oil and Fuel If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank. UNLEADED GAS 1 US, GALLON (3,8 LITERS) Cub Cadet 2 CYCLE OIL + 4,0 FL, OZ, (118 ml) MIXING RATIO - 32:1 Fig.
Section 5 Operation J Start/ On (I) \ Stop/ Off (O) \ \ Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. To avoid serious personal injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. STARTING \ \ INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. See Section 4, Oil and Fuel. 2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I) position (Fig. 5-1). On/Off Stop Control Fig. 5-1 . 4.
Operation (continued) NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes mere difficult as cutting line becomes shorter. Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. For best results, tap the Bump Head on bare ground or hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the engine may stall. Always keep the trimming line fully extended.
Operation(continued) DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 5-6). is Fig. 5-6 Section 6 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer.
Maintenance (continued) LINE INSTALLATION This section covers both Membrane line and standard single line installation. Always use manufacturer's 0.105 inch (2.67 mm) replacement line. Line other than specified may make the engine overheat or fail. Spring _ Inner Reel _ Bump Knob _ Bolt _ Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, chain, or rope, etc. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. Fig. 6-1 There are two methods to replace the trimming line.
Maintenance (continued) Membrane . Take approximately 15 feet (4.6 m) of new trimming line. Insert one end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. 6-6). Pull the line through the inner reel until only about 4 inches is left out. Insert the end of the line into the open hole in the inner reel and pull the line tight to make the loop as small as possible (Fig. 6-6). g. Fig. 6-5 Line Installation 10. Before winding, split the line back about 6 inches. 11.
Maintenance (continued) AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Air Filter Carburetor/Air Filter Cover Tab Fig. 6-9 To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation, it is an important item to maintain. Not maintaining the air filter will VOID the warranty. 1. Remove the carburetor/air filter cover by pushing on the tab on top of the cover (Fig. 6-9). 2.
Maintenance (continued) 2. Use a needlenose pliers to grasp the collar of the spark arrestor and pull it out of the muffler (Fig. 6-13). Adjust Idle Speed Screw NOTE: Use only a needlenose pliers. Other pliers or tools may damage the spark arrestor. 3. Clean the spark arrestor with a wire brush. Replace if damaged or unable to clean thoroughly. 4. Reinstall spark arrestor. Use the needlenose pliers to gently push the spark arrestor back into the muffler until it snaps into place.
Maintenance (continued) REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG CLEANING Use a Champion RCJ6Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.025 inch (0.655 ram). Remove the plug after every 25 hours of operation and check its condition. 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull the cap from the spark plug. 2. Clean dirt from around the spark plug. Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head by turning a 5/8 inch socket counterclockwise. 3.
Section 7 Troubleshooting CAUSE ACTION On/Off Stop Control is in STOP position Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Turn On/Off Stop Control to START Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position, Pg.
Section 8 Specifications Engine Type ..................................................................... Displacement Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle ..................................................................... 1.4 cu. in. (25cc) Clutch Type ........................................................................... Centrifugal Idle Speed RPM .................................................................... 2,400-3,600 rpm Operating RPM (Trimmer) ..................................................
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: Cj bC de )f(. 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 LLC 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 material or workmanship.
