Cub Cadet CS202 User Manual

Slide shield’s slot onto 
mounting bracket. Rotate 
shield onto shaft. Push 
square bolt through shield 
and bracket. Tighten 
washer and wing nut 
onto bolt.

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.

Mix thoroughly in a separate 
fuel can:
  –  3.2 fl. oz. of 2-cycle 

NOTE: Do not mix directly in 

the unit fuel tank.

Place unit on a level surface. 
Fill fuel tank.

Press primer bulb 10 times, 
or until fuel is visible

Crouch in starting position.

SQUEEZE and HOLD 
throttle for ALL further 
steps. 

Pull rope 5 times.

Move choke lever to 
Position 2 and squeeze 
throttle.

Pull rope 3-5 times to start 
engine. Run unit for 30-60 
seconds to warm up.

Continue to squeeze 
throttle. Move choke lever 
to Position 3.

Remove all contents from 
carton.

Loosen the bolt. Move the 
handle to the location that 
provides the best grip. Move 
the handle a minimum of 6 
inches away from the shaft 
grip. Tighten the bolt until the 
handle is secure.

Move choke lever to 
Position 1.

Continue to squeeze 
throttle. Run unit for an 
additional 60 seconds to 
complete warm-up. Unit 
may be used during this 
time.

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Unscrew the bump knob 
counterclockwise. 

Remove the inner reel and 
spring.

Cut one 6-foot (1.8 m) 
length of new 0.095” split 
line trimming line. Split each 
end about 6 inches (150 
mm).

Insert the end of one line 
into the top hole and the 
end of the other line into the 
bottom hole.

Wind the line tightly in the 
direction shown on the inner 
reel. The split wall will divide 
the line. Wind the line until it 
is completely divided and 
about 6 inches (150 mm) of 
line remains.

Insert the two 6-inch 
sections into the two .095 
holding slots.

Pass the two line ends 
through the eyelets. Place 
the spring inside the inner 
reel. Insert the inner reel into 
the outer spool. Push the 
inner reel and outer spool 
together.

Hold the inner reel and outer 
spool together. Firmly pull 
the two line ends to release 
them from the holding slots. 
Screw the bump knob on 
clockwise. Tighten the bump 
knob securely.

For replacement line, call 1-877-282-8684 or go to 
an authorized service dealer.

For single line installation or replacement spool 
installation instructions, refer to the Replacing the 
Trimming Line section of this manual.