The Cub Cadet CC 550ES Self Propelled Lawn Mower is a 19-inch wide lawnmower, which is 2 inches smaller than the average lawnmower, however, this makes it ideal for storage and getting around smaller places. It will take you a bit longer to cut your lawn, however, the storage issue more than makes up for it.
The Cub Cadet CC 550ES Self Propelled Lawn Mower comes with the normal 3 in 1 capability – mulch – rear bag – side discharge. Convert easily and quickly between modes depending on preference and cutting conditions. As with most lawn mowers, you will find that longer grass is better bagged and disposed of vs. trying to mulch long grass. Short grass is much better for mulching.
Depending on the desired grass height, you can adjust the height of the cut from 1 inch to 3.5 inches using a single lever to adjust all four wheels. This lawnmower is also a rear-wheel-drive lawn mower with only a single speed set for the average walking speed.
The Cub Cadet 550ES Lawn Mower is a great little lawn mower that will meet the needs of most consumers and even with the 2 inches smaller deck size, you will find that storage is that much easier with this size of the machine.
Cub Cadet 550ES Lawn Mower – Specifications:
- 173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine
- 19″ steel deck
- 3-in-1 convertible cutting options
- 1″ – 3.5″ Cutting Height
- 7″/8″ Front / Rear tires
- 1.9 bushel rear bag capacity
Engine: This CC 550ES Self Propelled Mower has a173cc Cub Cadet® OHV engine
Propulsion: This CC 550ES Self Propelled Mower is Rear-drive, single-speed
Warranty: The CC 550ES Self Propelled Mower offers a 3-year limited residential warranty.
Features:
- Electric Start
- Rear-drive, single speed
- CycloCut™ cutting system
- Single lever, 6-position height adjustment
Description of the CC 550ES Self Propelled Mower
This particular lawnmower also comes with an electric starter, so no need to pull the chord to start the engine. The rear-wheel drive system on this lawnmower is only a single speed system and a little more difficult to control. with front wheel drive all you need to do to turn corners is left the front wheels slightly to disengage them from the ground to change directions. With rear wheel systems you must disengage the drive by letting the drive lever go and then turn the lawnmower on sharp corners. For slight corners, you can continue with the drive in operation and turn the corner in the normal mode.
Delivery: Most lawn mowers can be picked up in the store, however, if you do not have the means to take it home yourself, delivery usually can be arranged for a delivery charge. You may want to consider borrowing a trailer or a van to bring home your lawn mower and avoid the delivery charge. Some vendors such as Home Depot, Lowes and others will rent a van to you by the hour to transport items purchased at their stores. The rates are quite reasonable.
Safety & Operation
All lawn mowers should be treated with respect. They are powerful machines and in the wrong hands can do a lot of damage. Start by reading the manual and following all of the safety guidelines outlined in the manual. Never work on the lawnmower without first ensuring that the engine is turned off.
While cutting the lawn and using the side discharge, never allow anyone to stand beside the discharge. Do not point the discharge at something that could be damaged by high speed flying objects ejected from the lawnmower.
Always check the engine to make sure that there is sufficient oil in the engine before starting each day. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cool. A good time to do this is before you start cutting the lawn. Fuel spills can sometimes cause fires. If you do spill any fuel, wait until it evaporates prior to starting the engine to avoid any chance of fire. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.
Shut the engine off before removing the rear bag to empty it of grass. Or making any other kind of adjustments to the lawnmower.
Maintenance:
Maintenance of the lawnmower is pretty straight forward. Read the guidelines in the manual and follow them. Arrange to have your engine tuned up once a year and the oil changed at the same time. This applies to most consumer applications where you are cutting your lawn once a week. If you are using the lawnmower for commercial applications you may need to change the oil more often.
Keep the housing free of debris to avoid the acid from the grass causing the housing to deteriorate. Also keep grass from building up around the muffler to avoid the possibility of fire. Check the spark plug to ensure that it is not corroded and dirty. Replace if it is pitted. Always use clean fresh gasoline for your lawnmower. Following these tips and others in the manual will ensure that your lawnmower will last for many years.
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between one of three cutting options.
comes with a 173 cc engine and an autochoke sure start system to make starting the lawn mower engine easy every time.
engine which is more than powerful enough to drive this lawn mower in any of the three modes that you choose to cut your lawn in.
gasoline , no mixing of gas and oil. To start the engine, all you need to do is set the choke and pull the chord.
mulching deck means that you do not need to bag the grass clippings, however you can easily convert it from mulching to side discharge to a rear bag grass catcher in a matter of minutes with no tools required.
small lawns it is ideal. With a low emission engine certified engine, a 20-inch dome mulching deck, and a 9-position wheel height adjustment for each wheel it will more than meet your needs.
Consumers can choose between mulching, discharge, and using the rear bag grass catcher to deal with various lengths of grass and conditions. The rear bag grass catcher is better than a side discharge catcher since it takes much less room and is much easier to navigate around landscaping and other obstructions normally found in urban areas.
feature that many people are looking for these days, it is easy to push and with a wide 20 inch deck, you can make short work of your lawn. This is a basic lawn mower, however it can be purchased with an optional grass catcher on the side to catch grass clippings if you prefer this approach.
urban consumers will need for cutting their lawn. The twenty one inch wide deck is plenty wide enough for most home owners to cut an average lawn. There are wider lawn mowers, however for most people this lawn mower will be fine. It is rear wheel drive with four speeds so this takes getting used to. Personally I like the front wheel drive machines, since I can keep the drive engaged and just lift the front wheels a bit to slow it down or turn while disengaging the wheels from the ground. For those of you who like the option you can choose between mulching your lawn, discharging it along from the side or just spreading the clippings across your lawn.
First, it is a 22-inch wide lawnmower and secondly, it does not have a rear bag attachment for catching the grass. You can either use this lawnmower as a mulcher or a side discharge, which is fine with me.
catch grass clippings. Convert from a rear bagger to a mulcher to a side discharge lawn mower in seconds. You can cut your lawn the way you want without having to invest in expensive attachments.
some machines at 19 inches, is still a lawn mower that will appeal to many people with its rear wheel drive system and 3 in one lawn mower capabilities.
mulch it or discharge the grass clippings out the side of the lawn mower. Regardless of the type of lawn you have, you can switch between these modes easily and quickly to deal with long grass or aim for that golf course look.
picked up in the store. With rear wheels slightly larger and a 2 year limited warranty, and the Walmart name you cannot go wrong with this lawn mower. One thing about Walmart is that they stand behind all of their products and if it does not work to your satisfaction, usually you can return the item with no questions asked.
The 21 inch deck is a standard width and is suitable for most suburban lawns as is the 190cc Briggs and Stratton engine. Consumers can adjust the lawn cutting height to one of 5 positions allowing you to tailor your lawn for the look and feel that you desire. From the manicured golf course look to the longer grass during dryer periods, you can cut your lawn at one of 5 heights.