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Page 2 - CONTENTS; IMPORTANT; HEED ITS WARNING; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; WARNING; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR SNOW THROWERS

2 TRAINING 1. Read this owner’s manual carefully. Be thoroughlyfamiliar with the controls and proper use of theequipment. Know how to stop the unit anddisengage the controls quickly. 2. Never allow children to operate equipment. Neverallow adults to operate equipment without properinstructions. 3. N...

Page 4 - PRODUCT SAFETY GRAPHICS; ON TOP OF DISCHARGE CHUTE; DANGER

4 PRODUCT SAFETY GRAPHICS 1. Keep safety product graphics (decals) clean. 2. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged,destroyed, missing, painted over or can no longerbe read. 3. Replacement safety graphics are available throughyour Cub Cadet dealer. ON TOP OF DISCHARGE CHUTE ON UPPER / REAR OF BL...

Page 5 - TO THE OWNER; Please keep this manual; only; NOTE

5 TO THE OWNER The Cub Cadet 45-inch Snow Thrower Attachment, Model Number 353, is designed for use on Cub Cadet Series3000 Tractors. Contained in this manual are instructions for the installation and use of the snow thrower assemblywith these tractors. Please keep this manual . The instructions in ...

Page 6 - SECTION I. INTRODUCTION; Figure 1

6 SECTION I. INTRODUCTION This section will help you to become familiar with the components of the 45 ″ Snow Thrower Attachment, Model 353. Select a firm level surface that is large enough to accommodate both the snow thrower assembly and the tractor w/front hitch asssembly. After removing the upper...

Page 7 - Figure 2; CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

7 Figure 2 REF. NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 710-3022 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 X 2.75 Lg GR5 2 2 712-0431 Hex Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 2 3 750-0748 Spacer, 3/8 ID x 1.0 OD x 1.25 Lg 2 4 714-0507 Cotter Pin, 3/32 X 3/4 Lg 1 5 725-0157 Cable Tie 1 6 711-1351 Split Locking Collar Assembly 1 7 710-089...

Page 8 - Figure 3

8 SECTION II. ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL. This section contains insructions for final assembly ofthe 45 ″ Snow Thrower, and the quick attachment steps for installation and removal of the snow thrower. Be-fore beginning, select a firm and level surface largeenough to accommodate both the snow...

Page 9 - Figure 6; Figure 7

9 5. Remove the two socket hd. screws from the splitlocking collar assembly (6) and install the collaronto the bottom of the piston of the front hitch liftcylinder. Secure with the two socket hd. screws(See Figure 6). NOTE: If necessary, use the tractor hydraulic system to slightly extend thecylinde...

Page 10 - Figure 9

10 5. Start the tractor and align the front hitch yoke withthe attachment brackets on each side of the rearblower housing (Refer to Figure 9). 6. Lower the front hitch yoke to clear the bottom ofthe attachment bracket pins and carefully drive thetractor forward to align the bracket pins with theslot...

Page 11 - extreme; Skid Shoe Adjustment

11 SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION A. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING If the snow thrower is to be used on gravel surfaces,use extreme caution to avoid picking up gravel with the shave plate or auger. Loose gravel can damagethe auger or housing, and could be thrown at highspeed by the impeller—causing po...

Page 14 - SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE; SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES; AUGERS

14 SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE Section IV describes maintenance procedures de-signed to keep your snow thrower in good operatingcondition. SHAVE PLATE AND SKID SHOES The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of thesnow thrower housing are subject to wear. They shouldbe periodically checked for wear a...

Page 15 - LUBRICATION

15 LUBRICATION 1. The auger gear box is lubricated with grease at thefactory and is neither externally servicable, norrequires checking. If disassembled for any reason,lubricate with 2.5 ounces (by weight) of Alvaniagrease, part number 737-0168A. Beforereassembling, remove old sealant and applyLocti...

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; attachments and home maintenance products; How to obtain service

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in youroperator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a completeline o...