Cub Cadet 521E - Manuals

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking From Carton • Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. See Figure 1. Remove packing material. • Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for any remai...

6 • Lift the control handle up, and hook the “Z” end of the control cable into the bottom hole in the control handle, from the outside to the inside . If necessary, pull up on the end of the cable with a pair of pliers to obtain slack in order to hook it into the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting...

7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Figure 9 • Compare Figure 9 with the controls on your snow thrower before starting the machine or trying to operate it. Choke Lever Place choke l...

8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machineand in this manual before operating. • The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before star...

9 • Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the choke lever back and forth several times and leave it in the ON position. Operating Tips • Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previously cleared path. • Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the augers t...

10 If additional adjustment is required, follow steps below. • Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws that hold it in place. For location of the belt cover, see Figure 16. • There are three adjustment holes provided in the idler bracket assembly. For location of these holes, see Figure 15...

11 WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting. Replacing Shave Plate The shave plate is subject to w...

12 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, call the Customer Dealer Line at 1-800-528-1009 for the dealer nearest you. Refer to separate engine manual, packed with your snow thrower, for engine information. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to st...

13 SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 521E Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 710-0487 Carriage Screw 2. 710-1270 Oval C-Sunk Machine Screw 3. 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 4. 720-0284 Wing Nut 5. 720-0295 Foam Grip: Handle 6. 725-0157 Cable Tie 7. 736-0451 Saddle Washer 8. 746-0883 Cable Housing w/o Throttle 9....

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 your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries acomplete line ...

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking From Carton • Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. See Figure 1. Remove packing material. • Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for any remai...

6 • Lift the control handle up, and hook the “Z” end of the control cable into the bottom hole in the control handle, from the outside to the inside . If necessary, pull up on the end of the cable with a pair of pliers to obtain slack in order to hook it into the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting...

7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Figure 9 • Compare Figure 9 with the controls on your snow thrower before starting the machine or trying to operate it. Choke Lever Place choke l...

8 SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Before Starting WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machineand in this manual before operating. • The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before star...

9 • Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the choke lever back and forth several times and leave it in the ON position. Operating Tips • Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. Slightly overlap each previously cleared path. • Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the augers t...

10 If additional adjustment is required, follow steps below. • Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws that hold it in place. For location of the belt cover, see Figure 16. • There are three adjustment holes provided in the idler bracket assembly. For location of these holes, see Figure 15...

11 WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting. Replacing Shave Plate The shave plate is subject to w...

12 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, call the Customer Dealer Line at 1-800-528-1009 for the dealer nearest you. Refer to separate engine manual, packed with your snow thrower, for engine information. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to st...

13 SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 521E Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 710-0487 Carriage Screw 2. 710-1270 Oval C-Sunk Machine Screw 3. 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 4. 720-0284 Wing Nut 5. 720-0295 Foam Grip: Handle 6. 725-0157 Cable Tie 7. 736-0451 Saddle Washer 8. 746-0883 Cable Housing w/o Throttle 9....

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 your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries acomplete line ...