Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ....................................................................... 5 Know Your Snow Thrower ........................................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer tain vehicle; DANGER; Training
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. ...
Page 4 - Maintenance And Storage
4 3. The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. 4. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. En...
Page 5 - SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Unpacking; Loose Parts; Assembly
5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or rightside of the snow thrower is observed from theoperator’s position. Unpacking • Remove staples from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate. • Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injur...
Page 6 - Final Adjustments; Auger Control Adjustment; Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment
6 Figure 5 Final Adjustments Auger Control Adjustment Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: • Push forward on the auger control until the small rubber bumper contacts the upper handle. There should be slack in the cable. See Figure 6. • Release the auger control. The cable should be ...
Page 7 - Tire Pressure; SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER; Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
7 Figure 7 • Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier. • Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on the opposite side of the snow thrower. Tire Pressure The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes. • Check tire pressure, by referring to tire sidewalls for recommended tire pressure. NOTE: I...
Page 8 - SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
8 Auger Drive Control The auger drive control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction control must also be released.) See Figure 8. Trigger Lever The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of...
Page 9 - To Stop Engine; Recoil Starter
9 WARNING: Use extreme care whenhandling gasoline. Gasoline is extremelyflammable and the vapors are explosive.Never fuel machine indoors or while theengine is hot or running. Extinguishcigarettes, cigars, pipes an other sourcesof ignition. • A plastic cup is provided inside the fuel fill opening on...
Page 10 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
10 • Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. NOTE: Keep it in a safe place. Engine will not startwithout ignition key. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of th...
Page 11 - Shift Rod Adjustment; SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Lubrication; Engine; Gear Shaft; Drive and Shifting Mechanism
11 Figure 9 Shift Rod Adjustment To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows: • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 10. • Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position. • Rotate the shift arm clockwise...
Page 12 - SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Shave Plate and Skid Shoes; Auger Belts
12 Electric Chute-Rotation Motor The gear on the electric chute-rotation motor and the base of the discharge chute itself should be lubed with multi-purpose automotive grease once a season.See Figure 11. Figure 11 Gear Case The gear case is equipped with a grease fitting on the left housing and shou...
Page 13 - Drive Belt
13 Figure 13 • Remove the three hex nuts and lock washers which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly on each side. See Figure 14. WARNING: Do not attempt to change theauger belt without the help of an assistant.It is very important that one person,standing at the operating positio...
Page 14 - Servicing Friction Wheel Rubber
14 • Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. • Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing. • Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. • Pull the idler pulley away from the driv...
Page 16 - SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
16 SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Cub Cadet dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Blocked fuel line. 3. Choke not in the ON position 4. ...
Page 26 - Notes
Page 28 - 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 your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries acomplete line ...