Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Loose Parts ....................................................................................................... 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ...................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Training
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. Failure t...
Page 4 - Maintenance And Storage
4 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 8. Exercise extreme caut...
Page 5 - SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS; SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Auger Shear Bolts
5 SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS The snow thrower is shipped with the following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the carton before discarding it. See below to identify the parts, noting that these parts may be referred to again in the following sections of the manual. Part numbe...
Page 6 - Final Adjustments; Auger Control Adjustment; Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment
6 Figure 3 NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to changespeeds or change directions. • If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 4....
Page 7 - Skid Shoe Adjustment; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER; Shift Lever
7 • Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable (located opposite the auger control cable) and UNTHREAD the cable one full turn. • Recheck the adjustment. • Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when the correct adjustment is reached. If the machine can be moved freely both forward and rear...
Page 9 - Headlight; SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Before Starting
9 Figure 9 Headlight The headlight is on whenever the engine is running. Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely. See Figure 9. Safety Ignition Key The safety ignition key must be fu...
Page 11 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Chute Directional Adjustment
11 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: NEVER attempt to make adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified inthe operator’s manual. Chute Directional Adjustment The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the Chute Tilt Cont...
Page 12 - SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Lubrication; Engine
12 Figure 12 Auger Control Adjustment Refer to the information found under the heading Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual to adjust the auger control. Shift Rod Adjustment To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows. • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the clutch rod connector up, to sepa...
Page 13 - SECTION 8: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER; Shave Plate And Skid Shoes
13 Figure 14 Traction Control / Auger Control Lock The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive levers must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a multi-purpose autom...
Page 14 - Belt Removal And Replacement; Auger Belts; Drive Belt
14 Belt Removal And Replacement WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine beforeperforming any repairs or maintenance. Auger Belts • Remove the plastic belt cover at the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 15. • Drain the gasoline fr...
Page 15 - Servicing Friction Wheel Rubber; Off Season Storage
15 Figure 18 Servicing Friction Wheel Rubber The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, o...
Page 16 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING
16 • Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual. • Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades. NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care shouldbe taken to rustproof the equipme...
Page 30 - 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 ...