Page 2 - To The Owner; Record Product Information; Customer Support; Thank You
To The Owner 1 2 Record Product Information Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operator’s position and looking at the lower,...
Page 3 - Important Safe Operation Practices; Training; Preparation; with these instructions may result in personal injury.; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; or other reproductive harm.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 3 Training Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 1. machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. Be familiar with all c...
Page 4 - Safe Handling of Gasoline; Operation
4 s ectiOn 2 — i MpOrtant s afe O peratiOn p ractices Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or y...
Page 5 - Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute; Do not modify engine
5 s ectiOn 2 — i MpOrtant s afe O peratiOn p ractices Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.To clear the chute: SHUT ...
Page 6 - Safety Symbols; Symbol; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
6 s ectiOn 2 — i MpOrtant s afe O peratiOn p ractices Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S...
Page 7 - Assembly; Handle; Contents of Carton
Assembly IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to the Maintenance section for more information regarding shear pin replacement. NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is from...
Page 8 - Chute Assembly
Chute Assembly Loosen, but do not remove, the chute crank bracket in 1. order to attached the chute assembly. See Fig. 3-4. Remove lock nuts and screws securing one of the flange 2. keepers to the chute assembly. Loosen the fasteners of the other two flange keepers. See Figure 3-4.Place chute assemb...
Page 10 - Adjustments; Skid Shoes; Checking Oil Level
Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly 3. add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), Fig. 3-9. Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for correct oil viscosity and engine oil capacity. NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may result in engine smo...
Page 11 - Auger and Drive Control Cables; Testing Auger Drive Control
Auger and Drive Control Cables WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Testing Auger Drive Control When the au 1. ger control is released and in the disengag...
Page 13 - Speed Selector Lever; Forward; Choke Control; Controls and Features
Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1. Speed Selector Lever The speed selector lever is located in the right side of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and direction of travel. Forward There are six forward (F) speeds. Position one (1)...
Page 15 - CHUTE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
Two-Way Chute-Pitch Control™ The two-way chute-pitch control is located on the left side of the dash panel and is used to control the distance of snow discharge from the chute. To change the upper chute angle to control the distance • that snow is thrown, pivot the lever forward or backward. Move th...
Page 16 - Starting The Engine; Electric Starter
Starting The Engine WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable. NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures. Electric S...
Page 17 - Recoil Starter
To Engage Drive With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move 1. shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with. NOTE: Use slower speeds in higher snow and/or un...
Page 18 - Replacing Shear Pins; Operating Tips
Replacing Shear Pins Each of the four auger spiral assemblies are secured to the spiral shaft with a shear pin and cotter pin. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have s...
Page 19 - Lubrication; Gear Shaft; Maintenance; Engine; Shave Plate and Skid Shoes; Maintenance & Adjustments
Slide the shave plate out of the off-set slot at the bottom 3. of the housing, and from between the skid shoes and side panels of the housing.With the mounting holes facing toward the back of the 4. unit, slide the new shave plate into position and secure with the fasteners removed previously. Lubri...
Page 20 - Auger Shaft; Gear Case; Augers; Shift Cable; Chute Bracket Adjustment
Auger Shaft At least once a season, one at a time, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the hub of each auger spiral assembly and around the spacers on the auger shaft. See Figure 6-3. Grease fittings can also be found at each end of the auger shaft. Lubricate with a gr...
Page 21 - Drive Control; Chute Directional Control
Drive Control Refer to “ Auger and Drive Control Cables ” of the Assembly & Set-Up - Section 3 for instructions to adjust the drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as follows: With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to drain 1. gasoline), remove the frame cover underne...
Page 22 - Oil Recommendations; Engine Maintenance
WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off the engine and remove the key before performing any type of engine maintenance. Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The...
Page 23 - Cleaning the Engine
Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition 4. and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross- threading.After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug 5. wrench to compress the washer. NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1⁄2-turn after the spark plug seats to...
Page 24 - Belt Replacement; Belt Removal Preparation; Auger Belt Replacement; Service
Belt Replacement Belt Removal Preparation Remove the chute crank assembly bracket by removing 1. the nuts and washers shown in Fig. 8-1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine 2. by removing the three self-tapping screws. See Fig. 8-2. Loosen the bolt shown in Fig. 8-3 securing the...
Page 26 - Drive Belt Replacement; Changing Friction Wheel
NOTE: Make sure to remove the piece of wood blocking the impeller.Check the auger drive belt adjustment. With the auger clutch lever in the disengaged position, the top surface of the new belt should be even with the outside diameter of the pulley.To adjust, disconnect ferrule from brake bracket ass...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting; Problem
Troubleshooting 8 29 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Choke not in CHOKE position. 1. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Engine not primed. 4. Faulty spark plug. 5. Safety key not in ignition on engine. 6. Extension cord not connected (when 7. using electric...
Page 30 - Component; Replacement Parts
Phone (800) 965-4 CUB (4282) to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. Component Part Number and Description 929-0071 Extension Cord, 110V 954-04194A Auger...
Page 31 - Notes
Page 36 - CUB CADET LLC
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions.For...