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2 Finding and Recording Model Number Table of Contents This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Customer Support .........................................
Page 3 - WARNING
3 1 Safety Labels 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 at-tempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these i...
Page 4 - Training
4 2 Safe Operation Practices Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 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. 2. Be familiar with all controls...
Page 5 - Safe; Your Responsibility
Operation 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet. 2. The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause...
Page 7 - Shear Pin Storage; Tire Pressure; Setting Up
Figure 3 Figure 6 Figure CAUTION: Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to Auger Control Test in Operation section. Read and follow all instructions carefully, and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Shear Pin Storage Holes are located in the p...
Page 8 - Shift Lever; Know Your Snow Thrower; Choke Control; Engine Controls
8 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower Now that you have setup your snow thrower, it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and features. NOTE: For detailed starting instructions and more information on all engine controls, refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual packed separately. Shift Lever The ...
Page 9 - Auger Control; Ignition Key
9 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower WARNING The operation of any snow thrower can result in for-eign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower, or while perform-ing any adjustments or repairs on it. Be sure no one...
Page 10 - Stopping The Engine; Operating
10 Gas & Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Tecumseh Engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully. Starting The Engine 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug w...
Page 11 - Auger Control Test
11 To Engage Drive 1. With the engine running near top speed, move shift lever to one of six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist. 2. Squeeze drive control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the...
Page 13 - Skid Shoes; Making
13 You can also check the adjustment as follows:1. With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to drain gasoline or place plastic film under the gas cap if the snow thrower has already been operated), remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws. Refer ...
Page 14 - Engine; Lubrication; Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
14 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower WARNING Before lubricating, repairing, or inspect-ing, disengage all controls and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Avoid oil spillage on rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate. Engine Refer to the separate Tecumseh Engi...
Page 15 - Auger Belt Replacement; IMPORTANT
15 6 Maintaining Your Snow Thrower Auger Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of ...
Page 16 - Maintaining
16 Augers • The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Refer to Figure 9. • If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. One se...
Page 17 - Friction Wheel Removal
17 Friction Wheel Removal If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjust-ment on page 14 fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of ...
Page 18 - Preparing Engine; Storage
18 Preparing Engine NOTE: Refer to the engine manual for more detailed information on preparing the snow thrower engine for storage. Short-Term Storage It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts of the engine such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or...
Page 19 - shooting; Cause
19 This section addresses minor service issues. For further details, contact your nearest Cub Cadet service dealer or call 1-877-282-8684. 8 Trouble- shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in ON position.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. En...
Page 21 - Parts List
21 9 Parts List To order replacement parts, call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1-877-282-8684 or visit www.cubcadet.com to find the nearest Cub Cadet service dealer in your area. 1. 731-2643 Clean-Out Tool 2. 712-04065 Flange Lock Nut 3. 756-0981B Flat Idler Pulley 4. 710-0347 Hex Bolt, 3/8-1...
Page 26 - NOTES
26 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
Page 27 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY FOR:
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with re-spect to new merchandise used for commercial purposes and purchased and used in the United States and /or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada a...
Page 28 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
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.“C...