Skid Shoes - Cub Cadet 31BH57TU596 Operator's Manual

Chute Clean-Out Tool
The chute clean-out tool and cord are fastened to the top of the
auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory.
Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Figure
3-11.
Tire Pressure
WARNING:
manufacturer's recommended psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive
pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause
serious injury. Refer to side wall of tire for
recommended pressure.
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire
pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side
wall for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate (or
inflate) the tires as necessary.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the machine may
not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear unevenly.
Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
Drift cutters are assembled at the factory for shipping purposes.
Assemble the drift cutters as shown in Figure 3-12 prior to
operating your snowthrower.
1. Remove the plastic wingnuts and carriage bolts from the
bag with your manual along with the hardware securing
the drift cutters to the housing.
2. Reposition the drift cutters to the housing with the notches
facing to the front of the unit as shown in Figure 3-12.
Secure with plastic wingnuts and carriage bolts. Bolts
should be on the inside of the housing and seated in the
notches of the drift cutter, see inset Figure 3-12.
3. To adjust the drift cutters loosen the wingnuts and slide
the drift cutter into desired position. Seat the bolt in the
notch and retighten the wingnuts.
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Adjustments

Skid Shoes

The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior
to operating the snow thrower.
CAUTION:
It is not recommended that you operate
this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up
and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or
damage to the snow thrower and surrounding
property.
• For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
shoes higher on the auger housing.
• Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared
is uneven, such as a gravel driveway.
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel
surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the shave plate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Figure 3-13
and Figure 3-14.
2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with reversible skid shoes
and may be turned over to increase their lifespan.
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