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Operator's Manual
42" SNOW THROWER
ATTACHMENT
For Cub Cadet
Series 2000/2500 Tractors
(Requires 190-307 Weight Bracket Kit and Weights)
INSTALLATION
AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Model Number
341
(190-341-100)
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10430D
(7/07)
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- Page 1 Series 2000/2500 Tractors (Requires 190-307 Weight Bracket Kit and Weights) INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Model Number (190-341-100) IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10430D (7/07)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Section Page Safe Operation ......................To The Owner ......................Introduction ......................Assembly ........................ Installation and Removal ..................Adjustments and Operation ..................Maintenance ......................Additional Accessory Requirements ............... Warranty ......................... 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. - Page 3 4. Check the fuel before starting the tractor engine. 8. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Always certain the collector/impeller and all moving parts use an approved fuel container to store gasoline. have stopped completely. Disconnect the spark Do not fill the fuel tank indoors while the engine is plug wire and keep it away from plug to prevent running or while the engine is still hot.
- Page 4 3. Replacement safety graphics are available through your Cub Cadet dealer. DANGER NEVER PUT HAND IN CHUTE. CONTACT WITH ROTATING PARTS CAN AMPUTATE FINGERS AND HANDS.
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Page 5: To The Owner
TO THE OWNER The Cub Cadet 42-inch Snow Thrower Attachment, Model Number 341, is designed for use on Cub Cadet Series 2000 and Series 2500 Tractors. Contained in this manual are instructions for the installation and use of the snow thrower assembly with these tractors. -
Page 6: Introduction
NOTE: Because different PTO clutch assemblies are used on the various Series 2000 tractor models, two PTO drive belts are provided with the 341 Snow Thrower. If your tractor has a single cylinder engine, use the 754- 0441 (shorter) V-belt. If your tractor has a twin cylinder engine, use the 754-3075 (longer) V-belt. - Page 7 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Figure 2 REF. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 703-2737 Frame Mounting Bracket 714-3020 Internal Cotter Pin 711-3401 Rod, .5 Dia x 12.5 Lg. 714-0507 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x 3/4 Lg 738-04124 Pin, Shear, 1/4 x 1-1/2 Lg (2 Extra) 710-3180 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.75 GR5 710-0528...
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Page 8: Assembly
SECTION II. ASSEMBLY A. SNOW THROWER ASSEMBLY PREPARATION. HEX FLANGE INSERT LOCK NUT LH UPPER WARNING: Before beginning preparation LINK of the snow thrower assembly, select a JOINT BLOCK firm and level surface that is large enough CRANK ROD to accommodate both the snow thrower EYEBOLT attachment tractor. - Page 9 6. Route the tilt handle cables along the bend in the 10. If necessary, turn the jam nuts on the conduit fitting lower end of the chute crank support tube and to create a space between the nuts. With a jam nut secure to the support tube with a cable tie (11).
- Page 10 1. Remove the front bumper from the tractor frame by running boards, locate the forward most open removing the hex tap screws securing the bumper hole in each side of the tractor frame. Refer to in each side of the tractor frame. Slide the bumper Figure 13.
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Page 11: Installation And Removal
SECTION III. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL A. SNOW THROWER INSTALLATION. 3. Units with 15” front tires ONLY. Using care to avoid separating the rear half of the drive shaft WARNING: Before installing the snow from the front half, tilt the gearbox mounting thrower assembly onto... - Page 12 5. While manipulating the lift handle to keep the NOTE: Use the 754-0441 (D) PTO belt for single channel brackets parallel to the tractor frame, lift cylinder engines ONLY. Use the 754-3075 (E) belt for upward on the front lift shaft and slide the snow twin cylinder engines ONLY.
- Page 13 11. Install an internal cotter pin (2, Fig.2) into one end B. SNOW THROWER REMOVAL. of the rod (3, Fig.2). Refer to Figure 22. 1. Drive the tractor with snow thrower assembly to a 12. Lift the gearbox mounting bracket/subframe firm and level surface near the storage location.
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Page 14: Adjustments And Operation
SECTION IV. ADJUSTMENTS AND OPERATION A. ADJUSTMENTS b. Turn the drift cutters to the up position and secure with the carriage bolts and hex insert WARNING: If the snow thrower is to be lock nuts as shown in Figure 25. used on gravel surfaces, use extreme caution to avoid picking up gravel with DRIFT... - Page 15 4. Lift Link Adjustment The adjustable lift link assemblies at each end of the lift shaft are adjusted at the factory and should not require readjustment. However if the drive shaft makes contact with any part of the tractor when the snow thrower is raised to the transport position, the lift links should be adjusted as follows: a.
- Page 16 5. The front PTO switch on the tractor dash panel tions encountered. The operator must adapt the controls the snow throwing action. Engage the tractor and snow thrower to the depth of snow, snow thrower auger by pulling the PTO switch to wind direction, temperature and surface condi- the “Engaged”...
- Page 17 E. OPERATING TIPS NOTE: When the snow thrower and tractor are not in use, lower the snow thrower to the ground to relieve • Whenever possible, discharge snow down the weight from the snow thrower subframe and the wind. front tires. •...
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Page 18: Maintenance
SECTION V. MAINTENANCE A. DURING SEASONAL USE. 2. If the augers will not turn, check the pins to see if This section describes maintenance procedures they have sheared. Two replacement shear pins designed to keep your snow thrower in good (5) and bow-tie cotter pins (12) have been provid- operating condition. -
Page 19: Additional Accessory Requirements
Tire chains are available at on the rear of the tractor. The weight kit your authorized Cub Cadet dealer. counterbalances the weight of the snow thrower and provides stability to the tractor. -
Page 20: Warranty
Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282- 8684, or MTD Canada Ltd. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238...