Cub Cadet 500 Series Operator's Manual page 9

Tire Pressure
Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure in
both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi.
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.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
WARNING!
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Engine Operator's Manual packed separately
with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
NOTE: Your snow thrower is shipped with oil in the engine.
However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Refer
to Briggs & Stratton Engine Operator's Manual for detailed
instructions.
Drift Cutters*
The snow thrower drift cutters (on select models*) are mounted
inverted at the factory for shipping purposes.
1. Remove the four flange nuts (two on each side) and
carriage bolts. Place drift cutter in upright position and
resecure. See Fig. 3-8.
Figure 3-8
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 Fig. 3-9.
Figure 3-9
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.
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