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Cub Cadet 500 Series Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet 500 Series Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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500-Series Snow Thrower — L Style
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-05085A
(August 5, 2009)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual 500-Series Snow Thrower — L Style WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us performance when properly operated and maintained.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices 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 attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Safe Handling of Gasoline Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Do not operate machine while under the influence of vapors are explosive.
  • Page 5 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow or 60 hours of operation.
  • Page 6 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) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...

  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Product Registration Card • One Snow Thrower Operator’s • Hex Rod • Chute Assembly Manual Assembly Remove all loose parts before assembling. Chute Control Head Handle Assembly Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position...
  • Page 8 Place chute onto chute base and ensure hex rod is Rotate the joystick to the one o’clock position so that the positioned under the handle panel. Install hex bolt silver indicator arrow on the pinion gear below the control previously removed but do not secure with wing nut at this panel faces upward.
  • Page 9 Set-Up Push the hex rod toward the control panel until the hole in the hex rod lines up with the hole in the chute control input closest to the chute control head and insert the Shear Pins cotter pin. See Fig. 3-8. A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins Note: The second hole is used to achieve further are included with your snow thrower.
  • Page 10 Fuel Recommendations Checking Oil Level Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize CaUTIOn: The engine is shipped with oil in the combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary to operating the snow thrower.
  • Page 11 Adjustments Auger Control WarnIng! Prior to operating your snow thrower, Skid Shoes carefully read and follow all instructions below. The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior is operating safely and properly.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Shift Lever Chute Directional Control Drive Control Auger Control Gas Cap Heated Grips Chute Assembly Oil Fill Clean Out Primer Key Tool Electric Starter Outlet Choke Electric Starter Throttle Button Augers Recoil Starter Oil Drain Handle Skid Shoe Figure 4-1 Choke Control Snow thrower controls and features are described below and...
  • Page 13 Throttle Control Auger Control The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start Pressing the primer forces fuel directly snow throwing action.
  • Page 14 Chute Directional Control Heated Grips* To activate the heated grips (*on select models), move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position. Chute Clean-Out Tool WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Starting the Engine Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located on the engine. Plug the other end of extension cord into WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well- moving parts.
  • Page 16 To Engage Drive Recoil Starter Caution! Do not pull the starter handle while the With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move engine running. 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.

  • Page 17: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Gear Shaft Refer to the Engine Maintenance section. The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow rests on the auger housing.
  • Page 18 Adjustments Auger Shaft At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger Shift Cable shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be See Fig.
  • Page 19 Drive Control Chute Control Rod When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as follows: position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be Remove the cotter pin from the hole closest to the chute tight.

  • Page 20: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance WARNING! Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if To prevent accidental start-up, shut off high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance the engine and remove the key before performing will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals any type of engine maintenance.
  • Page 21 Spark Plug Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross- WARNING! DO NOT check for spark with spark threading. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug plug removed.

  • Page 22: Service

    Service Belt Replacement Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Auger Belt Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed it.
  • Page 23 Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the Drive Belt belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed See Fig. 8-5. as follows: Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine.
  • Page 24 Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance between Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow the friction wheel disc and friction wheel. See Fig. 8-7. thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it. See Fig. 8-8. Stop Bolt Figure 8-7 Figure 8-8...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Choke not in CHOKE position. Move choke to CHOKE position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine not primed. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Section.

  • Page 26: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 929-0071 Extension Cord, 110V 954-04195 Auger Drive Belt 954-04201 Wheel Drive Belt 684-04159 Friction Wheel Assembly 935-04054 Friction Wheel Rubber 925-04213 Lamp, 12.5V, 37.5W 738-04124A Shear Pin, 1.50 714-04040 Bow-tie Cotter Pin 784-5580 Slide Shoe, Standard (Steel) 731-06439 Slide Shoe, Standard (Polymer)
  • Page 27 Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are available for your snow thrower. Phone (800) 800-7310 for information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your full model number and serial number ready). Model Number Description 753-05762A Heated Grips* OEM-390-679 Drift Cutter Kit OEM-390-674 Heavy Duty Snow Cab...
  • Page 28 Notes Notes...
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  • Page 30 MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2005 AND THERE- AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 2005 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES.
  • Page 31 (4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at a warranty station. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at all MTD distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines.
  • Page 32 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States dealer. and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.

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