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Cub Cadet 522 WE Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above
is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
724 WE
522 WE
FORM NO. 770-10007B.fm
(6/00)

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  • Page 1 A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 724 WE 522 WE FORM NO.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your Cub Cadet dealer. •...

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: 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. 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: Maintenance And Storage

    Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

  • Page 5: Loose Parts

    SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS The snow thrower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the carton before discarding it. See Figure 1 to identify the parts noting that these parts may be referred to again in the following sections of this manual.

  • Page 6: Final Adjustments

    • If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 4. Figure 4 • Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel.

  • Page 7: Know Your Snow Thrower

    Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever, proceed as follows: • Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. a. With the traction control (refer to Figure 7 in Section 4 of this manual) released, gently push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Snow Thrower

    Chute Directional Control The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: • Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. • Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
  • Page 9 Traction Control/ Auger Control Lock in Section 4 of this manual. Tire Chains (Optional Equipment) Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is needed. See your local Cub Cadet dealer for information regarding tire chains and other optional accessories for your snow thrower. control...

  • Page 10: Making Adjustments

    Operating Tips NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower

    • Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. • Reassemble the frame cover. Shift Rod Adjustment To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows. • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the connector up to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod.
  • Page 12 Traction Control / Auger Control Lock The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive clutches must be lubricated at least once a season or every twenty-five hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel.

  • Page 13: Service

    SECTION 8: SERVICE WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine related maintenance procedures.
  • Page 14 • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 20. Friction Wheel Friction Wheel Disc Stop Bolt Auger Pulley Support Bracket Figure 20 NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing may aid in belt removal.
  • Page 15 • Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft through the assembly. Reassemble in reverse order. Augers The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two shear bolts and hex lock nuts. Refer to Figure 14. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the bolts may shear.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Cadet dealer. 1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, have unit serviced by your Cub Cadet dealer. 1. Adjust traction control cable. Refer to Section 6 of this manual. 2. Replace drive belt. Refer to Section 8 of this manual.

  • Page 17: Parts List

    SECTION 10: PARTS LIST Models 522 WE & 724 WE Ref. Part No. 618-0123 618-0418 710-0642 711-1020 711-0908 714-0161 715-0143 717-0528 717-0526 718-0186 721-0325 721-0327 736-0351 736-0369 736-0445 741-0662 741-0663 618-0413A 618-0414 737-3000 — 737-0168 Part Description RH Housing LH Housing w/Fitting Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75...
  • Page 18 Models 522 WE & 724 WE Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable 9 10 Auger Clutch Cable...
  • Page 19 Axle Friction Wheel Side Plate Friction Wheel Rubber Friction Wheel Hub Friction Wheel Bearing Tire Only, 13 x 4 (522 WE) Tire Only, 15 x 5 (724 WE) Sleeve Bearing Air Valve Wheel Assembly (522 WE) Wheel Assembly (724 WE) (Incl.
  • Page 20 Models 522 WE & 724 WE...
  • Page 21 Models 522 WE & 724 WE Ref. Part No. Part Description 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 756-0178 Flat Idler 784-5632A Auger Idler Arm 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50 738-0281 Shoulder Screw 736-0174 Wave Washer 732-0611 Extension Spring 712-3068...
  • Page 22 Models 522 WE & 724 WE...
  • Page 23 Models 522 WE & 724 WE Ref. IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely Part No.
  • Page 24 Models 522 WE & 724 WE 41 42 (for ground wire of light ass’y)
  • Page 25 Model 522 WE & 724 WE Ref. Part No. Part Description 684-0008A Shift Arm Assembly 705-5204A Chute Crank Ass’y 720-0274 Handle Grip 710-0262 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.5 710-0449 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2.25 710-0788 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1 710-3008 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .75...
  • Page 26 Models 522 WE & 724 WE...

  • Page 28: Cleveland, Ohio

    There is no other express warranty. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this dealer is not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer near you.

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