Service - Cub Cadet 522 WE Operator's Manual

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.
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the
snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be
checked periodically and replaced when necessary. To
remove the skid shoes, proceed as follows:
• Remove the six carriage bolts, bell washers and
hex nuts which attach them to the snow thrower.
• Reassemble new skid shoes with the six carriage
bolts, bell washers (cupped side goes against skid
shoes) and hex nuts. Make certain the skid shoes
are adjusted to be level.
To remove shave plate, remove the carriage bolts,
belleville washers and hex nuts which attach it to the
snow thrower housing. Reassemble new shave plate,
making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the
inside of the housing. Tighten securely.
Belt Removal And Replacement
WARNING: Disconnect spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting. Drain fuel into an
approved container or place a piece of plastic
film underneath the gas cap to prevent
gasoline from leaking.
Auger Belt
• Remove the plastic belt cover by removing the two
self-tapping screws. See Figure 17.
• Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower.
• Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on its
auger housing and remove six self-tapping screws
from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.
• Roll the belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 18.
• Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the
auger housing. See Figure 19.
Belt
Cover
Auger Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Support
Bracket
Auger Belt
Auger
Pulley
13
Self-Tapping Screws
Figure 17
Drive
Belt
Engine
Pulley
Engine
Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Figure 18
Friction Wheel
Idler
Support
Spring
Bracket
Auger
Spring
Housing
Figure 19
Auger
Belt
Frame