Auger Control & Shift Rod Adjustment; Lubrication; Maintaining Your Snow Thrower - Cub Cadet 724 STE Operator's Manual

Sprocket
Shaft
Friction
Wheel
Rubber
Figure 12
Auger Control Adjustment
Refer to the information found under the heading Final
Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual to adjust the
auger control.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Lubrication

WARNING:
and ground it against the engine before
performing any maintenance procedures.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
WARNING:
the separate engine manual for draining oil,
be sure to protect the frame to avoid oil
dripping onto transmission parts.
Electric Chute-Rotation Motor (Model 926 STE)
The gear on the electric chute-rotation motor and the
base of the discharge chute itself should be lubed with
multi-purpose automotive grease once a season. See
Figure 13.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on the
auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft. See Figure
14. Also lubricate the plastic auger bearings at least
once a season and grease the fittings on the end of the
auger shaft with a standard grease gun.
Drive Shaft
Drive
Cable
Pivot
Rod
Drive
Plate
Disconnect the spark plug wire
When following instructions in
Shift Rod Adjustment
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.
• Remove the hairpin clip and slide the clutch rod
connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from
the lower shift rod. See Figure 10.
• Place the shift lever into the sixth (6) position.
• Rotate the shift arm clockwise (from the operator's
position) as far as it will go.
• Thread the upper shift rod downward until the
elbow on its lower end aligns with the hole found in
the lower shift rod.
• Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod
by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and
sliding clutch rod connector back down into place.
Make certain to check for correct
IMPORTANT:
adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under the
heading Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual,
before operating the snow thrower.
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-n-1 grease at least once
a season or after every 25 hours of operation (available
at automotive stores, or order part number 737-0170).
Refer to Figure 12.
Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber
IMPORTANT:
friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours
of operation. Remove the frame cover, lubricate any
chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting
mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a
spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on the friction
wheel rubber and aluminum drive plate. Refer to
Figure 12.
Lube Gear
and Chute Base
12
Figure 13