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.
(Model Number) (Serial Number) CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line.
SECTION 1: 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.
The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is observed from the operator’s position. Unpacking • Remove staples from the top sides and ends of the shipping crate.
Figure 5 Final Adjustments Auger Control Adjustment Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: • Push forward on the auger control until the small rubber bumper contacts the upper handle. There should be slack in the cable. See Figure 6. •...
Skid Shoes Figure 7 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Traction Control / Auger Control Lock Heated Handles Switch Headlight Discharge Chute Auger WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
Auger Drive Control The auger drive control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction control must also be released.) See Figure 8. Trigger Lever The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snow thrower.
WARNING: extreme handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes an other sources of ignition. • A plastic cup is provided inside the fuel fill opening on the fuel tank.
• Remove ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. NOTE: Keep it in a safe place. Engine will not start without ignition key. Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers.
Gear Shaft Friction Wheel Rubber Figure 9 Shift Rod Adjustment To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows: • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the shift rod connector up, to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 10. •...
Electric Chute-Rotation Motor 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 11. Lube Gear & Chute Base Figure 11 Gear Case The gear case is equipped with a grease fitting on the left housing and should be lubricated with Shell Alvania grease EPR00, part number 737-0168 every 25 hours.
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Belt Cover Figure 13 • Remove the three hex nuts and lock washers which attach the auger housing assembly to the frame assembly on each side. See Figure 14. WARNING: Do not attempt to change the auger belt without the help of an assistant. It is very important that one person, standing at the operating position, firmly hold the snow thrower housing to prevent...
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• Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. • Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing. • Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower.
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• Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. • Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position. Refer to Figure 18. •...
Loose electrical connections. not creating heat Blown fuse. Faulty heated handles grip. NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, please contact your local Cub Cadet dealer. Corrective Action Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty days.
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.