Maintaining Your Snow Thrower - Cub Cadet 826 4x4 Operator's Manual

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.
• 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 the shift rod connector back down into place.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before lubricating, 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.
Lubrication
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
When following instructions in separate
IMPORTANT:
engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame
to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.
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 9.
IMPORTANT:
adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under Final
Adjustments in the Assembly Section, before operating
Drive
the snow thrower.
Cable
Hairpin Clip
Pivot Rod
Drive
Plate
Flat
Washer
Shift Arm
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 rear 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 9.
There is a grease fitting on the top of the axle shaft
which drives the rear track drive wheels on both sides
of the unit. Grease these fittings every 25 hours or once
a season.
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The cams on the ends of the control rods which
interlock the traction drive and auger drive controls
must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25
hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath
the handle panel. Use a multi-purpose automotive
grease.
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Make certain to check for correct
Shift Rod
Connector
Lower Shift Rod
Figure 10
Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber
Shift Lever
Ferrule
Upper Shift Rod
Hairpin Clip