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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Two-Stage Snow Thrower — Model 828 SWE
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-02596
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
06/2006
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- Page 1 (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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-02596 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Customer Service or the Service Locator to find the nearest specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the Cub Cadet service dealer in your area. engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed 2. To reach the Customer Dealer Referral Line, please call separately with your unit, for more information 1-877-282-8684. -
Page 3: Safety Labels
SAFETY LABELS WARNING This symbol points out important safety instruc- tions 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: Safe Operation Practices
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. - Page 5 Operation Maintenance & Storage 1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjust- rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
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Page 6: Setting Up Your Snow Thrower
IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to the Maintenance section for more information regarding shear pin replacement. NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right Setting Up side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only. -
Page 7: Final Adjustments
IMPORTANT: Prior to operating your snow thrower, refer to “Testing Auger Drive Control” later in this section. Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Setting Up 4. Remove lock nuts and screws securing one of the Your Snow flange keepers to the chute assembly. - Page 8 Shift Lever Chute Tilt Control Setting Up Auger Drive Control Control Your Snow Thrower Drive Auger Control Control Cable Cable Figure 3-8 Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever engine as instructed in the Operation section. Make sure the throttle is set in the fast position. Refer to Figure 3-8 for location of controls.
- Page 9 2. Slide the spring up the cable to expose the cable fitting threads and lock nut. Refer to Figure 3-10. Adjust the lock nut as follows: 3. If adjusting the drive cable, thread the lock nut outward (down the fitting) to lengthen the cable and Setting Up allow the unit to move freely when the control is released.
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Page 10: Operating Your Snow Thrower
Know Your Snow Thrower Drive Control Shift Lever Chute Control™ Operating Auger Control Your Snow Headlight Gas Cap Fuel Tank Thrower Oil Fill Chute Chute Directional Assembly Control Engine Controls Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Outlet Primer WARNING Ignition Read, understand, Choke Control and follow all instruc-... -
Page 11: Auger Control
Auger Control Chute Directional Control The chute directional control is located on the left side of the snow thrower. • To change the direction in which snow is thrown, crank clockwise to discharge to the left and counter- clockwise to discharge to the right. Operating Ignition Key The ignition key must be inserted and snapped in place... -
Page 12: Starting The Engine
Gas & Oil Fill-Up If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows: Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in 1. Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with engine’s surface. -
Page 13: Operating Tips
5. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control 3. Release the auger control; the interlock mechanism to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly should keep the auger control engaged until the drive rotate the choke control back to the FULL position control is released. -
Page 14: Making Adjustments
Chute Control The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to “Operating Your Snow Thrower” for instructions. The remote chute control cables have been pre-adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on the control Making panel back and forward to adjust angle of the chute assembly. - Page 15 remove it now. Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use a middle or high position when area Making to be cleared is uneven. Adjustments 1.
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Page 16: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower
WARNING: Always stop engine and Wheels disconnect spark plug wire before At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and performing any type of maintenance coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease or adjustment. Always wear safety before reinstalling wheels. glasses during operation or while performing any Chute Directional Control adjustments or repairs. - Page 17 Shave Plate & Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. Check these periodi- cally and replace as necessary. Skid Shoes NOTE: The skid shoes on this machine have two wear Maintaining edges.
- Page 18 4. a. Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 6-5 securing the 6. Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt. guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. See Figure 6-7. b.
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Page 19: Drive Belt
Auger Belt 9. Insert the ferrule on the auger idler rod into the brake bracket assembly and secure with the flat washer 1. Slip the auger drive belt (the front belt) off the engine and internal cotter pin. Check for proper adjustment. pulley. - Page 20 Bonded Friction Wheel • Using a 3/4” wrench to hold the hex shaft, remove the hex screw and belleville washer from the left side of If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control the hex shaft. See Figure 6-11. engaged, and performing the drive control cable •...
- Page 21 • Remove four screws securing the friction wheel to the hub assembly plate. See Figure 6-12. Discard the Hub Assembly old friction wheel. Friction Wheel • Slide the new friction wheel onto the hub assembly so that its screw holes align with those of the hub plate.
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Page 22: Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, or if it is the end of the snow season when the last pos- sibility of snow is gone, the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the snow thrower for many more years. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Tighten all bolts Vibration Cub Cadet service and nuts. If vibration continues, have dealer or call unit serviced by a Cub Cadet Service 1-877-282-8684. Dealer. Loss of power 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 1. Spark plug wire loose. - Page 25 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 05244B Housing, Bearing 736-3046A Washer, 1.01 x 1.86 x .06 784-0315A Housing, Double D Bearing 738-0281 Screw, Shoulder, .625 x .17 618-0436 Gear Box Assembly, Auger 738-04155 Pin, Shear, .25 x 1.75 618-0281A Bracket Assy, Auger Brake 738-04156...
- Page 27 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 684-04106B Handle Engage Assy - RH 710-1878 Screw, Hex, 3/8-16 x 1.75 731-0851A Chute, Flange Keeper 710-1879 Screw, Hex, 3/8-16 x .88 731-04894B Lock Plate 731-0846C Upper Chute 711-04287 Pivot Rod 714-0104 Pin, Internal Cotter Pin Parts List...
- Page 28 Engine Screw 36 74...
- Page 29 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 05244B Housing, Bearing 741-0563 Bearing, Ball 618-0294E Shaft Assembly 741-0748 Bushing, Flange, .5 ID x .627 OD 618-04178 Assembly, Friction Wheel 746-0951 Cable, Auger Idler 718-04034 Wheel, Friction, Bonded 747-0973 Rod, Drive Clutch 710-0896 Screw, Hex Wash...
- Page 31 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED COMMERCIAL WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with re- Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade spect to new merchandise used for commercial purposes and purchased sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...
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Page 32: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with or exposure. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its d. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or...
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