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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 FORM NO. 770-10050A.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Cub Cadet Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1-(800)-528-1009. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. By having the model and serial numbers ready, you help your Cub Cadet dealer give you faster service.
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 your snow thrower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep • Never operate the snow thrower without good away from plug to prevent accidental starting. visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing and • Do not run engine indoors, except when starting keep a firm hold on the handles.
SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking from carton Raise • Cut along corners of the carton and lay it down flat. handle See Figure 1. Remove packing material. to here • Remove any loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.).
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the control handle. Hold the “Z” fitting with the • Secure eyebolt with 5/16” saddle washer and hex pliers, not the cable, to avoid damaging the cable. nut. The cupped side of washer goes against the handle. Adjust lower hex nut until the eyebolt is NOTE: The upper hole in the control handle provides positioned so that the chute crank turns freely for adjustment in belt tension.
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules and labels before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER Fuel and oil mixture • Release the auger control handle to stop the snow throwing action and the forward motion. WARNING: Handle gasoline carefully; Press auger remember that it is highly flammable. control handle Never fill fuel tank indoors, when engine is to engage running or while engine is still hot.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Belt tension WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or repairs while Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be the engine is running. required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt. Adjust the belt tension, following instructions below, if Shave plate the augers seem to hesitate while turning although the...
SECTION 6: SERVICE Replacing shave plate WARNING: Do not attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments or The shave plate is subject to wear. It should be repairs while the engine is running. checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed.
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE General Recommendations • Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight • Always observe safety rules when performing any • Follow the maintenance schedule given below to maintenance. get quality performance from your snow thrower •...
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed. If the problem persists, contact a Cub Cadet dealer. Unit fails to propel 1. Drive cable out of adjustment 1.
How to obtain service 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.
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