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Cub Cadet 31AE9P3W710 Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet 31AE9P3W710 Operator's Manual

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Two Stage Snow Thrower — Model 945 SWE
(31AE9P3W710)
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 uniiproved 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.
FORM NO. 769-02573
PRINTED IN U.S.A
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
06/27/06

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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. FORM NO. 769-02573 PRINTED IN U.S.A CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 06/27/06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Visit cubcadet.com for many useful suggestions. Click on related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, Customer Service or the Service Locator to find the nearest Cub Cadet service dealer in your area. specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed 2.

  • Page 3: Safety Labels

    Safety Labels 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 at- tempting 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.

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Snow Thrower

    IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual. Refer to the Maintenance section for more information regarding shear pin replace- ment. 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 NOTE: If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) can not be achieved, refer to the “Making Adjustments” section. 4. a. Remove the internal cotter pin from the upper chute Setting Up crank. Slide the upper chute crank into the sleeve on the lower chute crank.
  • Page 8 Chute Tilt Control Shift Lever Auger Drive Control Control Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Auger Drive Control Control Cable Cable Figure 3-9 Final Adjustments Testing Auger Drive Control When the auger control is released and in the disengaged Make these final assembly adjustments before “up”...
  • Page 9 Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls 1. From beneath the handle, pull downward on the appropriate cable and unhook the spring found on the end of the cable from its respective actuator bracket. Refer to Figures 3-9 and 3-10. Setting Up 2.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Snow Thrower

    Know Your Snow Thrower Drive Control Shift Lever Chute Tilt Headlight Control Operating Auger Control Your Snow Wheel Steering Gas Cap Control Thrower Oil Fill Chute Directional Chute Control Assembly Engine Controls Recoil Starter Handle Electric Starter Outlet Primer WARNING Ignition Read, understand, Choke...
  • Page 11 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 Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on...
  • Page 12 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 4. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not 2. While the auger control is engaged, squeeze the drive release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a control to move, release to stop. Do not shift speeds firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly while the drive is engaged.

  • Page 14: Making Adjustments

    4. As necessary, rotate the ferrule up or down the shift rod until the ferrule lines up with the hole from which it was earlier removed. See Figure 5-1. 5. From the direction noted earlier, insert the ferrule into the proper hole. 6.
  • Page 15 4. If there is no friction wheel clearance, or the friction wheel does not solidly contact the drive plate, re- adjust the lock nut on the lower end of the drive cable following the instructions in the Assembly section. 5. Reassemble the frame cover. Friction Making NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap earlier,...

  • Page 16: Maintaining Your Snow Thrower

    IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off the rubber friction wheel and drive plate. Wheels At least once a season, remove all wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels. Maintaining Chute Directional Control Once a season, the spiral end on the chute directional Your Snow control should be greased with multipurpose automotive...
  • Page 17 2. Replace the pins if needed. Two replacement shear pins and cotter pins have been provided with the snow thrower. Spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins and securing with new cotter pins. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the Maintaining snow thrower are subject to wear.
  • Page 18 6. Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley. Remove 7. Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable “Z” fitting. See Figure 6-9. 8. Remove the upper bolts which attach the auger housing Maintaining assembly to the frame assembly using a 9/16”...
  • Page 19 If also replacing the drive belt, proceed to the “Drive Belt” instruction. If not, reassemble by performing the previous steps in the opposite order and manner of removal. Proper Adjustment: With the auger clutch lever in the disengaged position, the top surface of the new belt should be even with the outside diameter of the pulley.
  • Page 20 Changing Friction Wheel The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel if any signs of wear or cracking are found. •...
  • Page 21 • Reassemble the new friction wheel to the hub Hub Assembly assembly, tightening the four screws in rotation and with equal force. It is important to assemble the friction wheel symmetrically for proper functioning. • Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position.

  • 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 Cause Remedy Problem Engine fails to start 1. Choke not in ON position. 1. Move choke to ON position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.
  • Page 24 Model 945 SWE...
  • Page 25 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 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 Parts List 618-0281A Bracket Ass’y, Auger Brake 738-04159...
  • Page 26 Model 945 SWE...
  • Page 27 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 625-0007A Assembly, Light 784-5680 Brkt., Handle Support - RH 646-0012 Cable Ass’y, Auger/Drive 749-0989A Handle, Upper LH 684-0053B Crank, Chute, 26.0 749-0990A Handle, Upper RH Parts List 705-5218 Handle, Engage, RH 749-0991 Handle, Lower 705-5219 Handle, Engage, LH 750-0963...
  • Page 28 Model 945 SWE...
  • Page 29 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER NUMBER 05244B Housing, Bearing 717-0302 Plate, Drive 618-0279 Dogg, Steering Drive, LH 732-0121 Spring, Extension 618-0280 Dogg, Steering Drive, RH 732-0209 Spring, Extension Parts List 618-0282E Shaft Assembly, Steering 756-0241B Pulley, Dbl, 3.25 OD 618-04178 Assembly, Friction Wheel 736-0158 Washer, Lock, 5/8...
  • Page 30 Model 945 SWE Continued from previous page PART DESCRIPTION NUMBER 710-0237 Screw, 5/16-24 x .625 710-0607 Screw, Hx Wash Hd Tapp Parts List 710-1245B Screw, Hx Cap 5/16-24 710-0654A Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.00 736-0173 Wsh, Flat, .28 x .74 x .063 714-0118 Key, Square, 1/4 x 1.5 790-00167A Brkt., Belt, Keeper...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    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,...
  • Page 32 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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