Cub Cadet 31AH55TA596 Operator's Manual page 11

Three-stage snow thrower
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CAUTION:
It is not recommended that you operate this snow
thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel,
causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and
surrounding property.
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
shoes higher on the auger housing.
Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared
is uneven, such as a gravel driveway.
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel
surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance
between the ground and the shave plate.
To adjust the skid shoes:
1.
Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-15 or
Fig. 3-16.
2.
Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.
3.
Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with reversible skid shoes
and may be turned over to increase their lifespan.
Auger Control Test
WARNING
: Prior to operating your snow thrower,
carefully read and follow all instructions below.
Perform all adjustments to verify your unit is
operating safely and properly.
Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower
for the first time and at the start of each winter.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1.
When the auger control is released and in the disengaged
"up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It
should NOT be tight.
2.
In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as
instructed in the separate engine manual.
3.
While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger.
4.
Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
several times.
5.
With the auger control in the disengaged "up" position,
walk to the front of the machine.
6.
Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY
signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts
to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.
7.
To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex screw
on the auger cable bracket.
8.
Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension). See Fig. 3-17.
9.
Retighten the upper hex screw.
10.
Repeat Auger Control Test to verify proper adjustment has
been achieved.
Fig. 3-15
Fig. 3-16
Fig. 3-17
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