Cub Cadet 500 Series Operator's Manual page 13

Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on the left side of the
dash panel.
• To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze
the button on the joy-stick and pivot the joy-stick to the
right or to the left.
• To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot
the joy-stick forward or backward.
Steering Trigger Controls
The left and right wheel steering trigger controls are located on
the underside of the handles.
• Squeeze the right control to turn right.
• Squeeze the left control to turn left.
CAUTION:
Operate the snow thrower in open areas
until you are familiar with these controls.
Heated Grips*
To activate the heated grips (*on select models), move the switch
found on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position.
Chute Clean-Out Tool
WARNING!
Never use your hands to clear a
clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain
behind handles until all moving parts have stopped
before unclogging.
The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of
the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow and ice
become lodged in the chute assembly during operation, proceed
as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening:
1. Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.
2. Stop the engine by removing the ignition key.
3. Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to
the rear of the auger housing.
4. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in
and near the chute assembly.
5. Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the
rear of the auger housing, reinsert the ignition key and
start the snow thrower's engine.
While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.
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