Maintaining Your Snow Thrower - Cub Cadet 1130 SWE Operator's Manual

• Reconnect the upper shift rod to the lower shift rod
by reinserting the hairpin clip removed earlier and
sliding the shift rod connector back down into place.
Make certain to check for correct
IMPORTANT:
adjustment of the shift rod as instructed under Final
Adjustments in the Assembly Section, before operating
the snow thrower.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing,
or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers
and stop engine. Wait until all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
Lubrication
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
When following instructions in separate
IMPORTANT:
engine manual for draining oil, be sure to protect frame
to avoid oil dripping onto transmission parts.
Electric Chute-Rotation Motor
The gear on the electric chute-rotation motor and the
base of the discharge chute itself should be lubed with
multi-purpose automotive grease once a season.
See Figure 10.
Lube Gear &
Chute Base
Figure 10
Gear Case
The gear case is equipped with a grease fitting on the
left housing and should be lubricated every 25 hours.
See Figure 11.
Do not overfill the gear case. Damage to
IMPORTANT:
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer
to Skid Shoe Adjustment in the Assembly Section.
Auger Control Adjustment
Refer to the information
Adjustments in the Assembly Section to adjust the
auger control.
the seals could result. Be sure the vent plug is free of
grease in order to relieve pressure.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear bolts on the
auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft. Also
lubricate the plastic auger bearings at least once a
season and grease the fittings on the end of the auger
shaft with a standard grease gun. See Figure 11.
Vent Plug
Plastic
Bearing
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-n-1 grease at least once
a season or after every 25 hours of operation (available
at automotive stores, or order part number 737-0170).
Refer to Figure 8.
Keep all grease and oil off of the rubber
IMPORTANT:
friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.
Drive and Shifting Mechanism
Lubricate at least once a season or after every 25 hours
of operation. Remove the rear cover, lubricate any
chains, sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and shifting
mechanism at least once a season. Use engine oil or a
spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on the friction
wheel rubber and aluminum drive plate. Refer to
Figure 8.
11
found under
Grease Fitting
Plastic
Bearing
Shear Bolts
Figure 11
Final