Adjustments - Cub Cadet 524 SWE Operator's Manual

Auger Shaft Auger Shaft Auger Shaft Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger
shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers
and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. along the shaft. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes of grease along the shaft. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes of grease and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft.
(Part Number 737-0168A) to the fitting found at each end of See Fig. 6-3. (Part Number 737-0168A) to the fitting found at each end of See Fig. 6-3.
shaft. See Fig. 6-3. shaft. See Fig. 6-3.
Gear Case Gear Case
The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If
disassembled for any reason, lubricate via the grease fitting with disassembled for any reason, lubricate via the grease fitting with
two ounces of grease (Part Number 737-0168A). two ounces of grease (Part Number 737-0168A).
NOTE: Always remove the vent plug prior to lubricating the gear NOTE: Always remove the vent plug prior to lubricating the gear
case. See Fig. 6-3. Failure to do so could result in damage to the case. See Fig. 6-3. Failure to do so could result in damage to the
seals. seals.
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Adjustments

Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments
Shift Cable Shift Cable Shift Cable Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be
achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows: achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows: achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows: achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows:
1. 1. 1. 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.
2. 2. 2. 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See
Fig. 6-4. Fig. 6-4. Fig. 6-4. Fig. 6-4.
Figure 6-4
Figure 6-4
3. 3. 3. 3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.
4. 4. 4. 4. Retighten the hex nut. Retighten the hex nut. Retighten the hex nut. Retighten the hex nut.
Auger Control Auger Control Auger Control Auger Control
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the auger control cable. adjusting the auger control cable. adjusting the auger control cable. adjusting the auger control cable.
Chute Assembly Chute Assembly Chute Assembly Chute Assembly
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the skid shoes chute assembly. adjusting the skid shoes chute assembly. adjusting the skid shoes chute assembly. adjusting the skid shoes chute assembly.
Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on
adjusting the skid shoes. adjusting the skid shoes. adjusting the skid shoes. adjusting the skid shoes.