Cub Cadet 524 SWE Operator's Manual page 17

Drive Control Drive Control Drive Control Drive Control
When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up" When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up" When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up" When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up"
position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be
tight. tight. tight. tight.
NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the
snow thrower's drive is disengaging intermittently during snow thrower's drive is disengaging intermittently during snow thrower's drive is disengaging intermittently during snow thrower's drive is disengaging intermittently during
operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment. operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment. operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment. operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment.
Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows: Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:
1. 1. 1. 1. With the drive control released, push the snow thrower With the drive control released, push the snow thrower With the drive control released, push the snow thrower With the drive control released, push the snow thrower
gently forward. The unit should roll freely. gently forward. The unit should roll freely. gently forward. The unit should roll freely. gently forward. The unit should roll freely.
2. 2. 2. 2. Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the
snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The snow thrower forward. The wheels should not turn. The
unit should not roll freely. unit should not roll freely. unit should not roll freely. unit should not roll freely.
3. 3. 3. 3. With the drive control released, move the shift lever back With the drive control released, move the shift lever back With the drive control released, move the shift lever back With the drive control released, move the shift lever back
and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position
several times. There should be no resistance in the shift several times. There should be no resistance in the shift several times. There should be no resistance in the shift several times. There should be no resistance in the shift
lever. lever. lever. lever.
4. 4. 4. 4. If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of
adjustment. Proceed as follows: adjustment. Proceed as follows: adjustment. Proceed as follows: adjustment. Proceed as follows:
5. 5. 5. 5. Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket. See
Fig. 6-5. Fig. 6-5. Fig. 6-5. Fig. 6-5.
Figure 6-5 Figure 6-5
6. 6. 6. 6. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension). downward to increase cable tension). downward to increase cable tension). downward to increase cable tension).
7. 7. 7. 7. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut.
Chute Directional Control
Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Control Chute Directional Control
If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right,
If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right, If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right, If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right,
the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack:
the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack: the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack: the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack:
1. Using a ½" wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts
1. 1. 1. Using a ½" wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts Using a ½" wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts Using a ½" wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts
found on one cable adjuster.
found on one cable adjuster. found on one cable adjuster. found on one cable adjuster.
2. Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push upward
2. 2. 2. Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push upward Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push upward Grasp the metal cable housing and gently push upward
to take up slack (usually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable
to take up slack (usually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable to take up slack (usually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable to take up slack (usually no more than 1⁄4-inch) in the cable
before retightening both hex nuts.
before retightening both hex nuts. before retightening both hex nuts. before retightening both hex nuts.
3. Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute
3. 3. 3. Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute Repeat on the other cable adjuster until the chute
assembly has full range from left-to-right. See Fig. 6-6.
assembly has full range from left-to-right. See Fig. 6-6. assembly has full range from left-to-right. See Fig. 6-6. assembly has full range from left-to-right. See Fig. 6-6.
Figure 6-6 Figure 6-6
Off-Season Storage
Off-Season Storage Off-Season Storage Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the storage instructions below.
the storage instructions below. the storage instructions below. the storage instructions below.
1. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section.
1. 1. 1. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section.
2. Store in a clean, dry area.
2. 2. 2. Store in a clean, dry area. Store in a clean, dry area. Store in a clean, dry area.
3. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,
3. 3. 3. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,
rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat
rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat
the snow thrower.
the snow thrower. the snow thrower. the snow thrower.
4. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.
4. 4. 4. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for information
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Maintenance section for information NOTE: Refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual packed with your NOTE: Refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual packed with your
on storing your engine.
on storing your engine. machine for information on storing your engine. machine for information on storing your engine.
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