Cub Cadet 524 SWE Operator's Manual page 9

Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments
Auger Control
WARNING!
Prior to operating your snow thrower,
Skid Shoes Skid Shoes Skid Shoes
carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all
The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory
adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and
for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior
properly.
to operating the snow thrower. to operating the snow thrower. to operating the snow thrower.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
It is not recommended that you operate It is not recommended that you operate It is not recommended that you operate
1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged
this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up
"up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It
loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or
should NOT be tight.
thrower and surrounding property. thrower and surrounding property. damage to the snow thrower and surrounding
2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine.
property.
• • For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid
Refer to Starting the Engine on page 12. Make sure the
• shoes higher on the auger housing. For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise skid shoes higher on the auger housing.
throttle is set in the FAST position.
shoes higher on the auger housing.
• • Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared
3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
• Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is uneven, such as a gravel driveway is uneven, such as a gravel driveway
thrower), engage the auger.
is uneven, such as a gravel driveway
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel
4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten
surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
between the ground and the shave plate. between the ground and the shave plate. surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance
several times.
between the ground and the shave plate.
To adjust the skid shoes: To adjust the skid shoes:
5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and
To adjust the skid shoes:
the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to
1. 1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage
1. the front of the machine. Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-8. bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-8.
bolts. Move skid shoes to desired position. See Fig. 3-10.
6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
2. 2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is
Figure 3-10
2. against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid
signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. shoes.
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts shoes.
3. 3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.
3. Retighten nuts and bolts securely.
7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on
Figure 3-9 Figure 3-9 Figure 3-9
the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9.
8. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or
downward to increase cable tension).
9. Retighten the upper hex nut.
10. Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has
been achieved.
Auger Control Auger Control Auger Control
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Prior to operating your snow thrower, Prior to operating your snow thrower, Prior to operating your snow thrower,
carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all carefully read and follow all instructions below.
adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower
properly. properly. is operating safely and properly.
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
1. 1. 1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged When the auger control is released and in the disengaged When the auger control is released and in the disengaged
"up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It "up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It "up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It
should NOT be tight. should NOT be tight. should NOT be tight.
2. 2. 2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine.
Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the Refer to Starting the Engine on page 13. Make sure the Refer to Starting the Engine on page 12. Make sure the
throttle is set in the FAST position. throttle is set in the FAST position. throttle is set in the FAST position.
3. 3. 3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow
thrower), engage the auger. thrower), engage the auger. thrower), engage the auger.
4. 4. 4. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this
several times. several times. several times.
5. 5. 5. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and
the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to the auger control in the disengaged "up" position, walk to
the front of the machine. the front of the machine. the front of the machine.
6. 6. 6. Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating
and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY
signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator's
position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts
to stop before re-adjusting the auger control. to stop before re-adjusting the auger control. to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.
7. 7. 7. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex nut on
the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-11. the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9. the auger cable bracket. See Fig. 3-9.
Figure 3-11
8. 8. 8. 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).
9. 9. 9. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut. Retighten the upper hex nut.
10. 10. 10. Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has Repeat steps 2-6 above to verify proper adjustment has
been achieved. been achieved. been achieved.
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