Cub Cadet 221 LHP Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet 221 LHP Operator's Manual

Single-stage snow thrower
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Single-Stage Snow Thrower — Model 221 LHP
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-07048
(April 28, 2011)

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  • Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-07048...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 Safe Handling of Gasoline Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Do not operate machine while under the influence of vapors are explosive.
  • Page 5: Clearing Clogged Discharge Chute

    Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow or 60 hours of operation.
  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
  • Page 7: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Chute Assembly • One Chute Rotation Control Assembly • Two Ignition Keys • One 3-Prong Extension Cord • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual •...
  • Page 8 Installing the Chute Installing the Chute Rotation Control Assembly Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base. See Fig. Remove the four hex washer screws from the back of the 3-4. handle (two on each side). See Fig. 3-6. Hex Washer Screw Figure 3-4...
  • Page 9 Remove the screw and hex lock nut from the universal Installing the Recoil Starter Handle joint. See Fig. 3-8. Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual bag. Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as shown in Fig.
  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Headlight Chute Tilt Control Auger Control Recoil Starter Handle Chute Rotation Control Chute Assembly Auger Shave Plate Figure 4-1 Recoil Starter Handle Chute Tilt Control The recoil starter handle is used to manually start the engine. The chute tilt control is located to the right of the control panel and controls the angle/distance that snow is thrown.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Chute Controls NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instruction on starting, stopping and operating the engine. Refer to Fig. 5-2 for chute controls. Engaging the Auger To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the handle. Release to stop the auger. Chute Tilt Control See Fig.
  • Page 12: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Adjustments Control Cable As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows: control.
  • Page 13: Dealer

    NOTE: The bottom of the panel has tabs that help hold it in place. NOTE: An oil drain extension kit is available separately. Contact your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact Cub Cadet’s Customer Support for kit #753-06684. Change the oil and/or the spark plug as instructed in your Engine Operator’s manual.
  • Page 14: Service

    Service Replacing Belt To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig. 7-3: Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. Drive Pulley Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles. Idler Pulley Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute to secure the auger in place.
  • Page 15 Replacing Auger Paddles Replacing Shave Plate The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. and is subject to wear.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged auger. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed. If the problem persists, take snow thrower to an authorized service dealer. Snow thrower fails to self- Auger control cable out of adjustment.
  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050 Belt 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 746-04701 Clutch Cable 634-04347 Wheel Assembly, 8” 925-1629 Lamp, #1156 751-10487A Fuel Cap 731-05632 951-10292 Spark Plug Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
  • Page 18 Notes...
  • Page 19 10 — n ectiOn Otes...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SNOW THROWERS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with b. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States,...

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