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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Two Stage Snow Thrower — Models 930 SWE & 933 SWE WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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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.
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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.
Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway adjustment sections of this manual.
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—...
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Snow Thrower Operator’s • One Product Registration Card Manual Assembly Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two wing nuts, belleville washers, and carriage bolts removed IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included...
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Chute Directional Control Secure flange keeper removed earlier with lock nuts and screws. Tighten down nuts securing the other two flange Remove the flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the keepers. See Figure 3-5. chute directional control. See Fig. 3-3. Figure 3-3 Figure 3-5 Insert the end of the chute directional control into the...
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Headlight Harness If not already done, wrap the wires of the headlight wire harness Clean-out Tool around the lower right handle; then attach the wires to the engine as shown in Figure 3-7. Figure 3-9 Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower.
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Adding Fuel WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts.
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To adjust the skid shoes: Chute Tilt Control Shift Lever Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six (three on each side) hex nuts, washers, and carriage bolts securing the skid Auger shoes to the auger housing. Refer to Figure 3-12. Drive Control Control...
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WARNING! Do not over-tighten the cable. Over- Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging From beneath the handle, pull downward on the and compromise the safety of the snow thrower. appropriate cable and unhook the spring found on the end of the cable from its respective actuator bracket.
Controls and Features Drive Control Headlight Shift Lever Two Way Chute Control™ Fuel Tank Auger Control Fuel Cap Wheel Steering Control Oil Fill Chute Directional Control Chute Assembly Engine Controls Electric Starter Primer Outlet Clean-Out Tool Choke Throttle Augers Skid Shoe Oil Drain Electric Starter Button Figure 4-1...
Throttle Control Auger Control The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer Pressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in starting a “Cold”...
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Two-Way Chute Control™ Wheel Steering Controls The two-way chute control is located on the left side of the dash The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the panel and is used to control the distance of snow discharge from underside of the handles.
Operation Starting The Engine Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located on the engine. Plug the other end of extension cord into WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well- moving parts.
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Recoil Starter To Engage Drive CAUTION! With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move Do not pull the starter handle while the shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two engine running. reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with.
Operating Tips NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. WARNING: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150° F. Avoid these areas.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Gear Shaft Refer to the Engine Maintenance section. The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow rests on the auger housing.
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Gear Case The auger gear case is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with Shell Alvania lead-free grease once a season (order part number 737-0168). See Figure 6-3. NOTE: To relieve pressure, remove the vent plug before lubricating the gear case. See Figure 6-3. Failure to do so could result in damage to the gear case seals.
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Drive Control If there is no friction wheel clearance, or the friction wheel does not solidly contact the drive plate, re-adjust the ” Refer to “Auger and Drive Control Cables of the Assembly & Set-Up - lock nut on the lower end of the drive cable following the Section 3 for instructions to adjust the drive control.
Engine Maintenance WARNING! Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if To prevent accidental start-up, shut off high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance the engine and remove the ignition key before will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals performing any type of engine maintenance.
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Spark Plug Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross- WARNING! DO NOT check for spark with spark threading. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug plug removed.
Service Belt Replacement Belt Removal Preparation Remove Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip and the flat washer. Refer to Fig. 8-1. Loosen Figure 8-3 Auger Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from...
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Lift the brake bracket assembly out of the pulley groove and slide the pulley assembly off the posts of the auger pulley adapter to remove the old belt. Refer to Fig. 8-7. The pulley adapter may slide off the auger input NOTE: shaft when removing the pulley.
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Make sure to remove the piece of wood blocking the Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a NOTE: impeller. piece of plastic under the gas cap. Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on Check the auger drive belt adjustment.
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Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle Slide the hex shaft through the right side of the frame shaft and the drive shaft assemblies. toward the left side and through the friction wheel assembly. Remove four screws securing the friction wheel to the hub assembly (refer to Fig.
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Off-Season Storage Long-Term Storage To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. the equipment needs to be stored properly. Follow storage instructions below to ensure top performance from the Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops snow thrower for many more years.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Choke not in ON position. Move choke to ON position. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine not primed. Prime engine as instructed in “Operating Your Snow Thrower”.
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(Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The U. S. EPA and Cub Cadet are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your model year 2005 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog standards. Cub Cadet must warranty the emission control system on your engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.
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(c) Cub Cadet will include a copy of the following emission warranty parts list with each new engine, using those portions of the list applicable to the engine.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SNOW THROWERS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with c. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States,...