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Cub Cadet 221 LHP Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Model 221 HP
Model 221 LHP
Single-Stage Snow Thrower — Models 221 HP & 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. 769-09238
(October 2, 2013)

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  • Page 1 Model 221 HP Model 221 LHP Single-Stage Snow Thrower — Models 221 HP & 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to 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

    Figure 3-2 Remove the wing knob and carriage bolt from the top On model 221 HP, tighten the previously removed of the lower handle. See Figure 3-1. It is not necessary to hardware to secure the handle in place. See Figure 3-2. On remove the shoulder screw and flange lock nut below the model 221 LHP proceed with step 4.
  • Page 8 Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex On the 221 HP model place the chute handle on the lower washer screws. See Figure 3-6. chute as shown in Figure 3-4. Skip to step 2 for 221 LHP models.
  • Page 9 Using the four hex washer screws, install the chute rotation Slide the rubber bellow over the universal joint. See Figure control assembly. See Figure 3-8. 3-10. Rubber Bellow Figure 3-8 Figure 3-10 Remove the screw and hex lock nut from the universal Installing the Recoil Starter Handle joint.

  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    Auger The recoil starter handle is used to manually start the engine. EZ Chute (Model 221 HP) When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles...

  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Chute Controls (Model 221 LHP) NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instruction on starting, stopping and operating the engine. Refer to Figure 5-2 for chute controls. Engaging the Auger To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the handle.
  • Page 12 Chute Control (Model 221 HP) Refer to Figure 5-3 for the chute controls. Chute Control Handle Upper Chute Wing Nut Figure 5-3 To increase the angle/distance snow is thrown, pull up/back on the upper chute. To decrease the angle/distance snow is thrown, push down/forward on the upper chute.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Service

    Service Replacing Belt Remove the auger pulley and the belt. To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty. Figure 7-3: Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.
  • Page 16 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 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. 1. 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.

  • Page 18: 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 634-04665 Wheel Assembly, 8 x 2 731-08570 Hupcap 925-1629 Lamp, #1156 (Model 221 LHP) 751-14006 Fuel Cap 731-05632...
  • Page 19 Notes...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SNOW THROWERS, LOG SPLITTERS CHIPPER-SHREDDERS, CHIPPER-SHREDDER VACUUMS AND JET SWEEPS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United...

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