Drift Cutters; Lamp Wiring Harness ); Clean-Out Tool; Shear Pins Storage - Cub Cadet 3X Operator's Manual

Drift Cutters (If Equipped)
Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow thrower in
heavy drift conditions.
• On models so equipped, drift cutters and hardware are
assembled to the auger housing inverted.
• Remove the carriage bolts and wingnuts securing the drift
cutters to the housing.
• Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown
in Fig. 3-9. Secure with hardware previously removed,
wingnuts should be fastened on the outside of the
housing as shown.
Fig. 3-9

Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing
and is designed to clear a clogged chute. Refer to page 14 for
instructions on how to properly use it.
NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the
auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating
the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-10.
Fig. 3-10
Chute Clean-Out
Tool
WARNING:
Never use your hands to clean snow
and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.
Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped))
The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to
the lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower
handle. Pull the slack portion of the wiring harness through the
cable tie to prevent interference with the recoil starter handle.
See Fig. 3-11.
Fig. 3-11
Shear Pins Storage (if so equipped)
On some models an area for convenient shear pin storage is
located at the rear of the dash panel. See Fig. 3-12.
Fig. 3-12
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