Cub Cadet 221 HP Snow Blower User Manual
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1. sisas 20 MobeL NUMBER 4 SERIAL NUMBER AAN If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below 0 Visit us on the web at www cubcadet com Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at 877 282 8684 0 Write us at Cub Cadet LLC P O Box 361131 Cleveland OH 44136 0019 Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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 When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating fingers hands toes and feet and throwing forei2. 946 04701 Clutch Cable 634 04347 Wheel Assembly 8 751 10487 Fuel Cap 731 05632 Key 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 Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www cubcadet com 16 Notes 18 Section 10 Notes Section 10 Notes 19 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SNOW THROWERS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and or its territories and possessions For non commercial use Cub Cadet warrants this product excluding Normal Wear Parts as described below against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of original retail purchase or lease For commercial uses and applications Cub Cadet warrants this product excluding Normal Wear Parts as described below against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase or lease Cub Cadet will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated
3. Safe Operation Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty Cub Cadel OPERATOR S MANUAL Single Stage Snow Thrower Model 221 HP A 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 07046 April 28 2011 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment It instructs you how to safely and easily set up operate and maintain your machine Please be sure that you and any other persons who will operate the machine carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine its features and operation Please be aware that this Operator s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable t
4. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute SHUT THE ENGINE OFF 2 Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating 3 Always use a clean out tool not your hands Chute Refer to Fig 5 2 for the chute controls Chute Control Handle Figure 5 2 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 To rotate the chute to the left turn the chute control handle to the right To rotate the chute to the right turn the chute control handle to the left Maintenance amp Adjustments Adjustments 6 Inspect the spark plug If it is wet clean off any oil before re installing WARNING Before servicing repairing or inspecting the snow thrower disengage the auger Control Cable control Stop the engine and remove the key to As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt prevent unintended starting stretching due to wear periodic adjustments may be necessary If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating proceed as follows Shave Plate aR To check the adjustment of the shave plate place the machine on a level surface The wheels shave plate and auger should all contact the level surface Note that if the shave plate is adjusted too high snow may blow under the housing If the shave plate wears out excessively or the snow thrower does not sel
5. instruction for all machines with electric start engines 5 Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan 4 Disengage all control levers before starting the engine your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is toward roads bystanders and the like running except where specifically recommended in the 6 Keep bystanders pets and children at least 75 feet from the operator s manual machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone 6 Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature enters the area before starting to clear snow 7 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling especially when operating in reverse Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately a Use only an approved gasoline container b Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Never fuel machine indoors d Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running e Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling f Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than Y inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel
6. any oil trapped in the head is removed CAUTION Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled 12 Maintenance Off Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer follow the instructions below 1 2 Store the equipment in a clean dry area If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower Lubricate pivot points on control handle and extension spring at end of control cable with a light oil Engine Refer to the Engine Operators manual packed separately with your snow thrower for maintenance and adjustment information on your engine 1 To access the oil drain and spark plug it is necessary to remove the lower panel Remove the three screws that secure the lower panel Remove the lower panel by lifting up on the panel to free the tabs at the bottom of the panel from the tab slots and then pull back See Fig 6 3 Figure 6 3 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 Re install the lower panel by placing the tabs in the tab slots l
7. control is squeezed against the upper handle 1 Route the belt around the drive pulley and under the idler pulley See Fig 7 3 2 Route the end of the belt around the auger pulley and slide the pulley back on to the auger shaft It may be necessary to push down on the idler pulley to get the auger pulley under the belt keeper Replace the flange nut and tighten securely Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier Remove the board from the auger and chute Sy 3 2 Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull 7 If the starter is difficult to pull remove the spark plug and pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the head is removed CAUTION Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled 8 Inspect the spark plug If it is wet clean off any oil before re installing 13 14 Replacing Auger Paddles The snow thrower auger s rubber paddles are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present CAUTION Do NOT allow the auger s rubber paddles to wear to the point where portions of the metal auger itself can come in contact with the pavement Doing so can result in serious damage to your snow thrower To change the rubber paddles proceed as follows 1 Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty 2 Pull the recoil starter h
8. expansion Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely h If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move machine to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine i Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light e g furnace water heater space heater clothes dryer etc j Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing k Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling If possible remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle m Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Operation 1 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet 2 The auger impeller control lever is a safety device Never bypass its operation Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may cause personal injury 3 The control levers must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released 4 Ne
9. limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of safety features of the product shall void this warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary in different jurisdictions IMPORTANT Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage Cub Cadet LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 Phone 1 877 282 8684 MTD Canada Limited KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 Phone 1 800 668 1238 GDOC 100160 REV A
10. seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating 3 Always use a clean out tool not your hands Maintenance amp Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disengage all control levers and stop the engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition Also visually inspect machine for any damage 4 Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 5 Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to wear and damage For your safety protection frequently check all components and replace with original equipment manufacturer s OEM parts only Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 6 Check control levers periodically to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust if necessary Refer to the adjustment section in this operator s manual for instructions 7 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary 8 Observe proper disposal l
11. and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Normal wear parts include but are not limited to items such as belts skid shoes shave plates and tires HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A To locate the dealer in your area check your Yellow Pages or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 877 282 8684 or log on to our Web site at www cubcadet com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4 1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments a
12. andle until resistance is felt Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles 3 Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the hex washer screws which secure them to the auger See Fig 7 4 Hex Washer Screw iS Auger mi A Hex Washer Screw Figure 7 4 NOTE The auger paddles should be replaced one at a time so that the auger still attached can be used as an example for positioning and re installing the new auger 4 Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using the hardware removed earlier SECTION 7 SERVICE Replacing Shave Plate The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and is subject to wear It should be checked periodically There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed 1 Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty 2 Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles 3 Remove the four carriage bolts and flange lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing See Fig 7 5 Side View Reversible Shave Plate Figure 7 5 4 Install the new shave plate making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing 5 Adjust the shave plate as instructed in the Maintenance amp Adjustments section 6 Tighten securely once adjusted Engine Refer to the Engine Oper
13. ators manual packed separately with your snow thrower for service information for your engine Troubleshooting Problem 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 propel Auger control cable out of adjustment Auger drive belt loose or damaged Adjust auger control cable as shown in Maintenance amp Adjustments section Replace auger drive belt Augers continue to rotate Auger control cable out of adjustment Adjust auger control cable as shown in Maintenance amp Adjustments section Snow thrower fails to discharge snow Chute assembly clogged Foreign object lodged in auger Auger control cable out of adjustment Auger belt loose or damaged Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Clean chute and inside of auger housing with clean out tool or stick Stop engine immediately and disconnect the spark plug wire Remove object from auger Adjust auger control cable Replace auger belt 15 Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 4 4 731 08171 Shave Plate L A 954 04050 Belt 753 06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws
14. aws and regulations for gas oil etc to protect the environment 9 Prior to storing run machine a few minutes to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger impeller 10 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc 11 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instructions on off season storage 12 Check fuel line tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary 13 Do not crank engine with spark plug removed 14 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 60 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certi
15. charge openings while machine is running There are rotating blades inside WARNING ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running There are rotating blades inside WARNING ROTATING AUGER Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not use the engine s electric starter in the rain WARNING HOT SURFACE Engine parts especially the muffler become extremely hot during operation Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Assembly amp Set Up Contents of Carton One Snow Thrower One Chute Assembly Two Ignition Keys One 3 Prong Extension Cord One 20 oz Bottle 5W 30 Oil One Snow Thrower Operator s Manual One Engi
16. control against the upper handle to engage the auger release it to disengage EZ Chute The rotation of the chute is controlled by rotating the chute control handle left or right The angle distance that snow is thrown is changed by manually tilting the upper chute to the desired position The recoil starter handle is used to manually start the engine 10 Operation NOTE Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual for instruction on starting stopping and operating the engine Engaging the Auger 1 To engage the auger and start throwing snow squeeze the auger control against the handle Release to stop the auger See Fig 5 1 Auger Control Handle Figure 5 1 Engaging the Drive Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the auger to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower forward Pushing downward on the handle will raise the auger off the ground and stop the forward motion NOTE Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which will not be covered by the warranty Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute WARNING Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before using the clean out tool to clear the chute assembly Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers
17. f propel the shave plate may be too low and needs to be adjusted NOTE On new snow throwers or machines with a new shave Auger Control Handle plate installed the auger may be slightly off the ground The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment in cable tension To adjust disconnect the end of control cable from the bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the upper hole Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Fig 6 2 To adjust the shave plate proceed as follows 1 Drain the gas from the snow thrower by running the engine until it is empty 2 Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles 3 Loosen the four flange lock nuts and carriage bolts which secure the shave plate to the housing See Fig 6 1 Move the shave plate to the desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts securely Control Cable Side View Figure 6 2 Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference If after the adjustment to the control cable the auger still hesitates when rotating see the Service section for instructions on replacing the belt Reversible Shave Plate Figure 6 1 4 Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull 5 Ifthe starter is difficult to pull remove the spark plug and pull the handle several times to ensure that
18. fied to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM Oxidizing Catalyst OC Secondary Air Injection SAl and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped Spark Arrestor WARNING This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws if any Ifa spark arrestor is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 SECTION 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 ISA Description READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL S Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and dis
19. gn objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Training Preparation 1 Read understand and follow all instructions on the Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used machine and in the manual s before attempting to Remove all doormats newspapers sleds boards wires and other assemble and operate Keep this manual in a safe place for foreign objects which could be tripped over or thrown by the future and regular reference and for ordering replacement auger impeller parts 1 Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation 2 Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect Know how to stop the machine and disengage them your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious quickly injury to the eyes 3 Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this 2 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer machine Children 14 and over should read and understand garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual clothing which could become entangled in moving parts and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery adult surfaces 4 Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper 3 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle
20. ifting the panel into place and secure with the three screws removed in step 2 SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE amp ADJUSTMENTS 5 Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull 6 Ifthe starter is difficult to pull remove the spark plug and pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the head is removed CAUTION Oil may come out of the spark plug hole when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled 7 Inspect the spark plug If it is wet clean off any oil before re installing Service Replacing Belt 1 Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty 2 Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt Then tip the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles 3 Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute to secure the auger in place 4 Remove the belt cover by removing the three hex washer screws and one hex lock screw that secure it to the frame See Fig 7 1 Figure 7 1 5 Remove the flange nut that secures the auger pulley to the auger shaft See Fig 7 2 Flange Nut A Auger Shaft Auger Pulley Figure 7 2 6 Remove the auger pulley and the belt To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig 7 3 Drive Pulley Idler Pulley Flange Nut Auger Pulle Figure 7 3 NOTE Installing the belt and belt cover may be easier if the auger
21. nd normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure b Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Cub Cadet s authorized channels of export distribution c Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Transportation charges and service calls No implied warranty including any implied warranty of mer chantability of fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind Cub Cadet During the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale Cub Cadet shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replace ment lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
22. ne Operator s Manual NOTE All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower are from the operator s position Any exceptions will be noted Unpacking the Snow Thrower 1 Open the top of the carton 2 Cut down the corners on the front of the carton and fold down the front side 3 Pull the snow thrower out of the carton Be sure not to damage the chute or any cables attached to the chute The chute is shipped under the shroud on the back side of the carton Check for any cable ties securing the chute and remove if necessary Set Up Adding Fuel amp Oil Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual packed with your snow thrower for information on adding fuel and oil Assembly Positioning the Upper Handle 1 Remove the wing knob and carriage bolt from the top of the lower handle See Fig 3 1 It is not necessary to remove the shoulder screw and flange lock nut below the wing knob and carriage bolt Wing Knobs Carriage Bolts Figure 3 1 2 Pivot the upper handle into the operating position Be sure not to pinch any of the cables in the process See Fig 3 2 Figure 3 2 3 Tighten the previously removed hardware to secure the handle in place See Fig 3 2 Installing the Chute 3 Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex 1 Place the chute handle on the lower chute as shown in Fig washer screws See Fig 3 5 3 3 Be certain tha
23. o all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices 0 3 Assembly amp Set Up 7 Controls amp Features 9 Operati h sssssssssissssssssssssssss 10 Maintenance Adjustment 11 Record Product Information Before setting up and operating your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the provided area to the right You can locate the model plate by standing at the operator s position and looking down at the right rear of the snowthrower This information will be necessary should you seek technical support via our web site Customer Support Department or with a local authorized service dealer Customer Support If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly Cub Cadet s Customer Support telephone numbers website address and mailing address can be found on this page We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position SON VICE PORE EETA PON 13 Troubleshooting o ooooooo Replacement Parts
24. rt to vibrate abnormally stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine Inspect thoroughly for damage Repair any damage before starting and operating Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you leave the operating position behind the handles Wait until the auger impeller comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute assembly making any adjustments or inspections Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer e g wheel weights tire chains cabs etc When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact Customer Support for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute To clear the chute ie SHUT THE ENGINE OFF 2 Wait 10
25. t the handle is aligned in the channel on the chute and the tabs snap into place Figure 3 5 Figure 3 3 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle 2 Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base See Fig 3 4 1 Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual bag 2 Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as shown in Fig 3 6 Do not fully tighten the hardware until instructed to do so Figure 3 6 NOTE The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the back of the snow thrower 3 Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye bolt 4 Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back side of the snow thrower See Fig 3 6 5 Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob Section 3 AssEmMBLY amp Set Up Controls amp Features A Auger Y S Recoil Starter Handle Se Chute Control Handle Chute Assembly Shave Plate Figure 4 1 Auger Shave Plate When engaged the auger rotation draws snow into the auger The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as housing and throws it out the discharge chute Rubber paddles the snow thrower is propelled allowing snow close to the on the auger also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they pavement s surface to be discharged come in contact with the pavement Recoil Starter Handle Auger Control Located on the upper handle the auger control is used to engage and disengage drive to the auger Squeeze the
26. ver operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly Keep all safety devices in place and working SECTION 2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Keep children away Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic Exercise caution when changing direction and while operating on slopes Do not operate on steep slopes Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge towards windows walls cars etc Thus avoiding possible property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet Never direct discharge at children bystanders and pets or allow anyone in front of the machine Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast of a rate Never operate this machine without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Disengage power to the auger impeller when transporting or not in use Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces Look down and behind and use care when backing up If the machine should sta
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