Cub Cadet 2X 528 SWE 2X 524 WE Operator's Manual

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    Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Two Stage Snow Thrower - 524 WE, 524 SWE, 526 SWE, 528 SWE & 530 SWE WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE
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    To The Owner 1 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
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    or death. Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
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    . Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling manual, use and automatically return to the disengaged position when care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for released. assistance and the name of your nearest servicing
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    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
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    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
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    3 Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Chute Control Rod • One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Product Registration Card • One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly Remove all loose parts before assembling. Handle Assembly 1. Place
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    2. Insert chute control rod into chute control head. Push rod as far into chute control head as possible, keeping the holes in the rod pointing upward. See Figure 3-4. 4. Squeeze the trigger on the joystick and rotate the chute by hand to face forward. The holes in the chute control input will be
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    will fit snuggly into the pinion 9. gear. Support the rear of the dash panel with one hand . NOTE: Models with 2-Way Chute Control have only one cable to route through the cable guide. Figure 3-8 pins are included with your snow thrower. Store them in your snow thrower's dash panel until needed.
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    a gravel driveway NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate. To adjust the skid shoes: 1. Loosen the four hex nuts (two
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    snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower snow thrower engine. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow thrower. 3. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower ALL moving parts to stop
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    Control † Augers Skid Shoe † If Equipped Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Figure two reverse (R) speeds. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the faster. When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing. Chute Assembly Snow
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    handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock To activate the control to turn left. CAUTION: Operate the snow thrower in open areas until you are familiar with these controls. Section 4 -
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    handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. engine. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. Remove the key. 3. Remove the snow thrower's engine. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any remaining snow
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    to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. To Engage Drive 1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed
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    Manual. Tire Pressure Refer to Assembly and Set-up section for information regarding tire pressure. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower secure them to the snow thrower. 2. Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts (two on each side)
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    to get any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive Auger Control Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable. system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. Chute Assembly Refer to
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    adjustment. Proceed as follows: 1. Shut off the engine as instructed in the separate engine manual. 2. Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the storage instructions below. 1. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in
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    Service 7 Belt Replacement Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as follows: 4. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 5. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping
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    support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 7-5. To remove and replace your snow thrower's two self-tapping screws. Refer to Figure 7-1. 3. Remove the belt as follows: a. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 7-6: Figure 7-5 8. Replace the auger belt by following instructions
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    be removed and in order to replace the snow thrower's friction wheel rubber. See your authorized service dealer to have the friction wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information on ordering a Service Manual. To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as follows
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    the hex shaft 7. Follow the previous steps in reverse order to reassemble to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft's end to components. dislodge the ball bearing from the assembly as a whole, discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft. 22 Section 7 - Service
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    Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Engine running erratically/ inconsistent RPM (hunting or surging) Engine overheats Excessive vibration Loss of power Unit fails to propel itself Unit fails to discharge snow Engine fails to start Chute fails to easily rotate 180
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    Shave Plate (526 SWE) Shave Plate (528 SWE) Stainless Steel Shave Plate (528 SWE) Shave Plate (530 SWE) Stainless Steel Shave Plate (530 SWE) 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
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    10 The following attachments and accessories are available for your Cub Cadet snow thrower. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description 929-0071A Extension Cord, 110V 753-05762A
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    Notes 11 26
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    Section 11 - Notes 27
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    SNOW THROWERS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet 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
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CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
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ANUAL
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •
Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •
Warranty
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.
Form No. 769-08161
(May 29, 2012)
Two Stage Snow Thrower — 524 WE, 524 SWE,
526 SWE, 528 SWE & 530 SWE