Cub Cadet 524 SWE Two-Stage Snow Thrower 524 WE Operator's Manual - Page 17

Gear Shaft The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 3. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to Figure 6-3. Adjustments Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See Figure 6-5. Figure 6-5 Figure 6-3 3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. 4. Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex 4. Retighten the hex nut. shaft. See Figure 6-4. NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not 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 the Assembly & Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the chute assembly. Skid Shoes Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes. Figure 6-4 Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 17