Cub Cadet 1X 221 LHP 1X 221 HP Operator's Manual - Page 17

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. Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the hex washer screws which secure them to the auger. See Figure 7-4. 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 screws and flange lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing. See Figure 7-5. Side View Hex Washer Screw Auger Paddle Carriage Screw Flange Lock Nut Hex Washer Screw Reversible Shave Plate Figure 7-5 Figure 7-4 4. Install the new shave plate, making sure the heads of the NOTE: The auger paddles should be replaced one-at-a-time carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing. so that the auger still attached can be used as an example for positioning and re-installing the new auger. 5. Adjust the shave plate as instructed in the Maintenance & Adjustments section. 2. Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using the hardware removed earlier. 6. Tighten securely once adjusted. Engine Refer to the Engine Operators manual packed separately with your snow thrower for service information for your engine. Section 7 - Service 17