Cub Cadet 3X 26 inch INTELLIPOWER Operation Manual - Page 27
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PRODUCT CARE WARNING Before servicing, repairing or inspecting the snow blower, disengage the auger control lever. Stop the engine, remove the safety key or disconnect spark plug wire to prevent unintended starting. TROUBLESHOOTING Chute fails to easily rotate 1. Chute assembled incorrectly. • Disassemble chute control and reassemble as directed in the Set-up section. Pushes Snow Instead of Blowing 1. Low/slow ground speed in wet/slushy snow 1-3" in depth. Engine 1. Engine fails to start, runs erratic, skips (hesitates) or idles poorly. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. • Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for engine-related troubleshooting and service. • Increase ground speed and always operate snow blower engine at FULL throttle. Refer to Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly on page 25. 2. Shear pin(s) sheared. • Refer to Replacing Shear Pins on page 26. Excessive Vibration 1. Loose or damaged parts. • Stop engine immediately, remove safety key or disconnect spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all nuts and bolts. Repair as needed. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center. Overhead Chute Control Does Not Stay Stationary While Blowing Snow 1. Insufficient preload applied to chute control. • Refer to on Overhead Chute Control (If Equipped) on page 16. Fails to Propel Itself 1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. • Adjust drive control cable. Refer to Drive Control on page 18. MAINTENANCE NOTE: If equipped with cordless battery start, remove battery before performing maintenance. See Installing/Removing The Battery Pack on page 19. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. • Replace drive belt. Contact an authorized Service Center. 3. Friction wheel worn. • Replace friction wheel. Refer to Service section on page 30. Fails to Discharge Snow 1. Chute assembly clogged. • Stop engine immediately, remove safety key or disconnect spark plug wire. See Engine Operator's Manual. • Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with clean-out tool. Refer to Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly on page 25. 2. Foreign object lodged in auger. • Stop engine immediately, remove safety key or disconnect spark plug wire. See Engine Operator's Manual. • Remove object from auger with clean-out tool. Refer to Clearing a Clogged Chute Assembly on page 25. Engine Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. Tire Pressure Refer to Tire Pressure on page 15 for information regarding tire pressure. Shave Plate & Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow blower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes (on select models) have two wear edges. When one side wears out, they can be rotated 180° to use the other edge. TO REMOVE SKID SHOES (DELUXE SHOWN): 1. Remove four carriage bolts (a) and hex flange nuts (b) and flat washers (c) which secure them to the housing. 2. Rotate and reassemble new skid shoes with four carriage bolts (a) (two on each side) and hex flange nuts (b) and flat washers (c) (Figure 80). 3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment. a • Refer to Auger Control on page 17. 4. Auger belt loose or damaged. • Refer to Auger Belt Replacement on page 29. 5. Shear pin(s) sheared. a c b c b • Refer to Replacing Shear Pins on page 26. Figure 80 27