Cub Cadet 3X 26 inch TRAC Operation Manual - Page 15
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ADJUSTMENTS 2. Slide the drift cutters to desired height. 3. Securely tighten the two carriage bolts and wing knob that secure each drift cutter to the sides of auger housing. MANUAL CHUTE PITCH ADJUSTMENT NOTE: For models without manual chute pitch, see Controls and Operation on page 20-21. On models with manual chute pitch, the distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by changing angle of chute assembly. To do so: 1. Loosen wing knob found on left side of the upper chute assembly (Figure 43). Figure 43 2. Pivot chute upward or downward before re-tightening wing knob. OVERHEAD CHUTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) If chute fails to remain stationary during operation, preload of chute can be adjusted by tightening hex nut found on front of chute control head. 1. To increase preload, tighten hex nut (a) clockwise in ¼ turn intervals. The chute control rod (b) will need to be held stationary when tightening the nut (Figure 44). b a Figure 45 3. Reinsert hairpin clip (a) through this hole and chute control rod. ADJUSTABLE SHAVE PLATE (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Allow engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to drain fuel from the engine. Remove safety key or disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Carefully pivot snow blower up and forward so that it rests on front of auger housing. 3. Loosen rear skid shoe nuts (a) on both sides of auger housing and remove carriage bolts (b) and hex nuts (c) which attach shave plate (d) to the bottom of the auger housing (Figure 46). a a b b b b d c c c c Figure 46 a NOTE: 3-Stage model shown. Figure 44 4. Adjust the shave plate to one of 2 mounting positions. Reinstall and securely tighten all carriage bolts, nuts and skid shoe hardware from Step 3 (Figure 46). 2. If chute control rod is difficult to turn, decrease preload by loosening hex nut counter-clockwise in ¼ turn intervals. 2-WAY OR 4-WAY CHUTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust chute control rod for increased engagement into the handle panel control, proceed as follows: 1. Remove hairpin clip (a) from hole closest to chute assembly on chute control head. 2. Pull out chute control rod until hole in it lines up with second hole in chute control head (Figure 45). 5. Readjust the skid shoes. See Skid Shoes on page 15. AUGER CONTROL WARNING Prior to operating, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow blower is operating safely and properly. Refer to Auger Control Lever on page 19 for the location of auger control lever and check adjustment as follows: 1. When auger control lever is released and in disengaged "UP" position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. 15