Cub Cadet 3X 30 inch HD Operation Manual - Page 5

Assembly & Set-Up 2 Thank You Thank you for purchasing this product. 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 and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage. All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator's Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei. org or the engine manufacturer's web site. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times. Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position. Contents of Carton • Snow Thrower (1) • Replacement Auger Shear Pins (2-4) • Snow Thrower Operator's Manual (1) • Carriage Screw† (2) • Chute Assembly (1) • Safety Key (2) • Engine Operator's Manual (1) • Flange Lock Nut† (2) • Chute Control Rod, Flex Shaft, or Side Crank Rod Assembly† (1) • Parts/Warranty Document (1) • Product Registration Card (1) † If Equipped NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours. Refer to Figure 2-1 which shows the different versions and match the contents of carton (chute and directional control rod/flex shaft) to identify your specific unit. Chute Assembly Standard Side Crank Rod Assembly Chute Assembly U-Joint Side Crank Rod Assembly Overhead Chute Control Rod Chute Control Rod Chute Assembly Chute Assembly Standard Side Crank Chute Control U-Joint Side Crank Chute Control Page 8 Page 9 Overhead Chute Control 2-Way & 4-Way Chute Control (w/ Chute Control Rod) Page 10 Page 11 Flex Shaft Chute Assembly Chute Assembly Manual Chute Control Rod Chute Assembly Overhead Chute Control (w/ Flex Shaft Steel Chute) Page 12 Electric Chute Control Pages 13 Figure 2-1 E-Z Chute™ Page 14 5