Cub Cadet 190-353-100 User Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Contents of Carton • Assembly • Adjustments & Operation • Maintenance Warranty

Op e r a t O r ’s Ma n u a l

45” Snow Thrower Attachment — Model 190-353-100

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

Form No. 769-06265

(July 23, 2010)

To The Owner

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet snow thrower attachment.
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 you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub
Cadet’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address
and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to
ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

The Cub Cadet 45-inch Snow Thrower Attachment, Model Number
190-353, is designed for use on Cub Cadet Series 3000 Tractors.
Contained in this manual are instructions for the installation and
use of the snow thrower assembly with these tractors.

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Please keep this manual. The instructions in this manual explain
the minor assembly required; installation and seasonal removal;
and the adjustment, operating and maintenance procedures
for the snow thrower assembly. Read this manual carefully to
familiarize yourself with the equipment before you install and
operate the snow thrower.

The Front Hitch System, Model 190-343-100, MUST be installed
on the tractor to allow installation of the Snow Thrower
Attachment. The Hydraulic Angling Kit accessory, Model 190-288­100, for the Front Hitch System SHOULD NOT be used with the
Snow Thrower Attachment. Accidental activation of the angling
system could cause damage to both the snow thrower and
tractor.

WARNING! To increase traction and stability of the
tractor when using the snow thrower attachment, it
is recommended that rear wheel weights, or the rear
weight bracket with a minimum of three suitcase
weights, be installed on the tractor. The Rear Wheel

Weight Kit is available through your Cub Cadet
dealer by ordering kit number 190-412. The Rear Weight Bracket
Kit is available as kit number 190-413, which includes only the
bracket and mounting hardware. The individual suitcase weights
can be ordered under part number 759-3389.

Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the
machine are observed from the operating position.

Table of Contents

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Contents of Carton .................................................. 6

Set-Up & Assembly ................................................. 8

Installation & Removal ..........................................12

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and record the
information in the provided area to the right. This information
will be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web
site or with your local Cub Cadet dealer.

Adjustments & Operation ......................................15

Maintenance .........................................................18

Warranty ..................................................Back Cover

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Customer Support

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com◊

Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at [phone]◊

Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019◊

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Important Safe Operation Practices

WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,

could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components

contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,
toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.

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Training

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 1.
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.

Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 2.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quick ly.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this 3.
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.

Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper 4.
instruction.

Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan 5.
your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, bystanders and the like.

Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the 6.
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.

Exercise caution while operating tractor with this 7.
attachment, especially when traveling in reverse.

Preparation

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be 1.
used. Remove all door mats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires
and other foreign objects which could be thrown by the
auger/impeller.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation and 2.
while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.

Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer 3.
garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose
clothing which could become entangled in moving parts. Wear
footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces.

Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock 4.
surfaces.

Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the 5.
engine.

Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is 6.
running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator’s manual(s).

Let tractor engine and attachment adjust to outdoor 7.
temperature before starting to clear snow.

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To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care 8.
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

Use only an approved gasoline container.a.

Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or b.
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground, away from your vehicle, before filling.

When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from c.
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel d.
tank or container opening at all times, until refueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources e.
of ignition.

Never fuel machine indoors. f.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot g.
or running.

Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before h.
refueling.

Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch i.
below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel
expansion.

Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.j.

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and k.
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where l.
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light (e.g. furnace,
water heater, space heater, clothes dryer etc.).

Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.m.

Operation

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/1.
impeller housing or discharge chute. Contact with the
rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge chute. 2.
Keep all safety devices in place and working.

When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow thrower, 3.
make certain the collector/impeller and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent someone
from accidentally starting the machine. Do not run the
engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for
transporting the snow thrower in or out of the building.
Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.

Do not operate machine while under the influence of 4.
alcohol or drugs.

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do 5.
not touch.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing 6.
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do
not carry passengers.

Exercise caution when changing direction and while 7.
operating on slopes.

Do not clear snow across the face of slopes; go up and 8.
down. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge 9.
towards windows, walls, cars etc. To avoid property
damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.

Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or 10.
allow anyone in front of the machine.

Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear 11.
snow at too fast of a rate.

Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.12.

Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting 13.
or not in use.

Never operate machine at high transport speeds on 14.
slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care
when in reverse.

If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop 15.
the engine, disengage the power take-off, lower the
attachment and set the parking brake. Inspect thoroughly
for damage. Repair any damage before starting and
operating.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine (motor), 16.
remove the wire from the spark plug, thoroughly inspect
the snow thrower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow thrower.

Disengage the power take-off, lower attachment, set 17.
the parking brake and stop engine before you leave the
operating position. Wait until the auger/impeller comes to
a complete stop before unclogging the discharge chute,
making any adjustments, or inspections.

Do not carry passengers.18.

Use only attachments and accessories approved by the 19.
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, 20.
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or
telephone [phone] for assistance and the name of
your nearest servicing dealer.

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Clearing A Clogged Discharge Chute

Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow
throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.

To clear the chute:

SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!1.

Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have 2.
stopped rotating.

Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands3.

Maintenance And Storage

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper 1.
operation regularly.

Disengage power take-off, lower the attachment, set the 2.
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting. Wait until the auger/impeller comes to a
complete stop before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting.

Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent 3.
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,
visually inspect machine for any damage.

Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the 4.
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.

Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to 5.
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently
check all components and replace with original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do
not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!”

Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage and 6.
disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the PTO
and safety interlock system in your tractor’s operator’s manual
for instructions.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.7.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. 8.
to protect the environment.

Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow from 9.
machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there 10 .
is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater,
furnace ,clothes dryer etc.

Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper instructions 11.
on off-season storage.

Safety Symbols

The safety symbols below may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.

Symbol Description

WARNING— ROTATING BLADES
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating
blades inside

WARNING— ROTATING AUGER
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute
assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.

WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and

follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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