Cub Cadet 317-262-100 Owner's Manual
Ownerts
Manual
5
H.P.
20"
Auger
Propelled
SnowThrower
Model
Number
317-262-1
00
Read Safety
Thank
you
lmportant:
Rules
and
Instructions
CarefullY
for
purchasing
an
American-built
product.
WARNING:
This unit
is equipped
with an
iRTeTnsl
cambustion
engine
and
should
not be used
on or
near any unlrDproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or
grass-covered
land unlessthe€DOnes
exhhuSlsystem
is equipped
with a_.spark
arrester
meeting applicable
local or state
laws
(if
any).
lf a spark
arrester
[s
gcort
iT\trould
be
maintained
in
effective
working order
by the
operator.
nanrrr
ln the
-State
of bahfornia
the
above
is required by
law
(Secti
on
4442 of
the Cai'i'*
;blic
Resources
Codet
Other
states
may
have
similar
laws.
Federal
laws apply on
federal
lands.
A spark arrestirE
..1'
muffler is
ava
lable
through
your
nearest authorized
service dealer.
CUB
CADET
CORPORATTON
.
P.O.
BOX 368023
.
CLEVELAND,
OHIO
44136-9723
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Your
snow
thrower was
built to be operated according
to
the
rules for
safe
operation in this manual.
As with any
type
of
TRAINING
MAINTAINING
SAFETY
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
your
snow thrower. failure to
comply
with
these
instructions may result
in
personal
injury.
When
you
see
this
symbol.
heed
rts
warning.
power
equipment,
carelessness or error
on the
part
of
the
oper-
ator can result
in serious injury. lf
you
violate
any of
these
rules,
you
may
cause serious injury to
yourself
or
others.
Read
this owner's
guide
carefully
in its entirety before
attempting to
assen'3€
c. operate
this
machine.
Be completely
familiar with
the controls and the
proper
use of th
s
-a:.
ne
before
operating
it. Keep
this manual
in a safe
place
for
f
uture and regular reference
a^ a
'c,
ordering
replacement
parts.
Never
allow children
under 14
years
old to operate a
snow thrower.
Children
.
.1
,.ea-s
oid and
over should
only
operate snow thrower
under close
parental
supervision.
Onri
9s-9s.s
*"11
acquainted
with
these rules
of safe operation
should be allowed to
use
your
snon :hrower.
No
one
should operate
this
unit
while
intoxrcated or while taking
medication
tbat
rrnpdrrS
the
senses
or
reactions.
Keep
the
area of operation
clear of
all
persons,
especially
small children
and
pets.
Exercise
caution
to avoid
slipping
or
falling, especially
when
operating in reverse
PREPARA.
TION
@2
3.
4.
5.
6.
reparr.
to
protect
eyes from foreign
objects that may
be
thrown from the
machine
in
any
drrec:bon.
OPERATION
15.
Do nol
put
hands
or
te€t near
or under
rotatrng
parts.
Keep
ctear ol discharge
Thoroughly
inspect
the area where
the equipment
is
to
be used
and remove
ar ooor mals
sleds,
boards, wires
and other foreiqn
obtects
7.
Disengage
all
clutches and shift into
neutral
before
slarting
engine.
B Do not
operate equipment wrthout weanng
adequate
wrnler
outer
garments.
Do not
wear
lew-
elry,
long
scarfs or
other
loose
clothing which
could
become entangled
in moving
parts.
Wear
footwear
which will
rmprove looting
on slippery
surfaces
9. Before
working with
gasoline,
extinguish all cigarettes
and
other sources
of
ignition.
Check the
fuel
before starting
the engine.
Gasoline is
an extremely flammable
fuel. Do not
fill the
gaso-
line tank
indoors, while
the engine
is running,
or until engine has
been allowed to
cool at least
two
minutes. Replace
gasoline
cap
securely and wipe
off any spilled
gasoline
before
starting
the engine
as it may
cause a fire
or explosion.
10.
Use a
grounded
three
wire
plug-in
for all
units
with
electric drive motors
or electrrc starting motors
1 1.
Adjust
collector housing
height
to clear
gravel
or crushed
rock
surface.
12. Never
attempt
to make
any adjustments
while engine is running
(except
where
specif ically
recommended
by manufacturer).
'1
3. Let
engine
and machine
adjust to
outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow.
14. Always
wear
safety
glasses
or
eye shields during operation or while
performing
an adlustment
or
opening
and auger
at all times.
Exercise
extreme caution when
operating
on or crossing
gravel
drives, walks,
or
roads.
Stay
alert for hidden
hazards
or
traffic.
Do not
carry
passengers.
After
striking a foreign
object,
stop the
engine,
remove
wire from
spark
plug.
and thoroughly
inspect
the
snow thrower for
any damage. Repair
the damage
before
restarlrng
and operating
the snow thrower.
lf the
snow thrower should
start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop
the
engrne and check immedrately
for
the cause. Vibration is
generally
a
warning
of
trouble
Stop engine whenever
you
leave
the operating
position.
belore unclogging the collector, impel-
ler housing
or discharge
guide,
and making any
repairs,
adjustments, or inspections. Never
place
your
hand in the
discharge
or
collector openrngs.
Use
a stick or wooden
broom
handle
to
unclog the discharge
opening.
Take
all
possible precautions
when leaving the
unit unattended.
Disengage the
collector
impeller,
shift into neutral,
stop the engine,
and
remove the key.
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tt.
18.
19
20.
161
22
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23.
24.
25.
zo.
27.
MAINTE.
NANCE
&
STORAGE
SAFETY
DECALS
D0
]l0T
USE
HAi{DS
T0
uilcLoc
DISCHARGE
CHUTE.
This safety decal
is located on
the auger housing.
lt is very im-
portant
that
you
follow its
in-
structions.
Also replace it, if
damaged.
21.
When cleaning,
repairing,
or
inspecting,
make certain
collector/impeller
and all
moving
parts
have
stopped.
Disconnect
spark
plug
wire and
keep
away
from
plug
to
prevent
accidental
starting.
Do
not run
engine
indoors,
except
when starting
engine
and transporting
snow thrower in or
out
of building.
Open
doors.
Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
Do not clear
snow
across
the face
of slopes.
Exercise
extreme
caution
when changing
direc-
tion on
slopes.
Do not attempt
to clear
steep
slopes
Never operate
snow
thrower
without
guards,
plates,
or other
safety
protectton
devices
in
place
Never operate
snow
thrower
near
glass
enclosure,
automobiles,
window
wells, drop
off, etc .
without
proper
ad.justments
of
snow
thrower
discharge
angle.
Keep
children and
pets
away
Do
not overload
machine capacity
by attempting
to clear
snow
at
too
fast a rate.
Never operate
the machine
at
high
transport
speeds
on slippery
surfaces.
Look behind and
use care
when backing.
28.
Never
direct
discharge
at
bystanders
or
allow
anyone
in front of unit.
29.
Disengage
power
to collector/impeller
when
transporting
or
not
in
use'
30. Use
only
attachments
and accessories
approved
by
the
manufacturer
of snow
thrower
(such
as
wheel
weights, counter
weights, cabs,
etc.).
31.
Never operate
the snow
thrower
without
good
visibility
or
light.
Always be
sure of
your
footing
and
keeo a
firm
hold on the
handles.
walk,
never
run
with the snow
thrower.
32.
Muffler and
engine
become
hot and
can
cause
a burn.
Do
not touch'
33.
Check
shear
bolts,
engine
mounting
bolts,
etc.,
at frequent
intervals
for
proper
tightness
to be
sure
equipment
is in safe
working condition.
34.
Never store
the
machine
with fuel
in the
luel
tank
inside a building
where
ignition
sources
are
present,
such
as
hot water
and
space
heaters,
clothes
dryers,
and
the
like. Allow
engine
to cool
before
storing
in any
enclosure.
35.
Always
refer to owner's
guide
instructions
for
important
details
if
snow
thrower is
to be stored
for an extended
period.
36.
Run machine
a
few
minutes after
throwing
snow
to
prevent
freeze up
of collector/impeller.
37. Check
clutch
controls
periodically
to
verify
they engage
and
disengage
properly
and
readjust
if necessary.
Refer
to owner's
guide for adjustment
instructions.
The safety
decals
are
located near any
area
of
potential
danger
and are
easily
visible
to the opera-
tor. These
are
meant to
warn the operator
of
the danger.
lt is
very important
to
follow the
instruction
on
these decals
to
maintain safety.
This
safety
decal
is
located
on
the discharge
chute.lt
is
very
imponant
that
you
follow
its
instructions.
Also
replace
it.
if
damaqed.
AI|()ID IIIJURY
FR(IM
ROTATIIIG
AUGER.
I(EEP HAI{I)S,
TEET,
AI{O CLOTHI]IG
ATYAY!
ASSEMBLING
YOUB
UN|T
TOOLS
REQUIRED
CHUTE
ASSEMBLY
FUEL
&
OIL
MIXTURE
.
Socket wrench
set
.
A
pair
of
pliers
.
Screwdrivers
(Phillips
head)
Install
discharge
chute on the rotating
ring located
on the auger
housing.
Secure with
three
5/16
inch
carriage
bolts, flat wash-
ers and nylok
nuts. Install
the rear
bolt
first
for
easier align-
ment.
You will find
the hardware
in the
parts
bag.
See
figure 1.
Make
sure that for
all three
bolts, the bolt head
goes
inside
the
rotating
ring,
and the washer
and
the nut
are on the
outside.
Tighten
bolts
securely with
the wrench.
Lift
up the folding
handle
and
align
it
with the lower handle
until
it
clicks into
place.
Tighten
the wing
nuts
securely.
Install
Bolts
Here
:
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FIGURE 1
Note:
Your
snow thrower
unit uses a two
cycle engine that
requires
a mixture
of
gasoline
and oil for lubrication
of bearings and other
moving
parls.
.
Mix the
gasoline
and oil in a clean
gasoline
container.
.
Always
use
fresh.
unleaded.
winter
grade gasoline
I
a.,
never
use'stale'gasolne
lett over f rom last
season or
teL
tr
stored for
30 days
or
longer.
.
Use
the
correct fuel/oil mix
to
prevent
engine dam-
age. Follow
the chart
below.
2.
J.
\
r
I
't.
I
wnnNtNG
Handle
gaso-
line
carefully.
Remember
that it is
highly flam-
mable.
Careless
use
or
handling
of
gasoline
could
r--t
ff:*u
hazard
and
result in damage
to
your
person
and/or
property.
Always
fill
gasoline
con-
tainer
out-
doors.
i
I
L
S.
IMPERIAL
ME
Gasoline
Gallons
2 Cvcle
Oil
Ounces
Gasoline
Gallons
2
Cvcle Oil
Ounces
Gasoline
2 Cyde Oil
Liters
ml.
'l
2.5
1
2.8
A
BO
z
z
5.6 B
160
6
1?
5 14.1
20
400
1.
Fill
an approved clean one-gallon container
with one
quart
fresh
unleaded
gasoline.
See
figure 2.
2. Pour recommended
amount ol
2.5
oz.
high
quality
two cycle
into the
gasoline
container.
oil
WARNING
Always fill
up
the fueltank
outdoors
or
in
a well-venti-
lated
area.
Use a funnel
or spout to
prevent
spilling.
lf there is
spillage, wipe
off
immediately before
attempting
to
start the
engine.
Never fill up
the
gas
tank
while the
engine is running
or is hot.
Do not
smoke
while mixing
the
gasoline
and oil,
or filling up the fuel
tank.
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GAsoLINE
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&2
cYcLE',)
2\tt
vl--,
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Mlx
I
GASOLINE
&
2
CYCLE
olL
Mlx
FIGURE
2
Note:
Do not
use multiviscosity
oils such as
10W-30 or 10W-40.
3.
Put
the
cap back on the
gasoline
container,
tighten it,
and shake
the
container vigorously
so that
the oil and
gasoline
mix.
4.
Unscrew
the cap
and
fill
the container with three
quarts
of
gas-
oline.
Shake the container
again. See
figure 2.
5. Remove
the fuel tank
cap
and carefully
pour
mixed
gasoline
into
the fuel
tank, filling to 112 inch
below the filler neck to allow
room for
expansion.
Shake the
gasoline
container each time
before filling
the
fuel tank.
Caution: Never
put plain,
unmixed
gasoline
into the fuel tank.
Note: You
can use
gasoline
containing up to
10%
ethanol or
grain
alcohol
(gasohol),
but make
sure
that
you
follow the engine manu-
facturer's
special instructions
for
engine
care
when
the engine is not
used
for
an
extended
period.
See Storage lnstructions in the
engine
manual
for that
information.
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