Cub Cadet 522 WE User Manual
Operator’s Manual
724 WE
522 WE
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California t he above
is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
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This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO.
770-10007B.fm
(6/00)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content Page
Important Safe Operation Practices...................................................................3
Loose Parts........................................................................................................5
Assembling Your Snow Thrower........................................................................5
Know Your Snow Thrower .................................................................................7
Operating Your Snow Thrower...........................................................................8
Making Adjustments ..........................................................................................10
Maintaining Your Snow Thrower........................................................................11
Service...............................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................16
Parts List............................................................................................................17
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Snow Thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare
and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on
the model plate is very important if you need help from your Cub Cadet dealer.
• You can locat e the model numb er by l ookin g at the l ower fr ame co ver in the rear of your snow
thrower. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model
number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.
(Model Number)
(Serial Number)
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
CUB CADET CORP.
P.O. BOX 368023
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136
CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE
If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding the controls,
operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line. You can reach them
by calling:
1-800-528-1009
Before calling your local dealer, make sure that you have your model and serial numbers
ready. By having the model and serial numbers ready, you help your local dealer give you
faster service.
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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.
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 rules for safe operation 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 hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Tra in ing
1. Read, understand, a nd follow all in struction s on the
machine and in the manual(s ) before a ttempting to
assemble and o perate. Keep this ma nual in a safe pl ace
for future and regular re ference a nd for orde ring
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their prope r operation.
Know how to stop the mach ine and d isengage them
quickly.
3. Never allow childre n under 14 y ears old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old and over should rea d and
understand the op eration in struction s and sa fety rules i n
this manual and should be trained and sup ervised b y a
parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
5. Thrown objects can cause seriou s personal injury . Plan
your snow throwin g pattern to avoid di scharge of mat erial
toward roads, bystanders and the like.
6. Keep bystanders, hel pers, pets and chi ldren at l east 75
feet from the machin e while it is in operatio n. Stop
machine if anyo ne enters the area.
7. Exercise caution to avoid s lipping o r falli ng, espe cially
when operating in reverse.
Preparation
1. Thoroughly inspect the area wh ere the eq uipment i s to
be used. Remove all door mat s, newspa pers, sle ds,
boards, wires and o ther foreig n object s which c ould be
tripped over or throw n by the auger/imp eller.
2. Always wear safet y glasses or eye s hields d uring
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes. T hrown ob jects whi ch ricochet can
cause serious inj ury to the eyes.
3. Do not operate wit hout wearing adequate winter outer
garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other
loose clothing which cou ld becom e entang led in m oving
parts. Wear footwear w hich wi ll improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
4. Use a grounded three wire ex tension cord and receptac le
for all units with electric start engi nes.
5. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed
rock surfaces.
6. Disengage all cl utch levers before st arting the engin e.
7. Never attempt to m ake any adjustme nts while engine i s
running, except where spec ifically recomm ended in the
operator’s manual.
8. Let engine and m achine adju st to outd oor tem perature
before starting to clear snow.
9. To avoid personal injury or pro perty damage use extre me
care in handling gasolin e. Gasol ine is e xtremely
flammable and the v apors are explosiv e. Serious
personal injury c an occur w hen gas oline is spilled o n
yourself or your c lothes which c an ignit e. Wash y our skin
and change clot hes immedi ately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cig ars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoo rs.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fue l whil e the
engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at leas t two minu tes before
refueling.
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fil l tank to no more tha n
½ inch below bottom of fill er neck to provide space
for fuel expansi on.
g. Replace gasoli ne cap an d tighten secu rely.
h. If gasoline is sp illed, wip e it off th e engine and
equipment. Move machine to another area . Wait 5
minutes before start ing the e ngine.
i. Never store the machine or fuel containe r inside
where there is an o pen flam e, spark or pilot l ight
(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heate r, clothes
dryer etc.).
j. Allow machine to cool at least 5 mi nutes bef ore
storing.
Operation
1. Do not put hands o r feet near rotating p arts, in the a uger/
impeller housing o r disc harge chu te. Cont act wit h the
rotating parts can am putate ha nds and feet.
2. The auger/impelle r clutch lev er is a safety de vice. Nev er
bypass its operati on. Doing so, makes the ma chine
unsafe and may cause p ersonal i njury.
3. The clutch leve rs must o perate easily in both d irections
and automatical ly return to the disengaged pos ition when
released.
4. Never operate with a miss ing or da maged di scharge
chute. Keep all safe ty devic es in pl ace and working.
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly vent ilated
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide , an
odorless and dea dly gas .
6. Do not operate mac hine while under the influenc e of
alcohol or drugs.
7. Muffler and engine be come hot and c an cause a burn. D o
not touch.
8. Exercise extreme ca ution when operating on or cro ssing
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
9. Exercise caution w hen changi ng directi on and w hile
operating on slop es.
10. Plan your snow t hrowing pat tern to av oid disc harge
towards windows, wa lls, cars e tc. To avoid prope rty
damage or personal injury caus ed by a ricochet.
11. Never direct disc harge at c hildren, b ystander s and pet s
or allow anyone in front of t he machi ne.
12. Do not overload machine capa city by attemptin g to clear
snow at too fast of a rate.
13. Never operate this machin e without good visib ility or light.
Always be sure of your footi ng and k eep a firm hold on
the handles. Walk, n ever run.
14. Disengage power to t he aug er/impeller w hen
transporting or not in use.
15. Never operate mach ine at hi gh transp ort speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look down and b ehind an d use ca re
when in reverse.
16. If the machine shoul d start to vibrate abn ormally, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug an d grou nd it agai nst
the engine. Inspect thoroughly for dam age. Repair any
damage before starting and ope rating.
17. Disengage all cl utch lev ers and st op engin e before y ou
leave the operating position (be hind the handles). Wai t
until the auger/im peller come s to a complete stop befo re
unclogging the d ischarge chute, m aking an y
adjustments, or inspecti ons.
18. Never put your hand in the d ischarge or colle ctor
openings. Always use a cl earing to ol to unc log the
discharge opening.
19. Use only attach ments a nd acce ssories approved by the
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weigh ts, tire c hains, cabs etc.) .
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manua l,
use care and good judgment. Cont act your dealer or
telephone 1-800-800-73 10 for assistance and the name
of your nearest s ervicing dealer.
Maintenance And Storage
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
2. Disengage all cl utch lev ers and stop engi ne. Wait u ntil
the auger/impelle r come to a complet e stop. D isconn ect
the spark plug wi re and grou nd again st the en gine to
prevent unintended starting before cl eaning, repairi ng, or
inspecting.
3. Check bolts, and sc rews for pro per tig htness at frequent
intervals to keep t he ma chine in safe worki ng condi tion.
Also, visually inspe ct mach ine for an y damag e.
4. Do not change the engi ne governor settin g or over-speed
the engine. The g overnor c ontrols the m aximum s afe
operating speed o f the eng ine.
5. Snow thrower shave plates an d skid shoes are subj ect to
wear and damage. F or your s afety protecti on, freque ntly
check all compon ents and replace with origin al
equipment manufac turer’s (O .E.M.) parts only. “Use of
parts which do not m eet the ori ginal eq uipment
specifications may lea d to imp roper perfor mance an d
compromise safety!”
6. Check clutch co ntrols period ically to verify they engage
and disengage prope rly and adjust, if ne cessary. Refer to
the adjustment s ection i n this op erator’s man ual for
instructions.
7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
8. Observe proper disposal l aws and regulations for ga s, oil,
etc. to protect the environmen t.
9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine an d prevent freeze up of auger/i mpeller.
10. Never store the machine or fuel c ontainer i nside whe re
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a wate r
heater, furnace ,cloth es dryer etc .
11. Always refer to the operator’s ma nual for p roper
instructions on off-season storage.
Your Responsibility:
Restrict the use of this p ower ma chine to persons wh o read,
understand and fo llow the w arnings and ins tructions in this
manual and on t he mach ine. The s afety la bels ar e given
below for your refer ence.
DANGER
NEVER PUT HAND IN CH UTE. CONTACT WITH
ROTATING PAR TS CAN AMPUTATE FINGERS
AND HANDS.
DO NOT UNCLOG DISCHARGE CHUTE WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNI NG.
SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RE MAIN BEHIND
HANDLES UNTIL ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE
STOPPED BEFORE UNCLO GGING.
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SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS
The snow thrower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the carton
before discarding it. See Figure 1 to identify the parts noting that these parts may be referred to again in the
following sections of this manual. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
Shear Bolts
(710-0890A)
Hex Lock Nuts
(712-0429)
Figure 1
AUGER SHEAR BOLTS
The augers are secured to the auger shaft with two shear bolts and
hex lock nuts. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower
is designed so that the bolts may shear. Two replacement shear
bolts and nuts are provided for your convenience. Store in a safe
place until needed.
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with standard
hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components
as a result of doing so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s
warranty.
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
NOTE: Any referen ce in this manual to the left or right
side of the snow thrower is observed from the
operator’s position.
IMPORTANT: Make any final adjustments as instructed
later on in this section BEFORE operating your snow
thrower.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
• Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the
two plastic wing knobs, cupped washers and
carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side)previously
removed. See Figure 3.
Hex Nut
Connector
• Remove the lower two plastic wing knobs, cupped
washers and carriage bolt (eyebolt on the left side)
from the lower handle. See Figure 2.
Eyebolt
Wing Knobs,
Washers
and Bolts
Figure 2
• Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over
the lower handle. See Figure 2 and Figure 3.
• Look at the lower rear of snow thrower frame to be
sure both cables are aligned with roller guides.
Eyebolt
Wing Knobs
Figure 3
• Adjust the eyebolt on the chute directional control
so the rod does come into contact with the engine
by moving the hex nut against the handle (if
necessary). Retighten the wing nut to secure the
directional control in this position.
• Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of
the lower shift rod. See Figure 3. Tap the connector
until it locks on the lower shift rod.
NOTE: If the conn ector is not prop erly assemb led, the
shift rod will pivot and y ou will not be able to change
speeds or change directions.
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• If not already attached, slip the cables that run from
the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide
located on top of the engine. See Figure 4.
Cable Guide
Figure 4
• Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the
headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the
headlight wire around the right handle until excess
slack is removed.
• Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead
coming from the right side of the engine, beneath
the fuel tank.
• Recheck th e adjustm ent bef ore reti ghtenin g the
jam nut against the cable.
Skid Shoe Adjustment
The space between the shave plate and the ground can
be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes found on
either side of the snow throwers auger housing. For
close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low
position. Use middle or high position when area to be
cleared is uneven. See Figure 6.
Final Adjustments
Auger Control Adjustment
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:
• Push forward on the auger control (Refer to Figure
7) until the small rubber bumper contacts the upper
handle. There should be slack in the cable.
• Release the auger control. The cable should be
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger
control against the left handle completely.
If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:
• Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less
slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See
Figure 5.
“Z” End
Jam Nut
Auger Control Cable
Figure 5
Skid
Shoes
Figure 6
IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended that this snow
thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose
stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the
machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface,
ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position
to allow the shave plate maximum clearance.
Adjust skid shoes as follows:
• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the three hex nuts
which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.
• Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.
NOTE: Make certai n th e en t ir e b as e of bot h skid sh oe s
are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the
skid shoes. When one side does wear out, the skid
shoes are reversable.
• Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.
• Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on
the opposite side of the snow thrower.
Hex Nuts
Tire Pressure Adjustment
The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Check tire pressure and reduc e to between 15 psi and
20 psi.
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the
unit may pull to one side or the other.
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Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment
To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift
lever, proceed as follows:
• Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.
a. With the traction control (refer to Figure 7 in
Section 4 of this manual) released, gently
push the snow thrower forward, then pull it
back. Disregarding the overall weight of the
snow thrower, the machine should otherwise
move freely.
b. Engage the traction control, and attempt to
move them machine both forward and
rearward. You should experience resistance
as the wheels should not be turning.
• Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2)
position and repeat the previous steps (a & b).
If you experienced resistance either when repositioning
the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move
the machine forward or rearward with the traction
control released, your snow thrower’s traction control is
in need of adjustment and you should NOT operate the
machine before completing the adjustment as follows:
• Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable
and UNTHREAD the cable one full turn.
• Recheck t he ad justm ent.
• Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
If the machine can be moved freely both forward and
rearward when the traction control fully depressed,
proceed as follows:
• Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and
THREAD the cable in one full turn.
• Recheck the adjustment and repeat adjustment as
necessary.
• Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when
correct adjustment is reached.
NOTE: If y ou are unc ertain that you have reached the
correct adjustment, refer to Traction Control
Adjustment on page 10 of this manual.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER
IMPORTANT: Always release tractional control before
Traction Control /
Auger Control Loc k
Auger
Control
Chute
Tilt
Control
Chute Directional
Control
Figure 7
Shift
Lever
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock
The traction control is located on the right handle.
Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive.
Release to stop.
This same lever also locks the auger control so you
can turn the chute directional control without
interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger
control is engaged alo ng with the traction control, the
operator can release the auger control (on the left
handle) and the auger s will remain engaged. Re lease
the traction control to stop both th e augers and wheel
drive (auger control must also be released).
changing speeds.
Headlight
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located in the center of
the handle panel and is used to
determine both ground speed and
direction of travel. It can be moved into
any of eight positions.
Forward
Your snow thrower has six forward (F)
speeds. Position number one (1) is the
slowest. Position number six (6) is the
fastest.
Reverse
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R)
speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is the
faster of the two.
IMPORTANT: Always release tractional control before
changing speeds.
Auger Control
The auger drive clutch is located on the left handle.
Squeeze the clutch grip to engage the augers. Release
to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction control must
also be released.)
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Chute Directional Control
The chute directional control is located on left side of
the snow thrower.
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn
chute directional control as follows:
• Crank clockwise to discharge to the left.
• Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right.
Chute Tilt Control
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the
chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance,
toward the rear to increase.
Fuel Shut-off Valve
The fuel shut-off valve, located
under fuel tank, controls fuel flow
from the tank. Always make certain
it is in the Open (vertical) position
before attempting to start the engine.
Closed
Open
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates
the speed of the engine.
Primer
Choke
Rope
Ignition Key
Throttle
Control
Figure 8
Starter
Handle
Safety Ignition Key
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the
switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key
when snow thrower is not in use.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key.
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING: Read , understand, and follow all
instructions and warning s on the mac hine and
in this manual before operating.
Gas And Oil Fill-up
• Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your snow thrower.
WARNING: Us e extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and
the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the
machine indoors o r while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
To Start Engine
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the boot) is fastened securely over the metal
tip on th e spar k plug .
• Make certain the fuel cut-off valve, if your snow
thrower is so equipped, is in OPEN position.
• Make certain the auger and drive clutch levers are
in the disengaged (released) position.
• Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not turn key
NOTE: Engine will not start unless ignition key is
inserted into ignition slot in carburetor cover.
Electric Starter
WARNING: The optional electric starter is
equipped with a grounded three-wire power
cord and plug, and is designe d to operate on
120 volt AC household current. It must be
used with a properly grounded three-prong
receptacle at all t imes to a void the poss ibility
of electric shock. Follow all instructions
carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
• Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
• If your house wiring system is not a thre e-wire
grounded system, do not use this electric starter
under any condi tions.
• If your home electrical system is grounded, but
a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using
the electr ic start er.
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• If you have a grounded three-prong r eceptacle,
proceed as follows.
• Rotate choke knob to OFF position.
• Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug
the other end of power cord into a three-prong 120volt, grounded, AC receptacle.
• Push starter button to crank engine. As you crank
the engine, move choke knob to FULL choke
position.
• When engine starts, release starter button, and
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,
move choke immediately to FULL and then
gradually to OFF.
• When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug
from the three-prong receptacle first, and then from
the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
• Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
• If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position
instead of FULL.
• Push primer button two or three times for cold
engine start.
• If engine is warm, push primer button only once.
NOTE: Always cover ve nt hole in primer button when
pushing. Additional prim ing may be necessary for firs t
start if temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until
it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
• Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a
firm hold on the starter handle.
• As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly,
rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If engine
falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to
OFF position.
To Stop Engine
• Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry off any moisture on the engine.
• Move throttle control to “stop” or “off” position.
• To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter,
proceed as follows.
Electric Starter (If equipped)
• Connect power cord to switch box on engine, then
to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running,
push starter button and spin the starter for several
seconds. The unusual sound made by spinning the
starter will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect
the power cord from receptacle first, and then from
switch box.
Recoil Starter
• With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid,
continuous full arm stroke three or four times.
Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering
sound, which is not harmful to engine or starter.
• Remove the ig nition key. Do n ot turn key.
Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
to prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
NOTE: Do not l os e ig ni ti o n k ey . K eep it in a s af e pl ac e.
Engine will not start without the ignition key.
• Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move
control levers back and forth several times.
To Engage Drive
• With the engine running near top speed, move shift
lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two
REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate
for the snow conditions that exist.
NOTE: Use the slower speeds until you are familiar
with the operation of the snow thrower.
• Squeeze the traction control against the right
handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it
and the drive motion will stop.
IMPORTANT: NEVER move shift lever without first
releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause
premature wear to drive system’s friction wheel rubber.
To Engage Augers
To engage the augers and start the snow throwing
action, squeeze the auger control against the left
handle.
To disengage power to the augers, release both the
auger control and the traction control, if engaged,
NOTE: The auger control can also be locked so you
can turn the chute directional control without
interrupting the snow throwing process. Refer to
Traction Control/ Auger Control Lock in Section 4 of this
manual.
Tire Chains (Optional Equipment)
Tire chains should be used whenever extra traction is
needed. See your local Cub Cadet dealer for
information regarding tire chains and other optional
accessories for your snow thrower.
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