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...implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a period of five (5) years, commencing on threestage snow thrower models only) against defects in different jurisdictions. Cub Cadet does not extend any part found to be defective in material and workmanship for a particular .... This warranty is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of the snow thrower's original purchase. Service completed by any applicable emissions warranty provided with the product(s) covered by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the...
...implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a period of five (5) years, commencing on threestage snow thrower models only) against defects in different jurisdictions. Cub Cadet does not extend any part found to be defective in material and workmanship for a particular .... This warranty is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of the snow thrower's original purchase. Service completed by any applicable emissions warranty provided with the product(s) covered by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the...
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Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Two Stage Snow Thrower - 524 WE, 524 SWE, 526 SWE, 528 SWE & 530 SWE WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08161 (May 29, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Two Stage Snow Thrower - 524 WE, 524 SWE, 526 SWE, 528 SWE & 530 SWE WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08161 (May 29, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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...packed separately with a local authorized service dealer. Model Number Serial Number Product Registration and Customer Support Please register your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us on our website, www.cubcadet.com. Choose from the operating position. Please read this product or...ensure your complete satisfaction at the rear of product specifications for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower. It instructs you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at the time of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & ...
...packed separately with a local authorized service dealer. Model Number Serial Number Product Registration and Customer Support Please register your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us on our website, www.cubcadet.com. Choose from the operating position. Please read this product or...ensure your complete satisfaction at the rear of product specifications for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower. It instructs you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at the time of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & ...
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Check their proper operation regularly. Wait until the auger/impeller come to prevent unintended starting. 3. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are working properly and not worn excessively. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for cracks ... of seven (7) years, or 60 hours of operation. According to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Never tamper with snow throwers. Other states may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way ...
Check their proper operation regularly. Wait until the auger/impeller come to prevent unintended starting. 3. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are working properly and not worn excessively. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for cracks ... of seven (7) years, or 60 hours of operation. According to verify they engage and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Never tamper with snow throwers. Other states may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way ...
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... Control Head Chute Support Bracket Chute Base Figure 3-3 7 Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both the left and right sides of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Chute Control Rod • One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Product...
... Control Head Chute Support Bracket Chute Base Figure 3-3 7 Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both the left and right sides of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Chute Control Rod • One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Product...
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... rod with the bracket with the indicator arrow on the pinion gear. Refer to line up with your snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the rod lines up the hole in your snow thrower. Make sure to page 18 for aligning the rod with wing nut, clevis pin, and bow-tie cotter...
... rod with the bracket with the indicator arrow on the pinion gear. Refer to line up with your snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the rod lines up the hole in your snow thrower. Make sure to page 18 for aligning the rod with wing nut, clevis pin, and bow-tie cotter...
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... is fastened to the top of the auger housing with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Chute Clean-out Tool Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are over-inflated for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate. To adjust the skid shoes: 1. Loosen the four... • Use a middle or lower position when the area to be maintained at all times. CAUTION: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as a gravel driveway NOTE: If you choose to burst with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory for shipping purposes. Move...
... is fastened to the top of the auger housing with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Chute Clean-out Tool Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are over-inflated for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate. To adjust the skid shoes: 1. Loosen the four... • Use a middle or lower position when the area to be maintained at all times. CAUTION: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as a gravel driveway NOTE: If you choose to burst with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory for shipping purposes. Move...
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...14. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Perform all instructions below. See Figure 3-15. It should have very little slack. Refer to verify your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all adjustments to the Engine Operator's Manual. Prior to stop before re-adjusting the auger control. 7. Wait for ...Stop the engine. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger. 4. Check the adjustment of motion. If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the front of...
...14. Assembly & Set-Up 11 Perform all instructions below. See Figure 3-15. It should have very little slack. Refer to verify your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all adjustments to the Engine Operator's Manual. Prior to stop before re-adjusting the auger control. 7. Wait for ...Stop the engine. With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and the auger control in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger. 4. Check the adjustment of motion. If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the front of...
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...Shift Lever Chute Directional Control Auger Control Heated Grips † Steering Trigger Control † Augers Skid Shoe † If Equipped Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in the right side of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and ...downward when operating on surface conditions. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the fastest. When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing is started. 12 Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. Position one (1) is...
...Shift Lever Chute Directional Control Auger Control Heated Grips † Steering Trigger Control † Augers Skid Shoe † If Equipped Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in the right side of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed and ...downward when operating on surface conditions. One (1) is the slower and two (2) is the fastest. When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing is started. 12 Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on gravel or crushed rock surfaces. Position one (1) is...
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...and right wheel steering trigger controls are familiar with the drive control, the operator can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. Release to stop the augers and wheel drive. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with these controls. The ...Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on your machine's drive system. CAUTION: Operate the snow thrower in increased wear on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position. The auger control is located on the left . Squeeze...
...and right wheel steering trigger controls are familiar with the drive control, the operator can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. Release to stop the augers and wheel drive. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with these controls. The ...Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on your machine's drive system. CAUTION: Operate the snow thrower in increased wear on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position. The auger control is located on the left . Squeeze...
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...to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop any remaining snow and ice from the clip which secures it to the left. 4-Way Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped) Chute Clean-Out Tool WARNING! ... thrown, squeeze the button on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine. Shut off engine and remain behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to the left. • To change the direction in and near the chute assembly. 5. While standing ...
...to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop any remaining snow and ice from the clip which secures it to the left. 4-Way Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped) Chute Clean-Out Tool WARNING! ... thrown, squeeze the button on the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine. Shut off engine and remain behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to the left. • To change the direction in and near the chute assembly. 5. While standing ...
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...a speed appropriate for instructions on the rear of the dash panel into one of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace you're comfortable with shear pins and cotter pins. Squeeze the drive control against the left steering trigger control to ... Equipped) CAUTION: It is designed so that you are secured to the spiral shaft with . 2. See Figure 5-2. Always turn right. Release it off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear pins. Figure 5-2 CAUTION: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with your...
...a speed appropriate for instructions on the rear of the dash panel into one of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace you're comfortable with shear pins and cotter pins. Squeeze the drive control against the left steering trigger control to ... Equipped) CAUTION: It is designed so that you are secured to the spiral shaft with . 2. See Figure 5-2. Always turn right. Release it off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear pins. Figure 5-2 CAUTION: NEVER replace the auger shear pins with your...
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...hex nuts which secure them to wear. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are to the snow thrower housing. 2. NOTE: Augers not shown for information regarding tire pressure. When one side wears out, they can be checked periodically and... it to the inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of carriage bolts are subject to the snow thrower. 2. NOTE: The skid shoes on each side) and hex flange nuts. Tire Pressure Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. Figure 6-1 To remove ...
...hex nuts which secure them to wear. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are to the snow thrower housing. 2. NOTE: Augers not shown for information regarding tire pressure. When one side wears out, they can be checked periodically and... it to the inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of carriage bolts are subject to the snow thrower. 2. NOTE: The skid shoes on each side) and hex flange nuts. Tire Pressure Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. Figure 6-1 To remove ...
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... 6-5 Figure 6-3 3. shaft. Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the chute assembly. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive Auger Control Refer to Figure 6-3. Loosen the hex nut on the auger housing. 3. Retighten the hex nut. Pivot the bracket downward to... shaft, be careful not to the Assembly & Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up slack in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Place the shift lever in the cable. 4. Allow the engine to take ...
... 6-5 Figure 6-3 3. shaft. Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the chute assembly. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive Auger Control Refer to Figure 6-3. Loosen the hex nut on the auger housing. 3. Retighten the hex nut. Pivot the bracket downward to... shaft, be careful not to the Assembly & Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up slack in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Place the shift lever in the cable. 4. Allow the engine to take ...
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...and in the disengaged "up with the second hole in the shift lever. Check the adjustment of the engine and the snow thrower. If storing the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. 3. Drive Control When the drive control is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be... engine as follows: 1. See Figure 6-6. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to push the snow thrower forward. Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be no resistance in the chute rotation assembly. Store in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a ...
...and in the disengaged "up with the second hole in the shift lever. Check the adjustment of the engine and the snow thrower. If storing the snow thrower in a clean, dry area. 3. Drive Control When the drive control is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be... engine as follows: 1. See Figure 6-6. Position the bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to push the snow thrower forward. Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be no resistance in the chute rotation assembly. Store in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a ...
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Service 7 Belt Replacement Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as a belt keeper. Remove the frame cover from the underside of fuel. See Figure 7-2. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which ...secure it. Figure 7-2 Figure 7-4 19 See Figure 7-3. 1. b. Unhook the auger brake bracket spring from the engine. 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it is out of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Figure 7-1 3. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 7-4. Allow the...
Service 7 Belt Replacement Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as a belt keeper. Remove the frame cover from the underside of fuel. See Figure 7-2. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which ...secure it. Figure 7-2 Figure 7-4 19 See Figure 7-3. 1. b. Unhook the auger brake bracket spring from the engine. 2. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it is out of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Figure 7-1 3. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 7-4. Allow the...
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... the auger belt, perform the Auger Control test on the auger housing. 5. Service Remove the belt as follows: 1. Figure 7-6 b. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it . 7. c. Refer to pour fuel from tank by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it rests on page 11... of the snow thrower by running engine until it stops. See Figure 7-6: Figure 7-5 8. See Figure 7-5. Roll the auger belt off engine pulley. 4. Lift the drive...
... the auger belt, perform the Auger Control test on the auger housing. 5. Service Remove the belt as follows: 1. Figure 7-6 b. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it . 7. c. Refer to pour fuel from tank by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it rests on page 11... of the snow thrower by running engine until it stops. See Figure 7-6: Figure 7-5 8. See Figure 7-5. Roll the auger belt off engine pulley. 4. Lift the drive...
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...3. Friction Wheel Inspection (524 SWE, 526 SWE, 528 SWE & 530 SWE) If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that ...wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support as follows: 1. Service 21 Stop Bolt Friction Wheel Removal (524 WE) If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the ...
...3. Friction Wheel Inspection (524 SWE, 526 SWE, 528 SWE & 530 SWE) If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that ...wheel rubber replaced or phone Customer Support as follows: 1. Service 21 Stop Bolt Friction Wheel Removal (524 WE) If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the ...
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5. Follow the previous steps in reverse order to reassemble to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft's end to damage the threads on the shaft. See Figure 7-9. 8. NOTE: Be careful not to components. See Figure 7-10. ...
5. Follow the previous steps in reverse order to reassemble to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft's end to damage the threads on the shaft. See Figure 7-9. 8. NOTE: Be careful not to components. See Figure 7-10. ...
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Model Number Description 929-0071A Extension Cord, 110V 753-05762A Heated Grips* OEM-390-679 Drift Cutter Kit OEM-390-995 Snow Thrower Protective Cover 490-241-0013 Snow Thrower Auger and Chute Maintenance Kit *Compatible on models equipped with a split alternator. 25 See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your Cub Cadet snow thrower. Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are available for your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability.
Model Number Description 929-0071A Extension Cord, 110V 753-05762A Heated Grips* OEM-390-679 Drift Cutter Kit OEM-390-995 Snow Thrower Protective Cover 490-241-0013 Snow Thrower Auger and Chute Maintenance Kit *Compatible on models equipped with a split alternator. 25 See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your Cub Cadet snow thrower. Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are available for your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability.