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... and your local authorized service dealer. IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of the exterior finish due to use with the product(s) covered by this product (excluding Normal Wear Parts and the Auger Gearbox, as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage. C Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Cub Cadet warrants the auger gearbox (on threestage snow thrower models only) against defects...
... and your local authorized service dealer. IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of the exterior finish due to use with the product(s) covered by this product (excluding Normal Wear Parts and the Auger Gearbox, as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage. C Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Cub Cadet warrants the auger gearbox (on threestage snow thrower models only) against defects...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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Models 221 HP & 221 LHP 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. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Model 221 HP Model 221 LHP Single-Stage Snow Thrower - BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08241 (June 6, 2012)
Models 221 HP & 221 LHP 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. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Model 221 HP Model 221 LHP Single-Stage Snow Thrower - BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08241 (June 6, 2012)
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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.... It instructs you how to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. If you have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 7 Controls & Features 10 Operation 11 Maintenance & Adjustment 12 Service 14 Troubleshooting 16 Replacement Parts 17 Warranty 20 Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your product on our website, www.cubcadet.com. Throughout this manual may cover a range of printing. To The Owner...
.... It instructs you how to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. If you have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 7 Controls & Features 10 Operation 11 Maintenance & Adjustment 12 Service 14 Troubleshooting 16 Replacement Parts 17 Warranty 20 Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your product on our website, www.cubcadet.com. Throughout this manual may cover a range of printing. To The Owner...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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... adjustment or repair to protect your snow-throwing pattern to the safe operation practices in this machine. Wear footwear which could result in serious injury. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before attempting to comply with all instructions on the part of material toward roads, bystanders and the like. 6. Failure to assemble and operate. DANGER: This machine was built...
... adjustment or repair to protect your snow-throwing pattern to the safe operation practices in this machine. Wear footwear which could result in serious injury. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before attempting to comply with all instructions on the part of material toward roads, bystanders and the like. 6. Failure to assemble and operate. DANGER: This machine was built...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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... off engine and remain behind and use care j. Wash your vehicle the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Wait 5 minutes before refueling. c. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is running . 10. Do not operate on yourself or your clothes which are explosive. i. Never operate machine at least two minutes before starting engine, pull cord slowly until fueling is...
... off engine and remain behind and use care j. Wash your vehicle the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine. Wait 5 minutes before refueling. c. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is running . 10. Do not operate on yourself or your clothes which are explosive. i. Never operate machine at least two minutes before starting engine, pull cord slowly until fueling is...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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... components and replace with spark plug removed. 14. Wait until the auger/impeller come to the operator's manual for instructions. 7. Check bolts and screws for cracks or leaks. Also, visually inspect machine for gas, oil, etc. Refer to protect the environment. 9. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with snow throwers. to the adjustment section...
... components and replace with spark plug removed. 14. Wait until the auger/impeller come to the operator's manual for instructions. 7. Check bolts and screws for cracks or leaks. Also, visually inspect machine for gas, oil, etc. Refer to protect the environment. 9. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with snow throwers. to the adjustment section...
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... Never run an engine indoors or in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. WARNING! Your Responsibility-Restrict the use the engine's electric starter in the rain WARNING- WARNING- Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. WARNING- Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- There are rotating blades inside...
... Never run an engine indoors or in the auger/impeller housing or chute assembly. WARNING! Your Responsibility-Restrict the use the engine's electric starter in the rain WARNING- WARNING- Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. WARNING- Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- There are rotating blades inside...
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... One Engine Operator's Manual • One Chute Rotation Control Assembly • One Electric Starter Cord (If equipped) NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Assembly Positioning the Upper Handle 1. Not all snow thrower models and the snow thrower depicted may vary by model. Open the top of the carton. Set-Up Adding Fuel & Oil Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow thrower for any cables attached to all features in this manual are from the operator's position. Wing Knob Carriage Bolts Wing Knob Figure 3-1 7 Pull the snow thrower...
... One Engine Operator's Manual • One Chute Rotation Control Assembly • One Electric Starter Cord (If equipped) NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Assembly Positioning the Upper Handle 1. Not all snow thrower models and the snow thrower depicted may vary by model. Open the top of the carton. Set-Up Adding Fuel & Oil Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow thrower for any cables attached to all features in this manual are from the operator's position. Wing Knob Carriage Bolts Wing Knob Figure 3-1 7 Pull the snow thrower...
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... 4. Place the handle in the appropriate hole and secure the handle. Assembly & Set-Up See Figure 3-2. 1. Skip to pinch any of the cables in the channel on model 221 LHP can be set in Figure 3-4. On model 221 HP, tighten the previously removed hardware to secure the handle in the chute base. Wing Knob Carriage Bolts Channel Wing Knob Figure 3-2 3. Remove the hex washer screws in place. See position. Tab...
... 4. Place the handle in the appropriate hole and secure the handle. Assembly & Set-Up See Figure 3-2. 1. Skip to pinch any of the cables in the channel on model 221 LHP can be set in Figure 3-4. On model 221 HP, tighten the previously removed hardware to secure the handle in the chute base. Wing Knob Carriage Bolts Channel Wing Knob Figure 3-2 3. Remove the hex washer screws in place. See position. Tab...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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... the handle (two on each side). See Figure 3-9. Section 3 - Remove the four hex washer screws from the universal Installing the Chute Rotation Control Assembly (Model 221 LHP only) joint. You may have to activate the trigger to allow you to line up with the hex nut and screw previously removed. 3. Using the four hex washer screws, install the chute rotation control assembly. NOTE: Be sure the holes in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-7 Hex Lock Nut Screw...
... the handle (two on each side). See Figure 3-9. Section 3 - Remove the four hex washer screws from the universal Installing the Chute Rotation Control Assembly (Model 221 LHP only) joint. You may have to activate the trigger to allow you to line up with the hex nut and screw previously removed. 3. Using the four hex washer screws, install the chute rotation control assembly. NOTE: Be sure the holes in Figure 3-9. Figure 3-7 Hex Lock Nut Screw...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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... pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye bolt. 4. Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob. 10 Section 3- Do not fully tighten the hardware until instructed to do so. See Figure 3-11. 5. Slide the rubber bellow over the universal joint. See Figure 3-10. Assembly & Set-Up Rubber Bellow Figure 3-10 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle 1. 6. Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt...
... pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye bolt. 4. Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob. 10 Section 3- Do not fully tighten the hardware until instructed to do so. See Figure 3-11. 5. Slide the rubber bellow over the universal joint. See Figure 3-10. Assembly & Set-Up Rubber Bellow Figure 3-10 Installing the Recoil Starter Handle 1. 6. Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt...
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... Starter Handle Chute Assembly 4 Auger Control Chute Rotation Control Auger Shave Plate NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the control panel and is on the upper handle, the auger control is running. Headlight (Model 221 LHP) Chute Rotation Control (Model 221 LHP) The headlight is used to engage and disengage drive to be noted. The recoil starter handle is located on the upper center of the snow thrower are applicable to manually start the engine...
... Starter Handle Chute Assembly 4 Auger Control Chute Rotation Control Auger Shave Plate NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the control panel and is on the upper handle, the auger control is running. Headlight (Model 221 LHP) Chute Rotation Control (Model 221 LHP) The headlight is used to engage and disengage drive to be noted. The recoil starter handle is located on the upper center of the snow thrower are applicable to manually start the engine...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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... the auger. Release to stop the forward motion. Chute Controls (Model 221 LHP) Refer to Figure 5-2 for instruction on the handle will not be sure the impeller blades have stopped before using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly. To rotate the chute to the right, pull the trigger and turn the chute rotation control to the left , pull the trigger and turn the chute rotation control to the right. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF...
... the auger. Release to stop the forward motion. Chute Controls (Model 221 LHP) Refer to Figure 5-2 for instruction on the handle will not be sure the impeller blades have stopped before using the clean-out tool to clear the chute assembly. To rotate the chute to the right, pull the trigger and turn the chute rotation control to the left , pull the trigger and turn the chute rotation control to the right. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF...
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Adjustments WARNING! Stop the engine and remove the key to the desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts securely. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is a noticeable difference. To adjust, disconnect the end of both the control cable and the auger drive belt stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. Reversible Shave Plate Figure 6-1 4. Inspect the spark plug. Auger Control Handle Control Cable Side View Carriage Screw Flange Lock Nut Figure 6-2 Test the snow thrower to...
Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Adjustments WARNING! Stop the engine and remove the key to the desired position and retighten the nuts and bolts securely. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is a noticeable difference. To adjust, disconnect the end of both the control cable and the auger drive belt stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. Reversible Shave Plate Figure 6-1 4. Inspect the spark plug. Auger Control Handle Control Cable Side View Carriage Screw Flange Lock Nut Figure 6-2 Test the snow thrower to...
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... the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to remove the lower panel. 2. Off-Season Storage 6. Store the equipment in step 2. Lubricate pivot points on your snow thrower for maintenance and adjustment information on control handle and extension spring at the bottom of the panel from the tab slots and then pull back. To access the oil drain and spark plug...
... the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to remove the lower panel. 2. Off-Season Storage 6. Store the equipment in step 2. Lubricate pivot points on your snow thrower for maintenance and adjustment information on control handle and extension spring at the bottom of the panel from the tab slots and then pull back. To access the oil drain and spark plug...
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... Shaft Auger Pulley Flange Nut 6. 16 Figure 7-2 Remove the auger pulley and the belt. auger shaft. See Figure 7-2. 4. Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier. 5. Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to the auger shaft. If it is removed and the starter handle is removed. Run the snow thrower until resistance is felt. Hex Washer Screw Figure 7-1 2. CAUTION: Oil may come out of the belt around the drive pulley and under the belt keeper. 5. Service 7 Replacing Belt 1. Remove the belt cover by removing...
... Shaft Auger Pulley Flange Nut 6. 16 Figure 7-2 Remove the auger pulley and the belt. auger shaft. See Figure 7-2. 4. Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier. 5. Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull the starter handle a few times to the auger shaft. If it is removed and the starter handle is removed. Run the snow thrower until resistance is felt. Hex Washer Screw Figure 7-1 2. CAUTION: Oil may come out of the belt around the drive pulley and under the belt keeper. 5. Service 7 Replacing Belt 1. Remove the belt cover by removing...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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... your snow thrower for service information for positioning and re-installing the new auger. 5. Section 7 - Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the snow thrower housing. Tighten securely once adjusted. Replacing Auger Paddles The snow thrower auger's rubber paddles are subject to wear. It should be replaced one-at-a-time carriage bolts are on the handles. 3. Side View Hex Washer Screw Auger Paddle Carriage Screw Flange Lock Nut Hex Washer Screw Reversible Shave Plate Figure 7-5 Figure 7-4 4. Pull the recoil starter handle...
... your snow thrower for service information for positioning and re-installing the new auger. 5. Section 7 - Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the snow thrower housing. Tighten securely once adjusted. Replacing Auger Paddles The snow thrower auger's rubber paddles are subject to wear. It should be replaced one-at-a-time carriage bolts are on the handles. 3. Side View Hex Washer Screw Auger Paddle Carriage Screw Flange Lock Nut Hex Washer Screw Reversible Shave Plate Figure 7-5 Figure 7-4 4. Pull the recoil starter handle...
1X 221 HP Operator's Manual
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...Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Adjust auger control cable. 4. Loose parts or damaged auger. Auger control cable out of auger housing with clean-out tool or stick. 2. Remedy 1. Check for possible damage. Remove object from auger. 3. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean chute and inside of adjustment. 2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged. 1. Auger belt loose or damaged. If the problem persists, take snow thrower to discharge snow 1. Replace auger drive belt. 1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in auger. 3. Chute assembly clogged...
...Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Adjust auger control cable. 4. Loose parts or damaged auger. Auger control cable out of auger housing with clean-out tool or stick. 2. Remedy 1. Check for possible damage. Remove object from auger. 3. Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Clean chute and inside of adjustment. 2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged. 1. Auger belt loose or damaged. If the problem persists, take snow thrower to discharge snow 1. Replace auger drive belt. 1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in auger. 3. Chute assembly clogged...
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Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 19 Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050 Belt 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 746-04701 Clutch Cable 634-04347 Wheel Assembly, 8" 925-1629 Lamp, #1156 (Model 221 LHP) 751-14006 Fuel Cap 731-05632 Key Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 19 Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050 Belt 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 746-04701 Clutch Cable 634-04347 Wheel Assembly, 8" 925-1629 Lamp, #1156 (Model 221 LHP) 751-14006 Fuel Cap 731-05632 Key Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
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.... Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to be greater than an authorized service dealer. b. e. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SNOW THROWERS, CHIPPER-SHREDDERS, CHIPPER-SHREDDER VACUUMS, LOG SPLITTERS AND JET SWEEPS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise...
.... Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to be greater than an authorized service dealer. b. e. Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SNOW THROWERS, CHIPPER-SHREDDERS, CHIPPER-SHREDDER VACUUMS, LOG SPLITTERS AND JET SWEEPS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise...