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...TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of export distribution. Auger Gearbox - CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR snow throwers, Log splitters Chipper-shredders, Chipper-shredder VACUUMs and Jet Sweeps The limited ...warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased...
...TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of export distribution. Auger Gearbox - CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR snow throwers, Log splitters Chipper-shredders, Chipper-shredder VACUUMs and Jet Sweeps The limited ...warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased...
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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. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08161 (May 29, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. 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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...performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please read this manual, all references to ensure your machine, for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower. We reserve the right to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Table of the machine are observed from the ... position and looking down at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to operating the equipment. Throughout this entire manual prior to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Please refer to all engine-related issues with a local authorized service dealer. You can be applicable to ...
...performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please read this manual, all references to ensure your machine, for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower. We reserve the right to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Table of the machine are observed from the ... position and looking down at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to operating the equipment. Throughout this entire manual prior to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Please refer to all engine-related issues with a local authorized service dealer. You can be applicable to ...
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...maintenance and adjustment sections of this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 60 hours of injury associated with snow throwers. A spark arrestor for proper tightness at unsafe speeds. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to verify they ...in effective working properly and not worn excessively. Never tamper with factory setting of parts which are certified to operate on federal lands. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are certified to comply with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any damage. 4....
...maintenance and adjustment sections of this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 60 hours of injury associated with snow throwers. A spark arrestor for proper tightness at unsafe speeds. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to verify they ...in effective working properly and not worn excessively. Never tamper with factory setting of parts which are certified to operate on federal lands. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are certified to comply with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any damage. 4....
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Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both the left and right sides of the handle. Remove hairpin clip, wing nut and hex screw from chute control head and ... the Forward-6 position 2. Chute Chute Control Head Chute Support Bracket Chute Base Figure 3-3 7 Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents 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 Registration Card • One Engine Operator's Manual...
Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both the left and right sides of the handle. Remove hairpin clip, wing nut and hex screw from chute control head and ... the Forward-6 position 2. Chute Chute Control Head Chute Support Bracket Chute Base Figure 3-3 7 Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents 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 Registration Card • One Engine Operator's Manual...
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... way into the pinion 9. Figure 3-10 Set-Up Shear Pins A pair of the chute control rod into the pinion gear below the 8. removed in your snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the rod lines up the hole in the chute control input closest to route through the cable guide on... in the rod with the bracket with wing nut, clevis pin, and bow-tie cotter pin arrow on top of the dash panel with your snow thrower.
... way into the pinion 9. Figure 3-10 Set-Up Shear Pins A pair of the chute control rod into the pinion gear below the 8. removed in your snow thrower's dash panel until the hole in the rod lines up the hole in the chute control input closest to route through the cable guide on... in the rod with the bracket with wing nut, clevis pin, and bow-tie cotter pin arrow on top of the dash panel with your snow thrower.
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...pressure. Assembly & Set-Up CAUTION: It is not recommended that you choose to cause serious injury. Move skid shoes to operating the snow thrower. Figure 3-12 Tire Pressure WARNING: Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer's recommended psi. Refer to the tire side wall for tire... at all times for performance purposes. Chute Clean-out Tool Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at the factory. NOTE: Equal tire pressure is...
...pressure. Assembly & Set-Up CAUTION: It is not recommended that you choose to cause serious injury. Move skid shoes to operating the snow thrower. Figure 3-12 Tire Pressure WARNING: Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer's recommended psi. Refer to the tire side wall for tire... at all times for performance purposes. Chute Clean-out Tool Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at the factory. NOTE: Equal tire pressure is...
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...WARNING! Perform all instructions below. Repeat this several times. 5. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex screw on models with your snow thrower is thrown can be tight. 2. To do so: 1. Refer to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. Repeat steps 2 through 6 above to...and loosen the plastic knob found on the left side of the machine. 6. Insert Key into engine and start the snow thrower engine. Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all adjustments to the operator's position and shut off the engine. In a well-ventilated area...
...WARNING! Perform all instructions below. Repeat this several times. 5. To readjust the control cable, loosen the upper hex screw on models with your snow thrower is thrown can be tight. 2. To do so: 1. Refer to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. Repeat steps 2 through 6 above to...and loosen the plastic knob found on the left side of the machine. 6. Insert Key into engine and start the snow thrower engine. Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all adjustments to the operator's position and shut off the engine. In a well-ventilated area...
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... Forward There are two reverse (R) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is discharged out the chute assembly. Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing. Headlight The headlight is located on the handle panel and is automatically turned on when the engine is used to ...Out Tool Headlight † 4 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 travel.
... Forward There are two reverse (R) speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is discharged out the chute assembly. Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing. Headlight The headlight is located on the handle panel and is automatically turned on when the engine is used to ...Out Tool Headlight † 4 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 travel.
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...the auger control is recommended that you are located on your machine's drive system. Failure to engage the wheel drive. CAUTION: Operate the snow thrower in increased wear on the underside of the dash panel to stop . Controls and Features 13 Auger Control Heated Grips (If so Equipped)...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. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to stop the augers and wheel drive. Note: Always release the drive ...
...the auger control is recommended that you are located on your machine's drive system. Failure to engage the wheel drive. CAUTION: Operate the snow thrower in increased wear on the underside of the dash panel to stop . Controls and Features 13 Auger Control Heated Grips (If so Equipped)...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. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to stop the augers and wheel drive. Note: Always release the drive ...
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... right or to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Shut off engine and remain behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any snow and ice which secures it to the rear of the clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop any remaining...of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Refasten the clean-out tool to the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine. Refer to clear a clogged chute assembly. Stop the engine. 2-Way Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped) The chute directional control is located...
... right or to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening: 1. Shut off engine and remain behind the snow thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any snow and ice which secures it to the rear of the clean-out tool to dislodge and scoop any remaining...of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Refasten the clean-out tool to the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start the snow thrower's engine. Refer to clear a clogged chute assembly. Stop the engine. 2-Way Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped) The chute directional control is located...
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... other components as a result of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Figure 5-1 15 Always turn right. Release it off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear pins. Squeeze the left steering trigger control to turn , check to see if the pins have... sheared. If the augers will NOT be covered by your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace you are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and cotter pins. To activate the heated grips, move ...
... other components as a result of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Figure 5-1 15 Always turn right. Release it off the snow thrower's engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear pins. Squeeze the left steering trigger control to turn , check to see if the pins have... sheared. If the augers will NOT be covered by your snow thrower for the snow conditions and a pace you are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and cotter pins. To activate the heated grips, move ...
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Engine Refer to the snow thrower housing. 2. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the shaft. Reassemble new skid shoes with a multipurpose automotive ... hex nuts which secure them to the inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of the snow thrower are to the snow thrower. 2. When one side wears out, they can be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. See Figure 6-2. NOTE: The skid shoes on each side...
Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Engine Refer to the snow thrower housing. 2. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the shaft. Reassemble new skid shoes with a multipurpose automotive ... hex nuts which secure them to the inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of the snow thrower are to the snow thrower. 2. When one side wears out, they can be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. See Figure 6-2. NOTE: The skid shoes on each side...
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... run until it rests on adjusting the skid shoes. Adjustments Shift Cable If the full range of operation. 1. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive Auger Control Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on the auger housing. 3. system. Gear Shaft The gear (...the hex nut on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction wheel. Pivot the bracket downward to Figure 6-3. Apply a light coating of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. shaft. NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be achieved, adjust the shift cable as ...
... run until it rests on adjusting the skid shoes. Adjustments Shift Cable If the full range of operation. 1. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive Auger Control Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on the auger housing. 3. system. Gear Shaft The gear (...the hex nut on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction wheel. Pivot the bracket downward to Figure 6-3. Apply a light coating of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. shaft. NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be achieved, adjust the shift cable as ...
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... be in the chute rotation assembly. Loosen the lower hex screw on the chute rotation assembly. 2. See Figure 6-7. Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be no resistance in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.... Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up with the second hole in need of the above to coat the snow thrower. 4. The unit should have very little slack. With the drive control released, move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position...
... be in the chute rotation assembly. Loosen the lower hex screw on the chute rotation assembly. 2. See Figure 6-7. Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be no resistance in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.... Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged "up with the second hole in need of the above to coat the snow thrower. 4. The unit should have very little slack. With the drive control released, move the shift lever back and forth between the R2 position...
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...Figure 7-4. Figure 7-1 3. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 7-2. b. Service 7 Belt Replacement Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as follows: a. See Figure 7-1. Remove the frame cover from the frame. Remove the plastic belt cover on the auger housing. 5.... Figure 7-3 6. Do not attempt to run until it rests on the front of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Unhook the auger brake bracket spring from the underside of the engine by removing the self...
...Figure 7-4. Figure 7-1 3. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 7-2. b. Service 7 Belt Replacement Auger Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed as follows: a. See Figure 7-1. Remove the frame cover from the frame. Remove the plastic belt cover on the auger housing. 5.... Figure 7-3 6. Do not attempt to run until it rests on the front of the snow thrower by removing the two self-tapping screws. Unhook the auger brake bracket spring from the underside of the engine by removing the self...
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... belt, proceed as follows: a. Replace the auger belt by removing the two self-tapping screws. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on page 11 of the Assembly and Set-Up section. To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from the ... the frame cover from tank by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it stops. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the snow thrower by running engine until it . See Figure 7-6: Figure 7-5 8. NOTE: Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder bolt and reconnect the spring to Figure 7-1. 3. Remove the...
... belt, proceed as follows: a. Replace the auger belt by removing the two self-tapping screws. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on page 11 of the Assembly and Set-Up section. To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from the ... the frame cover from tank by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it stops. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the snow thrower by running engine until it . See Figure 7-6: Figure 7-5 8. NOTE: Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder bolt and reconnect the spring to Figure 7-1. 3. Remove the...
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... and forward so that it . To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as instructed on the auger housing. 4. 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...
... and forward so that it . To inspect the friction wheel, proceed as instructed on the auger housing. 4. 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...
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... back onto the hex shaft and follow the steps above in the bearing housing. 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 page 18 in the Maintenance and Adjustments section. NOTE: Be careful not to...
... back onto the hex shaft and follow the steps above in the bearing housing. 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 page 18 in the Maintenance and Adjustments section. NOTE: Be careful not to...
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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. 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.