Cub Cadet Snow Blower 221 HP User Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty  
Op e r a t O r s Ma n u a l  
Single-Stage Snow Thrower — Model 221 HP  
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.  
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019  
Printed In USA  
Form No. 769-07046  
(April 28, 2011)  
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Important Safe Operation Practices  
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WARNING! 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!  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65  
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 safe operation practices 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 fingers, hands,  
toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Failure to observe the following safety  
instructions could result in serious injury or death.  
Training  
Preparation  
1.  
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the  
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.  
Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other  
foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the  
auger/impeller.  
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to  
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for  
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement  
parts.  
1.  
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation  
and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect  
your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious  
injury to the eyes.  
2.  
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.  
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them  
quickly.  
3.  
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this  
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand  
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual  
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an  
adult.  
2.  
Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer  
garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose  
clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts.  
Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery  
surfaces.  
4.  
5.  
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper  
instruction.  
3.  
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle  
for all machines with electric start engines.  
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan  
your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material  
toward roads, bystanders and the like.  
4.  
5.  
Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.  
Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is  
running, except where specifically recommended in the  
operator’s manual.  
6.  
7.  
Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the  
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone  
enters the area.  
6.  
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature  
before starting to clear snow.  
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially  
when operating in reverse.  
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5.  
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.  
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless  
and deadly gas.  
Safe Handling of Gasoline  
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care  
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the  
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when  
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.  
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.  
6.  
7.  
Do not operate machine while under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do  
not touch. Keep children away.  
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.  
8.  
9.  
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing  
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.  
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other  
sources of ignition.  
Exercise caution when changing direction and while  
operating on slopes. Do not operate on steep slopes.  
c. Never fuel machine indoors.  
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is  
hot or running.  
10. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge  
towards windows, walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible  
property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.  
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before  
refueling.  
11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or  
f.  
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½  
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for  
fuel expansion.  
allow anyone in front of the machine.  
12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear  
snow at too fast of a rate.  
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.  
13. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.  
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the  
handles. Walk, never run.  
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and  
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5  
minutes before starting the engine.  
14. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting  
i.  
Never store the machine or fuel container inside  
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light  
(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes  
dryer etc.).  
or not in use.  
15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on  
slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care  
when backing up.  
j.  
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before  
storing.  
16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop  
the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it  
against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair  
any damage before starting and operating.  
k. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck  
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place  
containers on the ground away from your vehicle  
before filling.  
17. Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you  
leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait  
until the auger/impeller comes to a complete stop before  
unclogging the chute assembly, making any adjustments,  
or inspections.  
l.  
If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from  
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this  
is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a  
trailer with a portable container, rather than from a  
gasoline dispenser nozzle.  
18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings.  
Do not unclog chute assembly while engine is running.  
Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving  
parts have stopped before unclogging.  
m. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel  
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is  
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.  
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the  
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).  
Operation  
20. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance  
is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord  
(kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than  
you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains  
could result.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/  
impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the  
rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.  
The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never  
bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe  
and may cause personal injury.  
21. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use  
care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for  
assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer.  
The control levers must operate easily in both directions  
and automatically return to the disengaged position when  
released.  
Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly.  
Keep all safety devices in place and working.  
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14. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission  
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),  
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,  
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful  
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized  
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety  
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.  
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.  
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute  
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge  
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow  
throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.  
To clear the chute:  
1.  
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!  
2.  
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  
stopped rotating.  
Do not modify engine  
3.  
Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.  
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any  
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway  
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper  
with factory setting of engine governor.  
Maintenance & Storage  
1.  
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  
operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and  
adjustment sections of this manual.  
Notice Regarding Emissions  
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal  
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)  
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and  
may include the following emission control systems: Engine  
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air  
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.  
2.  
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine  
disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Wait until  
the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect  
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to  
prevent unintended starting.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent  
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.  
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.  
Spark Arrestor  
WARNING! This machine is equipped with an  
internal combustion engine and should not be used  
on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush  
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s  
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor  
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).  
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed  
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe  
operating speed of the engine.  
Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to  
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently  
check all components and replace with original equipment  
manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only. “Use of parts which do  
not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to  
improper performance and compromise safety!”  
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective  
working order by the operator. In the State of California the  
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 arrestor for the muffler is available through your  
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service  
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.  
6.  
Check control levers periodically to verify they engage  
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer  
to the adjustment section in this operator’s manual for  
instructions.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.  
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,  
etc. to protect the environment.  
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow  
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.  
10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where  
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water  
heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.  
11. Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper  
instructions on off-season storage.  
12. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks  
or leaks. Replace if necessary.  
13. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.  
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Safety Symbols  
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the  
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.  
Symbol  
Description  
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)  
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to  
assemble and operate  
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES  
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating  
blades inside  
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES  
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating  
blades inside  
WARNING— ROTATING AUGER  
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/impeller housing or chute  
assembly. Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.  
WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS  
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.  
WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE  
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.  
WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE  
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon  
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.  
WARNING— ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
Do not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain  
WARNING— HOT SURFACE  
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine  
and muffler to cool before touching.  
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and  
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
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Assembly & Set-Up  
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Contents of Carton  
One Snow Thrower  
One Chute Assembly  
Two Ignition Keys  
One 3-Prong Extension Cord  
One Engine Operator’s Manual  
One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil  
One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual  
2.  
Pivot the upper handle into the operating position. Be sure  
not to pinch any of the cables in the process. See Fig. 3-2.  
NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower  
are from the operator’s position. Any exceptions will be noted.  
Unpacking the Snow Thrower  
1.  
Open the top of the carton.  
2.  
Cut down the corners on the front of the carton and fold  
down the front side.  
3.  
Pull the snow thrower out of the carton. Be sure not to  
damage the chute, or any cables attached to the chute. The  
chute is shipped under the shroud on the back side of the  
carton. Check for any cable ties securing the chute and  
remove if necessary.  
Wing  
Knobs  
Carriage Bolts  
Set-Up  
Adding Fuel & Oil  
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow  
thrower for information on adding fuel and oil.  
Wing  
Knobs  
Assembly  
Positioning the Upper Handle  
Figure 3-2  
1.  
Remove the wing knob and carriage bolt from the top of  
the lower handle. See Fig. 3-1. It is not necessary to remove  
the shoulder screw and flange lock nut below the wing  
knob and carriage bolt.  
3.  
Tighten the previously removed hardware to secure the  
handle in place. See Fig. 3-2.  
Wing Knobs  
Carriage Bolts  
Wing Knobs  
Figure 3-1  
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3.  
Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the  
lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex  
washer screws. See Fig. 3-5.  
Installing the Chute  
1.  
Place the chute handle on the lower chute as shown in Fig.  
3-3. Be certain that the handle is aligned in the channel on  
the chute and the tabs snap into place.  
Channel  
Tab  
Figure 3-5  
Figure 3-3  
Installing the Recoil Starter Handle  
2.  
Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base. See Fig.  
1.  
Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual  
bag.  
3-4.  
2.  
Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle as  
shown in Fig. 3-6. Do not fully tighten the hardware until  
instructed to do so.  
Recoil Starter Handle  
Eye Bolt  
Hex Washer  
Screw  
Handle  
Knob  
Figure 3-4  
Figure 3-6  
NOTE: The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the  
back of the snow thrower.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye  
bolt.  
Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back  
side of the snow thrower. See Fig. 3-6.  
Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob.  
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Controls & Features  
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Auger Control  
Recoil Starter Handle  
Chute Control Handle  
Chute Assembly  
Shave Plate  
Auger  
Figure 4-1  
Auger  
Shave Plate  
The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as  
the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to the  
pavement’s surface to be discharged.  
When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger  
housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles  
on the auger also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they  
come in contact with the pavement.  
Recoil Starter Handle  
The recoil starter handle is used to manually start the engine.  
Auger Control  
Located on the upper handle, the auger control is used to  
engage and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control  
against the upper handle to engage the auger; release it to  
disengage.  
EZ Chute  
The rotation of the chute is controlled by rotating the chute  
control handle left or right. The angle/distance that snow is  
thrown is changed by manually tilting the upper chute to the  
desired position.  
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Operation  
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NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instruction on  
starting, stopping and operating the engine.  
Chute  
Refer to Fig. 5-2 for the chute controls.  
Engaging the Auger  
Chute Control  
Handle  
1.  
To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the  
auger control against the handle. Release to stop the auger.  
See Fig. 5-1.  
Upper  
Chute  
Auger  
Control  
Handle  
Wing Nut  
Figure 5-2  
To increase the angle/distance snow is thrown, pull up/back on  
the upper chute. To decrease the angle/distance snow is thrown,  
push down/forward on the upper chute.  
Figure 5-1  
To rotate the chute to the left, turn the chute control handle to  
the right. To rotate the chute to the right, turn the chute control  
handle to the left.  
Engaging the Drive  
Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the  
auger to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower  
forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the auger  
off the ground and stop the forward motion.  
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result  
in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which will  
not be covered by the warranty.  
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute  
WARNING! Never use your hands to clear a  
clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain  
behind handles until all moving parts have stopped  
before using the clean-out tool to clear the chute  
assembly.  
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge  
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow  
throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.  
To clear the chute:  
1.  
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!  
2.  
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  
stopped rotating.  
3.  
Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.  
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Maintenance & Adjustments  
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6.  
Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before  
re-installing.  
Adjustments  
WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or  
inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger  
control. Stop the engine and remove the key to  
prevent unintended starting.  
Control Cable  
As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt  
stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If  
the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows:  
Shave Plate  
The upper hole in the control handle provides for an adjustment  
in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect the end of control cable  
from the bottom hole in the control handle and reinsert it in the  
upper hole. Insert the cable from the outside as shown in Fig. 6-2.  
To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the machine  
on a level surface. The wheels, shave plate and auger should all  
contact the level surface. Note that if the shave plate is adjusted  
too high, snow may blow under the housing. If the shave plate  
wears out excessively, or the snow thrower does not self-propel,  
the shave plate may be too low and needs to be adjusted.  
Auger Control Handle  
NOTE: On new snow throwers or machines with a new shave  
plate installed, the auger may be slightly off the ground.  
To adjust the shave plate proceed as follows:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Drain the gas from the snow thrower by running the  
engine until it is empty.  
Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip  
the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.  
Loosen the four flange lock nuts and carriage bolts which  
secure the shave plate to the housing. See Fig. 6-1. Move  
the shave plate to the desired position and retighten the  
nuts and bolts securely.  
Control Cable  
Figure 6-2  
Side View  
Carriage Screw  
Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference. If after  
the adjustment to the control cable the auger still hesitates when  
rotating, see the Service section for instructions on replacing the belt.  
Flange Lock Nut  
Reversible Shave Plate  
Figure 6-1  
4.  
5.  
Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull  
the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.  
If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and  
pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped  
in the head is removed.  
CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole  
when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.  
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5.  
6.  
Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull  
the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.  
Maintenance  
Off-Season Storage  
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow  
the instructions below.  
If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and  
pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped  
in the head is removed.  
1.  
Store the equipment in a clean, dry area.  
CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole  
when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.  
2.  
If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,  
rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat  
the snow thrower.  
7.  
Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before  
re-installing.  
3.  
Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.  
4.  
Lubricate pivot points on control handle and extension  
spring at end of control cable with a light oil.  
Engine  
Refer to the Engine Operators manual packed separately with  
your snow thrower for maintenance and adjustment information  
on your engine.  
1.  
To access the oil drain and spark plug it is necessary to  
remove the lower panel.  
2.  
Remove the three screws that secure the lower panel.  
Remove the lower panel by lifting up on the panel to free  
the tabs at the bottom of the panel from the tab slots and  
then pull back. See Fig. 6-3.  
Figure 6-3  
NOTE: The bottom of the panel has tabs that help hold it in  
place.  
NOTE: An oil drain extension kit is available separately.  
Contact your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact Cub Cadet’s  
Customer Support for kit #753-06684.  
3.  
Change the oil and/or the spark plug as instructed in your  
Engine Operator’s manual.  
4.  
Re-install the lower panel by placing the tabs in the tab  
slots, lifting the panel into place and secure with the three  
screws removed in step 2.  
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Service  
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To replace the belt follow these instructions and refer to Fig. 7-3:  
Replacing Belt  
1.  
Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.  
Drive Pulley  
2.  
Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip  
the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.  
Idler Pulley  
3.  
Slide a board up through the auger and through the chute  
to secure the auger in place.  
4.  
Remove the belt cover by removing the three hex washer  
screws and one hex lock screw that secure it to the frame.  
See Fig. 7-1.  
Belt Keeper  
Flange Nut  
Hex Lock Screw  
Auger Pulley  
Figure 7-3  
NOTE: Installing the belt and belt cover may be easier if the  
auger control is squeezed against the upper handle.  
1.  
Route the belt around the drive pulley and under the idler  
pulley. See Fig. 7-3.  
2.  
Route the end of the belt around the auger pulley and slide  
the pulley back on to the auger shaft. It may be necessary  
to push down on the idler pulley to get the auger pulley  
under the belt keeper.  
Hex Washer Screw  
Figure 7-1  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Replace the flange nut and tighten securely.  
Reinstall the belt cover removed earlier.  
Remove the board from the auger and chute.  
5.  
Remove the flange nut that secures the auger pulley to the  
auger shaft. See Fig. 7-2.  
Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull  
the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.  
7.  
If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and  
pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped  
in the head is removed.  
CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole  
when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.  
8.  
Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before  
re-installing.  
Flange Nut  
Auger Shaft  
Auger Pulley  
Figure 7-2  
6.  
Remove the auger pulley and the belt.  
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Replacing Auger Paddles  
Replacing Shave Plate  
The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing  
and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There  
are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed.  
The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear  
and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present.  
CAUTION: Do NOT allow the auger’s rubber  
paddles to wear to the point where portions of the  
metal auger itself can come in contact with the  
pavement. Doing so can result in serious damage to  
your snow thrower.  
1.  
Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.  
2.  
Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip  
the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.  
3.  
Remove the four carriage bolts and flange lock nuts which  
attach it to the snow thrower housing. See Fig. 7-5.  
To change the rubber paddles, proceed as follows:  
1.  
Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank is empty.  
2.  
Pull the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt. Then tip  
the snow thrower back until it rests on the handles.  
Side View  
3.  
Remove the existing rubber paddles by unthreading the hex  
washer screws which secure them to the auger. See Fig. 7-4.  
Carriage Screw  
Flange Lock Nut  
Hex Washer Screw  
Auger Paddle  
Reversible Shave Plate  
Figure 7-5  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Install the new shave plate, making sure the heads of the  
carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.  
Hex Washer Screw  
Adjust the shave plate as instructed in the Maintenance &  
Adjustments section.  
Figure 7-4  
Tighten securely once adjusted.  
NOTE: The auger paddles should be replaced one-at-a-time  
so that the auger still attached can be used as an example for Engine  
positioning and re-installing the new auger.  
Refer to the Engine Operators manual packed separately with  
your snow thrower for service information for your engine.  
4.  
Secure the replacement rubber paddles to the auger using  
the hardware removed earlier.  
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Troubleshooting  
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Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Excessive vibration  
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.  
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect  
spark plug wire. Check for possible damage.  
Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed.  
If the problem persists, take snow thrower to  
an authorized service dealer.  
Snow thrower fails to self-  
propel  
1. Auger control cable out of adjustment.  
1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in  
Maintenance & Adjustments section.  
2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged.  
2. Replace auger drive belt.  
Augers continue to rotate  
1. Auger control cable out of adjustment.  
1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in  
Maintenance & Adjustments section.  
Snow thrower fails to  
discharge snow  
1. Chute assembly clogged.  
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.  
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with  
clean-out tool or stick.  
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.  
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect the  
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.  
3. Auger control cable out of adjustment.  
3. Adjust auger control cable.  
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.  
4. Replace auger belt.  
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Replacement Parts  
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Component  
Part Number and Description  
731-08171  
Shave Plate  
954-04050  
Belt  
753-06469  
946-04701  
Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2  
paddles and 12 hex washer screws)  
Clutch Cable  
634-04347  
751-10487  
Wheel Assembly, 8”  
Fuel Cap  
731-05632  
951-10292  
Key  
Spark Plug  
Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number  
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CUB CADET LLC  
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR  
SNOW THROWERS  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with  
b. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or  
exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their  
respective possessions and territories, except those sold through  
Cub Cadet’s authorized channels of export distribution.  
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States,  
its possessions and territories, and by MTD Products Limited with  
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its  
territories and possessions.  
c. Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts.  
For non-commercial use: Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding  
Normal Wear Parts, as described below) against defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of  
original retail purchase or lease.  
d. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service  
dealer.  
e. Transportation charges and service calls.  
For commercial uses and applications: Cub Cadet warrants this  
product (excluding Normal Wear Parts, as described below) against  
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from  
the date of original retail purchase or lease.  
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of mer-  
chantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the  
applicable period of express written warranty above as to the  
parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written  
or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or  
entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,  
shall bind Cub Cadet. During the period of the warranty, the  
exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set  
forth above.  
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and  
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Cub Cadet shall not be  
liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including,  
without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replace-  
ment lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily  
replace a warranted product.  
“Cub Cadet” will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any  
part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited  
warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and  
maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with  
the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect,  
accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire,  
water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage  
resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or  
attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for use with the product(s)  
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting  
damage.  
Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of  
purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items  
such as: belts, skid shoes, shave plates and tires.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply  
to you.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH  
PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service  
dealer. To locate the dealer in your area:  
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount  
of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety  
features of the product shall void this warranty. You assume the  
risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property  
and/or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or  
inability to use the product.  
In the U.S.A.  
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact  
Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or  
com.  
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the  
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a  
gift.  
In Canada  
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call  
com.  
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights that vary in different jurisdictions.  
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following  
cases:  
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to  
obtain warranty coverage.  
a. 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 use or exposure.  
Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-877-282-8684  
MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238  
GDOC-100160 REV. A  
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