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CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

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.

Form No. 769-08161

(May 29, 2012)

Two Stage Snow Thrower — 524 WE, 524 SWE,

526 SWE, 528 SWE & 530 SWE

Summary of Contents for 2X 524 SWE

Page 1: ...ion Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty 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 Form No 769 08161 May 29 2012 Two Stage Snow Thrower 524 WE 524 SWE 526 SWE 528 SWE 530 SWE ...

Page 2: ...ction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your machine for more infor...

Page 3: ...he eyes 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 3 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all machines with electric start engines 4 Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock...

Page 4: ...g 5 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 6 Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Keep children away 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic ...

Page 5: ... 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 14 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S ...

Page 6: ...et 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 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 ven...

Page 7: ...handle by tightening the plastic knob located on both the left and right sides of the handle Remove and discard any rubber bands if present They are for packaging purposes only Contents of Carton One Snow Thrower Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins One Chute Assembly One Chute Control Rod One Product Registration Card One Engine Operator s Manual One Snow Thrower Operator s Manual Figure 3 2 Chute As...

Page 8: ...ime See Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 4 Squeeze the trigger on the joystick and rotate the chute by hand to face forward The holes in the chute control input will be facing up See Figure 3 6 Top View Chute Control Input Figure 3 6 NOTE The chute will not rotate without squeezing the trigger on the joystick 5 Rotate the joystick to the one o clock position so that the silver indicator arrow on the pinion g...

Page 9: ...sest to the chute control head and insert the hairpin clip removed earlier See Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 NOTE The second hole is used to achieve further engagement of the chute control rod into the pinion gear if required Refer to page 18 for Chute Control Rod adjustments 8 Finish securing chute control head to chute support bracket with wing nut clevis pin and bow tie cotter pin removed in step 1 See...

Page 10: ... all times for performance purposes Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes Adjust them downward if desired prior to operating the snow thrower CAUTION It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surroun...

Page 11: ...able should have very little slack It should NOT be tight 2 In a well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual packed with your snow thrower 3 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow thrower engage the auger 4 Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5...

Page 12: ...Shoes Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces See Set Up Assembly section Augers When engaged the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly Headlight The headlight is located on the handle pan...

Page 13: ... will remain engaged Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive Note Always release the drive control before changing speeds Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine s drive system Heated Grips If so Equipped CAUTION It is recommended that you wear gloves when using the heated grip If the heated grip become too hot turn it off To activate the heated grips move t...

Page 14: ...les until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging The chute clean out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening 1 Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control 2 Stop the engine Refer to the Engine ...

Page 15: ...er in open areas and at slow speeds until you are familiar with the drive control and comfortable operating the steering controls Engage Heated Grips If so Equipped CAUTION It is recommended that you wear gloves when using the heated grip If the heated grip become too hot turn it off To activate the heated grips move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position See Figure 5 ...

Page 16: ...hem to the snow thrower 2 Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts two on each side and hex flange nuts Refer to Figure 6 1 NOTE Augers not shown for clarity Figure 6 1 To remove shave plate 1 Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing 2 Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of housing Tighten securely...

Page 17: ...luminum drive plate or the rubber friction wheel Doing so will hinder the snow thrower s drive system Wipe off any excess or spilled oil Figure 6 4 Adjustments Shift Cable If the full range of speeds forward and reverse cannot be achieved adjust the shift cable as follows 1 Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position 2 Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket See Figure ...

Page 18: ...Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable bracket See Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 3 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or downward to increase cable tension 4 Retighten the upper hex screw 5 Check the adjustment of the drive control as described above to verify proper adjustment has been achieved Chute Control Rod To adjust the chute control rod proceed as follows 1 Remove the hairpin...

Page 19: ...ws See Figure 7 1 Figure 7 1 3 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Figure 7 2 Figure 7 2 4 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 5 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self tapping screws which secure it See Figure 7 3 Figure 7 3 6 Remove the belt as follows a Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt whic...

Page 20: ...ce your snow thrower s drive belt proceed as follows 1 To prevent spillage remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine 2 Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self tapping screws Refer to Figure 7 1 3 Remove the belt as follows a Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Figure 7 6 Figure 7 6 b Pi...

Page 21: ... engine to run until it is out of fuel Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine 2 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 3 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it See Figure 7 3 4 Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking Friction Wheel Removal 524 WE If the s...

Page 22: ... and replacing only the rubber ring proceed as follows 1 Remove the four screws which secure the friction wheel s side plates together See Figure 7 11 Figure 7 11 2 Remove the rubber ring from between the plates 3 Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber ring NOTE When reassembling the friction wheel assembly make sure that the rubber ring is centered and seated properly between the side plate...

Page 23: ... wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear Unit fails to propel itself 1 Drive control cable in need of adjustment 2 Drive belt loose or damaged 3 Friction wheel worn 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Maintenance Adjustments section 2 Replace drive belt Refer to Service section 3 Replace frictio...

Page 24: ...V 738 04124A Shear Pin 1 50 714 04040 Bow tie Cotter Pin 731 06931 Skid Shoe Deluxe 931 2643 Chute Clean out Tool 790 00120 Shave Plate 524 WE 524 SWE 790 00121 Shave Plate 526 SWE 790 00148 Stainless Steel Shave Plate 526 SWE 790 00118 Shave Plate 528 SWE 790 00145 Stainless Steel Shave Plate 528 SWE 790 00119 Shave Plate 530 SWE 790 00146 Stainless Steel Shave Plate 530 SWE 731 05632 Key 951 102...

Page 25: ...our 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 Attachments Accessories 10 25 ...

Page 26: ...Notes 26 11 ...

Page 27: ...27 Section 11 Notes ...

Page 28: ... sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure 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 c Replacem...

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