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Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex 

3. 

shaft. See Fig. 6-3.

NOTE: 

When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not to get 

any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction 

wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower’s drive 

system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.

Wheels

At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the 

axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling 

wheels.

Auger Shaft

At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger 

shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and 

the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. 

See Fig. 6-4.

Figure 6-3

Gear Case

The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If 

disassembled for any reason, lubricate via the grease fitting with 

two ounces of grease (Part Number 737-0168A).

NOTE: 

To relieve pressure, remove the vent plug before 

lubricating the gear case. See Figure 6-3. Failure to do so could 

result in damage to the gear case seals. 

Augers

Each of the four auger spiral assemblies is secured to the spiral 

shaft with a shear pin and cotter pin. If the auger should strike a 

foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that 

the pins may shear.  

If augers do not turn, check to see if pins have sheared. 

1. 

Replace the pins if needed. Two replacement shear pins 

2. 

and cotter pins have been provided with the snow thrower. 

Spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins 

and securing with new cotter pins.

Adjustments

Shift Cable

If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be 

achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift 

cable as follows:

Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.

1. 

Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See 

2. 

Fig. 6-5.

Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. 

3. 

Retighten the hex nut.

4. 

Figure 6-5

Grease Fitting

Spacers

Bow-Tie Pins

Vent Plug

Shear Pins

Figure 6-4

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Summary of Contents for 524 SWE

Page 1: ...es 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 Two Stage Snow Thrower 526 WE Form No 769 05015 June 24 2009 ...

Page 2: ...roduct specifications for various models Characteristics and features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models Cub Cadet LLC reserves the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us direc...

Page 3: ... eyes Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer 2 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 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle 3 for all machines with electric start engines Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed 4 ro...

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

Page 5: ...ere 10 there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc Always refer to the operator s manual for proper 11 instructions on off season storage Check fuel line tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks 12 or leaks Replace if necessary Do not crank engine with spark plug removed 13 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission 14 CPSC and the U S ...

Page 6: ... 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 v...

Page 7: ...discard any rubber bands if present They are for packaging purposes only Chute Assembly Remove cotter pin wing nut and hex screw from chute 1 control head and clevis pin and bow tie cotter pin from chute support bracket Position the chute over the chute base See Fig 3 2 Place chute onto chute base and secure chute control head 2 to chute support bracket with clevis pin and bow tie cotter pin remov...

Page 8: ...ion gear below the control panel faces upward See Fig 3 5 Note The joystick will be angled slightly to the right Insert hex rod into chute control head Push rod as far into 6 chute control head as possible keeping the hole in the hex rod pointing upward See Fig 3 6 Insert the hex rod into the pinion gear below the joystick 7 Make sure to line up the hole in the hex rod with the arrow on the pinion...

Page 9: ...ward the control panel until the hole in the 8 hex rod lines up with the hole in the chute control input closest to the chute control head and insert the cotter pin See Fig 3 8 Note The second hole is used to achieve further engagement of the hex rod into the pinion gear if required Refer to page 19 for Chute Control Rod adjustments Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable 9 gui...

Page 10: ...rfill Checking Oil Level CAUTION The engine is shipped with oil in the engine You must however check the oil level prior to operating the snow thrower Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty NOTE Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped Remove the oil filler cap dipstick and wipe the dipstick 1 clean See Fi...

Page 11: ...ll adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows When the auger control is released and in the disengaged 1 up position the cable should have very little slack It should NOT be tight In a well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine 2 Refer to Starting the Engine on page 15 While standing in the operator s positi...

Page 12: ...engine and is activated by rotating the knob counter clockwise Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine Key The key is a safety devise It must be fully inserted in order for the engine to start Remove the key when the snow thrower is not in use Note Do not turn the key in an attempt to start the engine Doing so may cause it to break Figu...

Page 13: ...ged into a 120V power source 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 Gas Cap Unthread the gas cap to add gasoline to the fuel tank Auger Control The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwi...

Page 14: ...ip Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control 1 Stop the engine by removing the key 2 Remove the clean out tool from the clip which secures it to 3 the rear of the auger housing Use the shovel shaped end of the clean out tool to 4 dislodge and s...

Page 15: ...y is inserted into ignition switch Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located 3 on the engine Plug the other end of extension cord into a three prong 120 volt grounded AC outlet in a well ventilated area See Fig 5 2 Move throttle control to FAST rabbit position 4 Move choke to the CHOKE position cold engine start If 5 engine is warm place choke in RUN position Push primer three 3 tim...

Page 16: ...Removing the key will reduce the 2 possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use Keep the key in a safe place The engine cannot start without the key Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the engine 3 To Engage Drive With the throttle control in the Fast rabbit position move 1 shift lever into one of the six forward F positions or two reverse R positions Se...

Page 17: ...To remove shave plate Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to 1 the snow thrower housing Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of carriage 2 bolts are to the inside of housing Tighten securely Lubrication Gear Shaft The gear hex shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty five 25 hours of operation Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward...

Page 18: ...e lubricating the gear case See Figure 6 3 Failure to do so could result in damage to the gear case seals Augers Each of the four auger spiral assemblies is secured to the spiral shaft with a shear pin and cotter pin If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear If augers do not turn check to see if pins have sheared 1 Replace the pi...

Page 19: ...n need of 4 adjustment Proceed as follows Loosen the lower hex nut on the drive cable bracket See 5 Fig 6 6 Position the bracket upward to provide more slack or 6 downward to increase cable tension Retighten the upper hex nut 7 Figure 6 6 Chute Control Rod To adjust the chute control rod proceed as follows Remove the cotter pin from the hole closest to the chute 1 assembly on the chute rotation as...

Page 20: ...ll the drain plug and washer and tighten securely 5 Oil Drain Oil Plug Figure 7 1 Refill with the recommended oil and check the oil level 6 refer to Operation section for instructions Reinstall the oil filler cap dipstick securely 7 CAUTION Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is friendly t...

Page 21: ...ine until it stops Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine Change the engine oil Remove spark plug and pour approximately 1 oz 30 ml of clean engine oil into the cylinder Pull the recoil starter several times to distribute the oil and reinstall the spark plug Clean debris from around engine and under around and behind muffler Apply a light film of oil on any areas that are susceptible to rust ...

Page 22: ...e Fig 8 1 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Fig 8 2 3 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 4 rests on the auger housing Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow 5 thrower by removing the self tapping screws which secure it See Fig 8 3 Remove the belt as follows See Fig 8 4 6 Loosen and remove the shoulder screw which acts a as a belt keeper Unhook the...

Page 23: ...ceed as follows To prevent spillage remove all fuel from tank by running 1 engine until it stops Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by 2 removing the two self tapping screws Refer to Fig 8 1 Remove the belt as follows See Fig 8 6 3 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley a Use a wrench to pivot the idler pulley toward the b right ...

Page 24: ...l may need to be replaced Follow the instructions below Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel Do not 1 attempt to pour fuel from the engine Place the shift lever in third Forward F3 position 2 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it 3 rests on the auger housing Remove the frame cover from...

Page 25: ...he rubber ring proceed as follows Remove the four screws which secure the friction wheel s 1 side plates together See Fig 8 11 Remove the rubber ring from between the plates 2 Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber ring 3 NOTE When reassembling the friction wheel assembly make sure that the rubber ring is centered and seated properly between the side plates Tighten each screw only one rotati...

Page 26: ...n authorized Service Center Loss of power Spark plug wire loose 1 Gas cap vent hole plugged 2 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 1 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be 2 certain vent hole is clear Unit fails to propel itself Drive control cable in need of adjustment 1 Drive belt loose or damaged 2 Friction wheel worn 3 Adjust drive control cable Refer to 1 Maintenance and Adjustments section Repla...

Page 27: ... 738 04124A Shear Pin 1 50 714 04040 Bow tie Cotter Pin 731 06931 Slide Shoe Deluxe 731 2643 Chute Clean out Tool 790 00148 Stainless Steel Shave Plate 26 731 05632 Key 951 10292 Spark Plug 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 Replacem...

Page 28: ...See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability Model Number Description 753 05762A Heated Grips OEM 390 679 Drift Cutter Kit OEM 390 674 Heavy Duty Snow Cab 490 241 0009 Light Kit Attachments Accessories 11 28 ...

Page 29: ...Notes 29 12 ...

Page 30: ...engine to an Authorized MTD Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranted repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a MTD Service Representative at 1 800 800 7310 and address is MTD CONSUMER GROUP P O Box 361131 Cleveland OH 44136 0019 Defects Warranty ...

Page 31: ...rge to the owner Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts shall be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article to warrant failures of warrant...

Page 32: ...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 Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts...

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