Cub Cadet 828 SWE, Operator'S Manual

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WARNING
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive.
Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
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Operating
Your Snow
Thrower
The electric starter
is equipped with a
grounded three-wire
power cord and plug
and is designed to
operate on 120 volt
AC household current.
It must be used with
a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle
at all times to avoid
the possibility of
electric shock. Follow
all instructions care-
fully prior to operating
the electric starter.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the Tecumseh Engines manual packed separately with
your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Starting the Engine
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire
(inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the
metal tip on the spark plug.
2. Make certain both the auger control and drive control
are in the disengaged (released) position.
3. Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.
Do not attempt to turn the key.
NOTE:
The engine cannot start unless the key is
inserted into ignition switch. Do not turn the key.
Electric Starter
1. Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you
are not certain.
WARNING: The optional electric
starter is equipped with a grounded
three-wire power cord and plug, and
is designed to operate on 120 volt AC
household current. It must be used with a properly
grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to
avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all
instructions carefully prior to operating the electric
starter.
If your house wiring system is not a three-wire
grounded system
, do not use this electric starter under
any conditions.
If your home electrical system is grounded, but a
three-hole receptacle is not available
, one should
be installed by a licensed electrician before using the
electric starter.
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle
,
proceed as follows:
1. Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the
engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension cord
into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a
well-ventilated area.
2. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold
engine start).
NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control
in the OFF position instead of FULL.
3. Push the primer in (hold in for a full second) three
times for cold engine start. Make sure to cover vent
hole in the center of the primer when pushing.
NOTE:
DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after
a short shutdown.
4. Push starter button to start engine.
5. Once the engine starts, immediately release starter
button.
6. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control
to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate
the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into
the OFF position again.
7. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug
the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplug-
ging the opposite end from the snow thrower.
Recoil Starter
1. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold
engine start).
NOTE:
If the engine is already warm, place choke control
in the OFF position instead of FULL.
2. Push the primer in (hold in for a full second) three
times for cold engine start. Make sure to cover vent
hole in the center of the primer when pushing.
NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after
a short shutdown.
NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the
temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope
out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to
pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.
4. Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not
release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a
firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly
recoil.