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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
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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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower. It was If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub properly operated and maintained. Cadet’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. ensure yo
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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 v
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Safe Handling of Gasoline Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care and deadly gas. in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when alcohol or drugs. gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your
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14. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. Life have the machine inspected annua
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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—
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Chute Assembly • Two Ignition Keys • One 3-Prong Extension Cord • One 20 oz. Bottle 5W-30 Oil • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual 2. Pivot the upper handle into the operating position. Be sure NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower not to pinch any of the cables in the process. See Fig. 3-2. are from the operator’s position. Any exceptions will be noted. Unpacking the Sno
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3. Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the Installing the Chute lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex 1. Place the chute handle on the lower chute as shown in Fig. washer screws. See Fig. 3-5. 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 kno
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Controls & Features 4 Auger Control Recoil Starter Handle Chute Control Handle Chute Assembly Shave Plate Auger Figure 4-1 Auger Shave Plate When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to the on the auger also aid in propelling the snow thrower as they pavement’s surface to be discharged. come in contact with the
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Operation 5 NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for instruction on Chute starting, stopping and operating the engine. Refer to Fig. 5-2 for the chute controls. Engaging the Auger Chute Control 1. To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the Handle auger control against the handle. Release to stop the auger. Upper See Fig. 5-1. 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 an
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 6. Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before Adjustments re-installing. WARNING! Before servicing, repairing or Control Cable inspecting the snow thrower, disengage the auger control. Stop the engine and remove the key to As a result of both the control cable and the auger drive belt prevent unintended starting. stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments may be necessary. If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating, proceed as follows: Sha
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5. Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull Maintenance the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull. Off-Season Storage 6. If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped in the head is removed. the instructions below. 1. Store the equipment in a clean, dry area. CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug ho
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Service 7 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 f
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Replacing Auger Paddles Replacing Shave Plate The snow thrower auger’s rubber paddles are subject to wear The shave plate is attached to the bottom of the auger housing and should be replaced if any signs of excessive wear are present. and is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. CAUTION: Do NOT allow the auger’s rubber paddles to wear to the point where portions of the 1. Run the snow thrower until the fuel tank
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Troubleshooting 8 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- 1. Auger control cable out of adjustment. 1. Adjust auger control cable as shown in propel Maintenance & Adjustments section. 2. Auger drive belt loose or damaged. 2.
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Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 731-08171 Shave Plate 954-04050 Belt 753-06469 Rubber Auger Paddle Kit (Includes 2 paddles and 12 hex washer screws) 946-04701 Clutch Cable 634-04347 Wheel Assembly, 8” 751-10487 Fuel Cap 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. 1
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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 respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their its possessions and territories, and by MTD Products Limited with respective possessions and territories, except those sold through respect to new merchandise purchase
