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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otreap Or ’s Mlauna
Two-Stage Snow Thrower — 526 WE
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. 769-02601A
(June 6, 2007)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Cub Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing performance when properly operated and maintained. laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the unit, phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the
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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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Maintenance & Storage Do not modify engine 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway adjustment sections of this manual. engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all control levers a
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Product Registration Card • One Snow Thrower Operator’s • One Tecumseh Engine Operator’s Manual Manual Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position 2. Observe the lower rear area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting the handle upward. See Fig. 3-1. 2 1 1 Figure 3-2 Figure 3-1 NOTE: Make certain the upper ends of each cabl
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3. Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support Set-Up bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See See Fig. 3-4. Shear Pins A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower. Store them in your snow thrower’s dash panel until needed. See Fig. 3-6. Figure 3-4 4. Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable Figure 3-6 guide on top of the engine. See Fig. 3-5. Chute Clean-Out Tool The chute clean-out tool
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Tire Pressure Adjustments Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure in Skid Shoes both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi. The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the machine for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior may not travel in a straight path and the shave plate may wear to operating the snow thrower. unevenly. CAUTION: It is not recommended that you operate Gas & Oil
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Auger Control WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: 1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. 2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to Starting the Engine on page 12.
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Controls and Features 4 Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and Choke Control illustrated in Fig. 4-1. NOTE: For detailed information on all engine controls, refer to the separate Tecumseh Engine Operator’s Manual. Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the right side of the The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is handle panel and is used to determine ground activated by rotating the knob clockwise. Activating the choke speed and direct
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Throttle Control Auger Control The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer Pressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in cold-weather starting. Oil Fill Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill. The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the Skid Shoes control grip against the handle to engage t
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Chute Directional Control Chute Clean-Out Tool 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 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
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Operation 5 6. When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the Starting The Engine end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplugging the 1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the opposite end from the snow thrower. metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the Recoil Starter rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. 1. Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (cold engine start). 2. Make certain both the auger contro
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To Engage Drive 1. With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move shift lever into one of the six forward (F) positions or two reverse (R) positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions and a pace you’re comfortable with. 2. Squeeze the drive control against the handle the snow thrower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop. To Engage Augers 1. To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger control against the left handle. Release t
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Lubrication Engine Gear Shaft Refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual packed with your The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season machine for all engine maintenance. or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. 1. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Shave Plate and Skid Shoes rests on the auger housing. The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow 2. Remove the frame cover from the underside
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Auger Shaft Adjustments At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger Shift Cable shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be See Fig. 6-3. achieved, refer to the figures to the right and 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.
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Drive Control Chute Directional Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right, position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack: tight. 1. Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper and lower hex nuts NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the found on one cable adjuster. snow thrower’s drive is disengaging interm
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Service 7 3. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it Belt Replacement rests on the auger housing. Auger Belt 4. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed it. See Fig 7-3. as follows: 1. To prevent spillage, place a piece of plastic wrap under the gas cap and tighten securely. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by r
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6. Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the Drive Belt belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed See Fig. 7-5. as follows: 1. Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Refer to Fig. 7-1. 3. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 7-6.: a. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. b. Use a wrench to p
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6. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction Friction Wheel Removal wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 7-7. If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive control engaged, and performing the drive control cable adjustment fails to correct the problem, the friction wheel may need to be replaced. Follow the instructions below. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking and replace if necessary: 1. Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Place the shi
