Cub Cadet Snow Blower 728 TDE User Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty  
OperatOrs Manual  
Track Drive Snow Thrower — 728 TDE  
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. 769-08170  
(May 7, 2012)  
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Important Safe Operation Practices  
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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 vehicle components  
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects  
or other reproductive harm.  
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in  
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the  
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands,  
toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Failure to observe the following safety  
instructions could result in serious injury or death.  
Training  
Preparation  
1.  
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the  
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.  
Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other  
foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the  
auger/impeller.  
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to  
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for  
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement  
parts.  
1.  
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation  
and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect  
your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious  
injury to the eyes.  
2.  
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.  
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them  
quickly.  
3.  
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this  
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand  
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual  
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an  
adult.  
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.  
4.  
5.  
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper  
instruction.  
3.  
Use a grounded three-wire extension cord and receptacle  
for all machines with electric start engines.  
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan  
your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material  
toward roads, bystanders and the like.  
4.  
Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock  
surfaces.  
5.  
6.  
Disengage all control levers before starting the engine.  
6.  
7.  
Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the  
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone  
enters the area.  
Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is  
running, except where specifically recommended in the  
operator’s manual.  
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially  
when operating in reverse.  
7.  
Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature  
before starting to clear snow.  
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5.  
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.  
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless  
and deadly gas.  
Safe Handling of Gasoline  
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care  
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the  
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when  
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.  
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.  
6.  
7.  
Do not operate machine while under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do  
not touch. Keep children away.  
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.  
8.  
9.  
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing  
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.  
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other  
sources of ignition.  
Exercise caution when changing direction and while  
operating on slopes. Do not operate on steep slopes.  
c. Never fuel machine indoors.  
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is  
hot or running.  
10. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge  
towards windows, walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible  
property damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.  
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before  
refueling.  
11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or  
f.  
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½  
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for  
fuel expansion.  
allow anyone in front of the machine.  
12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear  
snow at too fast of a rate.  
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.  
13. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.  
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the  
handles. Walk, never run.  
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and  
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5  
minutes before starting the engine.  
14. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when transporting  
i.  
Never store the machine or fuel container inside  
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light  
(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes  
dryer etc.).  
or not in use.  
15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on  
slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care  
when backing up.  
j.  
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before  
storing.  
16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop  
the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it  
against the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair  
any damage before starting and operating.  
k. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck  
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place  
containers on the ground away from your vehicle  
before filling.  
17. Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you  
leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait  
until the auger/impeller comes to a complete stop before  
unclogging the chute assembly, making any adjustments,  
or inspections.  
l.  
If possible, remove gas-powered equipment from  
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this  
is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a  
trailer with a portable container, rather than from a  
gasoline dispenser nozzle.  
18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings.  
Always use the clean-out tool provided to unclog the  
discharge opening. Do not unclog chute assembly while  
engine is running. Shut off engine and remain behind  
handles until all moving parts have stopped before  
unclogging.  
m. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel  
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is  
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.  
Operation  
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/  
impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the  
rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.  
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).  
20. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance  
is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord  
(kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than  
you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains  
could result.  
The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never  
bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe  
and may cause personal injury.  
The control levers must operate easily in both directions  
and automatically return to the disengaged position when  
released.  
21. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use  
care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for  
assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer.  
Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly.  
Keep all safety devices in place and working.  
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14. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission  
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),  
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,  
or 60 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful  
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized  
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety  
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.  
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.  
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute  
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge  
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow  
throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.  
To clear the chute:  
1.  
SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!  
2.  
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have  
stopped rotating.  
Do not modify engine  
3.  
Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.  
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any  
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway  
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper  
with factory setting of engine governor.  
Maintenance & Storage  
1.  
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  
operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and  
adjustment sections of this manual.  
Notice Regarding Emissions  
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal  
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)  
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and  
may include the following emission control systems: Engine  
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air  
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.  
2.  
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine  
disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Wait until  
the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect  
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to  
prevent unintended starting.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent  
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.  
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.  
Spark Arrestor  
WARNING! This machine is equipped with an  
internal combustion engine and should not be used  
on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush  
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s  
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor  
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).  
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed  
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe  
operating speed of the engine.  
Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to  
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently  
check all components and replace with original equipment  
manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only. “Use of parts which do  
not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to  
improper performance and compromise safety!”  
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective  
working order by the operator. In the State of California the  
above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public  
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws  
apply on federal lands.  
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your  
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service  
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.  
6.  
Check control levers periodically to verify they engage  
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer  
to the adjustment section in this operator’s manual for  
instructions.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.  
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,  
etc. to protect the environment.  
Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow  
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller.  
10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside 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.  
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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— ROTATING BLADES  
Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. There are rotating  
blades inside  
WARNING— ROTATING AUGER  
Do not put hands or feet 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 ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon  
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.  
WARNING— ELECTRICAL SHOCK  
Do not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain  
WARNING— HOT SURFACE  
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine  
and muffler to cool before touching.  
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and  
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
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Assembly & Set-Up  
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Contents of Crate  
One Snow Thrower  
Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins  
One Product Registration Card  
One Chute Assembly  
One Snow Thrower Operator’s  
Manual  
One Chute Control Rod  
One Engine Manual  
Assembly  
Handle  
1.  
Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position  
2.  
Remove the lower plastic wing nut and carriage bolt from  
each side of the upper handle; then raise the upper handle  
assembly until it snaps over the lower handle. See Figure  
3-1.  
Figure 3-2  
Chute Control Head  
Chute Support  
Bracket  
Figure 3-1  
NOTE: Make certain the cables are seated properly in the  
roller guides. See Figure 3-2.  
3.  
Looking beneath the handle panel, check that all of the  
cables (steering, auger, shift, and drive) are properly routed  
and not pinched or kinked.  
Chute  
4.  
Secure the 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.  
Chute Base  
Chute Assembly  
1.  
Remove cotter pin, wing nut and hex screw from chute  
control head. Remove clevis pin and bow-tie cotter pin  
Figure 3-3  
from chute support bracket. See Figure 3-3.  
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2.  
Insert chute control rod into chute control head. Push rod  
as far into chute control head as possible, keeping the  
holes in the rod pointing upward. See Figure 3-4.  
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.  
NOTE: The chute will not rotate without squeezing the  
trigger on the joystick.  
Chute Control  
Top View  
Input  
Figure 3-4  
3.  
Place chute onto chute base and ensure chute control  
rod is positioned under the handle panel. Install hex bolt  
previously removed but do not secure with wing nut at this  
time. See Figure 3-5.  
Figure 3-6  
5.  
Rotate the joystick to the one o’clock position so that the  
silver indicator arrow on the pinion gear below the control  
panel faces upward. See Figure 3-7.  
Figure 3-5  
Figure 3-7  
NOTE: The joystick will be angled slightly to the right at the  
one o’clock position. See “Top View” in Figure 3-6.  
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6.  
Insert the chute control rod into the pinion gear below the  
joystick. Make sure to line up the hole in the rod with the  
arrow on the pinion gear. See Figure 3-8.  
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 Figure 3-3.  
NOTE: The chute control rod will fit snugly into the pinion  
gear. Support the rear of the dash panel with one hand  
while inserting the rod with your other hand to ensure the  
rod is inserted all the way into the pinion gear.  
9.  
Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable  
guide on top of the engine. See Figure 3-10.  
NOTE: For smoothest operation, the cables should all be to  
the left of the hex rod.  
NOTE: The hole is a reference for aligning the rod with the  
indicator arrow on the pinion gear, and will be visible after  
the rod has been inserted.  
Figure 3-10  
Set-Up  
Figure 3-8  
Shear Pins  
7.  
Push the chute control rod toward the control panel until  
the hole in the rod lines up with the hole in the chute  
control input closest to the chute control head and insert  
the cotter pin. See Figure 3-9.  
A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins  
are included with your snow thrower in the manual bag. Store  
them in your snow thrower’s dash panel until needed. See  
Figure 3-11.  
NOTE: The second hole is used to achieve further  
engagement of the rod into the pinion gear if required.  
Refer to page 18 for Chute Control Rod adjustments.  
Figure 3-11  
Figure 3-9  
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Chute Clean-Out Tool  
The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger  
housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut  
the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Figure 3-12.  
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 surrounding  
property.  
Chute Clean-Out Tool  
For close snow removal on a smooth surface, raise the skid shoes  
higher on the auger housing.  
Use a middle or lower position when the area to be cleared is  
uneven, such as a gravel driveway  
NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel  
surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance  
between the ground and the shave plate.  
To adjust the skid shoes:  
1.  
Loosen the four hex nuts (two on each side) and carriage  
bolts. Move the skid shoes to the desired position. See  
Figure 3-13.  
Figure 3-12  
Figure 3-13  
2.  
Make certain the entire bottom surface of the skid shoe is  
against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes.  
3.  
Retighten the nuts and bolts securely.  
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Auger Control  
WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower,  
carefully read and follow all the 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.  
3.  
4.  
In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine.  
Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual.  
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow  
thrower), engage the auger.  
Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten  
(10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this  
several times.  
5.  
6.  
With the throttle control in the FAST (rabbit) position and  
the auger control in the disengaged “up” position, walk to  
the front of the machine.  
Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating  
and shows NO signs of motion.  
IMPORTANT: If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating,  
immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the  
engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual. Wait for  
ALL moving parts to stop before readjusting the auger control.  
7.  
To readjust the control cable, loosen the hex jam nut on the  
auger control cable “Z” fitting.  
8.  
Thread the ferrule without turning the cable onto the “Z”  
fitting until there is no slack in the cable. See Figure 3-14.  
Do not overtighten the cable. Hold the flats on the ferrule  
with pliers and tighten the jam nut against the ferrule.  
Figure 3-14  
9.  
Repeat steps 2 through 6 above to verify proper  
adjustment has been achieved.  
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Controls and Features  
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Track Lock Lever  
Drive Control  
Chute Directional  
Control  
Auger Control  
Heated Grips  
Shift Lever  
Headlight  
Steering Trigger  
Control  
Chute Assembly  
Chute Clean  
Out Tool  
Skid Shoe  
Figure 4-1  
Augers  
Headlight  
WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all  
instructions and warnings on the machine and in  
this manual before operating.  
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.  
Heated Grip  
Shift Lever  
CAUTION: It is recommended that you wear  
gloves when using the heated grip. If the heated  
grip becomes too hot, turn it off.  
The shift lever is located in the right side of the handle panel and  
is used to determine both the ground speed and direction of  
travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions.  
Forward  
ON  
OFF  
Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds, with position  
number one (1) being the slowest.  
Reverse  
Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds, with position  
number one (1) being the slowest.  
To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear  
of the dash panel into the ON position.  
NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.  
To turn off the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear  
of the dash panel to the OFF position.  
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Skid Shoe  
Track Steering Controls  
The space between the shave plate and the ground can be  
adjusted by positioning the skid shoes. Refer to Skid Shoe  
Adjustment on page 10.  
Track Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock  
The track drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze  
the control grip against the handle to engage the track drive.  
Release to stop.  
The left and right track steering controls are located on the  
underside of the handles and they are used to assist in steering  
the snow thrower. Squeeze the right track control when turning  
right, squeeze the left control when turning left. Operate your  
snow thrower in open areas until you become familiar with these  
controls.  
NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds.  
Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s  
drive system.  
NOTE: It is easier to maneuver a non-running snow thrower with  
both track steering controls held in simultaneously.  
The drive control also locks the auger control so that you can  
operate the chute control handle without interrupting the snow  
throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously  
with the drive control, the operator can release the auger control  
(on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release  
both controls to stop the augers and the track drive.  
Chute Directional Control  
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 throwing action. Release to stop.  
The chute directional control is located on the left side of the  
dash panel.  
Augers  
To change the direction in which snow is thrown, squeeze  
the button on the joystick and pivot the joy-stick to the  
right or to the left.  
When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger  
housing.  
To change the angle/distance which snow is thrown, pivot  
the joystick forward or backward.  
Chute Assembly  
Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute  
assembly.  
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Track Lock Lever  
Chute Clean-Out Tool  
The track lock lever is located on the right side  
of the snow thrower and is used to select the  
position of the auger housing and the method  
of track operation. Move the lever to the right,  
then forward or backward to one of the three  
positions.  
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:  
Transport  
Raises the front end of the snow thrower for  
easy transport. Using proper caution, this  
position may also be used on many gravel  
driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel  
undisturbed.  
1.  
Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control.  
2.  
Stop the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s  
Manual. Remove the key.  
3.  
Remove the clean-out tool from the clip which secures it to  
the rear of the auger housing.  
Normal Snow  
Allows the tracks to be suspended  
independently for continuous ground contact.  
4.  
Use the shovel-shaped end of the clean-out tool to  
dislodge and scoop any snow and ice which has formed in  
and near the chute assembly.  
Packed Snow  
Locks the front end of the snow thrower down  
to the ground for hard-packed or icy snow  
conditions.  
5.  
Refasten the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on  
the rear of the auger housing, reinsert the key and start  
the snow thrower’s engine as instructed in the Engine  
Operator’s Manual.  
While standing in the operator’s position (behind the snow  
thrower), engage the auger control for a few seconds to clear any  
remaining snow and ice from the chute assembly.  
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Operation  
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Starting and Stopping the Engine  
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow  
thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.  
Set Track Position  
Move the track lock lever to the right, then forward or backward  
to one of the three positions. See Figure 5-2.  
NOTE: When positioning the track lock lever into one of the three  
operating locations, apply a downward force on the right handle  
with your left hand while you shift the track lock lever into the  
desired position with your right hand.  
To Engage Drive  
1.  
With the throttle control in the Fast (rabbit) position, move  
the 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 are comfortable with.  
Top View  
2.  
Squeeze the drive control against the handle and the snow  
thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will  
stop.  
To Engage Augers  
To engage the augers and start throwing snow, squeeze the  
auger control against the left handle. Release to stop the augers.  
Packed Snow  
To Steer  
Normal Snow  
Track  
With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering  
trigger control to turn right. Squeeze the left steering trigger  
control to turn left.  
Lock  
Transport  
Lever  
Engage Heated Grips  
To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear  
of the dash panel into the ON position. See Figure 5-1.  
CAUTION: It is recommended that you wear  
gloves when using the heated grip. If the heated  
grip becomes too hot, turn it off.  
Figure 5-2  
Figure 5-1  
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2.  
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow  
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure  
it. Refer to Figure 6-2.  
Maintenance  
Engine  
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.  
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes  
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow  
thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically  
and replaced when necessary.  
NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes have two wear edges. When one side  
wears out, they can be rotated 180° to use the other edge.  
To remove the skid shoes:  
1.  
Remove the four carriage bolts and hex flange nuts which  
secure them to the snow thrower.  
2.  
Reassemble the new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts  
(two on each side) and hex flange nuts. Refer to Figure 6-1.  
NOTE: Tracks removed for clarity  
Figure 6-2  
3.  
Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex  
shaft. See Figure 6-3.  
Gear (Hex) Shaft  
Friction Wheel  
NOTE: Augers not shown for clarity.  
Figure 6-1  
To remove the shave plate:  
1.  
Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to  
the auger housing.  
2.  
Reassemble new shave plate, making sure heads of carriage  
bolts are to the inside of housing. Tighten securely. Refer to  
Figure 6-1.  
Lubrication  
Figure 6-3  
Gear Shaft  
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.  
The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season  
or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation.  
1.  
Run fuel tank dry, then carefully pivot the snow thrower up  
and forward so that it rests on the auger housing.  
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Auger Shaft  
Auger Control  
At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger  
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on  
shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and adjusting the auger control cable.  
the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. See Figure  
Skid Shoes  
6-4.  
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on  
adjusting the skid shoes.  
Track Tension  
Shear Pin  
Over time the track can stretch. Adjust the track tension as  
follows (See Figure 6-6):  
Track Side Plate  
Flange Lock Nut  
Bow-Tie Cotter Pin  
Figure 6-4  
“J” Bolt  
Adjustments  
Shift Cable  
Hex Nut  
Front Track  
Idler Wheel  
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be  
achieved adjust the shift cable as follows:  
Figure 6-6  
1.  
Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.  
1.  
Loosen the hex nuts on the front track idler wheels on each  
side of the snow thrower.  
2.  
Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See  
Figure 6-5.  
2.  
Tighten the flange lock nut on the front of the track side  
plate. This pulls the “J” bolts attached to the axle and  
tightens the tracks.  
3.  
Tighten the hex nuts on the front track idler wheels.  
Figure 6-5  
3.  
Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable.  
Retighten the hex nut.  
4.  
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Drive Control  
Chute Directional Control  
When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up”  
position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be  
tight.  
To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as follows:  
1.  
2.  
Remove the cotter pin from the hole closest to the chute  
assembly on the chute rotation assembly.  
NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow  
thrower’s drive is disengaging intermittently during operation,  
the cable may be in need of adjustment.  
Pull out the chute control rod until the hole in it lines up  
with the second hole in the chute rotation assembly. See  
Figure 6-8.  
Check the adjustment of the drive control as follows:  
1.  
With the drive control released, push the snow thrower  
gently forward. The unit should roll freely.  
2.  
Engage the drive control and gently attempt to push the  
snow thrower forward. The tracks should not turn. The unit  
should not roll freely.  
3.  
With the drive control released, move the shift lever back  
and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position  
several times. There should be no resistance in the shift  
lever.  
If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of  
adjustment. Proceed as follows:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Shut off the engine as instructed in the separate engine  
manual.  
Loosen the hex jam nut on the drive control cable “Z”  
fitting.  
Thread the ferrule without turning the cable onto the “Z”  
fitting until there is no slack in the cable. See Figure 6-7. Do  
not overtighten the cable. Hold the flats on the ferrule with  
pliers and tighten the jam nut against the ferrule.  
Figure 6-8  
3.  
Reinsert the cotter pin through this hole and the chute  
control rod. See Figure 6-8.  
Off-Season Storage  
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow  
the storage instructions below.  
1.  
Run the engine until the fuel tank is empty and it stops due  
to lack of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section.  
Store in a clean, dry area.  
If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,  
rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat  
the snow thrower.  
5.  
Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.  
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for information on  
storing your engine.  
Figure 6-7  
4.  
Rotate the coupling end of the cable counterclockwise to  
provide more slack or clockwise to decrease the slack in the  
cable.  
5.  
6.  
Retighten the hex jam nut. See Figure 6-7.  
Check the adjustment of the drive control as described  
above to verify proper adjustment has been achieved.  
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Service  
7
4.  
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow  
thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure  
it. See Figure 7-2.  
Belt Replacement  
Auger Belt  
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove both belts in order to change  
either one. If changing just one belt, be certain to check the  
condition of the other belt.  
1.  
Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not  
attempt to pour fuel from the engine. Remove the key to  
avoid unintended starting.  
2.  
Remove the plastic belt cover at the front of the engine by  
removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 7-1.  
NOTE: Tracks removed for clarity  
Figure 7-2  
5.  
Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. See Figure 7-3.  
Figure 7-1  
3.  
Tip the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on its  
auger housing.  
Figure 7-3  
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6.  
Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger  
housing. See Figure 7-4.  
Drive Belt  
To remove and replace 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.  
3.  
4.  
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by  
removing the two self-tapping screws. Refer to Figure 7-1.  
Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it  
rests on the auger housing.  
Stop Bolt  
Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow  
thrower by removing self-tapping screws which secure it.  
Refer to Figure 7-2.  
5.  
To remove the belt from the pulleys proceed as follows:  
a. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.  
b. Pivot the idler pulley toward the right. See Figure  
7-6.  
Idler Spring  
Hex Bolt  
Figure 7-4  
A
C
7.  
Lift the auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt  
between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See  
Figure 7-5.  
B
Support  
Bracket  
Auger Pulley  
Figure 7-6  
c. Lift the drive belt off engine pulley.  
6.  
Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on  
the auger pulley. See Figure 7-4.  
Auger  
Belt  
Figure 7-5  
8.  
Replace auger drive belt by following instructions in  
reverse order.  
9.  
Repeat the Auger Control Test on page 11.  
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7.  
Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction  
wheel and drive pulley. See Figure 7-7.  
Friction Wheel Removal  
The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be  
checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter.  
Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking  
are found.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not  
attempt to pour fuel from the engine.  
Sprocket  
Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the  
housing.  
Remove the self-tapping screws from the frame cover  
underneath the snow thrower.  
Using a 3⁄4” wrench to hold the gear shaft, remove the hex  
bolt and bell washer on the left end of the gear shaft. See  
Figure 7-8 and Figure 7-9.  
NOTE: Tracks removed for clarity  
Drive Belt  
Drive Pulley  
Figure 7-7  
8.  
Remove and replace belt in the reverse order.  
NOTE: Engaging the drive control will ease re-assembly of  
the belt.  
9.  
Reinstall the stop bolt.  
Figure 7-8  
5.  
Move the gear shaft to the right and slide the friction wheel  
assembly from the shaft. See Figure 7-9.  
Gear Shaft  
Friction Wheel  
Assembly  
Figure 7-9  
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6.  
If replacing the entire assembly, put the new friction wheel  
assembly in place and follow the steps in reverse to re-  
assemble. Repeat the drive control test on page 18.  
If you only want to replace the friction wheel rubber,  
continue with step 7.  
10. Position the friction wheel assembly up onto the pin of  
the shift rod assembly, and slide the shaft through the  
assembly. See Figure 7-9. Reassemble in reverse order.  
NOTE: Make sure to install the gear shaft through the  
sprocket shown in Figure 7-7. If the sprocket fell from  
the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place  
the sprocket on the hex shaft. Position the hex hub of  
the sprocket toward the friction wheel when sliding the  
sprocket onto the shaft. See Figure 7-7.  
NOTE: Make sure to install the gear shaft through the  
sprocket shown in Figure 7-7. If the sprocket fell from  
the snow thrower while removing the hex shaft, place  
the sprocket on the hex shaft. Position the hex hub of  
the sprocket toward the friction wheel when sliding the  
sprocket onto the shaft. See Figure 7-7.  
11. Repeat the drive control test on page 18.  
Replacing Shear Pins  
7.  
Remove the four screws from the friction wheel assembly.  
See Figure 7-10.  
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and  
bow-tie cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or  
ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear.  
If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared.  
See Figure 7-11.  
Screws  
Side Plates  
Rubber  
Ring  
Figure 7-10  
8.  
Remove the friction wheel rubber from between the  
friction wheel plates.  
9.  
Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel  
plates and hub, tightening the four screws in rotation and  
with equal force (between 6 ft.-lbs. and 9 ft.-lbs.).  
Figure 7-11  
CAUTION: NEVER replace the auger shear pins  
with anything other than OEM Part No. 738-04124A  
replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger  
gearbox or other components as a result of failing to  
do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower’s  
warranty.  
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 rotation before turning the wheel clockwise  
and proceeding with the next screw. Repeat this process  
several times to ensure the plates are secured with equal  
force (between 6 ft-lbs and 9 ft-lbs).  
WARNING! Always turn off the snow thrower’s  
engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear  
pins.  
NOTE: Make sure the shift lever pin is in place in the  
bearing housing. See Figure 7-9 inset.  
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Troubleshooting  
8
Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Engine fails to start  
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.  
1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel  
becomes stale after thirty days.  
2. Blocked fuel line.  
2. Clean the fuel line.  
3. Choke not in the RUN position.  
4. Faulty spark plug.  
3. Move choke control to RUN position  
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.  
5. Insert the key fully into the switch.  
6. Connect spark plug wire.  
5. Key not in ignition switch on engine.  
6. Spark plug wire disconnected.  
7. Primer button not being used properly.  
1. Engine running on CHOKE.  
2. Fuel line blocked or stale fuel.  
7. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual.  
1. Move choke control to RUN position.  
Engine running erratically/  
inconsistent RPM (hunting  
or surging)  
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with fresh clean,  
gasoline.  
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.  
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.  
5. Over-governed engine.  
3. Run engine until it stops. Refill with fresh fuel.  
4. Contact an authorized service center.  
5. Contact an authorized service center.  
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.  
Loss of power  
1. Spark plug wire loose.  
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.  
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be  
certain vent hole is clear.  
Excessive vibration  
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.  
1. Stop the engine immediately and disconnect  
the spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and  
nuts. If vibration continues, have the snow  
thrower serviced by an authorized service  
dealer.  
Snow Thrower fails to  
propel itself  
1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment.  
1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to  
Maintenance & Adjustments Section.  
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.  
2. Replace drive belt. Refer to the Service  
Section.  
3. Friction wheel worn.  
3. Replace the friction wheel.  
Snow Thrower fails to  
discharge snow  
1. Chute assembly clogged.  
1. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire.  
Clean chute and inside of auger housing with  
clean-out tool or a stick.  
2. Shear pin(s) sheared.  
2. Replace shear pin(s).  
3. Foreign object lodged in auger.  
3. Stop engine immediately and disconnect  
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.  
4. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.  
4. Adjust auger control cable. Refer to the  
Maintenance & Adjustments Section.  
5. Auger belt loose or damaged.  
5. Refer to Service Section.  
Chute fails to easily rotate  
180 degrees  
1. Chute assembled incorrectly.  
1. Unassemble chute control and reassemble as  
directed in the Assembly section.  
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Replacement Parts  
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Component  
Part Number and Description  
954-04195  
954-04201A  
Auger Drive Belt  
Wheel Drive Belt  
684-04159  
935-04054  
Friction Wheel Assembly  
Friction Wheel Rubber  
725-1629  
Lamp, 12 Volt  
738-04124A  
714-04040  
Shear Pin, 1.50  
Bow-tie Cotter Pin  
731-06931  
931-2643  
Skid Shoe, Deluxe  
Chute Clean-out Tool  
790-00118  
790-00145  
Shave Plate, 28”  
Stainless Steel Shave Plate, 28”  
731-05632  
951-10292  
Key  
Spark Plug  
Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial  
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Attachments & Accessories  
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The following attachments and accessories are available for your Cub Cadet snow thrower. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer for  
information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your full model number and serial number ready).  
Model Number  
Description  
929-0071A  
Extension Cord, 110V  
OEM-390-679  
OEM-390-995  
490-241-0010  
490-241-0013  
Drift Cutter Kit  
Snow Thrower Protective Cover  
Polymer Skid Shoe Kit  
Snow Thrower Maintenance Kit  
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Section 11 — noteS  
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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  
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.  
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States,  
its possessions and territories, and by MTD Products Limited with  
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its  
territories and possessions.  
c. Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts.  
This warranty is in addition to any applicable emissions warranty  
provided with your product.  
d. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service  
dealer.  
For non-commercial use: Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding  
Normal Wear Parts, as described below) against defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of  
original retail purchase or lease.  
e. Transportation charges and service calls.  
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of mer-  
chantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the  
applicable period of express written warranty above as to the  
parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written  
or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or  
entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product,  
shall bind Cub Cadet. During the period of the warranty, the  
exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set  
forth above.  
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and  
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Cub Cadet shall not be  
liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including,  
without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replace-  
ment lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily  
replace a warranted product.  
For commercial uses and applications: Cub Cadet warrants this  
product (excluding Normal Wear Parts, as described below) against  
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from  
the date of original retail purchase or lease.  
“Cub Cadet” will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any  
part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited  
warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and  
maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with  
the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect,  
accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire,  
water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage  
resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or  
attachment not approved by Cub Cadet for use with the product(s)  
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting  
damage.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental  
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply  
to you.  
Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of  
purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items  
such as: belts, skid shoes, shave plates and tires.  
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount  
of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety  
features of the product shall void this warranty. You assume the  
risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property  
and/or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or  
inability to use the product.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH  
PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service  
dealer. To locate the dealer in your area:  
In the U.S.A.  
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact  
Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or  
com.  
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the  
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a  
gift.  
In Canada  
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited  
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights that vary in different jurisdictions.  
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call  
com.  
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to  
obtain warranty coverage.  
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following  
cases:  
a. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade  
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,  
deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish  
due to use or exposure.  
Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-877-282-8684  
MTD Canada Limited - KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1-800-668-1238  
GDOC-100160 REV. A  
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