Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Two-Stage Snow Thrower — 524 SWE 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.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by Cub Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
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.
Safe Handling of Gasoline 5. 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. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6.
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. 3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands. Maintenance & Storage 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Product Registration Card • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • Hex Rod • Chute Assembly Assembly Remove all loose parts before assembling. Chute Control Head Handle Assembly 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. Pivot the handle upward.
3. Finish securing chute control head to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed in step 1. See Fig. 3-2. 4. Squeeze the trigger on the joystick and rotate the chute by hand to face forward. The holes in the chute control head will be facing up. See Fig. 3-4. 6. Insert hex rod into chute control head. Push rod as far into chute control head as possible, keeping the hole in the hex rod pointing upward. See Fig. 3-6.
8. Push the rod toward the control panel until the hole in the 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. Set-Up Shear Pins A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower.
Fuel Recommendations Checking Oil Level Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT use E85 gasoline. • Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
Adjustments Auger Control Skid Shoes Warning! Prior to operating your snow thrower, 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. carefully read and follow all instructions below.
4 Controls and Features Shift Lever Chute Directional Control Drive Control Auger Control Trigger Chute Assembly Clean Out Tool Muffler Gas Cap Oil Fill Primer Key Throttle Control Choke Control Augers Oil Drain Skid Shoe Electric Start Button Recoil Starter Electric Starter Handle Outlet Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1.
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 coldweather starting. 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.
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.
5 Operation Starting the Engine 3. WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable. Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located on the engine. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a wellventilated area. See Fig. 5-2. NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures.
Recoil Starter Caution! Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running. WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the machine unattended with the engine running. Turn the engine off after use and remove key. 1. Insert key fully into slot, Figure 5-5. Make sure it snaps into place. DO NOT turn key. The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch. 2. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position. 3.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Gear Shaft Refer to Engine Maintenance, section 7, for all engine maintenance. The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes 1. 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.
Adjustments Auger Shaft At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers along the shaft. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes of grease (Part Number 737-0168A) to the fitting found at each end of shaft. See Fig. 6-3. Shear Pins Bow-Tie Pins Vent Plug Shift Cable If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows: 1.
Drive Control Chute Control Rod 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. 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. Remove the cotter pin from the hole closest to the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly. 2.
7 Engine Maintenance WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off the engine and remove the key before performing any type of engine maintenance. Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the type of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first.
Spark Plug WARNING! DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. 4. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent crossthreading. 5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer. NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1⁄2-turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.
8 Service Belt Replacement 4. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Auger Belt 5. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it. See Fig 8-3. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. 2.
7. Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Fig. 8-5. Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed as follows: 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Refer to Fig. 8-1. 3. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 8-6.: a.
6. Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance between the friction wheel disc and friction wheel. See Fig. 8-7. 3. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it. See Fig. 8-8. Stop Bolt Figure 8-7 7. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 8-7. 8. Remove and replace belt in the reverse order. Figure 8-8 4. Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking.
9 Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Cause Remedy 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. 1. Move choke to CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation Section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Key not in ignition on engine. 6. Insert key fully into the switch. 1.
10 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 929-0071 Extension Cord, 110V 954-04050 954-0367 Auger Drive Belt Wheel Drive Belt 684-04159 935-04054 Friction Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Rubber 725-1629 Lamp, 12.8V 738-04124A 714-04040 Shear Pin, 1.
11 Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are available for your Cub Cadet 524 SWE snow thrower. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability.
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MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2005 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 2005 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at a warranty station. (5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at all MTD distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines.
CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR snow throwers The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with 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. b.
