Cub Cadet 221 LHP, Operator'S Manual

Operation

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NOTE: 

Refer to the Engine Operator’s  Manual for instruction on 

starting, stopping and operating the engine.

Engaging the Auger 

To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the 

1. 

auger control against the handle. Release to stop the auger. 

See Fig. 5-1.

Engaging the Drive

Lift up slightly on the handle to allow the rubber paddles on the 

auger to contact the pavement and propel the snow thrower 

forward. Pushing downward on the handle will raise the auger 

off the ground and stop the forward motion.

NOTE: 

Excessive upward pressure on the handle will result 

in premature wear on the rubber auger blades which will 

not be covered by the warranty.

Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute

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 using the clean-out tool to clear the chute 

assembly.

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:

SHUT THE ENGINE OFF!

1. 

Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have 

2. 

stopped rotating.
Always use a clean-out tool or stick, not your hands.

3. 

Chute Controls

Refer to Fig. 5-2 for chute controls.

To increase the angle/distance snow is thrown, pull up/back on 

the chute tilt control. To decrease the angle/distance snow is 

thrown, push down/forward on the chute tilt control.
To rotate the chute to the left, pull the trigger and turn the chute 

rotation control to the left. To rotate the chute to the right, pull 

the trigger and turn the chute rotation control to the right.

Auger

Control

Handle

Figure 5-1

Chute Tilt Control

Chute Rotation

Control

Figure 5-2