Cub Cadet 26, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...n 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 arrester 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 CUB...

Page 2: ...ition and looking down at the rear of the snow thrower This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer s web site or when obtaining assistance from an authorized Cub Cadet dealer Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can contact the dealer you purchased the unit from or choos...

Page 3: ...estrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine A chute clean out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip The tool is designed to clear a chute assembly of ice and snow This item is fastened with a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower...

Page 4: ...e and machine adjust to outdoor temperature before starting to clear snow 9 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 a Use only an approved gasoline...

Page 5: ...on regularly Refer to the maintenance and adjust ment sections of this manual 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting machine disen gage 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 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep ...

Page 6: ... Position the chute assembly forward facing over the chute base 5 Place the 4 way chute control in a centered position See Figure 3 6 Place chute assembly onto chute base and secure chute control assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and cotter pin removed earlier See Figure 4 7 Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier ...

Page 7: ... snow WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing Tire Pressure The tires are over inflated for shipping purposes Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer s recommended psi and deflate or inflate the tires as necessary NOTE If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires the unit may ...

Page 8: ...oses the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely Primer Depressing 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 throug...

Page 9: ...erator can release the auger control on the left handle and the augers will remain engaged Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive IMPORTANT Always release the drive control before changing speeds Four Way Chute Control The chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel To change the direction in which snow is thrown squeeze the button on the joy stick and...

Page 10: ...ting the extension cord always unplug the end at the three prong wall outlet before unplug ging the opposite end from the snow thrower Recoil Starter 1 Rotate choke control to FULL choke position cold engine start NOTE If the engine is already warm place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL 2 Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start making sure to cover vent hole in th...

Page 11: ... will result in premature wear to the snow thrower s drive system WARNING The muffler engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 4 Operating Your Snow Thrower Auger Control Test Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each winter Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows 1 When the auger control ...

Page 12: ...NOT be tight 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 wheels 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...

Page 13: ...back to its operating position NOTE If you placed plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it now Skid Shoes The space between this shave plate and the ground can be adjusted For close snow removal place skid shoes in the low position Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven 1 Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four hex nuts washers and carriage bolts and moving skid sho...

Page 14: ... wax or 3 in 1 oil Auger Shaft At least once a season remove the shear pins on auger shaft Spray lubricant inside shaft around the spacers Also lubricate the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft See Figure 9 Gear Case The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory If disassembled for any reason lubricate with two ounces of grease Part Number 737 0168 NOTE Do not overfil...

Page 15: ...rom around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley Reassemble auger belt by following instructions in reverse order NOTE Do NOT forget to reinstall the shoulder screw and reconnect the spring to the frame after installing a replacement auger belt NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils...

Page 16: ... the gasoline from the snow thrower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 2 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it 3 a Grasp the idler pulley and pivot it toward the right b Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley c Lift the dri...

Page 17: ...ownward and to the left before carefully sliding the friction wheel assembly off the shaft NOTE If you re replacing the friction wheel assembly as a whole discard the worn part and slide the new part onto the hex shaft Follow the steps above in reverse order to reassemble components If you re disassem bling the friction wheel and replacing only the rubber ring proceed as follows 4 Remove the four ...

Page 18: ...s and will cause serious starting problems 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 WARNING Never use engine or carbu retor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 2 Remove the spark plug and pour one 1 ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder Cover spark plug hole wi...

Page 19: ...etor not adjusted properly Loss of power 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Contact Cub Cadet Service Dealer 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 3 Exhaust port plugged Unit fails to propel itself 1 Adjust drive control cable Refer to Making Adjustments 2 Replace drive belt 1 Drive control cable in need of adjust ...

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Page 21: ... 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 23 790 00148 Shave Plate Stainless 25 66 24 684 04057 Impeller Assembly 25 717 04126 Worm Shaft 26 721 0327 Oil Seal 27 741 0662 Flange Bearing 28 718 04071 Thrust Collar 29 741 0663 Flange Bearing 30 710 0642 Screw 1 4 20 x 0 75 31 790 00138A Bearing Housing 32 721 0325 Plug 33 736 3084 Flat Washer 34 715 04021 Dowel Pin 35 684 04108 Spiral Assembly RH 36 618 0123 Reducer ...

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Page 23: ... Screw 10 16 x 500 32 710 0606 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 1 50 33 731 04427A Upper Chute 34 790 00155 Joystick Bracket 35 710 04187 Hi Lo Screw 1 4 15 x 0 5 36 984 04116B 4 Way Chute Control Assembly 37 749 04191 Upper Handle LH 38 710 04326 Screw 8 16 x 0 50 39 732 04219A Clutch Lock Spring 40 712 3087 Wing Nut 1 4 20 41 714 04040 Bow Tie Cotter Pin 42 726 0470 Cable Tie 43 631 04133 Handle Clutch Lock L...

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Page 25: ...ble Speed Selector 29 748 0190 Spacer 508 ID x 75 OD x 68 30 756 0625 Roller Cable 31 790 00096 Front Guide Bracket Auger Cable 32 790 00180 Frame 33 790 00206A Guide Bracket Auger Cable 34 790 00207A Guide Bracket Drive Cable 35 790 00226 Cover Frame 36 See Chart Wheel Assembly 37 731 04873 Spacer 1 25 x 75 x 3 0 38 738 04168 Axle 75 x 22 39 741 0919 Ball Bearing 40 710 0106 Hex Screw 1 4 20 1 25...

Page 26: ...26 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information ...

Page 27: ...aintenance 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 d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective...

Page 28: ...ening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d 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 e Replacement pa...