Cub Cadet 2X 24 HP, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ance Service Troubleshooting Warranty 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 Form No 769 10699 April 1 2015 Two Stage Snow Thrower 2X 24 HP 2X 26 HP 2X 524 WE 2X 524 SWE 2X 526 SWE 2X 528 SWE ...

Page 2: ...ction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your machine for more infor...

Page 3: ...he eyes 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 3 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all machines with electric start engines 4 Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock...

Page 4: ...g 5 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 6 Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Keep children away 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic ...

Page 5: ... 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 14 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S ...

Page 6: ...et 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 ven...

Page 7: ...wer Operator s Manual 1 There are two chute control styles available that determine your method of assembly Refer to the image above to determine which chute control style you have If your product resembles the image on the left above see page 8 for assembly instructions If your product resembles the image on the right above see page 10 for assembly instructions 4 Way Chute Control Shown ...

Page 8: ...ting upward See Figure 3 4 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 Assembly IfEquippedwith4 WayChuteControl orChuteTiltControl Remove all loose parts before assembling Handle Assembly 1 Place the shift lever in the Forward 6 position as ...

Page 9: ...3 8 Figure 3 8 NOTE The chute control rod will fit snuggly 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 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 5 4 Sque...

Page 10: ...ssary the lower bracket can be adjusted Refer to Chute Bracket Adjustment in the Service section 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 hairpin clip removed earlier See Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 NOTE The second hole is used to achieve further engagement of the chu...

Page 11: ... slightly to manuever the handle panel over it when pivoting the handle upward Figure 3 12 NOTE Make certain the cables are seated properly in the roller guides See Figure 3 13 Figure 3 13 4 Secure the handle by tightening the plastic knob located on both the left and right sides of the handle See Figure 3 14 Remove and discard any rubber bands if present They are for packaging purposes only Figur...

Page 12: ...irectional control head Secure the flex shaft to the chute control head with the hairpin clip removed earlier See Figure 3 17 Figure 3 17 6 Insert the flex shaft into the chute control rod coupling under the dash panel See Figure 3 18 Figure 3 18 7 Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine See Figure 3 10 Set Up Shear Pins Storage Replacement auger shea...

Page 13: ...snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted 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 For close snow removal on a smooth surface raise skid sh...

Page 14: ...ow thrower engage the auger 4 Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten 10 seconds before releasing the auger control Repeat this several times 5 With the auger control in the disengaged up position walk to the front of the machine 6 Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating immediately return to the o...

Page 15: ...skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces See Set Up Assembly section Augers When engaged the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly Headlight The headlight is located on the handle panel and is automatic...

Page 16: ...s will remain engaged Release both controls to stop the augers and wheel drive Note Always release the drive control before changing speeds Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine s drive system Steering Trigger Controls If Equipped The left and right wheel steering trigger controls are located on the underside of the handles Squeeze the right control to turn right Squeeze t...

Page 17: ...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 and the Drive Control 2 Stop the engine Refer to the Engine Operator s Manual Remove th...

Page 18: ...er in open areas and at slow speeds until you are familiar with the drive control and comfortable operating the steering controls Engage Heated Grips If Equipped CAUTION It is recommended that you wear gloves when using the heated grip If the heated grip become too hot turn it off To activate the heated grips move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position See Figure 5 1 F...

Page 19: ...hem to the snow thrower 2 Reassemble new skid shoes with the four carriage bolts two on each side and hex flange nuts Refer to Figure 6 1 NOTE Augers not shown for clarity Figure 6 1 To remove shave plate 1 Remove the carriage bolts and hex nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing 2 Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of housing Tighten securely...

Page 20: ... 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 Adjustments Shift Cable If the full range of speeds forward and reverse cannot be achieved adjust the shift cable as follows 1 Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position 2 Loosen th...

Page 21: ...k 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 Shut off the engine as instructed in the separate engine manual 2 Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable bracket See Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 3 Position the bracket upward to provide...

Page 22: ... the front of the chute control assembly To increase the preload tighten the hex nut clockwise in turn intervals See Figure 6 9 Figure 6 9 If the chute directional control is difficult to crank decrease the preload by loosening the hex nut counterclockwise in turn intervals Off Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer follow the storage instructions below 1 Clean t...

Page 23: ...uel 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 See Figure 7 1 Figure 7 1 3 Loosen and remove the two bolts and flat washers securing the belt guide See Figure 7 2 Remove belt guide Figure 7 2 4 Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley See Figure 7 3 Figure 7 3 ...

Page 24: ...ure 7 5 8 Remove the belt from around the auger pulley and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley See Figure 7 6 NOTE Engaging the auger control will ease removal and reinstallation of the belt Figure 7 6 9 Replace the auger belt by following instructions in reverse order NOTE Do not forget to reinstall the shoulder bolt and reconnect the spring to the frame after installin...

Page 25: ... not attempt to pour fuel from the engine 2 Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing 3 Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self tapping screws which secure it See Figure 7 4 4 Examine the friction wheel for signs of wear or cracking Friction Wheel Removal 2X 524 WE If the snow thrower fails to drive with the dr...

Page 26: ...ows NOTE Not all friction wheels are serviceable If this is the case simply replace the friction wheel assembly 1 Remove the four screws which secure the friction wheel s side plates together See Figure 7 10 Figure 7 10 2 Remove the rubber ring from between the plates 3 Reassemble the side plates with a new rubber ring NOTE When reassembling the friction wheel assembly make sure that the rubber ri...

Page 27: ...parts or damaged auger 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts If vibration continues have unit serviced by an authorized Service Center Loss of power 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Gas cap vent hole plugged 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Remove ice and snow from gas cap Be certain vent hole is clear Unit fails to propel itself 1 Drive control cable ...

Page 28: ...Lamp 12V 738 04124A Shear Pin 1 50 714 04040 Bow tie Cotter Pin 731 06931 Skid Shoe Deluxe 931 2643 Chute Clean out Tool 790 00120 Shave Plate 2X 24 HP 2X 524 WE 2X 524 SWE 790 00121 Shave Plate 2X 26 HP 2X 526 SWE 790 00148 Stainless Steel Shave Plate 2X 526 SWE 790 00118 Shave Plate 2X 528 SWE 790 00145 Stainless Steel Shave Plate 2X 528 SWE 951 10630 Key 951 10292 Spark Plug Phone 800 965 4CUB ...

Page 29: ...Snow Thrower Auger and Chute Maintenance Kit 490 241 0038 Roller Skid Shoes 490 290 0010 Snow Thrower Cover 490 241 0028 Snow Thrower Tire Chains 16 x 4 8 Tires 490 241 0029 Snow Thrower Tire Chains 16 x 6 5 Tires 490 900 0062 Non Stick Spray 490 240 0011 Fuel Test Swabs 490 850 0008 Siphon Pump 490 000 0028 Carburetor and Choke Cleaner 490 325 0020 32 oz Tire and Tube Sealant 490 325 0022 16 oz T...

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Page 32: ... P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 877 282 8684 or log on to our Web site at www cubcadet com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake a...