Cub Cadet 2X 728 TDE, Operator'S Manual

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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.

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.

7. 

Remove the four screws from the friction wheel assembly. 

See Figure 7-10.

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.).

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).

NOTE: 

Make sure the shift lever pin is in place in the 

bearing housing. See Figure 7-9 inset.

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.

11.  Repeat the drive control test on page 18.

Replacing Shear Pins

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.

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.

WARNING! 

Always turn off the snow thrower’s 

engine and remove the key prior to replacing shear 

pins.