Cub Cadet 31AE9P3W710, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...fective 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 PRINTED...

Page 2: ...late by standing at the operating position 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 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 th...

Page 3: ...astened 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 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 to...

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: ...ation 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 ke...

Page 6: ...etails 1 Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting handle upward a Remove the lower star knob and carriage bolt from each side of the lower handle Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3 1 Align upper handle with the lower handle Make certain the springs at the lower end of the auger and drive cables are securely ...

Page 7: ...ssembly 6 Place chute assembly onto chute base as shown in Figure 3 5 making sure that the notches engage with the spiral end of chute directional control 7 Secure flange keeper removed earlier with lock nuts and screws Tighten down nuts securing the other two flange keepers See Figure 3 6 8 If not already done slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the discharge chute into the cable gu...

Page 8: ...sting Drive and Auger Controls Testing Auger Drive Control When the auger control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack but should NOT be tight 1 In a well ventilated area start the snow thrower engine as instructed in the Operation section Make sure the throttle is set in the fast position 2 While standing in the operator s position behind the snow ...

Page 9: ...nd prevent the machine from being easily moved with the drive control engaged 4 If adjusting the auger cable thread the lock nut down to lengthen the cable as necessary to stop the auger from turning when the control is released WARNING Do not over tighten the cable Over tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compro mise the safety of the snow thrower 5 Reattach the spring to the ac...

Page 10: ... one 1 being the slowest speed Reverse Your snow thrower has two reverse R speeds with position number one 1 being the slower speed Know Your Snow Thrower Choke Control The choke control is found on the rear of the engine and is activated by rotating the knob clockwise Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine Throttle Control The throttl...

Page 11: ...hute Tilt Control The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjust ing the angle of the chute assembly Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance toward the rear to increase Chute Directional Control The chute directional control is located on the left side of the snow thrower To change the direction in which snow is thrown crank clockwise to discharge to the left and counter...

Page 12: ...cle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock Follow all instructions carefully prior to operat ing the electric starter If your house wiring system is not a three wire grounded system do not use this electric starter under any conditions If your home electrical system is grounded but a three hole receptacle is not available one should be installed by a licensed electrician before us...

Page 13: ... left or right squeeze the respective wheel steering control See Figure 4 1 To Engage Augers 1 To engage augers and start snow throwing squeeze the left hand auger control against the left handle Release to stop augers 2 While the auger control is engaged squeeze the drive control to move release to stop Do not shift speeds while the drive is engaged NOTE This same lever also locks auger control s...

Page 14: ... noted earlier insert the ferrule into the proper hole 6 Reinstall the washer and the internal cotter pin Chute Control The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly Refer to Operating Your Snow Thrower for instructions The remote chute control cables have been pre adjusted at the factory Move the remote chute lever on the control panel back and forward t...

Page 15: ...astic film under the gas cap earlier 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 six hex nuts washers and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired position See Figure 5 4 2 Make certain t...

Page 16: ...ce a season remove all wheels Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels Chute Directional Control Once a season the spiral end on the chute directional control should be greased with multipurpose automotive grease Auger Shaft At least once a season remove the shear pins on auger shaft Spray lubricant inside shaft around the spacers Also lubricate the...

Page 17: ...ring with new cotter pins Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear Check these periodi cally and replace as necessary Skid Shoes NOTE The skid shoes on this machine have two wear edges When one side wears out they can be rotated 180 to use the other edge 1 Remove the six carriage bolts hex nuts and bell washers that secure the ...

Page 18: ... and pulling up the handles 10 a Using a 1 2 wrench remove the hex screw and cupped washer from the center of the pulley on the auger housing See Figure 6 11 b Lift the brake bracket assembly out of the pulley groove c Remove the pulley Be careful not to lose the key 11 Remove and replace auger belt inside belt keepers 12 Apply Loctite 262 to the threads of the hex screw used for mounting the auge...

Page 19: ...ad ferrule in towards idler to increase tension on belt and out to decrease tension NOTE The brake puck must always be firmly seated in the pulley groove when auger control is disengaged Drive Belt 1 Pull the idler pulley away from the backside of the drive belt to relieve the tension and slide the drive belt off the idler pulley If necessary unhook the extension spring from the belt cover plate S...

Page 20: ...ame cover underneath the snow thrower See Figure 6 13 Remove the right wheel from the axle Using a 3 4 wrench hold the hex shaft and remove the hex screw and cupped washer and bearing from left side of the frame Refer to Figure 6 14 Holding the friction wheel assembly slide the hex shaft out of the right side of the unit The spacer on the left side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket shoul...

Page 21: ...ide of the housing and through the friction wheel assembly Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the spacer Make certain that the chain engages both the large and the small sprocket NOTE 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 fric tion wheel when sliding the sprocket on to t...

Page 22: ...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 23: ... 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 Service Center 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 ment 2 Drive b...

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Page 25: ...0071 Extension Cord 110V 41 736 3008 Washer 344 x 75 x 12 REF NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 42 736 3046A Washer 1 01 x 1 86 x 06 43 738 0281 Screw Shoulder 625 x 17 44 738 04155 Pin Shear 25 x 1 75 45 738 04159 Shaft Spiral 45 46 741 0192 Bearing Flange w Flats 47 741 04024 Bearing Self Aligning 48 741 0475 Bushing Nylon 49 741 0494 Bushing Flange 50 747 0980A Rod Auger Idler 51 749 1117 Tube Support...

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Page 27: ... Shift 36 747 0997 Rod Upper Shift REF NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 37 784 5680 Brkt Handle Support RH 38 749 0989A Handle Upper LH 39 749 0990A Handle Upper RH 40 749 0991 Handle Lower 41 750 0963 Connector Shift Rod 42 684 0102A Panel Handle 43 710 0276 Screw Carr 5 16 18 x 1 0 44 710 0458 Screw Carr 5 16 18 x 1 75 45 710 0459A Screw Hex 3 8 24 x 1 5 46 710 0597 Screw Hex 1 4 20 x 1 0 47 710 0599 ...

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Page 29: ...0 716 0136 Ring Retaining REF NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 41 717 0302 Plate Drive 42 732 0121 Spring Extension 43 732 0209 Spring Extension 44 756 0241B Pulley Dbl 3 25 OD 45 736 0158 Washer Lock 5 8 46 756 0240 Pulley Flat Idler 3 0 OD 47 634 0225 Wheel Ass y LH 634 0226 Wheel Ass y RH 734 2031 Tire 734 0255 Valve 741 0246A Bearing 48 711 04615 Pin Clevis 49 736 0242 Wsh Bell 34 x 872 x 06 50 736 ...

Page 30: ...3 8 16 x 1 00 83 736 0173 Wsh Flat 28 x 74 x 063 84 714 0118 Key Square 1 4 x 1 5 85 790 00167A Brkt Belt Keeper 86 731 2531 Cover Belt 87 732 0303 Spring Extension 88 732 0705 Guide Chute Cable 89 736 0247 Washer Flat 406 x 1 25 90 748 0234 Spacer Shoulder 91 736 0159 Washer Flat 349 x 879 92 754 0131 V Belt 3 8 x 35 5 93 712 04064 Nut Flg Lk 1 4 20 Continued from previous page ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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...