Cub Cadet 528 SWE, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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: ...r maintenance of this unit you can contact the dealer you purchased the unit from or choose from the options below 1 Visit cubcadet com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Service or the Service Locator to find the nearest Cub Cadet service dealer in your area 2 To reach the Customer Dealer Referral Line please call 1 877 282 8684 Customer Support 2 Safety Labels 3 Safe Operation Practic...

Page 3: ...Restrict 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 throwe...

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: ... devices Check their proper operation 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 tight...

Page 6: ...pened Position the chute assembly forward facing over the chute base See Figure 3 4 Close the flange keepers to secure the chute assembly to the chute adapter The keepers will click into place when properly secure See Figure 4 NOTE If the flange keepers do not easily click into place use the palm of your hand to apply swift firm pressure to the back of each Figure 3 Figure 2 NOTE All references in...

Page 7: ... tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the snow thrower CAUTION Prior to operating your snow thrower refer to Auger Control Test on page 13 Read and follow all instructions carefully and perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly Shear Pin Storage An area for convenient shear pin storage...

Page 8: ... conditions The drift cutters are assembled to the auger housing inverted See Figure 8 Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex nuts which secure them and reinstall the drift cutters facing forward before operating the snow thrower Refer to Figure 9 Secure to the auger housing with carriage bolts and hex nuts previously removed See Figure 10 ...

Page 9: ... before continuing to clear snow WARNING Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires 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 pressu...

Page 10: ...th 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 throttle control is located on the engine It regulates the speed of the engine and will shu...

Page 11: ... left side of the snow thrower To change the direction in which snow is thrown crank clockwise to discharge to the left and counter clockwise to discharge to the right Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles Squeeze the right control to turn right squeeze the left control to turn left NOTE Operate the snow thrower in open areas...

Page 12: ...ways unplug the end at the three prong wall outlet before unplugging 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 the center of the primer when...

Page 13: ...ting the snow throwing process 3 Release the auger control the interlock mechanism should keep the auger control engaged until the drive control is released 4 Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive To stop the auger both levers must be released Auger Control Test Perform the following test before operating your snow thrower for the first time and at the start of each...

Page 14: ...ts See Figure 15 Drive Control Shift Lever When the drive control is released and in the disengaged up position the cable should have very little slack It should 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 fo...

Page 15: ...ssary Refer to Figure 16 Tighten the lower hex nut to secure the bracket when correct adjustment is reached 5 Reassemble the frame cover and turn the unit back to its operating position NOTE If you placed plastic under the gas cap be certain to remove it now Auger Control To adjust the auger control refer to page 13 Skid Shoes The space between this shave plate and the ground can be adjusted For c...

Page 16: ... the factory and does not require regular lubrication However if disassembled for any reason lubricate with 2 ounces of Shell Alvania grease part 737 0168 Before reassembling remove old sealant and apply new sealant 4 Wheels Once a season remove the bolt from each wheel and take the wheel off the axle Apply a multipurpose automotive grease on the shaft before putting back the wheels 5 Auger Shaft ...

Page 17: ...ich attach shave plate to the snow thrower housing See Figure 20 2 Reassemble new shave plate making sure heads of the carriage bolts are to the inside of the housing Tighten securely Re install skid shoes Replacing Belt Check the condition of both auger belt and drive belt every 25 hours of snow thrower operation Replace if either shows signs of wear and tear To remove and replace either the auge...

Page 18: ...e 24 b Unhook spring to release tension on the auger belt See Figure 24 3 Remove old belt and replace with new belt wrapping it around the auger pulley See Figure 25 4 Re insert shoulder screw into the mounting bracket and tighten to secure 5 Wrap auger belt behind the idler Reattach the spring to the bolt where it was earlier secured 6 Re install frame cover and flip the snow thrower back to the ...

Page 19: ...m where the old belt was removed Once the belt is firmly placed on the pulleys make sure to remove the screwdriver from the idler 4 Re install auger belt on the engine pulley 5 Re attach frame cover on the snow thrower housing and put the equipment back to operating position Re attach belt cover with two self tapping screws removed earlier Friction Wheel Rubber NOTE Several components must be remo...

Page 20: ...in engine during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer Never use engine or carburetor cleaning products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur 1 Remove all gasoline from the carburetor and the fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and harming the engine 2 Run the engine until the fuel tank...

Page 21: ... 1 Carburetor 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 o...

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Page 23: ...Assembly Complete 23 790 00141 Slide Shoe 24 710 0451 Carriage Bolt 25 790 00145 Shave Plate 26 684 04057 Impeller Assembly 27 717 04126 Worm Shaft 28 721 0327 Oil Seal 29 741 0662 Flange Bearing 30 718 04071 Thrust Collar 31 741 0663 Flange Bearing 32 710 0642 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 0 75 33 790 00087A Bearing Housing 34 721 0325 Plug 35 736 3084 Flat Washer 36 715 04021 Dowel Pin 37 684 04108 Spiral A...

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Page 25: ...36 684 04117 2 Way Chute Control Assembly 37 749 04191 Upper Handle LH 38 710 04326 Screw 8 16 x 0 50 39 732 04219 Clutch Lock Spring 40 731 04954 Steering Control 41 738 04126 Pin 3 16 42 716 04036 E Ring 43 731 04785 Handle Clutch Lock LH 44 684 04110A Handle Engagement Assembly LH 45 784 5594 Cable Bracket 46 720 0284 Handle Knob Assembly 47 736 0451 Saddle Washer 48 712 04063 Flange Lock Nut 5...

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Page 27: ...38 748 0190 Spacer 39 738 04184 Shoulder Screw 40 790 00226 Frame Cover 41 656 04025 Friction Wheel Disc Assembly 42 618 04283 Drive Shaft Assembly 43 684 04159 Friction Wheel Assembly 735 04054 Friction Wheel Rubber Only 44 716 0136 Retainer Ring 45 726 0221 Speed Nut 46 790 00183 Wheel Drive Frame 47 756 04109 Auger Pulley 48 736 0505 Flat Washer 49 710 1245B Hex Bolt 5 16 24 x 0 875 50 712 0406...

Page 28: ...28 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information ...

Page 29: ...29 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information ...

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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...