Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Track Drive Snow Thrower — 728 TDE 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. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
Safe Handling of Gasoline 5. 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. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute: 1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands. Maintenance & Storage 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Snow Thrower • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual • One Product Registration Card • One Chute Control Rod • One Engine Manual Assembly Handle 1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position 2. Remove the lower plastic wing nut and carriage bolt from each side of the upper handle; then raise the upper handle assembly until it snaps over the lower handle. See Figure 3-1.
2. Insert chute control rod into chute control head. Push rod as far into chute control head as possible, keeping the holes in the rod pointing upward. See Figure 3-4. 4. Squeeze the trigger on the joystick and rotate the chute by hand to face forward. The holes in the chute control input will be facing up. See Figure 3-6. NOTE: The chute will not rotate without squeezing the trigger on the joystick. Chute Control Input Top View Figure 3-4 3.
6. Insert the chute control rod into the pinion gear below the joystick. Make sure to line up the hole in the rod with the arrow on the pinion gear. See Figure 3-8. 8. Finish securing chute control head to chute support bracket with wing nut, clevis pin, and bow-tie cotter pin removed in step 1. See Figure 3-3. NOTE: The chute control rod will fit snugly into the pinion gear.
Chute Clean-Out Tool Adjustments The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Figure 3-12. Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to operating the snow thrower.
Auger Control WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all the instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows: 1. When the auger control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. 2. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine. Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual. 3.
4 Controls and Features Track Lock Lever Drive Control Chute Directional Control Auger Control Shift Lever Headlight Heated Grips Steering Trigger Control Chute Assembly Chute Clean Out Tool Skid Shoe Augers Figure 4-1 WARNING! Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the right side of the handle panel and is used to determine both the ground speed and direction of travel.
Skid Shoe Track Steering Controls The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by positioning the skid shoes. Refer to Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 10. Track Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock The track drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the track drive. Release to stop. NOTE: Always release the drive control before changing speeds. Failure to do so will result in increased wear on your machine’s drive system.
Track Lock Lever The track lock lever is located on the right side of the snow thrower and is used to select the position of the auger housing and the method of track operation. Move the lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. Transport Raises the front end of the snow thrower for easy transport. Using proper caution, this position may also be used on many gravel driveways to clear snow while leaving gravel undisturbed.
5 Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Set Track Position Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. Move the track lock lever to the right, then forward or backward to one of the three positions. See Figure 5-2.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance 2. Engine Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to Figure 6-2. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. NOTE: Deluxe skid shoes have two wear edges.
Auger Shaft Auger Control At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft. See Figure 6-4. Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable. Skid Shoes Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the skid shoes. Track Tension Shear Pin Over time the track can stretch.
Drive Control Chute Directional Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as follows: 1. NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower’s drive is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment. Remove the cotter pin from the hole closest to the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly.
7 Service Belt Replacement 4. Auger Belt Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. See Figure 7-2. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt, be certain to check the condition of the other belt. 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. Remove the key to avoid unintended starting. 2.
6. Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger housing. See Figure 7-4. Stop Bolt Hex Bolt Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed as follows: 1. To prevent spillage, remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops. 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. Refer to Figure 7-1. 3.
7. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and drive pulley. See Figure 7-7. Sprocket Friction Wheel Removal The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and should be checked after 25 hours of operation, and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found. 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. 2.
6. If replacing the entire assembly, put the new friction wheel assembly in place and follow the steps in reverse to reassemble. 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.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Cause Remedy 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel becomes stale after thirty days. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean the fuel line. 3. Choke not in the RUN position. 3. Move choke control to RUN position 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 5. Key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Connect spark plug wire. 7.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04195 954-04201A Auger Drive Belt Wheel Drive Belt 684-04159 935-04054 Friction Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Rubber 725-1629 Lamp, 12 Volt 738-04124A 714-04040 Shear Pin, 1.
10 Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are available for your Cub Cadet snow thrower. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer for information regarding compatibility, price and availability (have your full model number and serial number ready).
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CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SNOW THROWERS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions. This warranty is in addition to any applicable emissions warranty provided with your product.