Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Two Stage Snow Thrower — 2X 524 WE, 2X 524 SWE, 2X 526 SWE, 2X 528 SWE & 2X 530 SWE 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 Carton • One Snow Thrower • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Chute Assembly • One Chute Control Rod • One Product Registration Card • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Snow Thrower Operator’s Manual Assembly Remove all loose parts before assembling. Handle Assembly 1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position 2.
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. Chute Control Input Figure 3-4 3. Place chute onto chute base and ensure chute control rod is positioned under the handle panel.
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. 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.
Chute Directional Control (If Equipped) Chute Clean-Out Tool 1. 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 3-13. Remove the plastic cap (if present), flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional control. See Figure 3-11. A Chute Clean-out Tool B Figure 3-11 2.
Adjustments Auger Control WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. 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.
4 Controls and Features Drive Control Shift Lever 4-Way Chute Directional Control/ Chute Tilt Control † Auger Control Headlight Heated Grips † Steering Trigger Control † Chute Assembly Clean Out Tool Standard Chute Directional Control † Augers Skid Shoe † If Equipped Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Figure 4-1.
Auger Control Heated Grips (If so Equipped) CAUTION: It is recommended that you wear gloves when using the heated grip. If the heated grip become too hot, turn it off. The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position.
4-Way Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped) Chute Clean-Out Tool 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 unclogging. The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip.
5 Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Replacing Shear Pins Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and 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 5-2. To Engage Drive 1.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubrication Engine Wheels Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual. Tire Pressure At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels. Refer to Assembly and Set-up section for information regarding tire pressure. Auger Shaft Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear.
Figure 6-3 4. Apply a light coating of Bostik Regular Grade Never-Seez® to the hex shaft. See Figure 6-4. Figure 6-5 3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. 4. Retighten the hex nut. Auger Control 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.
2. Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable bracket. See Figure 6-6. Chute Control Rod To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the hairpin clip from the hole closest to the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly. 2. Pull out the chute control rod until the hole in it lines up with the second hole in the chute rotation assembly. See Figure 6-8. Chute Bracket Adjustment (If so Equipped) 3.
7 Service Belt Replacement 3. Auger Belt Loosen and remove the two bolts and flat washers securing the belt guide. See Figure 7-2. Remove belt guide. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. 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 7-2 4. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley.
5. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 6. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. See Figure 7-4. 8. NOTE: Engaging the auger control will ease removal and reinstallation of the belt. Figure 7-6 Figure 7-4 7. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which acts as a belt keeper. See Figure 7-5.
Drive Belt NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must be removed in order to replace the snow thrower’s drive belt. See your authorized service dealer to have the drive belt replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for assistance.
5. Carefully remove the hex nut which secures the hex shaft to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft’s end to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame. See Figure 7-8. 7. Follow the previous steps in reverse order to reassemble components. 8. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads on the shaft. Perform the Drive Control test on page 18 in the Maintenance and Adjustments section.
8 Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Cause Remedy 1. Choke not in CHOKE position. 1. Move choke to CHOKE position. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed. 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Key not in ignition on engine. 6. Insert key fully into the switch. 7.
9 Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04050A 954-04260 954-04195A 954-04201A Auger Drive Belt (2X 524 WE, 2X 524 SWE, & 2X 526 SWE) Wheel Drive Belt (2X 524 WE, 2X 524 SWE, & 2X 526 SWE) Auger Drive Belt (2X 528 SWE & 2X 530 SWE) Wheel Drive Belt (2X 528 SWE & 2X 530 SWE) 684-04153C 935-04054 Friction Wheel Assembly Friction Wheel Rubber (all models) 925-1629 Lamp, 12V 738-04124A 714-04040 Shear Pin, 1.
10 Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are available for your Cub Cadet snow thrower. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability.
CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SNOW THROWERS, LOG SPLITTERS CHIPPER-SHREDDERS, CHIPPER-SHREDDER VACUUMS AND JET SWEEPS 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. a.