Cub Cadet SWE 528 Gas & Oil Fill-Up, Stopping The Engine, Starting The Engine, Electric Starter

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Operating

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

If your home’s 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

athree-hole receptacle is not available, do not use your snow thrower’s electric starter.

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Tecumseh Engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower. Read instructions carefully.

Starting The Engine

1.Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug.

2.Make certain both the auger control and drive control are in the disengaged (released) position.

3.Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place. Do not attempt to turn the key.

NOTE: The engine cannot start unless the key is inserted into ignition switch.

Electric Starter

1.Determine that your home’s wiring is a three-wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain.

WARNING: The optional electric starter is equipped with a grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and

is designed to operate on 120 volt AC household current. It must be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to operating the electric starter.

If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows:

1.Plug the extension cord into the outlet located on the engine’s surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area.

2.Rotate choke control to FULL choke position (for a cold engine start).

NOTE: If the engine is already warm, place choke control in the OFF position instead of FULL.

3.Push the primer two or three times for cold engine start, making sure to cover vent hole in the center of the primer when pushing.

NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

4.Push starter button to start engine.

5.Once the engine starts, immediately release starter button.

6.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to FULL and then slowly into the OFF position again.

7.When disconnecting the extension cord, always unplug the end at the three-prong wall outlet before unplug- ging 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 pushing.

NOTE: DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown.

NOTE: Additional priming may be necessary if the temperature is below 15° Fahrenheit.

3.Grasp the recoil starter handle and slowly pull the rope out. At the point where it becomes slightly harder to pull the rope, slowly allow the rope to recoil.

4.Pull the starter handle with a firm, rapid stroke. Do not release the handle and allow it to snap back. Keep a firm hold on the starter handle and allow it to slowly recoil.

5.As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to the OFF position. If the engine falters, quickly rotate the choke control back to the FULL position and then slowly into the OFF position again.

NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures.

Stopping The Engine

Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

1.Move throttle control to STOP position.

2.Remove the ignition key and store in a safe place.

3.Wipe all snow and moisture from the area around the engine as well as the area in and around the drive control and auger control. Also, engage and release both controls several times.

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Contents Form no -01791A Two-Stage Snow Thrower Model SWE06/02/2006 Finding and Recording Model Number Table of ContentsCustomer Support 53% %842! #!54/ %. /0%2!4 Chute clean-out tool is fastened to the topYour Responsibility %, 352&!#%3Practices Your Responsibility Restrict the useDo not modify engine Your ResponsibilitySetting Up Your Snow Thrower Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handleShear Pin Storage Chute Clean-Out ToolTire Pressure Operating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow ThrowerOperating Your Snow ThrowerStarting The Engine Gas & Oil Fill-UpStopping The Engine Electric StarterTo Engage Augers To Engage DriveAuger Control Test Chute Control Making AdjustmentsShift Cable Drive Control Shift LeverSkid Shoes Auger ControlEngine Maintaining Your Snow ThrowerGeneral Recommendations LubricationReplacing Skid Shoe Shave Plate and Skid ShoesReplacing Belt Replacing Shave PlateAuger Belt Roll auger belt off the pulley as shown in FigureFriction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltWheel and friction wheel disc. See Figure Preparing Snow Thrower Off-Season StoragePreparing Engine Short-Term StorageThis section Addresses minor Service issues Trouble- shootingPage Or visit Parts ListTo order replacement Parts, call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at    Clutch Lock Cam 738-04194 Flange Shoulder ScrewLock Plate Shoulder Nut, 1/4-2055 56 790-00096 Auger Cable Guide Bracket 748-0190 Spacer Friction Wheel Disc AssemblyAB Screw, 1/4-20 x 790-00226 Frame CoverPage U.S.A Canada Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, on N2G 4J1, or callMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

SWE 528 specifications

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