Cub Cadet 769-03268 warranty Drift Cutters If Equipped, Clean-Out Tool, Final Adjustments

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

WARNING

Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.

 

Drift Cutters (If Equipped)

Alternator Lead

Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow

 

thrower in heavy drift conditions.

Alternator

• On models so equipped, drift cutters and hardware

Lead

are assembled to the auger housing inverted.

 

• Remove the carriage bolts and wingnuts securing the

Lamp Wire

drift cutters to the housing.

• Reposition drift cutters so they face forward as shown

NOTE: Wheels are omitted from illustration for clarity.

in Figure 9. Secure with hardware previously removed,

 

 

wingnuts should be fastened on the outside of the

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housing as shown.

 

If your unit is not equipped with drift cutters, you may

 

contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for

 

information regarding price and availability.

Snowthrower Model

Drift Cutter Kit:

All models

OEM-390-679

Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. See Figure 10. Refer to the Operation section for more detailed information regarding the chute clean-out tool.

NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower.

WARNING: Never use your hands to

Figure 9clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing.

IMPORTANT

Under any circum- stance do not exceed manufacturer’s recom- mended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure.

Clean-Out

Tool

Figure 10

Final Adjustments

Make these final adjustments before operating your snow thrower for the first time. Failure to follow these instruc- tions may cause damage to the snow thrower.

Wheel Drive Control & Shift Lever

Perform the following test to determine need for adjust- ment:

Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. See Figure 14.

With the drive control released (see Figure 11A), push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.

Engage the drive control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back, resistance should be felt.

Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous two steps.

If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:



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Contents Two-Stage Snow Thrower Ottawa Street South, KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4J1769-03268 07/10/07Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Your Responsibility Restrict the use Chute Clean-out ToolResult in personal injury. When you see this symbol, Heed Safe Operation Practices Your ResponsibilitySafe Handling of Gasoline Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storingDo not modify engine Average Useful LifeSetting Up Your Snow Thrower Attaching the Chute Assembly Attaching the Shift RodDrift Cutters If Equipped Clean-Out ToolFinal Adjustments Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows Skid ShoesTire Pressure Pneumatic Tires AugerOperating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow ThrowerChute Clean-Out Tool Drive Control / Auger Control LockTwo-Way Chute Control Ignition KeyRecoil Starter Stopping The EngineStarting The Engine Electric Starter on certain modelsAlways observe safety rules when performing any maintenance To Engage DriveTo Engage Augers Operating TipsAdjustments MakingShift Rod Drive ControlChute Assembly Chute Bracket AdjustmentSee Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows Auger ControlMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationReplacing Belts Auger BeltDrive Belt Washer. Torque hex screw 250-325 in. lbsSteps in the opposite order and manner of removal Apply Loctite 262 to the threads of the hex screw usedFriction Wheel Friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in positionChanging Friction Wheel Rubber Off-Season Storage Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rustTrouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedyWarranty 10.30.06For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on 6919 La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires Parts List Pièces DétachéesAdressez-vous au «Service après-vente» Torque to 20-30 in./lbs Asphalt. Set toSee chart on next page./ Voir le tableau à la page prochaîne Part Description RÉF Pièce Plug into alternator Lead wire under fuel tank Ground wire to engineGround wire to engine GroundTec. LH 358 cc TecPart Description RÉF Pièce Part Description RÉF Pièce For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Garantie 06.30.10Pas Solution Causes ProblèmeDépannage Propre et SouffleuseCarburant le Videz Gaz Place en bougieFrottement de roue caoutchouc En bague la de ChangementFrottement de Roue ’essieu deVis la enlever pour po 1/2 de clé une Utilisez .a AdaptateurCourroies les de Remplacement ÉloignezTarière la de d’entraînement Courroie Boulon l’autre retirezLubrification RouesVitesse de ment ’engrenageTarière la de Commande RéglagesGoulotte La de support du AjustementRoues Des l’entraînement de CommandeVitesses de levier du Tige Général d’ordre Recommandations ’utilisation ConseilsMoteur du Arrêt AntModèles Certains sur électrique Démarreur’orientation Commande Goulotte la de direction de CommandePhare PatinsSouffleuse la de Commandes ’obturateur de CommandeAmorçeur Départ de Volet’ajustement Vérifiez TiquesPneuma Bandages pneus des Pression Réglages Derniers MainBien passe qu’il ce jusqu’à raccord le sur Tapez Vitesses de levier du tige la de InstallationGoulotte la de Installation Les Remarque Cette RemarqueResponsabilité Votre Moyenne utile vie de DuréeGaz de émissions les concernant Avis MatérielsSeulement Responsabilité Votre’essence de Manipulation Est goulotte la de dégagement de outil Un De OutilGoulotte la ed DégagementVente-après Service Vente-après service au d’abord adresser vous sansModèle de numéro le trouver Pour Matières des TablePhases deux neige à Souffleuse 07/09/074J1 N2G Ontario KITCHENER, South, Street Ottawa 03268-769