Cub Cadet 522 WE manual Final Adjustments, Auger Control Adjustment, Skid Shoe Adjustment

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If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 4.

Cable Guide

Figure 4

Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the headlight wire around the right handle until excess slack is removed.

Plug the wire from the headlight into the wire lead coming from the right side of the engine, beneath the fuel tank.

Final Adjustments

Auger Control Adjustment

Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:

Push forward on the auger control (Refer to Figure 7) until the small rubber bumper contacts the upper handle. There should be slack in the cable.

Release the auger control. The cable should be straight. Make certain you can depress the auger control against the left handle completely.

If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See Figure 5.

“Z” End

Jam Nut

Auger Control Cable

Figure 5

Recheck the adjustment before retightening the jam nut against the cable.

Skid Shoe Adjustment

The space between the shave plate and the ground can be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes found on either side of the snow throwers auger housing. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in the low position. Use middle or high position when area to be cleared is uneven. See Figure 6.

Skid

Hex Nuts

Shoes

Figure 6

IMPORTANT: It is NOT recommended that this snow thrower be operated on a gravel surface, as loose stones can be easily picked up and thrown by the machine. If you must operate on a gravel surface, ALWAYS adjust the skid shoes into the HIGH position to allow the shave plate maximum clearance.

Adjust skid shoes as follows:

Loosen, but do NOT remove, the three hex nuts which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.

Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.

NOTE: Make certain the entire base of both skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes. When one side does wear out, the skid shoes are reversable.

Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.

Repeat this adjustment on the skid shoe found on the opposite side of the snow thrower.

Tire Pressure Adjustment

The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to between 15 psi and 20 psi.

NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Preparation Important Safe Operation PracticesTraining OperationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityLoose Parts Assembling Your Snow ThrowerSkid Shoe Adjustment Final AdjustmentsAuger Control Adjustment Tire Pressure AdjustmentShift Lever Know Your Snow ThrowerHeadlight Auger ControlOperating Your Snow Thrower To Engage Augers To Stop EngineTo Engage Drive Tire Chains Optional EquipmentSkid Shoe Adjustment Chute Assembly AdjustmentChute Directional Control Support Bracket Adjustment Auger Control AdjustmentDrive Wheels Shift Rod AdjustmentMaintaining Your Snow Thrower LubricationWheels Traction Control / Auger Control LockGear Shaft Auger ShaftEngine ServiceBelt Removal And Replacement Shave Plate and Skid ShoesServicing Friction Wheel Rubber Drive BeltAugers Off-season StorageTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyParts List Models 522 WE & 724 WEDrive Clutch Cable 714-0474 Cotter Pin 736-0160 Models 522 WE & 724 WE Models 522 WE & 724 WE 1310 Extension Cord For ground wire Light ass’y Model 522 WE & 724 WE Models 522 WE & 724 WE Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for