Cub Cadet 521E manual Replacing Shave Plate, Replacing Belt, Engine, Lubrication

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WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the engine pulley.

Push down on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the auger pulley.

Reassemble new belt. See Figure 17.

Reinstall the belt cover.

Replacing Shave Plate

The shave plate is subject to wear. It should be checked periodically. There are two wearing edges and the shave plate can be reversed. See Figure 13 .

Remove the four carriage bolts and hex lock nuts which attach it to the snow thrower housing.

Install new shave plate, making sure the heads of the carriage bolts are on the inside of the housing.

Adjust the shave plate according to procedure in the “Making Adjustments” section of this manual.

Tighten securely.

Replacing Belt

Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws. See Figure 16.

Idler Pulley

Engine

Auger

Pulley

Pulley

Belt

Figure 17

Engine

Refer to the separate engine operator’s manual packed with your snow thrower for all engine maintenance procedures.

Check engine and snow thrower frequently for loose hardware, and tighten as needed.

Belt Cover

Hex

Screws

Figure 16

Lubrication

Lubricate pivot points on the control handle and the extension spring at the end of the clutch cable with a light oil once every season and before storage of the snow thrower at the end of the season.

SECTION 7: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other gas appliance.

Clean snow thrower thoroughly.

Lubricate as instructed above with a light oil.

Follow “Storage” instructions in the Engine Manual.

Store in a clean, dry area. Block the snow thrower up so it is not resting on the rubber auger blades.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment, especially springs, cables and all moving parts.

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