Cub Cadet 31AH4Q3G100 manual Operating Your Snow Thrower

Auger Drive Control

The auger drive control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the control grip to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. (Traction control must also be released.) See Figure 8.

Trigger Lever

The left and right turn triggers are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering your snow thrower. Squeeze the right trigger lever when turning right and the left trigger lever when turning left. See Figure 8.

Chute Tilt Control

The distance snow is thrown can be changed by adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance, toward the rear to increase. See Figure 8.

To change the direction in which discharged snow is thrown, proceed as follows:

•Push the toggle switch to the left to rotate the chute counterclockwise.

•Push the toggle switch to the right to rotate the chute clockwise.

IMPORTANT: Release the switch once the chute has completed its rotation cycle in either direction. Failure to do so can result in damage to the electric chute motor and/or its drive gear.

Headlight

The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.

Throttle Control

The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when pushed down completely. See Figure 8.

Skid Shoe

The position of the skid shoe is determined by the condition of the ground from where snow has to be removed. See Figure 8.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine both ground speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions. See Figure 8.

Forward

Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse

Your snow thrower has two reverse (R) speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is the faster of the two.

IMPORTANT: Always release tractional control before changing speeds.

Electric Chute-Rotation Switch

The electric chute-rotation switch is located on the left side of the snow thrower dash panel. See Figure 8.

Safety Ignition Key

The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the switch before the unit will start. Remove the ignition key when the snow thrower is not in use. See Figure 8.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key.

Fuel Shut-off Valve

The fuel shut-off valve, located under the fuel tank, controls fuel flow from the tank. Always make certain it is in the Open (vertical) position before attempting to start the engine. See Figure 8.

Heated Handles Switch

This switch is located on the right side of the snow thrower dash panel. To activate the heated handles, toggle the switch to the right to generate heat within the handle grips. Toggle the switch to the left to the OFF position after using the snow thrower. See Figure 8.

NOTE: The heated handles grips are a compliment to, not a substitute for, proper cold weather outerwear for the operator’s hands. It is recommended that the snow thrower operator wear gloves/mittens to avoid extremities of winter while operating this equipment.

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Before Starting Gas And Oil Fill-up

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

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

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