Cub Cadet 724 STE manual To Stop Engine, To Engage Track Drive, To Engage Augers, Operating Tips

•Connect the power cord (electric start) to the switch box on the engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-hole, grounded 120 volt AC receptacle.

•Push the primer button three times. If the engine is warm, push the primer button once only. See Figure 9.

NOTE: Always cover the vent hole in the primer button when pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for cold starts if the temperature is below 15°F.

•Electric Start: Push the starter button on the front of the engine to turn the starter. When the engine starts, release the starter button (see Figure 9).

•Recoil Start: Grasp the starter handle (see Figure 9) and pull the rope out slowly until resistance is felt. Pull the starter handle rapidly. Do not allow the handle to snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a firm hold on the starter handle.

•As the engine warms up and begins to operate evenly, rotate the choke knob slowly to the OFF position. If the engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly move to the OFF position.

To Stop Engine

•Run the engine for a few minutes after throwing snow, to help dry off any moisture on the engine.

•To help prevent possible freeze-up of the starter, proceed as follows:

Electric Starter: Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine, then connect to a 120 volt AC receptacle. With the engine running, push the starter button and spin the starter for several seconds. The unusual sound made by the spinning starter will not harm the engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from receptacle first, and then from the switch box.

Recoil Starter: With the engine running, pull the starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will pro- duce a clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or the recoil starter.

•To stop the engine, push the throttle control lever down to the stop position. Remove the ignition key by pulling it straight out of the keyhole and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while the equipment is unattended.

NOTE: Do not lose the ignition key. Keep it in a safe place. The engine will not start without the ignition key.

•Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move the control levers back and forth several times. Leave the throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position. Leave the choke control in the FULL choke position. See Figure 9.

To Engage Track Drive

•With the engine running near top speed, move the shift lever into one of the six FORWARD positions or two REVERSE positions. Select a speed appropriate for the snow conditions that exist.

NOTE: Use slower speeds in higher snow and until you are familiar with the operation of the snow thrower.

•Squeeze the traction control against the right handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it and the drive motion will stop.

IMPORTANT: NEVER move the shift lever without first releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause premature wear to the drive system’s friction wheel.

To Engage Augers

To engage the augers and start the snow throwing action, proceed as follows:

•Squeeze the auger control against the left handle. To disengage power to the augers:

•Release both the auger control and the traction

control, if engaged.

The auger control can be locked so you can turn the electric chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. Refer to Traction Control/ Auger Control Lock in Section 4 of this manual.

Operating Tips

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

WARNING: Muffler and surrounding areas of the engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

•For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls.

•Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible.

•Slightly overlap each previous path.

•Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate) when using on gravel or crushed rock.

•Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To Stop Engine section to prevent possible freeze-up.

•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

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