Cub Cadet 926 STE, 724 STE manual Operating Your Snow Thrower, Before Starting, Gas And Oil Fill-Up

Primer
Choke	Switch
	Box

		Electric
Ignition		Starter
Key		Button
	Throttle	Recoil
		Starter
	Control
		Handle

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 9.

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 9.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to turn the key.

Figure 9

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER

Before Starting

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

•The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.

Gas And Oil Fill-Up

IMPORTANT: Although your snow thrower comes shipped with oil already in the engine, you MUST check the engine oil level as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit BEFORE starting the engine for the first time. Read instructions carefully.

all times to avoid the possibility of electric shock which may cause injury to the operator. Follow all instructions carefully. Determine that your house wiring is a three- wire grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are not certain. If your house wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions. If your system is grounded and a three-hole receptacle is not available at the point your starter will normally be used, one should be installed by a licensed electrician.

When connecting the power cord, always connect the cord to the starter on the engine first, then plug the other end into a three-hole grounded receptacle.

When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the end from the three-hole grounded receptacle first.

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

WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Electric Starter

WARNING: The electric starter is equipped with a three-wire power cord and plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt

AC household current. It must be properly grounded at

To Start Engine

IMPORTANT: If the unit shows any sign of motion (traction drive or augers) with the controls disengaged, shut the engine off immediately. Readjust as instructed under Final Adjustments in Section 3 of this manual.

•Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

•Make certain the fuel shut-off valve is in the open (vertical) position.

•Make certain that both the auger control and the traction control are in the disengaged position.

•Move the throttle control up to the FAST position. Insert the ignition key into the slot. See Figure 9. Be certain it snaps into place. Do not turn the key.

•Rotate the choke knob to the FULL choke position (cold engine start). If the engine is warm, place the choke in the OFF position.

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