Setting Up Your Snow Thrower | Cub Cadet 769-03268 instruction

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Snowthrower featrues vary by model. Not all features refer- enced in this manual are applicable to all snowthrower models.

NOTE: References to right or left side of the snow thrower are deter- mined from behind the unit in the operating position.

NOTE: Replacement auger shear pins and cotter pins are provided for your convenience. Store these safely until needed.

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IMPORTANT: The snow thrower is shipped with oil and WITHOUT GASOLINE. After assembly, refer to separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recom- mendations.

Loose Parts

•The augers are secured to the auger shaft with shear pins and bow tie cotter pins. If you hit a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. Replacement shear pins and cotter pins are provided for your convenience. Store these safely until needed.

Items Required For Assembly

Pair of pliers	7/16” Wrenches or adjustables
Fresh gasoline

Before Assembly

•Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

•Reference to the right hand or left hand side of machine are observed from the operating position.

Assembling Handle

•Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to be sure the spring (found at the end of each cable) is attached to its actuator bracket.

•Remove the lower handle knobs, washers and carriage bolts from each side of the lower handle. See Figure 2.

•Raise the upper handle assembly until it locks over the lower handle. See Figure 1.

•Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the handle knobs and carriage bolts previously removed.

•Tighten the handle knobs already in place on the upper holes and secure the handles firmly.

Attaching Chute Crank

•Remove the hairpin clip from the upper chute crank and slide the upper chute crank into the lower chute crank. A pair of pliers may help in this job. See Figure 3.

a.Align the two holes on both chute cranks. See Figure 3.

b.Secure with the hairpin clip removed earlier.

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Cub Cadet 769-03268 warranty Setting Up Your Snow Thrower

Contents

769-03268 Two-Stage Snow ThrowerOttawa Street South, KITCHENER, Ontario N2G 4J1 07/10/07 Table of Contents Finding and Recording Model NumberCustomer Support Chute Clean-out Tool Result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HeedYour Responsibility Restrict the use Safe Handling of Gasoline Safe Operation PracticesYour Responsibility Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Do not modify engine Average Useful Life Setting Up Your Snow Thrower Attaching the Chute Assembly Attaching the Shift Rod Clean-Out Tool Final AdjustmentsDrift Cutters If Equipped Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires Check the adjustment of the auger control as followsSkid Shoes Auger Operating Your Snow Thrower Know Your Snow Thrower Two-Way Chute Control Chute Clean-Out ToolDrive Control / Auger Control Lock Ignition Key Starting The Engine Recoil StarterStopping The Engine Electric Starter on certain models To Engage Augers Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceTo Engage Drive Operating Tips Shift Rod AdjustmentsMaking Drive Control See Figure Adjust skid shoes as follows Chute AssemblyChute Bracket Adjustment Auger Control Maintaining Your Snow Thrower Lubrication Replacing Belts Auger Belt Steps in the opposite order and manner of removal Drive BeltWasher. Torque hex screw 250-325 in. lbs Apply Loctite 262 to the threads of the hex screw used Friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in position Changing Friction Wheel RubberFriction Wheel Off-Season Storage Wipe equipment with an oiled rag to prevent rust Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Remedy Warranty 10.30.06 For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on 6919 Parts List Pièces Détachées Adressez-vous au «Service après-vente»La page 2 pour ce qui concerne les pièces et/ou accessoires Torque to 20-30 in./lbs Asphalt. Set to See chart on next page./ Voir le tableau à la page prochaîne Part Description RÉF Pièce Ground wire to engine Plug into alternator Lead wire under fuel tankGround wire to engine Ground Tec. LH 358 cc Tec Part Description RÉF Pièce Part Description RÉF Pièce For parts and/or accessories refer to customer support on Page Garantie 06.30.10 Solution Causes Problème DépannagePas Carburant le Videz Gaz Propre etSouffleuse Place en bougie Frottement de Roue Frottement de roue caoutchoucEn bague la de Changement ’essieu de Vis la enlever pour po 1/2 de clé une Utilisez .a Adaptateur Tarière la de d’entraînement Courroie Courroies les de RemplacementÉloignez Boulon l’autre retirez Vitesse de ment LubrificationRoues ’engrenage Goulotte Tarière la de CommandeRéglages La de support du Ajustement Des l’entraînement de Commande Vitesses de levier du TigeRoues Général d’ordre Recommandations ’utilisation Conseils Modèles Moteur du ArrêtAnt Certains sur électrique Démarreur Phare ’orientation CommandeGoulotte la de direction de Commande Patins Amorçeur Souffleuse la de Commandes’obturateur de Commande Départ de Volet Tiques Pneuma Bandages pneus des Pression’ajustement Vérifiez Réglages Derniers Main Vitesses de levier du tige la de Installation Goulotte la de InstallationBien passe qu’il ce jusqu’à raccord le sur Tapez Les Remarque Cette Remarque Gaz de émissions les concernant Avis Responsabilité VotreMoyenne utile vie de Durée Matériels Responsabilité Votre ’essence de ManipulationSeulement Goulotte la ed Est goulotte la de dégagement de outil UnDe Outil Dégagement Modèle de numéro le trouver Pour Vente-après ServiceVente-après service au d’abord adresser vous sans Matières des Table 4J1 N2G Ontario KITCHENER, South, Street Ottawa Phases deux neige à Souffleuse07/09/07 03268-769