Cub Cadet WE 26 warranty Setting Up Your Snow Thrower, Figure Figure Figure

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

All references in this manual to the left or right side of the snow thrower is from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil. After assembly, refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual packed separately with your snow thrower for fuel and oil fill-up details.

This Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Char- acteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models.

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This Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models.

IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to “Augers” section in the Maintenance section for more information regarding shear pin replace- ment.

1.Remove the unit from the crate or carton.

2.Observe the lower area of the snow thrower to be sure both cables are aligned with roller guides before pivoting handle upward.

a.Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 1. Align upper handle with the lower handle.

b.Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to lower handle.

3.Certain units may require assembly of the chute. If this is the case, follow steps 4-7 to install the chute. If the chute on the unit is attached, proceed to step 8.

4.Remove wing nut and hex screw from chute control assembly and clevis pin and cotter pin from chute support bracket. See Figure 2. Position the chute assembly (forward-facing) over the chute base.

5.Place the 4-way chute control in a centered position. See Figure 3.

6.Place chute assembly onto chute base and secure chute control assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and cotter pin removed earlier. See Figure 4.

7.Finish securing chute control assembly to chute support bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed earlier. See Figure 5.

8.Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine. See Figure 6.

9.The extension cord is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing for shipping purposes. Cut the cable tie and remove it before operating the unit.

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