Cub Cadet SWE 528 - Manual (Page 6)

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3
Setting Up
Your Snow
Thrower
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.
Figure 4
Figure 2
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.
Figure 1
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.
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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.
Figure 3