Making adjustments – Cub Cadet SW10530 User Manual
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2. With the drive control released, there must be 1/8”
clearance between the friction wheel and the drive 
pulley in all positions of the shift lever. 
3. With the drive control engaged, the friction wheel must
contact the drive pulley.
4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the lower hex nut
on the drive cable index bracket and pivot the bracket 
upward or downward as necessary. Refer to Figure 15. 
Tighten the lower hex nut to secure the bracket when 
correct adjustment is reached. 
5. Reassemble the frame cover and return the unit back
to its operating position.
NOTE: If you placed plastic under the gas cap, be certain 
to remove it now.
Skid Shoes
The space between this shave plate and the ground can 
be adjusted. For close snow removal, place skid shoes in 
the low position. Use middle or high position when area to 
be cleared is uneven.
 1. Adjust skid shoes by loosening the four lock nuts 
and carriage bolts and moving skid shoes to desired 
position. See Figure 16A or 16B.
2. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes
are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the 
skid shoes. 
3. Tighten nuts and bolts securely.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with heavy duty skid 
shoes and may be turned over to increase their lifespan. 
See Figure 16B. If shoes are turned they must also 
change sides to ensure the “A” on the shoe is towards the 
front of the unit.
Auger Control
To adjust the auger control, refer to page 13.
Making
Adjustments
IMPORTANT
It is not recommended 
that you operate this 
snow thrower on gravel 
as loose gravel can be 
easily picked up and 
thrown by the auger 
causing personal injury 
or damage to the snow 
thrower. 
If for some reason, 
you have to operate 
the snow thrower on 
gravel, keep the skid 
shoe in the highest 
position for maximum 
clearance between the 
ground and the shave 
plate.
Figure 16A - Standard Skid Shoe
Figure 16B - Reversible Skid Shoe
