Cub Cadet 300 Series - Manual (Page 32)

AUGER SYSTEM
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Auger housing Removal
NOTE: Auger housing removal is necessary for any repairs to the auger, impeller, or auger transmission.
1. Remove the auger belt following the instructions in the
AUGER BELT REMOVAL section
2. Loosen (do not remove) the bolt that holds the cable guide
pulley to the frame.
3. Disconnect the auger control cable from the control bail on
the handlebar.
4. Disconnect the spring end of the auger control cable from
the auger pulley brake arm. See Figure 4.13.
NOTE: The spring is most easily disconnected from the
brake arm by pivoting the spring upward.
5. Slip the auger belt off of the engine and idle pulleys.
6. Unbolt the auger housing from the engine and drive unit:
6a. Loosen, but do not remove the bottom two screws
6b. Remove the top two screws.
6c. Tilt the engine and drive unit back; it will separate at the
top. See Figure 4.14.
6d. Support the snow thrower with 4X4s or similar solid
braces.
6e. Remove the bottom two screws carefully move the
auger housing forward to remove it.
7. Re-install the auger housing by reversing the steps used to remove it.
8. Test all features of the snow thrower before returning it to service.
Figure 4.13
Auger control
cable
Eyelet on
brake arm
Figure 4.14
LOOSEN
Remove