Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 153)

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GASOLINE AND OIL MIXTURE
The snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that
requires a mixture of gasoline and oil for lubri-
cation of bearings and other moving parts. The
correct fuel/oil mixture ratio for the five horse-
power engine is 50 to 1. Use fuel/oil mixture
chart shown below.
CAUTION
Observe recommended gasoline to oil mixture
ratio to prevent engine damage.
NOTE
DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING
METHANOL (WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline
containing up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol
(“Gasohol”) may be used but requires special
care when engine is unused for extended peri-
ods. See “STORAGE” instructions in engine
manual.
Gasoline and oil must be pre-mixed in a clean
gasoline
container. Always use fresh,
unleaded, winter grade gasoline. Never use
“stale” gasoline left over from last season or
stored for long periods.
1. Fill approved clean container one quarter full
with fresh unleaded gasoline—one quart in a
one gallon container.
2. Pour recommended amount of high quality two
cycle oil—2.5 oz. into gasoline container for
one gallon of gas.
NOTE
DO NOT USE MULTIVISCOSITY OILS, SUCH
AS 10W-30 or 10W-40.
3. Reinstall cap on gasoline container and shake
container vigorously so oil mixes with gasoline.
4. Unscrew cap and fill container with gasoline.
Shake container again.
DANGER
Always fill fuel tank outdoors and use a funnel
or spout to prevent spilling. Never fill the gas
tank while the engine is running or is hot.
Immediately wipe off any spilled gasoline
before attempting to start engine. DO NOT
SMOKE while filling the fuel tank.
5. Remove fuel tank cap and carefully pour mixed
gasoline into fuel tank, filling to 1/2 inch below
filler neck to allow room for expansion. Never
put plain, unmixed gasoline into fuel tank.
Shake gasoline container each time before fill-
ing fuel tank.
NOTE
The snow thrower engine is designed to oper-
ate at cold temperatures. Avoid operating the
snow thrower if air temperature is 40° C or
warmer since engine may vapor lock and stop
running after a short time. Engine will be diffi-
cult to start in warm weather.
AUGER CLUTCH CABLE
The length of the auger clutch cable is adjust-
able, however, it will seldom be necessary to
change the cable length since the operating
tension on the drive belt is maintained by the
clutch engaging spring on the end of the cable.
If the auger turns slowly under heavy load or
momentary squealing of drive belt is heard
when entering heavy snow, pressure applied to
drive belt by idler pulley must be increased by
reducing length of cable.
The engine cover and cowling must be
removed to gain access to the cable adjusting
nuts.
To determine that proper pressure is being
applied to the drive belt by the clutch idler pul-
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