Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 162)

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5-3.7 Drive Wheels (Models 550 and 586 Only).
The wheels on the Models 550 and 586 snow
throwers may be adjusted for three different
methods of operation. The adjustment is made
by placing the klik pins in one of the two differ-
ent holes on each side of the unit as follows.
See Figure 5-28.
1. Free wheeling operation—Place both klik pins
in the outside hole in axle. This position allows
easier movement when engine is not running.
2. Both wheels driving—Place both klik pins in
the hole in hub next to rim. This position is
good for heavy snow as there is power drive in
both wheels.
3. One wheel driving—Place klik pin in the out-
side axle hole on one side and in the hole in
hub next to rim on the other. This position gives
power drive to one wheel only making the unit
easier to maneuver.
5-3.8 Belt Removal and Replacement.
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and ground. Drain gasoline from fuel tank or
place a piece of plastic film underneath the gas
cap to prevent gasoline from leaking.
1. Remove chute crank at chute assembly by
removing cotter pin and flat washer.
2. Remove plastic belt cover by removing hex
bolts and flat washers. See Figure 5-29.
3. Remove two engine pulley belt guards. See
Figure 5-30.
4. Disconnect auger drive belt from engine pulley.
5. Separate the snow thrower into two halves as
follows:
a. Using a 9/16 inch wrench, remove top
bolts which attach auger housing to frame
assembly. Loosen (do not remove) bottom
bolts.
b Lift up on auger drive belt to pull auger
housing off frame assembly. The snow
thrower will separate into two halves. See
Figure 5-31.
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