Cub Cadet SNOW THROWER 726 TDE Operator's Manual

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019Printed In USAOp e r a t O r ’s Ma n u a lSafe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Ma

Checking Oil LevelCAUTION: The engine is shipped with oil in the engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior to operating the snow thrower. R

Auger ControlWARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all the instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify yo

Ignition KeyOil FillPrimerGasolineCapElectricStarterOutletRecoil Starter HandleOil DrainChokeControlThrottleControlElectricStarterButtonMufflerTrack D

Track Drive Control / Auger Clutch Lock*The track drive control is located on the right handle. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage

Oil FillEngine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill.Oil DrainEngine oil can be drained through the oil drain.MufflerEngine exha

Starting the EngineWARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.NOTE: Allo

Recoil StarterCAUTION! Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running. WARNING! To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the engi

MaintenanceEngineRefer to the Engine Maintenance section.Shave Plate and Skid ShoesThe shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower ar

NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not to get any oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction wheel. Doing so will hinder the

Drive ControlWhen the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight.

Customer SupportIf you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine

Maintenance ScheduleTasksFirst 5 Hrs.Each Use or Every 5 Hrs.Every Season or 25 Hrs.Every Season or 50 Hrs.Every Season or 100 Hrs.Service DatesCheck

Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick securely.6. CAUTION! Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil

Off-Season StorageEngines stored over 30 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in the fuel system or on essent

Belt ReplacementAuger BeltNOTE: It is not necessary to remove both belts in order to change either one. If changing just one belt, be certain to check

Unhook the idler spring from the hex bolt on the auger 6. housing. See Fig. 7-4.Lift the auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt 7. between th

Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction 6. wheel and drive pulley. See Fig. 7-7.Remove and replace belt in the reverse order.7. NOTE:

If replacing the entire assembly, put the new friction 6. wheel assembly in place and follow the steps in reverse to re-assemble. If you only want to

Troubleshooting927Problem Cause RemedyEngine fails to start Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Blocked fuel line.2. Choke not in the ON position.3. Fa

Component Part Number and Description929-0071 Extension Cord, 110V954-04050 Auger Drive Belt954-0367 Wheel Drive Belt684-04159 Friction Wheel Asse

Notes1129

Important Safe Operation Practices23TrainingRead, understand, and follow all instructions on the 1. machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to

MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC (MTD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Contr

(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at a warra

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possession

4 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sSafe Handling of GasolineTo avoid personal injury or property damage u

5se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sClearing a Clogged Discharge ChuteHand contact with the rotating impell

6 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sSafety SymbolsThis page depicts and describes safety symbols that may

AssemblyHandlePlace the shift lever in the Forward-6 position1. Remove the lower plastic wing nut and carriage bolt from 2. each side of the upper han

Place chute assembly onto chute base and secure chute 2. control assembly to chute support bracket with clevis pin and cotter pin removed earlier. See

Chute Clean-Out ToolThe chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut the