Cub Cadet OEM-390-679 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

Fuel RecommendationsUse automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. Gasoline wit

AdjustmentsSkid ShoesThe snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to

Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1. Shift LeverThe shift lever is located in the right side of the han

Throttle ControlThe throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when move

Chute Directional ControlThe chute directional control is located on the left side of the dash panel.To change the direction in which snow is thrown,

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 machi

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

Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex 3. shaft. See Fig. 6-3.NOTE: When lubricating the hex shaft, be careful not to get any

Auger ControlRefer to the Assembly and Set-up section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable.Skid ShoesRefer to the Assembly and Set-up

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

WARNING! To prevent accidental start-up, shut off the engine and remove the key before performing any type of engine maintenance.Periodic inspection a

Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition 4. and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross-threading.After the spark plug is seate

Belt ReplacementAuger BeltTo remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows:Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do

Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the 7. belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Fig. 8-5.Replace the auger be

Back out the stop bolt to increase the clearance between 6. the friction wheel disc and friction wheel. See Fig. 8-7.Slip the drive belt off the pulle

Carefully remove the hex nut which secures the hex shaft 5. to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft’s end to dislodge the ball bearing fro

Problem Cause RemedyEngine fails to start Choke not in CHOKE position.1. Spark plug wire disconnected.2. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.3. Engine not p

Component Part Number and Description929-0071 Extension Cord, 110V954-04195 Auger Drive Belt954-04201 Wheel Drive Belt684-04153 Friction Wheel Ass

The following attachments and accessories are available for your Cub Cadet 526 WE snow thrower. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which y

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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

AssemblyRemove all loose parts before assembling.Handle AssemblyPlace the shift lever in the Forward-6 position1. Observe the lower rear area of the s

Finish securing chute control head to chute support 3. bracket with wing nut and hex screw removed in step 1. See Fig. 3-2.Squeeze the trigger on the

Set-UpShear PinsA pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower. Store them in your snow thrower’s