Cub Cadet 724WE manuale d’uso

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 Model 724 WE PRINTED IN U.S.A. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless th[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Loose Parts ........................................................................................................ 5 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ................................................................[...]

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in per[...]

4 5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces.[...]

5 SECTION 2: LOOSE PARTS The snow thrower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts from the carton before discarding it. See Figure 1 to identify the parts noting that these parts may be referred to again in the following sections of this manual. Part numbers are shown in parentheses. Figure 1 SECTION 3: AS[...]

6 • If not already attached, slip the cables that run from the handle panel to the chute into the cable guide located on top of the engine. See Figure 4. Figure 4 • Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the headlight wire around the right handle until excess slack is removed. • Plug the w[...]

7 Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever, proceed as follows: • Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. a. With the traction control (refer to Figure 7 in Section 4 of this manual) released, gently push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. Disregarding the overall [...]

8 Chute Directional Control The chute directional control is located on left side of the snow thrower. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn chute directional control as follows: • Crank clockwise to discharge to the left. • Crank counterclockwise to discharge to the right. Chute Tilt Control The distance snow is thrown can be v[...]

9 grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter. • If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle, proceed as follows. • Rotate choke knob to OFF position. • Connect power cord to switch box on engine. Plug the other end of power cord into a three-pro[...]

10 Recoil Starter • With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the engine or starter. • Remove the ignition key. Do not turn key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidenta[...]

11 Operating Tips NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes as the engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperature. WARNING: Muffler, engine and surrounding areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. • Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted [...]

12 • Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached. • Reassemble the frame cover. Shift Rod Adjustment To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows. • Remove the hairpin clip and slide the connector up to separate the upper shift rod from the lower shift rod. See Figure 11. Figure 11 • Place shift lever in the [...]

13 Traction Control / Auger Control Lock The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive clutches must be lubricated at least once a season or every twenty-five hours of operation. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel. Use a multi- purpose automotive grease. Gear Shaft Lubricate the gear shaf[...]

14 SECTION 8: SERVICE WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit for all engine [...]

15 Figure 19 • Back out the stop bolt until the support bracket rests on the auger pulley. See Figure 20. Figure 20 NOTE: Loosening the six nuts that connect the frame to the auger housing may aid in belt removal. • Lift the auger belt from the auger pulley, and slip belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Figure 17. Repeat t[...]

16 • Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests on the housing. • Remove six self-tapping screws from the frame cover underneath the snow thrower. • Remove the click pins which secure the wheels, and remove the wheels from the axle. • Using a 7/8" wrench to hold the shaft, loosen, but do not completely remove, the hex nut an[...]

17 Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 618-0123 RH Housing 2. 618-0418 LH Housing w/Fitting Hole 3. 710-0642 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 4. 711-0908A Spiral Axle, 24” 5. 714-0161 Hi-Pro Key, 3/16 x 5/8 6. 715-0143 Spring Spirol Pin, .25 x 1.25 7. 717-0528 Worm Gear, 20-tooth 8. 717-0526 Worm Shaft 9. 718-0186 Thrust Collar 10. 721-0325 Gre[...]

18 Model 724 WE 20 20 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 4 7 7 8 9 10 10 11 11* 12 1 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 28 29 26 1 1 30 31 32 33 34 8 35 Drive Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable Auger Clutch Cable 36 47 20 37 37 38 39 40 27 41 42 42 43 44 45 46 * Add a second washer here, if needed, to reduce axle play.[...]

19 Model 724 WE Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 710-1652 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .625 2. 784-5688 Drive Cable Guide Bracket 3. 784-5687A Auger Clutch Cable Bracket 4. 756-0625 Cable Roller 5. 738-0924 Shoulder Screw 1/4-28 x .375 6. 784-5630A Frame Assembly 7. 741-0563 Ball Bearing 8. 736-0105 Bell Washer 9. 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut, 3/8-24 10. 741-0[...]

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21 Model 724 WE Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 712-0116 Lock Jam Nut 3/8-24 2. 756-0178 Flat Idler, 2.75 w/o Flanges 3. 784-5632A Auger Idler Arm 4. 710-0459A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.50 5. 738-0281 Shoulder Screw 6. 736-0174 Wave Washer 7. 732-0611 Extension Spring 8. 712-3068 Hex Nut 5/16-18 9. 712-0429 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18 10. 736-0119 Lo[...]

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23 Model 724 WE Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 710-1652 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-20 x.625 2. 731-1324 Belt Cover 3. 732-0339 Extension Spring 4. 710-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 5. 710-3005 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.25 6. 05896A Drive Clutch Bracket 7. 748-0234 Shoulder Spacer 8. 756-0985 Pulley Half 9. 754-0343 V-Belt 10. 756-0984 Pulley Half 11[...]

24 Model 724 WE 9 23 29 24 1 26 28 41 7 12 20 6 21 15 A A 5 4 18 11 27 12 20 44 35 32 48 45 3 32 33 44 45 46 49 32 72 36 38 51 32 55 41 42 43 43 42 41 55 69 47 31 40 34 37 B B 54 62 55 66 59 53 63 64 59 55 65 60 4 54 52 61 75 56 57 8 68 13 10 73 67 19 70 39 39 12 17 2 15 20 11 25 14 16 (for ground wire 71 of light ass’y) 58 30 74 3 11 8 76 76[...]

25 Model 724 WE Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 684-0008A Shift Arm Assembly 2. 705-5204A Chute Crank Assembly 3. 714-0507 Cotter Pin, 3/32 x .75 4. 710-0458 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.75 5. 710-0449 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2.25 6. 710-0788 Self Tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x 1 7. 710-0643 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.0 8. 710-3015 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4[...]

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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your [...]