Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 724WE Cub Cadet
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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.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Loose Parts .....................................................................................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
20 Model 724WE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 13 16 10 9 18 19 20 21 22 23 13 25 23 22 26 18 27 28 13 30 30 31 32 31 32 33 16 18 35 34 36 37 38 39 41 40 42 17 40 39 29 24 43 31 18 31 43 44.
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.
22 Model 724 WE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28.
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.
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 .
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.
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27 NOTES.
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.
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