Cub Cadet 21 in. 208 cc Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower installation Guide

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Carton
. One Snow Thrower . One Chute Assembly , One Chute Rotation Control Assembly
. Two Ignition Keys . One 20 oz, Bottle 5W-30 Oil . One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual
» One Engine Operator's Manual . One Pair Drift Cutters (If equipped)
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Snow
thrower features may vary by model. Not all features in this
manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow
thrower depicted may differ from yours.
NOTE: All references to the left or right side of the snow thrower
are from the operator's position. Any exceptions will be noted.
Unpacking the Snow Thrower
1. Open the top of the carton,
2. Cut down the corners on the front of the carton and fold
down the front side,
3. Pull the snow thrower out of the carton. Be sure not to
damage the chute, chute rotation control assembly or any
cables attached to the chute, Some of these parts are shipped
under the shroud on the backside of the carton. Check for any
cable ties securing the chute and remove if necessary.
Set-Up
Adding Fuel & Oil
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow
thrower for information on adding fuel and oil.
Assembly
Positioning the Upper Handle
1. Remove the wing knob and carriage bolt from the top
of the lower handle, See Figure 3-1. It is not necessary to
remove the shoulder screw and flange lock nut below the
wing knob and carriage bolt.
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2. Pivot the upper handle into the operating position. Be sure
not to pinch any of the cables in the process. See Figure 3-2.
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3, On model 221 HP, tighten the previously removed
hardware to secure the handle in place. See Figure 3-2. On
model 221 LHP proceed with step 4.
4, The handle on model 221 LHP can be set in three different
position. Place the handle in the desired position and then
install wing knobs and carriage bolts in the appropriate
hole and secure the handle. See Figure 3-3.
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Installing the Chute 3. Align the holes in the chute base with the holes in the
lower chute and secure with the previously removed hex
washer screws, See Figure 3-6.
1. On the 221 HP model place the chute handle on the lower
chute as shown in Figure 3-4, Skip to step 2 for 221 LHP
models, Be certain that the handle is aligned in the channel
on the chute and the tabs snap into place.
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Installing Chute Rotation Control Assembly (Model 227 LHP only)
1. Remave the four hex washer screws from the back of the
2. Remove the hex washer screws in the chute base, See handle (two on each side). See Figure 3-7.
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6. Slide the rubber bellow over the universal joint. See Figure
3-10.
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2. Using the four hex washer screws, install the chute rotation
control assembly, See Figure 3-8.
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Remove the screw and hex lock nut from the universal
joint, See Figure 3-9,
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Chute Rod
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NOTE: Make sure the chute Is facing forward when
installing the universal joint.
Install the universal joint on the end of the chute rod as
shown in Figure 3-9,
NOTE: Be sure the holes in the universal joint line up with
the holes in the chute rod. You may have to activate the
trigger to allow you to line up the holes,
Secure the universal joint with the hex nut and screw
previously removed. See Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-10
Installing the Recoil Starter Handie
1. Remove the eye bolt and handle knob from the manual bag.
2. Place the eye bolt and handle knob on the upper handle
as shown in Figure 3-11, Do not fully tighten the hardware
until instructed to do so.
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NOTE: The opening of the eye bolt should face toward the
back of the snow thrower.
3. Slowly pull the recoil starter handle up towards the eye
bolt,
4, Slip the recoil starter rope into the eye bolt from the back
of the snow thrower, See Figure 3-11,
5, Securely tighten the eye bolt and handle knob.
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Installing the Drift Cutters (if equipped)
1. Remove the drift cutters from the manual hag.
2. Remove the flange lock nut and carriage bolt installed into
each drift cutter,
3. Using the previously removed hardware, install the drift
cutters onto the auger housing as shown in Figure 3-12,
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SECTION 3— Assemeaiy & Sec-Up
Controls & Features
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Chute Assembly
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Auger
Shave Plate
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NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models, Snow
thrower features may vary by model, Not all features In this
manual are applicable to all snow thrower models and the snow
thrower depicted may differ from yours. All references to the
left or right side of the snow thrower are from the operator's
position. Any exceptions will be noted,
Recoil Starter Handle
The recoil starter handle is used to manually start the engine.
EZ Chute (Model 221 HP)
The rotation of the chute is controlled by rotating the chute control
handle left or right, The angle/distance that snow is thrown Is
changed by manually tilting the upper chute to the desired position,
Shave Plate
The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as
the snow thrower is propelled, allowing snow close to the
pavements surface to be discharged.
Chute Tilt Control (Model 221 LHP)
The chute tilt control is located to the right of the control panel
and controls the angle/distance that snow is thrown. Pull back
on the chute tilt control to increase the angle/distance and push
forward to decrease the angle/distance,
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Auger Control
Chute Rotation Control
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Chute Rotation Control (Model 221 LHP)
The chute rotate control is located in the center of the control panel
and controls the direction snow is thrown, Depress the button and
rotate the chute rotation control to the right to turn the chute to the
right and rotate to the left to turn the chute to the left,
Auger
When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger
housing and throws it out the discharge chute. Rubber paddles
on the auger also ald in propelling the snow thrower as they
come in contact with the pavement.
Auger Control
Located on the upper handle, the auger control is used to engage
and disengage drive to the auger. Squeeze the control against the
upper handle to engage the auger; release it to disengage.
Drift Cutters (If equipped)
The drift cutters are designed for use in deep snow, Their use
is optional for normal snow conditions. Maneuver the snow
thrower so that the cutters penetrate a high standing snow drift
to assist snow falling into the augers for throwing.
Headlight (Model 221 LHP}
The headlight is located on the upper center of the control panel
and is on when the snow thrower is running.
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