Cub Cadet 421R Benutzerhandbuch
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Before Starting
WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the machine
and in this manual before operating.
and in this manual before operating.
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The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety
purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire
to spark plug before starting.
purposes during assembly. Attach spark plug wire
to spark plug before starting.
Fuel & Oil Mixture
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
Your snow thrower uses a two cycle engine that
requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine
oil. Refer to the engine operator’s manual for proper oil
and fuel recommendations.
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requires a mixture of gasoline and two cycle engine
oil. Refer to the engine operator’s manual for proper oil
and fuel recommendations.
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A plastic cup was provided inside the fuel fill
opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this
cup before filling up the tank. Use the seperate fuel
tank cap to close after fill-up.
opening on the fuel tank. Remove and discard this
cup before filling up the tank. Use the seperate fuel
tank cap to close after fill-up.
Starting Engine
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To start the engine of your snow thrower, follow the
engine manual.
engine manual.
Operating Snow Thrower
Figure 10
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Adjust the upper discharge chute up or down as
shown in Figure 10. Then use the chute crank to
position the discharge chute in order to discharge
snow with the wind.
shown in Figure 10. Then use the chute crank to
position the discharge chute in order to discharge
snow with the wind.
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After making sure no bystanders or obstacles are in
front of the unit, engage the auger control handle.
See Figure 11. As the snow thrower starts to move,
maintain a firm hold on the handle, and guide the
snow thrower along the path to be cleared.
front of the unit, engage the auger control handle.
See Figure 11. As the snow thrower starts to move,
maintain a firm hold on the handle, and guide the
snow thrower along the path to be cleared.
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Release the auger control handle to stop the snow
throwing action and the forward motion.
throwing action and the forward motion.
Figure 11
Stopping Engine
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Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry any moisture on the engine.
help dry any moisture on the engine.
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To stop engine: Turn ignition key to OFF position
and remove it from the snow thrower.
and remove it from the snow thrower.
IMPORTANT:
Keep the ignition key in a safe place.
Engine will not start without it.
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Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the
choke lever back and forth several times and leave
it in the ON position.
choke lever back and forth several times and leave
it in the ON position.
Operating Tips
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Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.
Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.
Slightly overlap each previously cleared path.
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Lifting up on the handle will allow the rubber on the
augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing
downward on the handle will raise the augers off
the ground and stop the forward motion.
augers to propel the snow thrower forward. Pushing
downward on the handle will raise the augers off
the ground and stop the forward motion.
NOTE: Excessive upward pressure on the handle will
result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades
which would not be covered by warranty.
result in premature wear on the rubber auger blades
which would not be covered by warranty.
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Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to
help dry any moisture on the engine.
help dry any moisture on the engine.
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Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.
WARNING:
Muffler, engine and surrounding
areas become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
not touch.
Hand
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Upper
Discharge
Chute
Discharge
Chute
Press auger
control handle
to engage
auger
control handle
to engage
auger
Turn handle
to change
discharge
direction
to change
discharge
direction