Cub Cadet 524 SWE User Manual

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 oil on the aluminum drive plate or the rubber friction
wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower’s drive
system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil.
Wheels
At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the
axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling
wheels.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger
shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers and
the flange bearings found at either end of the shaft.
See Fig. 6-4.
Figure 6-3
Gear Case
The auger gear case has been filled with grease at the factory. If
disassembled for any reason, lubricate via the grease fitting with
two ounces of grease (Part Number 737-0168A).
NOTE: To relieve pressure, remove the vent plug before
lubricating the gear case. See Figure 6-3. Failure to do so could
result in damage to the gear case seals.
Augers
Each of the four auger spiral assemblies is secured to the spiral
shaft with a shear pin and cotter pin. If the auger should strike a
foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that
the pins may shear.
If augers do not turn, check to see if pins have sheared. 1.
Replace the pins if needed. Two replacement shear pins 2.
and cotter pins have been provided with the snow thrower.
Spray an oil lubricant into shaft before inserting new pins
and securing with new cotter pins.
Adjustments
Shift Cable
If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be
achieved, refer to the figures to the right and adjust the shift
cable as follows:
Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position.1.
Loosen the hex nut on the shift cable index bracket. See 2.
Fig. 6-5.
Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. 3.
Retighten the hex nut.4.
Figure 6-5
Grease Fitting
SpacersBow-Tie Pins
Vent Plug
Shear Pins
Figure 6-4
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Cub Cadet 524 SWE Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	208cc
Clearing Width	24 in
Auger Diameter	12 in
Chute Rotation	200°
Drive System	Self-propelled
Steering	Power steering
Stages	Two-stage
Engine Type	4-cycle OHV
Auger Material	Steel
Drive Type	Wheel Drive
Forward Speeds	6
Reverse Speeds	2
Chute Control	Remote
Skid Shoes	Adjustable
Intake Height	21 in
Fuel Capacity	2 quarts