13se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
Maintenance
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the instructions below.
Store the equipment in a clean, dry area.1.
If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, 2.
rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat
the snow thrower.
Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower.3.
Lubricate pivot points on control handle and extension 4.
spring at end of control cable with a light oil.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Operators manual packed separately with
your snow thrower for maintenance and adjustment information
on your engine.
To access the oil drain and spark plug it is necessary to 1.
remove the lower panel.
Remove the three screws that secure the lower panel. 2.
Remove the lower panel by lifting up on the panel to free
the tabs at the bottom of the panel from the tab slots and
then pull back. See Fig. 6-3.
NOTE: The bottom of the panel has tabs that help hold it in
place.
NOTE: An oil drain extension kit is available separately.
Contact your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact Cub Cadet’s
Customer Support for kit #753-06684.
Change the oil and/or the spark plug as instructed in your 3.
Engine Operator’s manual.
Re-install the lower panel by placing the tabs in the tab 4.
slots, lifting the panel into place and secure with the three
screws removed in step 2.
Tip the snow thrower back to the operating position and pull 5.
the starter handle a few times to see if it is difficult to pull.
If the starter is difficult to pull, remove the spark plug and 6.
pull the handle several times to ensure that any oil trapped
in the head is removed.
CAUTION: Oil may come out of the spark plug hole
when it is removed and the starter handle is pulled.
Inspect the spark plug. If it is wet, clean off any oil before 7.
re-installing.
Figure 6-3
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