While a winter wonderland might be a beautiful thing when you're safe and warm inside, it can be another story entirely when it's time to bear the blustery blizzard winds and clear your driveway of snow. Even worse? You've donned your hat, scarf, and gloves, only to find that your snow thrower's chute is clogged. But don't fret–this quick, 7 step guide to unclogging your Cub Cadet Snow Thrower Chute will have you sitting fireside in no time, and with a cleared driveway to boot.
Your snow chute might be clogged for one of two reasons: heavy snow, or moving too slowly. Heavy snow will clump together faster and more easily than a light fluffy coating, and can get stuck in the snow blower auger and chute. Another possibility is that you're walking too slowly. While you might think moving slowly will clear your driveway more efficiently, it actually allows the snow more time to stick together, and, you guessed it–clog the chute. If you're dealing with either of these two predicaments, these 7 easy steps will have you up and running before the hot chocolate is ready.
1. Safety is always our top priority at Cub Cadet Parts n' More. Don't ever use bare hands to perform maintenance! Make sure your engine is turned completely off, and all moving parts have stopped moving before beginning any sort of maintenance work on your Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment.
2. Release the drive and auger controls.
3. Remove the ignition key to ensure that the engine has come to a full stop.
4. You should find your chute clean-out tool fastened to the auger housing. Remove it from the mounting clip. Location may vary according to model, so refer to your operator's manual if the clean-out tool is located elsewhere. Not sure where to find your model number? No problem, just click this link to find the location of your model number.
5. Take the shovel-shaped end and scoop out any ice or snow that's become lodged in or around the chute.
6. Now replace the clean-out tool to the mounting clip on the auger housing. Replace the ignition key to start the engine.
7. To make sure that all ice and snow have been removed from the shoot, stand behind the snow thrower and engage the auger control. By doing this for a few seconds, you'll ensure that all ice and now are removed from the chute.
Proper and regular maintenance keeps your Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment in top-performing condition. For all of your Cub Cadet parts needs, like belts, pulleys, spindles, and more, use our Parts Lookup Tool, or contact a certified Cub Cadet Parts n' More specialist.
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