The Cub Cadet 524SWE Snow thrower is one of the smaller snow blowers. It is ideal for consumers with small spaces for storage. It may take a little longer to clear the snow, but that is ok, when you have a small space to store your snow blower. 
The Cub Cadet Snow thrower is one of the smaller snow blowers. It is ideal for consumers with small spaces for storage, but may take a little longer to clear the snow. That is ok, when you have a small space to store your snow blower.snow blower is only 24 inches wide with a 208cc engine! It has the standard 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds with full chute controls including pitch control.
The Cub Cadet Snow thrower also comes with an electric push button start. It is easy to for almost anyone to use. It also has trigger controls to help steer the machine. As a result there is no need to have to man handle this machine. Many people are afraid to use a snow blower because they may feel they are not strong enough to control the direction of the machine. With finger tip controls, almost anyone can operate this machine with one hand.
There is also an in dash light for night time operation. Consumers will appreciate this snow thrower due to its power, small size and clearing width.
Cub Cadet Snow thrower – Specifications:
- 208cc Cub Cadet® OHV 4-Cycle Engine
- 12″ Auger diameter
- 12″ Impeller diameter
- 24″ Clearing Width
- 21″ Intake Height
- 6 forward / 2 reverse
- 4 way pitch control
- 4 way 200 degree chute control
- 2 quart fuel tank
Engine: This snow thrower has a 208cc Cub Cadet® OHV 4-Cycle Engine
Transmission: The Cub Cadet 524SWE Snow thrower has 6 forward / 2 reverse gears
Warranty: The 524 SWE Snow Thrower has a 3-year limited residential and 1-year limited commercial warranty.
Features:
- Steerable wheel with positive traction
- In Dash headlight
- Zero-Turn Posi-Steer™ Power Steering with Fingertip Trigger Controls
- Push Button Electric Start
Delivery
Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car. You will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service. But it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home. Some stores will rent their vans/trucks to you for a very low price for 2 hours for you to take your purchases home. Lowes and Home Depot do this as well as others.
Cub Cadet Snow thrower – Accessories
Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea if you want to protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind.
Safety & Operation
A snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.
Prior to starting your snowblower the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.
Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.
Never work on your snow blower with the engine running – this seems like an obvious thing but people still do it and are hurt, sometimes badly, every year. Always turn it off before you do any maintenance, add fuel, check the oil, fix the chains on the tires, or clear the augers of snow.
Clearing Snow from the Augers
This is were lots of people are hurt every year. Before you try to clear snow that is plugging the augers, shut the engine off to avoid sudden turning of the augers or the impeller which could cause lots of damage to fingers, hands and arms.
Use Snow Clearing Tool – This is the really important part. You have plugged the 
augers with snow, you have shut the machine off and now you are trying to clear the snow away. Never place your hands inside the augers to get at the snow. Use a broom handle if you have an old machine, or the snow clearing tool that came with your newer machine to clear the snow. You can also purchase these tools from most stores as an extra if you break yours or if you have an older machine which does not have one. This is the safe way to clear snow from around the augers and the impeller.
Sometimes the snow is so compacted, that as you clear it away, it allows the augers to turn as a result of built up tension in the pulley mechanism. Better to have a broom handle stuck in there than your hands!
Most new snow blowers come with a snow clearing tool which you can use for this purpose. Always use this tool and never use your hands. If you have an older machine, an old broom handle will do the trick as well.
Cub Cadet Snow thrower – Maintenance
Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness, change the spark plug as required and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.
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The Husqvarna Snow Blower ST224 24-Inch 208cc Two Stage Electric Start Snow Blower is a 24 inch wide snowblower, excellent for standard consumer driveway clearing requirements. A 24 inch wide snow blower takes less space for storage which may be important for some consumers. There is the trade off between easy storage that does not take much space and clearing a large driveway quickly. Consumer reviews are generally very positive with a 73% positive rating. Some customers reported receiving the snow blower with some damages. Some units are sold and purchased as used units on Amazon. Buyers need to be careful when purchasing any used snow blowers. Service and warranty can be challenging. This item does not ship to Canada. This snow blower comes with an electric starter, remote direction control, heated handles and many more features. See more below.
