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cub cadet 524 owners manualYour Cub Cadet products come with years of experience in designing some of the most technologically innovative and customer-focused equipment available. For 524SWE replacement parts, use our Parts Lookup tool. Using the right factory number ensures you'll find the correct spec sheet. Using the wrong factory number can lead to using the wrong parts on your 524SWE snowblower. Page 2 1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by Cub Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Page 3 Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. Page 4 Safe Handling of Gasoline 5. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Check their proper operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and adjustment sections of this manual. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine disengage all control levers and stop the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. See See Fig. 3-4.http://www.fkhd.cz/data/em-3032-manual.xml
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Set-Up Shear Pins A pair of replacement auger shear pins and bow tie cotter pins are included with your snow thrower. Store them in your snow thrower’s dash panel until needed. See Fig. 3-5. Figure 3-4 4. Check that all cables are properly routed through the cable guide on top of the engine. See Fig. 3-5. Page 8 Tire Pressure Adding Fuel Warning. Use extreme care when handling Before operating, check tire pressure and reduce pressure in both tires to between 15 psi and 20 psi. gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Page 9 Adjustments Auger Control Warning. Prior to operating your snow thrower, Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward, if desired, prior to operating the snow thrower. Caution: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property. Page 10 4 Controls and Features Shift Lever Drive Control Chute Directional Control Auger Control Gas Cap Chute Assembly Oil Fill Steering Trigger Control Clean Out Tool Mu r Recoil Starter Handle Primer Ignition Key Throttle Control Choke Control Augers Skid Shoe Oil Drain Electric Outlet Figure 4-1 Snow thrower controls and features are described below and illustrated in Fig. 4-1. Page 11 Throttle Control Auger Control The throttle control is located on the rear of the engine. It regulates the speed of the engine and will shut off the engine when moved into the STOP position. Primer Pressing the primer forces fuel directly into the engine’s carburetor to aid in coldweather starting. Oil Fill Engine oil level can be checked and oil added through the oil fill. Oil Drain Engine oil can be drained through the oil drain.http://www.turbo-lenz.at/media/up/em-300-service-manual.xml The auger control is located on the left handle. Page 12 Chute Directional Control Chute Clean-Out Tool Warning. Never use your hands to clear a clogged chute assembly. Shut off engine and remain behind handles until all moving parts have stopped before unclogging. The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Page 13 5 Operation Starting the Engine 3. WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable. Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located on the engine. Plug the other end of extension cord into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a wellventilated area. See Fig. 5-2. NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches operating temperatures. Page 14 Recoil Starter Caution. Do not pull the starter handle while the engine running. To Steer 1. With the drive control engaged, squeeze the right steering trigger control to turn right. Squeeze the left steering trigger control to turn left. Caution: Operate the snow thrower in open areas and at slow speeds until you are familiar with the drive control and comfortable operating the steering controls. WARNING: To avoid unsupervised engine operation, never leave the engine unattended while running. The gear (hex) shaft should be lubricated at least once a season or after every twenty-five (25) hours of operation. Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. 1. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 2. Page 16 Auger Shaft Adjustments At least once a season, remove the shear pins from the auger shaft. Spray lubricant inside the shaft and around the spacers along the shaft. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes of grease (Part Number 737-0168A) to the fitting found at each end of shaft. See Fig. 6-3. Shift Cable Vent Plug If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust the shift cable as follows: 1. Place the shift lever in the fastest forward speed position. 2. Page 17 Drive Control Chute Directional Control When the drive control is released and in the disengaged “up” position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. If the chute assembly does not have full range from left-to-right, the chute control cables can be adjusted to take up slack: NOTE: If excessive slack is present in the drive cable or if the snow thrower’s drive is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment. 1. Page 18 7 Engine Maintenance WARNING. To prevent accidental start-up, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key before performing any type of engine maintenance. Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the type of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. Page 19 Spark Plug 4. Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent crossthreading. 5. After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer. WARNING! DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. NOTE: When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1?2-turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. Page 20 7 Service Belt Replacement 3. Auger Belt Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 4. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it. See Fig 8-3. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. To prevent spillage, place a piece of plastic wrap under the gas cap and tighten securely. 2. Page 21 6. Remove the belt from around the auger pulley, and slip the belt between the support bracket and the auger pulley. See Fig. 8-5. Drive Belt To remove and replace your snow thrower’s drive belt, proceed as follows: 1. Place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. Refer to Fig. 8-1. 3. Remove the belt as follows. See Fig. 8-6.: a. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. b. Page 22 6. Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 8-7. 3. Figure 8-7 7. Remove and replace belt in the reverse order. NOTE: Engaging the drive control will ease reassembly of the belt. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog standards. Page 27 (7) The engine manufacturer is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part. (8) Throughout the engine’s warranty period defined in Subsection (a)(2), Cub Cadet will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts. (9) Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Page 2 1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower. If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 6. Page 5 Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute: 1. SHUT THE ENGINE OFF! 2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have stopped rotating. 3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands. Page 6 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING— ROTATING BLADES Keep hands out of inlet and discharge openings while machine is running. Handle Assembly 1. Place the shift lever in the Forward-6 position 2. Page 8 2. Insert chute control rod into chute control head. Push rod as far into chute control head as possible, keeping the holes in the rod pointing upward. See Figure 3-4. 4. Squeeze the trigger on the joystick and rotate the chute by hand to face forward. The holes in the chute control input will be facing up. See Figure 3-6. Chute Control Input Figure 3-4 3. Place chute onto chute base and ensure chute control rod is positioned under the handle panel. Page 9 6. Insert the chute control rod into the pinion gear below the joystick. Make sure to line up the hole in the rod with the arrow on the pinion gear. See Figure 3-8. NOTE: The chute control rod will fit snuggly into the pinion gear. Support the rear of the dash panel with one hand while inserting the rod with your other hand to ensure the rod is inserted all the way into the pinion gear. Page 10 Chute Directional Control (If Equipped) Chute Clean-Out Tool 1. The chute clean-out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. See Figure 3-13. Remove the plastic cap (if present), flat washer and hairpin clip from the end of the chute directional control. See Figure 3-11. A Chute Clean-out Tool B Figure 3-11 2. Page 11 Adjustments Auger Control WARNING. Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. If the heated grip become too hot, turn it off. Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. To activate the heated grips, move the switch found on the rear of the dash panel into the ON position. Page 14 4-Way Chute Directional Control (If so Equipped) Chute Clean-Out Tool WARNING. Page 15 5 Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Replacing Shear Pins Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with shear pins and cotter pins. If the auger should strike a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is designed so that the pins may shear. If the augers will not turn, check to see if the pins have sheared. Tire Pressure At least once a season, remove both wheels. Clean and coat the axles with a multipurpose automotive grease before reinstalling wheels. Refer to Assembly and Set-up section for information regarding tire pressure. Auger Shaft Shave Plate and Skid Shoes The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the snow thrower are subject to wear. Page 17 Figure 6-3 4. Apply a light coating of engine oil (or 3-in-1 oil) to the hex shaft. See Figure 6-4. 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. Figure 6-5 3. Pivot the bracket downward to take up slack in the cable. 4. Retighten the hex nut. Page 18 2. Loosen the lower hex screw on the drive cable bracket. See Figure 6-6. Chute Control Rod To adjust the chute control rod, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the hairpin clip from the hole closest to the chute assembly on the chute rotation assembly. 2. Pull out the chute control rod until the hole in it lines up with the second hole in the chute rotation assembly. See Figure 6-8. Chute Bracket Adjustment (If so Equipped) 3. Page 19 7 Service Belt Replacement 3. Auger Belt Loosen and remove the two bolts and flat washers securing the belt guide. See Figure 7-2. Remove belt guide. To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt, proceed as follows: 1. Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from the engine. 2. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Figure 7-1. Figure 7-2 4. Roll the auger belt off the engine pulley. Page 20 5. Carefully pivot the snow thrower up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. 6. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing the self-tapping screws which secure it. See Figure 7-4. 8. NOTE: Engaging the auger control will ease removal and reinstallation of the belt. Figure 7-6 Figure 7-4 7. Loosen and remove the shoulder bolt which acts as a belt keeper. See Figure 7-5. Page 21 Drive Belt NOTE: Special tools are required and several components must be removed in order to replace the snow thrower’s drive belt. See your authorized service dealer to have the drive belt replaced or phone Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for assistance. Page 22 5. Carefully remove the hex nut which secures the hex shaft to the snow thrower frame and lightly tap the shaft’s end to dislodge the ball bearing from the right side of the frame. See Figure 7-8. 7. Follow the previous steps in reverse order to reassemble components. 8. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the threads on the shaft. Perform the Drive Control test on page 18 in the Maintenance and Adjustments section. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability. It was carefully. Operator s Manuals. Your model number is required to find your owners manual. A serial number will get you an exact match. ENTER MODEL What is this. Cub Cadet 524 SWE Snow Blower User Manual. Page 1. Page 2. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019. We have the following Cub Cadet 524 SWE Two-Stage Snow Thrower manuals available for free PDF download. You may find documents other than just.Both Model Number and Serial Number are required.Reload to refresh your session. Reload to refresh your session. Something went wrong. All Rights Reserved. User Agreement, Privacy, Cookies and AdChoice Norton Secured - powered by Verisign. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker for Movingsnow.com. The 3 features that make it the easiest are the height of the controls, the power steering, and the 4-way chute control. These features plus the standard premium features you find on a Cub Cadet make it one of the best snowblowers for anyone who has difficulty using a snow blower. Yes, you can buy one of these for your spouse and she will be able to use it. And anyone who is tired of “manhandling” a snowblower will really like how easy this one is to use. It has enough power to blow heavy, wet snow and the intake is tall enough to handle 24-inch drifts. It works well on gravel driveways. The Cub Cadets have more features and are the heaviest built snow blowers from MTD. One of the items I like best about the Cub Cadet is the owner’s manual. The owner’s manual goes through and explains all of the yearly maintenance needed to keep your 524 SWE running for many years. The maintenance takes about an hour once a year and yes, with a few hand tools you can do the maintenance. The Yard Machines line is the economy line. These low-priced units get the job done but lack the features found in their other lines. Troy-Bilt is their rural lifestyle line. These snow blowers have more features than the Yard Machines but do not have all the features found on the Cub Cadet. The Cub Cadet is their premium line and all of the items in the line have the most features. MTD also makes snow throwers for other brands and they are built to those brands specifications I will go through each one below. When moving just pull the small trigger under the handle in the direction you want to go and the snow blower go that way. Unlike most 24 inch snowblowers with solid axles, the power steering makes turning the 524 SWE effortless. The 208cc Craftsman motor has way more power than you will ever need. The motor has a throttle control so you can idle the snow blower down if you want to before turning it off and a safety key. (Other brands do not have a throttle and you can only shut off the motor by removing the safety key.) It also has a stepped choke so you can control the fuel mixture for all temperatures. This engine has an excellent reputation and I know that as long as you use good fresh fuel and change the oil as recommended this engine will last you many, many years. These rust-resistant, non-marking, reversible skid shoes are the strongest skid shoe on the market. These shoes are exclusive to the Cub Cadet line and last longer than steel shoes. They don’t scratch your driveway or patio and glide effortlessly along surfaces for better maneuverability Yes, most snow blowers have these but the speeds on the 524 SWE are matched well to the size of the snow blower. I call this chute control a “forearm control” To use it you take your left hand, reach over the top of the handle and grab it like you are picking up a baseball bat by the end. Pull the red button with your middle fingers and use your forearm to move the chute from side-to-side. Pushing or pulling on the handle raises and lowers the deflector at the top of the chute. The tension that holds the deflector in place is controlled by a wingnut. If you use the 4-way chute this way it is one of the easiest to use on the market. It quickly rotates, is very easy to operate and is designed to last longer than the old bottom crank designs. The “hanging chute” design eliminates the chute binding up from heavy wet snow. The hanging chute stays in place when you let go of the red button. The extra long chute controls the snow better than your old short chute and you don’t get as much snow blowing back in your face. The chute is made of a durable polymer chute and has proven just about indestructible. Snow never sticks to it. I also like the chute control a lot. The tires have a lot more traction than the ones found on the cheaper 24-inch snow blowers. You will have plenty of traction to go out in the backyard and clear a spot of lawn for your dog. I only found 2 negative reviews. One was because the new owner didn’t follow the assembly instructions and one was not assembled right at the factory. (Cub Cadet has one of the best records for getting the product put together right, the first time. Their “build quality” is the best) I called it a “best buy” first last year and all of the other major magazines and review sites agree. I have a 2 car drive, 70 feet long, a patio and I clear an area in the backyard for my dogs. I would buy this machine for my own use. They always have the best price and a great reputation for getting the purchase to you quickly. They also have good customer service. But make sure they have a good reputation of taking care of you after the sale. You may find other “factory-direct discount” stores and websites trying to sell it, but make sure they can and will get you service if you ever need it. When you get your new snow blower home be sure to read the manual, check all the fluid levels and bolts. Learn how to change the shear pins and inspect the drive belts. (The belts are easy to change if you tear one up) ALWAYS have extra shear pins on hand. Learn how to start it and operate it. Snow blower engines run differently than your lawn mower engine. Most of the time you will have the choke on to some degree. (That’s why there are 4 positions on the choke) Practice using it on your driveway. (Don’t run the engine more than 10 minutes if the temperature is over 45 degrees) If you have any questions leave a comment below and we (other readers and myself) will gladly answer your questions. Above all PLEASE use a fuel stabilizer like Sea Foam or blue Stabil in your gas. Home Depot and Tractor Supply are easy to work with if you have a problem. Here are some from Sears. Shear Pins: Craftsman Snowblower Shear Pins or Craftsman Snowblower Shear Pins Same pin, just a different clip. Paul Sikkema has been writing about snow blowers, riding mowers and other lawn and garden equipment for over 10 years. Paul does most his writing out in his workshop where he feeds the wildlife and birds in the yard. His goal is to have a red squirrel eating out of his hand. He spends as much time with his granddaughter as he can. If it is leaking your local Cub Cadet dealer will have the info on the correct oil and amount. I found one of these at a yard sale from an older couple moving south; it was purchased just 8 months ago, and I got it for a pretty good bargain. I knew little about it, just bought it based on the brand, the fact it was virtually new (not much snow this past winter), and of course the price. Reading over your review has made me realize how fortunate I was to stumble across it. Thanks for all your work! Outside of features does MTD manufactured Cub Cadet to be a better quality machine. Is transmission or auger built better. Is the unit manufactured with a thicker grade of steel. Are controls better. Are cables or belts better? Then you can run it dry if that is the way you store it. In other words you really have to look at the percentage of 1 or 2 star reviews not the total number of reviews. In addition I always look at when the reviews were written. If the review was written 3 years ago or the review was written on equipment that is 5-10 years old it has no bearing on the item you are looking to buy. Another thing to consider is more snow blowers sold by Toro, Ariens, Husqvarna and Honda are taken out of the box, assembled and started by dealers. The dealers typically find the little things that was missed on the assembly line. That’s another reason why Craftsman, Yard Machines, Brute, etc get more quality issues because the new owner assembles the unit out of the box. Yet, Home Depot had 75 REVIEWS of it by March 15th. The reviews stated all kinds of issues with the zero-turn and it had a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. So the ZTR had all kinds of quality issues, yet no one had actually driven one. The review system is a mess.) If you treat any small engine the way you did with the engines built before 2005 your luck will run out eventually and you will have problems with it. At one time Cub Cadets used greased bearings instead of sealed because the primary Cub Cadet buyer (farmers) were used to doing their own regular maintenance. Today, The only part that I know for sure is better is the Cool Blue Skid Shoes. MTD has one other “premium” brand. Columbia is the premium brand in Canada and considered better than Cub Cadet up there. To answer your question, any part that is not painted typically has the same part number for all the brands.Neither Craftsman or MTD will state what is different (better, worse, or the same) from the other brands MTD manufactures. Craftsman has their own part number system so you can’t compare individual parts to the MTD equivalent) I recently added the heated handgrips kit from MTD but they don’t work at all. Calls to both Cub and MTD confirm that the alternator doesn’t put out enough juice (9.5v) to power the grips. My question is this: is there another stator that will fit so that I can run the heated grips. The factory folks and the local Cub dealer I spoke to had no answer for me. thanx We have a Snow Joe 622 for the deck and light duty blower. I need to clear a 2 wide driveway that’s 40 feet long and a long sidewalk that’s 75 feet long. I also want to do the 2 senior citizens driveways across the street that are about the same. What is your recommendation? The two machines are pretty equal for performance and quality, but the Ariens Compact does not have power steering. The Cub Cadet will last you a long time. Your videos on youtube are great as well! I am really torn between the cub cadet and the toro snow master (724 or 824 axe). My driveway is about 100 feet long but shaped like a lamb chop (70 feet of it is only about 11 feet wide). Little bit of a hill by the street too. I read both of your ratings and can’t decide. Cub Cadet has more features but the Toro looks light and easy to use and perhaps gets closer to the pavement. I live in twin cities MN area, we get snow. Any advice? The 524 SWE or 526 SWE is a good choice. I suggest adjusting the scraper bar underneath using a piece of the cardboard box it came in. Put that under the scraper bar and then adjust the shoes. You will get a close cleaning but it won’t catch on every crack.Every once in awhile you will get deeper snows and they will take you longer to clear. It uses a compression scraper so the gap is about have of what you set the Cub Cadet for. The cute control is the best. It won’t always throw as far as the Cub Cadet. I suggest the 824 for Minneapolis. Excellent information. As they were loading it in the truck, one of the guys said something about only using a certain octane gasoline or Cub Cadet wouldn’t stand behind their warranty. I can’t find anything in the owners manual on the gasoline requirements. Help! I don’t want to fire this snowthrower up with the wrong gasoline! Thanks! In other words, The Cub Cadet 524 SWE is designed to run on automotive fuel with a minimum of 87 octane with up to 10 ethanol. One for the snow blower and one for the engine. If you didn’t get all of the packet from the guy here is a copy you can read. Link: Operator’s Manual 179cc and 208cc OHV Horizontal Shaft Engine. Fuel is listed on page 8. Don’t use old, stale fuel. If your snow blower won’t start and you bring it in for service one of the things they now check is the gas in the tank.Here is one I suggest.That way the fuel will stay fresh for 6 months.If you don’t buy a new gas can and don’t use fuel stabilizer replace the fuel in your gas can every 30 days. You will have to take your time but it will handle it. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here. Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Snow Thrower. Keep this manual entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Use a housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing assembly. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc. Symbol. DescriptionRemove all loose parts before assembling. Handle Assembly. See Figure 3-6. Chute Control InputSee Figure 3-8. NOTE: The chute control rod will fit snuggly into the pinion gear. Support the rear of the dash panel with one hand the left of the hex rod.