Cub Cadet 1345 SWE - Manual

5 SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking • Remove staples from the top, sides, and ends of the shipping crate. • Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury. • Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. • Roll the unit out of the crate. • Check the crate thoroughly f...

6 • Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the upper holes and secure the handles firmly. Refer to Figure 2. • Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod as shown in Figure 2. Tap the connector until it locks on the lower shift rod. NOTE: If the connector is not pr...

7 If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: • Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See Figure 7. Figure 7 • Recheck adjustment; readjust as necessary and tighten the jam nut. Skid Shoes The space between the shave plate and the groun...

8 SECTION 3: KNOWING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. Figure 9 Traction Control / Auger Control Lock The traction control is located on the right handle. Refer to Figure 9. Squeeze the tr...

9 Wheel Steering Controls The left and right wheel steering controls are located on the underside of the handles and are used to assist in steering the snow thrower. • Squeeze the right wheel steering control when turning right; squeeze the left control when turning left. • Operate the snow thrower ...

10 • If your house wiring system is not a three-wire grounded system, do not use this electric starter under any conditions. • If your home electrical system is grounded, but a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should be installed by a licensed electrician before using the electric starter...

11 WARNING: The temperature of the muffler and the surrounding areas may exceed 150 ° F. Avoid these areas. • For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls. • Discharge snow downwind whenever possible. • Slightly overlap each previous cleaning path. • Set the skid shoes...

12 • Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper hole in the shift lever. Refer to Figure 12. • Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower into the upper hole. • Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer. IMPORTANT: Make certain to...

14 SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, disengage all clutch levers andstop engine. Wait until all moving parts havecome to a complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine toprevent unintended starting. Augers The aug...

15 Figure 18 Auger Belt • Remove the cotter pin and washer from the ferrule in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake bracket assembly as shown in Figure 19. • Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley. See Figure 19 . • Pull the brake bracket assembly toward...

17 • Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in rotation and with equal force. It is important to assemble the rubber on the friction wheel symmetrically for proper functioning. Figure 24 • Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the...

18 SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 2. Blocked fuel line. 3. Choke not in ON position 4. Faulty spark plug. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 7. Primer button not being used proper...

28 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries acomplete li...