Maintaining Your Snow Thrower - Cub Cadet 1345 SWE Operator's Manual

• 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.
Make certain to check for correct
IMPORTANT:
adjustment before operating the snow thrower. Check
for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed on
page 6, before operating the snow thrower.
Auger Control
Refer to details on page 6 to adjust the auger control.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER
WARNING:
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and
stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground it against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
• The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower
as instructed in this manual.
• Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly.
• All adjustments in the service and adjustments
sections of this manual should be checked at least
once each season.
• Follow the maintenance schedule given below.
• Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to
make sure these are tight.
Carburetor
WARNING:
to the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving
parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and
mufflers.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel temperature, altitude
and load. Refer to the engine manual for instructions.
Before lubricating, repairing, or
If any adjustments are made
Chute Assembly
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the
"Know Your Snow Thrower" section on page 7.
The remote chute control cables have been pre-
adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on
the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of
the chute assembly.
Skid Shoe
The space between shave plate and ground can be
adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer to
Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 7.
Lubrication
Gear Shaft
Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-in-1 grease (part
number 737-0170) at least once a season, or after
every 25 hours of operation. Refer to Figure 11.
Keep all grease and oil off the rubber
IMPORTANT:
friction wheel and drive plate.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your
unit for all engine lubrication instructions.
Auger Shaft
• At least once a season, remove the shear bolts
from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the
shaft. Refer to Figure 13.
Vent Plug
12
Grease Fittings
Shear Bolts
Bearings
Figure 13