Cub Cadet 945 SWE warranty Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever, Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls

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4.Withtheaugercontrolinthedisengaged“up”position,walkto the front of the machine.

5.Confirm that the auger has completely stopped rotating and shows NO signs of motion. If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating, immediately return to the operator’s position and shut off the engine. Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before re-adjusting the auger control.

Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever

1.With the engine turned off, move the shift lever into sixth

(6) position. Refer to Figure 3-8.

2.With the wheel drive control released, push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine should move freely.

3.Engage the drive control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back, resistance should be felt.

4.Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position and repeat the previous two steps.

5.If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when attempting to move the machine with the drive control released, adjust the drive control immediately. See Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls.

Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls

1.From beneath the handle, pull downward on the appropriate cable and unhook the spring found on the end of the cable from its respective actuator bracket. Refer to

Figures 3-9 and 3-10.

Figure 3-9

2.Slide the spring up the cable to expose the cable coupler threads and lock nut. Refer to Figure 3-10.

3.Adjust the lock nut as follows: If adjusting the drive cable, thread the lock nut outward (down the coupler) to lengthen the cable and allow the unit to move freely when the control is released. Thread the lock nut inward (up the coupler) to shorten the cable to reduce slippage and prevent the machine from being easily moved with the drive control engaged.

Figure 3-10

Warning! Do not over-tighten the cable. Over- tightening may prevent the auger from disengaging and compromise the safety of the snow thrower.

4.If adjusting the auger cable, thread the lock nut down to lengthen the cable as necessary to stop the auger from turning when the control is released.

5.Securely hook the cable’s spring into the rear most hole of the respective actuator bracket.

6.Repeatthewheeldriveandaugercontrolteststoverifyproper adjustment. Repeat previous steps if necessary to attain proper adjustment of each cable

Gas & Oil Fill-Up

Warning! Use extreme care when handling 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.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual included with this unit. Read those instructions carefully.

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Section 3— Assembly & Set-Up

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Contents Operator’s Manual Thank You Table of ContentsTo The Owner Record Product InformationCalifornia Proposition Training Important Safe Operation PracticesPreparation Operation Safe Handling of GasolineDo not modify engine Maintenance & StorageSpark Arrestor Safety Symbols SymbolContents of Carton Assembly & Set-UpAssembly Chute Assembly Chute Directional ControlAdjustments Set-UpAdjusting Drive and Auger Controls Testing Drive Control & Shift LeverGas & Oil Fill-Up Choke Control Controls and FeaturesShift Lever Ignition KeyPrimer Bulb Electric Starter SwitchChute Assembly Oil FillChute Directional Control Chute Clean-Out ToolTwo-Way Chute Control Wheel Steering ControlsStopping The Engine OperationStarting The Engine Electric StarterTo Engage Augers Replacing Shear PinsTo Engage Drive Operating TipsMaintenance Maintenance & AdjustmentsLubrication Gear Case Auger Control Tire PressureAuger Belt Replacement ServiceBelt Replacement Belt Removal PreparationPulley Slot Drive Belt Replacement Changing Friction WheelService Short-Term Storage Off-Season StorageLong-Term Storage Troubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyReplacement Parts ComponentPage Page CUB Cadet LLC MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for