Cub Cadet 1345 SWE manual Traction Control, Shift Rod

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 1/4" below the shave plate for normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate) when using on gravel or crushed rock.

•Prevent possible freeze-up of the starter by following the steps described earlier on page 10.

•Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.

SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean chute or make any adjustments while engine is running.

Traction Control

Refer to Final Adjustments on page 6 to adjust traction control. If it is necessary to check further for correct adjustment, proceed as follows:

WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of your snow thrower’s engine, and place a piece of plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage before beginning the job.

•Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on the auger housing.

•Remove the frame cover underneath the snow thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.

•With the traction control released, make sure there is clearance between the friction wheel and the drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.

•With the traction control lever engaged, make sure the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate. Refer to Figure 11.

Trigger Cables

Shift Arm	Drive Actuator
	Bracket
Auger Actuator
Bracket
Hex Nut
and Cupped	Hex Gear Shaft
Washer
	Rubber
	Friction
	Wheel
	Drive Plate

Figure 11

If adjustment is necessary, adjust traction control as instructed below:

•Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and thread the cable in or out as necessary. Refer to Figure 7.

•Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when correct adjustment is reached.

•Reassemble the frame cover.

NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.

Shift Rod

To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.

•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the shift handle under the handle panel.

Shift Lever

Hairpin Clip

Flat Washer
	Ferrule
Shift Arm	Upper Shift Rod
	Clutch Rod
	Connector
	Lower Shift Rod

Figure 12

•Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest forward speed.

•Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.

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