Cub Cadet 1345 SWE Knowing Your Snow Thrower, Traction Control / Auger Control Lock, Shift Lever

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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.

Fuel Tank

Discharge

Chute

Auger

Skid Shoe

Auger

Headlight

Traction Control /

Control

 

 

Auger Control Lock

 

 

 

Shift

 

 

 

Lever

Left Wheel

Chute

Right Wheel

Steering Control

Tilt

Control

Steering Control

 

 

 

Chute Crank

 

Figure 9

Traction Control / Auger Control Lock

The traction control is located on the right handle. Refer to Figure 9. Squeeze the traction control to engage the wheel drive. Release to stop.

This same lever also locks the auger control so you can operate the chute crank without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the traction control, the operator can release the auger control (on the left handle) and the augers will remain engaged. Release the traction control to stop the augers and wheel drive (the auger control must also be released).

IMPORTANT: Always release the traction control before changing speeds.

Auger Control

The auger control is located on the left handle. Squeeze the auger control to engage the augers. Release to stop the snow throwing action. The traction control must also be released in order to stop the auger.

Shift Lever

The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine ground speed. It can be moved into any of eight positions for speed and direction variations as described below. Always release traction the control before changing speeds.

Forward: Your snow thrower has six forward

(F)speeds. Position one (1) is the slowest and position six (6) is the fastest.

Reverse: Your snow thrower has two

reverse (R) speeds. R1 is the slower, while R2 is faster.

Chute Crank

The chute crank is located on the left hand side of the snow thrower as shown in Figure 9. To change the direction in which snow is thrown, turn the chute crank as follows:

Turn clockwise to discharge to the left;

Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices TrainingPreparation OperationMaintenance And Storage Your ResponsibilityAssembling Your Snow Thrower UnpackingLoose Parts Assembling HandleAuger Control Final AdjustmentsTraction Control and Shift Lever Skid Shoes Tire Pressure Pneumatic TiresKnowing Your Snow Thrower Traction Control / Auger Control LockShift Lever Chute CrankTo Start Engine Operating Your Snow ThrowerBefore Starting To Stop Engine To Engage Wheel DriveTo Engage Augers Operating TipsTraction Control Shift RodMaintaining Your Snow Thrower Drive and Shifting Mechanism Gear CaseAuger Bearings and Shaft Check V-BeltsServicing Your Snow Thrower AugersShave Plate and Skid Shoes Replacing BeltsAuger Belt Drive BeltShift Arm Assembly Sprocket Spacer Pin Friction Wheel Engine OFF-SEASON StorageTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyParts List for Model 1345 SWE Model 1345 SWE Ref. No Part Description 15 48 Model 1345 SWE 3429 21 13 4143 30 19 Model 1345 SWE Ref. No Description 21 -0459A Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 710-0599 MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for