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Setting up your snow thrower, Warning – Cub Cadet SW1345L User Manual

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Setting Up

Your Snow

Thrower

Drift Cutters

(If Equipped)

Drift cutters should be used when operating the snow
thrower in heavy drift conditions.
• On models so equipped, drift cutters are assembled to

the auger housing inverted.

• Remove the carriage bolts by unthreading the hex

nuts which secure them, and reinstall the drift cutters
facing forward before operating the snow thrower.
Refer to Figure 9.

If your unit is

not equipped with drift cutters, you may

contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for
information regarding price and availability.

Snowthrower Model Drift Cutter Kit:

All models

OEM-390-679

Clean-Out Tool

The clean-out tool is mounted to the rear of the auger
housing and is designed to clear a clogged chute. See
Figure 10. Refer to the Operation section for more
detailed information regarding the chute clean-out tool.

NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of
the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before
operating the snow thrower.

WARNING: Never use your hands to
clean snow and ice from the chute
assembly or auger housing.

Final Adjustments

Make these final adjustments before operating your snow
thrower for the first time. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may cause damage to the snow thrower.
Wheel Drive Control & Shift Lever
Perform the following test to determine need for adjust-
ment:
• Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. See Figure

14.

• With the drive control released (see Figure 11A),

push the snow thrower forward, then pull it back. The
machine should move freely.

• Engage the drive control and attempt to move the

machine both forward and back, resistance should be
felt.

• Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2) position

and repeat the previous two steps.

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. To adjust,
proceed as follows:
• Loosen the jam nut on the drive control cable and

unthread the cable one full turn. See Figure 13.

• Recheck adjustment.

WARNING

Never use your hands
to clean snow and
ice from the chute
assembly or auger
housing.

IMPORTANT

Under any circum-
stance do not exceed
manufacturer’s recom-
mended psi. Equal tire
pressure should be
maintained at all times.
Excessive pressure
when seating beads
may cause tire/rim
assembly to burst
with force sufficient to
cause serious injury.
Refer to sidewall of
tire for recommended
pressure.

Figure 10

Clean-Out

Tool

Figure 9

Alternator Lead

Lamp Wire

Alternator
Lead

NOTE:

Wheels are omitted from illustration for clarity.

Figure 8

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