Cub Cadet 945 SWE - Manual (Page 7)

4. Looking beneath the handle panel, check that all of the
cables (steering, auger, and drive) are properly routed
and not pinched or kinked. Make certain the springs at
the lower end of the auger and drive cables are securely
hooked into their respective actuator bracket. See Fig. 3-11.
5. Secure the upper handle, support tubes and lower handle
with the two wing nuts, bell washers and carriage bolts
removed earlier. Tighten the two wing nuts already
installed in the upper holes to firmly secure the upper
handle and support tubes. See Fig. 3-3.
Assembly
IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included
with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to
the Maintenance section for more information regarding shear
pin replacement.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the
snow thrower is from the operating position only. Exceptions, if
any, will be specified.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of oil.
After assembly, refer to the separate Engine Owner’s Manual
included with this unit for fuel and oil fill-up details.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notification
or obligation. Images may not reflect your exact model and are
for reference purposes only.
Handle
1. Remove any packaging material from the upper handle.
2. Remove the lower wing nut, bell washer and carriage bolt
from each side of the upper handle, as seen in Fig. 3-1.
3. Raise the upper handle assembly until it snaps over the
lower handle. See Fig. 3-2.
Contents of Carton
• One Snow Thrower • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Chute Assembly
• One Snow Thrower Operator’s
Manual
• Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Product Registration Card
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
Assembly & Set-Up
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