Cub Cadet 1345 SWE - Manual (Page 8)

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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.
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.
Discharge
Chute
Fuel Tank
Auger
Skid Shoe
Auger
Control
Chute
Tilt
Control
Shift
Lever
Traction Control /
Auger Control Lock
Left Wheel
Steering Control
Right Wheel
Steering Control
Headlight
Chute Crank