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ANUAL

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

CUB CADET CORP.  P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

45” Snow Thrower

Model 1345 SWE

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Warning: 

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting            
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. 
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have 
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized 
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

FORM NO. 770-10300A

(8/2000)

ECO No. 1481

Summary of Contents for 1345 SWE

Page 1: ...ystem is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is ava...

Page 2: ...rtant if you need help from your dealer or the Customer Support Department You can locate the model number by looking at the lower frame cover on the rear of your snow thrower A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or h...

Page 3: ...s or eye shields during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 3 Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer garments Do not wear jewelry long scarves or other loose clothing which could become entangled in moving parts Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery surfaces 4 Use...

Page 4: ...ich are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer or telephone 1 800 528 1009 for assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer Maintenance And Storage 1 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 2 Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine Wait until the auger impeller come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plug wire ...

Page 5: ...rower s warranty Assembling Handle NOTE Reference to the left or right side of the snow thrower in this manual is observed from the operator s position IMPORTANT Make any final adjustments as instructed later on in this section before operating your snow thrower Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the snow thrower Remove the lower plastic wing nut cupped washer and carriage bo...

Page 6: ...w thrower before performing adjustments Traction Control and Shift Lever To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever proceed as follows Move the shift lever into sixth 6 position With the traction control released push the snow thrower forward then pull it back The machine should move freely Engage the traction control and attempt to move the machine both forward and back resis...

Page 7: ...s which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower Figure 8 NOTE Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes Tire Pressure Pneumatic Tires The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes Check tire...

Page 8: ...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 befor...

Page 9: ...Read understand and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting Make certain the auger and traction control levers are in the disengaged released position Check the oil and fuel levels and add if necessary Follow related instructions in the separate engin...

Page 10: ...er proceed as follows Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry off any moisture on the engine Electric Starter Connect power cord to switch box on engine then to 120 volt AC receptacle With the engine running push the starter button and spin the starter for several seconds The unusual sound made by spinning the starter will not harm the engine or starter Disconnect the power cord f...

Page 11: ...t 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 Figure 11 If a...

Page 12: ...ral Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly All adjustments i...

Page 13: ... a time and clean and coat axles with multi purpose automotive grease Lubricate the auger shaft at least once a season To do this Remove the shear bolts on the auger shaft Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft Carefully spin the auger around by hand to disperse the lubricant Reinstall the shear bolts Traction Control Auger Control Lock The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the tra...

Page 14: ...e Remove the six carriage bolts three per side belleville washers and hex nuts which attach slide shoes to the snow thrower on two sides See Figure 8 on page 7 Reassemble new slide shoes with the hardware removed earlier cupped side of belleville washer against the slide shoes Make certain the slide shoes are adjusted to be level To remove the shave plate remove slide shoe as well as the carriage ...

Page 15: ...shaft and brake puck is seated in the pulley groove Reassemble the belt cover and chute directional control Proper Adjustment With the auger clutch lever in the disengaged position the top surface of the new belt should be even with the outside diameter of the pulley To adjust disconnect ferrule from brake bracket assembly and thread ferrule in towards idler to increase tension on belt and out to ...

Page 16: ...ver underneath the snow thrower Refer to Figure 22 Remove the left wheel from the axle Using a 7 8 wrench hold the hex shaft and remove the hex bolt cupped washer and bearing from left side of the frame Refer to Figure 23 Figure 22 Holding the friction wheel assembly as shown in Figure 23 slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the unit The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall a...

Page 17: ...over with six self tapping screws Put the snow thrower down to its normal operating position NOTE If you placed plastic film under the gas cap be certain to remove it Engine Refer to separate engine manual for all engine maintenance procedures SECTION 8 OFF SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store engine with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame spa...

Page 18: ... Be certain vent hole is clear 3 Refer to the engine manual Engine overheats 1 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Refer to the engine manual or have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized engine service dealer Excessive vibration 1 Loose parts or damaged auger 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Tighten all bolts and nuts If vibration continues have unit serviced by an autho...

Page 19: ...19 SECTION 10 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 1345 SWE ...

Page 20: ... 13 14 25 49 52 50 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Cub Yellow the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0716 Cub Yellow 0716 Cub Beige 0499 Cub Blue 0685 Powder Black 0637 MODEL 1345 SWE ...

Page 21: ...eville Washer 26 736 0250 Flat Washer 27 736 0271 Spring Washer 28 736 3008 Flat Washer 29 737 3007 Grease 30 738 0281 Shoulder Screw 31 741 0185 Self Aligning Bearing 32 741 0192 Flange Bearing w Flats 33 741 0475 Plastic Bushing 34 741 0494 Flange Bushing 35 747 0980 Idler Rod Auger 36 754 0222 V Belt 37 756 0178 Flat Idler 38 756 0243 Pulley 39 784 0385A Idler Bracket Auger 40 784 5076 Support ...

Page 22: ... 15 55 62 27 50 26 51 66 42 3 63 60 33 55 47 30 65 1 16 56 47 19 31 15 4861 26 50 62 55 53 69 41 77 78 78 80 80 79 79 NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Cub Yellow the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0716 Cu...

Page 23: ...13 Sprocket 35 714 0101 Hairpin Clip 36 714 0104 Hairpin Clip 37 714 0115 Cotter Pin 38 714 0388 Key 39 715 0249 Roll Pin 40 717 0302 Drive Plate 41 732 0121 Extension Spring 42 732 0209 Extension Spring 43 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 44 736 0158 Lock Washer 5 8 45 736 0160 Flat Washer 46 736 0163 Flat Washer 47 736 0217 Lock Washer 48 736 0242 Beleville Washer 49 736 0275 Flat Washer 50 736 0300 Fl...

Page 24: ... 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 NOTE For painted parts please refer to the list of color codes below Please add the applicable color code wherever needed to the part number to order a replacement part For instance if a part numbered 700 xxxx is painted Cub Yellow the part number to order would be 700 xxxx 0716 Cub Yellow 0716 Cub Beige 0499 Cub Blue 0685 Powder Black 0637 ...

Page 25: ...ush Cap 19 736 0105 Bell Washer 20 736 0185 Flat Washer 21 736 0242 Beleville Washer 22 736 0270 Bell Washer 23 736 0275 Flat Washer 24 741 0475 Plastic Bushing 25 747 0624 Chute Crank 26 747 0983 Lower Shift Rod 27 747 0997 Upper Shift Rod 28 749 0989A Upper Handle LH 29 749 0990A Upper Handle RH 30 749 0991 Lower Handle 31 750 0963 Clutch Rod Connector 32 710 1625 Oval C Sunk Screw 33 712 0127 F...

Page 26: ...21 Belt Cover 11 732 0303 Extension Spring 12 736 0159 5 16 Washer 13 736 0217 Lock Washer 14 736 0242 Beleville Washer 15 736 0264 Flat Washer 16 737 3007 Grease 17 738 0215A Shoulder Screw 18 748 0234 Shoulder Spacer 19 754 0131 V Belt 20 756 0240 Flat Idler 21 756 0241B Double Pulley 22 784 5726 Idler Bracket 23 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 24 732 0705 Cable Guide 25 736 0173 Flat Washer 26 629...

Page 27: ... Cable w Clip 18 784 5594 Cable Bracket 19 784 5604 Chute Tilt Handle 20 684 0102 Handle Panel Assembly w Tilt 21 710 0459A Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 1 5 22 710 0599 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 23 711 0653 Clevis Pin 24 712 0116 Jam Nut 25 784 5682 Handle Suppt Bracket 3 8 RH 26 714 0507 Cotter Pin 27 732 0145 Spring 28 732 0193 Spring 29 732 0746 Torsion Spring 30 735 0199A Rubber Bumper 31 736 0105 Bell Washe...

Page 28: ... Cadet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes Items not covered The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters oil fuel air and hydraulic cleaning tune ups brake and or clutch inspection adjustments made as part of normal maintenance blade sharpenin...

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