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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •  Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •  Warranty

 

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.  

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORM NO. 769-08125

(April 30, 2012)

Two Stage Snow Thrower — Model 945 SWE

Summary of Contents for 2X 945 SWE

Page 1: ... AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Operator s Manual CUB CADET LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 FORM NO 769 08125 April 30 2012 Two Stage Snow Thrower Model 945 SWE ...

Page 2: ...set up operate and maintain your machine Please be sure that you and any other persons who will operate the machine carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing Review this manual frequently to fami...

Page 3: ...he eyes 2 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 3 Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle for all machines with electric start engines 4 Adjust auger housing height to clear gravel or crushed rock...

Page 4: ...g 5 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 6 Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs 7 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Keep children away 8 Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel surfaces Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic ...

Page 5: ... where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater furnace clothes dryer etc 11 Always refer to the operator s manual for proper instructions on off season storage 12 Check fuel line tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary 13 Do not crank engine with spark plug removed 14 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S ...

Page 6: ...et near rotating parts in the auger impeller housing or chute assembly Contact with the rotating parts can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ven...

Page 7: ...cement 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...

Page 8: ...h the bow tie cotter pins See Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 Chute Directional Control 1 Remove the hairpin clip from the spiral control as shown in A of Figure 3 4 2 Insert the chute directional control rod into the fitting on the spiral control as seen in B of Figure 3 4 3 Secure with the hairpin clip previously removed A B Figure 3 4 Chute Assembly 1 Remove lock nuts and screws securing one of the flang...

Page 9: ...ral times Chute Clean Out Tool The chute clean out tool is fastened to the top of the auger housing with a mounting clip and a cable tie at the factory Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower See Figure 3 8 Clean out Tool Figure 3 8 Tire Pressure WARNING Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer s recommended psi Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times Excessive p...

Page 10: ...pped rotating and shows NO signs of motion If the auger shows ANY signs of rotating immediately return to the operator s position and shut off the engine Wait for ALL moving parts to stop before re adjusting the auger control NOTE If the cable requires adjustment refer to the instructions for Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls later in this section Testing Drive Control Shift Lever 1 With the engi...

Page 11: ...rips Can be turned on off by a switch found on the dash panel Skid Shoes Position the skid shoes based on surface conditions Adjust upward for hard packed snow Adjust downward when operating on gravel or crushed rock surfaces Augers When engaged the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the chute assembly Headlight The...

Page 12: ...re 4 1 Auger Control The auger control is located on the left handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action Release to stop Drive Control Auger Clutch Lock The drive control is located on the right handle Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the wheel drive Release the handle to stop The drive control also locks the auger co...

Page 13: ...stened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip Should snow and ice become lodged in the chute assembly during operation proceed as follows to safely clean the chute assembly and chute opening 1 Release both the Auger Control and the Drive Control 2 Stop the engine as instructed in the engine operator s manual included with the snow thrower 3 Remove the clean out tool from the clip wh...

Page 14: ... the chute control without interrupting the snow throwing process 3 Release the auger control the interlock mechanism keeps the auger control engaged until the drive control is released 4 Release the drive control to stop both the augers and the wheel drive To stop auger both levers must be released Operating Tips NOTE Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes The engine will not develop full ...

Page 15: ...Plug Shear Pins Figure 6 2 WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance service disengage all controls and stop the engine Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop Remove the key to prevent unintended starting Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs Engine Refer to the Engine Operators Manual Maintenance section included with ...

Page 16: ...s and side panels of the housing 4 With the mounting holes toward the back of the unit slide the new shave plate into position and secure with the fasteners previously removed and loosened Figure 6 3 Adjustments Shift Cable If the full range of speeds forward and reverse cannot be achieved refer to the Figure 6 4 and adjust the shift cable as follows 1 Place the shift lever in the fastest forward ...

Page 17: ...et Opening Drive Plate Friction Wheel Figure 6 7 4 If there is no friction wheel clearance or the friction wheel does not solidly contact the drive plate re adjust the lock nut on the lower end of the drive cable following the instructions in the Assembly section 5 Reassemble the frame cover Auger Control Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on adjusting the auger control cable Tire Pres...

Page 18: ...engine by removing the three self tapping screws See Figure 7 2 Figure 7 2 4 Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 7 3 securing the belt keeper bracket and remove the other bolt Push the belt keeper bracket up off the engine pulley Refer to Figure 7 3 Loosen Remove Figure 7 3 Auger Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow thrower s auger belt proceed as follows 1 Remove the hairpin clip and flat...

Page 19: ...ove and slide the pulley assembly off the posts of the auger pulley adapter to remove the old belt Refer to Figure 7 7 NOTE The pulley adapter may slide off the auger input shaft when removing the pulley Use extra caution to ensure the adapter does not fall and get damaged when removing the pulley 8 Place the new auger belt in the V groove of the auger pulley and place the pulley w belt inside the...

Page 20: ...ley Refer to Auger Belt Replacement instructions in the previous sub section 1 Pull the idler pulley away from the backside of the drive belt to relieve the tension and slip the drive belt off the idler pulley Carefully release the idler pulley See Figure 7 8 2 3 1a 1b Figure 7 8 2 Roll the drive belt off the lower drive pulley and then remove the belt from the engine pulley 3 Install the new belt...

Page 21: ...he left end of the hex shaft and press into the hole on the left side the frame 15 Place the belleville washer rounded side toward head onto the hex screw removed earlier and insert the screw into the threaded hole of the hex shaft 16 Gradually tighten the hex screw to fully seat the bearings in each side of the frame and to secure the hex shaft 17 Position the frame cover on the bottom of the fra...

Page 22: ...Adjust drive control cable Refer to Maintenance section 2 Replace drive belt 3 Replace Friction Wheel Unit fails to discharge snow 1 Chute assembly clogged 2 Foreign object lodged in auger 3 Auger control cable in need of adjustment 4 Auger belt loose or damaged 5 Shear pin s sheared 1 Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire Clean chute assembly and inside of auger housing with clea...

Page 23: ...mp 738 04155 Shear Pin 714 04040 Bow tie Cotter Pin 731 07032 Slide Shoe Deluxe 931 2643 Chute Clean out Tool 790 00280 Shave Plate Stainless Steel 731 05632 Key 951 10292 Spark Plug Phone 800 965 4CUB 4282 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www cubcadet com Replacemen...

Page 24: ...wer See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability Model Number Description 490 241 0013 Auger and Chute anti stick spray OEM 390 674 Heavy Duty Snow Cab OEM 731 2643 Clearing Tool Attachments Accessories 10 24 ...

Page 25: ...Notes 25 ...

Page 26: ...u have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a MTD Service Representative at 1 800 800 7310 and address is MTD CONSUMER GROUP P O Box 361131 Cleveland OH 44136 0019 DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS FOR 1995 AND LATER SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES This section applies to 1995 and later small off road engines The warranty period begins on the date the engine or e...

Page 27: ...use of any non exempted add on or modified parts shall be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of non exempted add on or modified part c MTD will include a copy of the following emission warranty parts list with each new engine using those...

Page 28: ... sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure b Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through Cub Cadet s authorized channels of export distribution c Replacem...

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