Cub Cadet I-Beam Style User Manual

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The track lock is located on the right side of
snow thrower and is used to select the position
of the housing and the method of track opera-
tion. Move the lever to the right, then forward
or backward to one of the three positions. Use
lever positions to meet different operating con-
ditions as follows.

1.

Transport—Raises front end of snow thrower
for easy transport. May also be used to gravel
driveways to clear snow and leave gravel
undisturbed.

2.

Normal snow—Allows tracks to be suspended
independently for continuous ground contact.

3.

Packed snow—Locks front end of snow
thrower down to the ground for hard-packed or
icy snow conditions.

5-5.

DOUBLE AUGER SNOW THROWERS MOD-
ELS 345, 355 AND 385 (See Figure 5-41).

5-5.1

Drive clutch adjustment. Refer to Models 440
and 450 in paragraph 5-3.3.

5-5.2

Auger clutch adjustment. Refer to Models 440
and 450 in paragraph 5-3.4.

5-5.3

Shift rod adjustment. Refer to Models 440 and
450 in paragraph 5-3.2.

5-5.4

Chain and Shifting Mechanism. Lubricate all
chains, bearings, gears and shifting mecha-
nism with engine oil at least once a season or

after every 10 hours of operation. Avoid getting
oil on friction wheel and drive plate. See Figure
5-41.

WARNING

Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground. Drain gasoline from fuel tank, or place
a piece of plastic film underneath the gas cap
to prevent gasoline from leaking.

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