Cub Cadet 1345 SWE - Manual (Page 5)

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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER
Unpacking
• Remove staples from the top, sides, and ends of
the shipping crate.
• Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal
injury.
• Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
• Roll the unit out of the crate.
• Check the crate thoroughly for loose parts before
discarding.
Loose Parts
• The snow thrower is shipped with the following
loose parts in the carton. Refer to Figure 1 for
illustration, description of item, and part number.
Please remove all loose parts from the carton
before discarding it.
Figure 1
• Note that these shear bolts and hex lock nuts are
not meant for initial assembly of the equipment. If
the snow thrower hits a foreign object or ice jam,
the bolts securing the auger shaft may shear. Use
these two shear bolts and nuts as replacement
parts only. Store these in a safe place until needed.
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with
standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox
or other components from standard hex bolts will not be
covered by your snow thrower’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 bolt from each side of the lower
handle. Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2
• Raise the upper handle assembly in the direction
shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the upper handle
locks into position over the lower handle.
Figure 3
• Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to
be sure all the cables are aligned with the cable
roller guides.
• Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the
two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage
bolts previously removed. Attach these hardware
on the lower hole in the handles. See Figure 3.
Shear Bolts
(710-0891)
Hex Lock Nuts
(712-0429)
Wing Nut
Cupped Washer
Carriage Bolt
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Tighten these
Wing Nuts
(Support Tubes Omitted for Clarity)
Steering Cable
Cable Tie
Clutch Rod
Connector
Upper Shift Rod
Upper Shift Rod
Wing Nuts
Upper Handle
Handle Panel
Lower Handle
Support Tube