Cub Cadet 1345 SWE User Manual

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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