Cub Cadet 945 SWE Two-Stage Snow Thrower 945 SWE Operator's Manual - Page 7

Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Snow Thrower • One Snow Thrower Operator's Manual • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Chute Assembly • Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins • One Product Registration Card Assembly IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle panel). Refer to the Maintenance section for more information regarding shear pin replacement. 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 obligation. Images may not reflect your exact model and are for reference purposes only. Handle 1. Remove any packaging material from the upper handle. 2. Remove the lower wing nut, bell washer and carriage bolt from each side of the upper handle, as seen in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-2 4. Looking beneath the handle panel, check that all of the cables (steering, auger, and drive) are properly routed and not pinched or kinked. Make certain the springs at the lower end of the auger and drive cables are securely hooked into their respective actuator bracket. See Figure 3-11. 5. Secure the upper handle, support tubes and lower handle with the two wing nuts, bell washers and carriage bolts removed earlier. Tighten the two wing nuts already installed in the upper holes to firmly secure the upper handle and support tubes. See Figure 3-3. Figure 3-1 3. Raise the upper handle assembly until it snaps over the lower handle. See Figure 3-2. Figure 3-3 7