Cub Cadet 945 SWE Two-Stage Snow Thrower 945 SWE Operator's Manual - Page 9

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 CAUTION: Operating a snow thrower equipped with steel skid shoes may result in damage to natural stone paver surfaces (e.g. sandstone, bluestone, limestone). Refer to the Replacement Parts or Attachments & Accessories sections for information on available polymer skid shoes. To adjust the skid shoes: 1. Adjust skid shoes by loosening the six (three on each side) hex nuts, washers, and carriage bolts securing the skid shoes to the auger housing. Refer to Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8 Shave Plate Lower Shave Plate Tire Pressure WARNING: Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer's recommended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Excessive pressure when seating beads may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to cause serious injury. Refer to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure. The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check the tire pressure before operating the snow thrower. Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer's recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary. NOTE: Equal tire pressure is to be maintained at all times for performance purposes. Adjustments Skid Shoes The snow thrower skid shoes are adjusted upward at the factory for shipping purposes. Adjust them downward prior to operating the snow thrower. CAUTION: It is not recommended that you operate this snow thrower on gravel as it can easily pick up and throw loose gravel, causing personal injury or damage to the snow thrower and surrounding property. For close snow removal on a smooth surface, adjust the skid shoes so that the shave plate on the bottom of the auger housing is just off the ground. Adjust the skid shoes to a lower position to raise the shave plate off the ground when clearing uneven areas, such as a ribbon type driveway or a gravel driveway Raise Shave Plate Figure 3-9 2. While observing the distance between the shave plate and the ground, adjust the skids shoes up or down to achieve the desired shave plate height. See Figure 3-9. 3. Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid shoes are against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the skid shoes; then tighten nuts and bolts securely. Auger and Drive Control Cables WARNING! Prior to operating your snow thrower, carefully read and follow all instructions below. Perform all adjustments to verify your snow thrower is operating safely and properly. Testing Auger Drive Control When the auger control is released and in the disengaged "up" position, the cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. Refer to Figure 3-10. 1. In a well-ventilated area, start the snow thrower engine as instructed in the engine operator's manual. 2. While standing in the operator's position (behind the snow thrower), engage the auger. 3. Allow the auger to remain engaged for approximately ten (10) seconds before releasing the auger control. Repeat this several times. NOTE: If you choose to operate the snow thrower on a gravel surface, keep the skid shoes in position for maximum clearance between the ground and the shave plate. Section 3 - Assembly & Set-Up 9