Cub Cadet 2X 945 SWE 2X 945 SWE Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet 2X 945 SWE Manual

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    Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Two Stage Snow Thrower - Model 945 SWE WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET
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    1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Snow Thrower manufactured by Cub Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up
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    or death. Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
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    on steep slopes. hot or running. 10. Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge e. Allow engine to cool manual, use and automatically return to the disengaged position when care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for released. assistance and the name of your nearest servicing
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    to clear snow from machine and prevent freeze up of auger/impeller. 10. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc. 11. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on off
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    SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching. WARNING! Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on
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    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, 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
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    4. Check that the chute cables are properly routed through the cable guide attached to the lower handle assembly. See Figure 3-6. A B Figure shear pins and bow tie cotter pins have been included with your snow thrower. There are holes provided in the plastic dash panel for convenient storage
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    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
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    refer to the instructions for Adjusting Drive and Auger Controls later in this section. Testing Drive Control & Shift Lever 1. With the engine turned off, move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. Refer to Figure 3-10. 2. With the wheel drive control released, push the snow thrower forward, then
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    on all engine controls, refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual supplied with this unit. Speed Selector Shift Lever The speed selector . Augers When engaged, the augers rotate and draw snow into the auger housing. Chute Assembly Snow drawn into the auger housing is discharged out the
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    Squeeze the control grip against the handle to engage the augers and start snow throwing action. Release to stop. Two-Way Chute Control™ The two that you can operate the chute directional control without interrupting the snow throwing process. If the auger control is engaged simultaneously with the
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    parts have stopped before unclogging. The chute clean-out tool is conveniently fastened to the rear of the auger housing with a mounting clip. Should snow Drive Control. 2. Stop the engine as instructed in the engine operator's manual included with the snow thrower. 3. Remove the clean-out tool from
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    Engine Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your snow thrower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. To Part No. 738-04155 replacement shear pins. Any damage to the auger gearbox or other components as a result of failing to do so will NOT be covered by your snow thrower
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    wheel. Doing so will hinder the snow thrower's drive system. Wipe off any excess or spilled oil. 4. At least once a season grease the wheel axle with Arctic grease, part number 737-0318. The grease fitting is located on the wheel axle tube behind the wheel axle support bracket. Wheels At least once
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    of the snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be checked periodically and replaced when necessary. Skid Shoes NOTE: The skid shoes on this machine have two wear edges. When one side wears out, they can be rotated 180° to use the other edge. Refer to the Assembly section for instructions on
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    Refer to the Adjustment section of the Assembly & Set-Up section earlier in this manual for instructions on how to adjust the wheel drive control. To further check the adjustment, proceed as follows: 1. With the snow thrower tipped forward (be certain to run the fuel tank dry before tipping the unit
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    Service 7 Belt Replacement Belt Removal Preparation 4. Loosen the bolt shown in Figure 7-3 Figure 7-1 To remove and replace your snow thrower's auger belt, proceed 2. Remove the hex screws and lock nuts securing the forward as follows: end of the support tubes to the back of the auger housing
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    control belt (the front belt) off the engine pulley. 3. Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable guide roller and unhook the auger cable "Z" fitting. Refer to Figure 7-5. 6. Block the impeller with a piece the auger pulley assembly on the input shaft. Figure 7-6 Section 7 - Service 19
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    before operating the snow thrower. Drive Belt Replacement If not already done, remove the auger drive belt from the front pulley of the engine double pulley. Refer to "Auger Belt Replacement" instructions in the previous the belt from the engine pulley. Hex Shaft Figure 7-10 20 Section 7 - Service
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    through the friction wheel assembly. Figure 7-11 NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower chain while 8. Reassemble the new friction wheel onto the hub assembly, removing the hex self-tapping screws. Pivot the snow thrower down to its normal operating position. Section 7 - Service 21
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    Troubleshooting 8 Problem Excessive vibration Cause 1. Loose parts or damaged auger. Loss of power 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Gas cap vent hole plugged. Unit fails to propel itself 1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. Unit fails to discharge snow 2. Drive belt loose or damaged.
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    790-00280 Shave Plate, Stainless Steel 731-05632 Key 951-10292 Spark Plug Phone (800) 965-4CUB (4282) to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 23
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    & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are available for your Cub Cadet 945 series snow thrower. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your snow thrower for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description 490-241-0013
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    Notes 25
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    part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an Authorized MTD Service Dealer as soon as a problem part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions required
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    not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD. (10) Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts shall be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this
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    SNOW THROWERS The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet's authorized channels of export distribution. c. Replacement parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. d. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. e. Transportation charges and service
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Printed In USA
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •
Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •
Warranty
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
O
PERATOR
S
M
ANUAL
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-08125
(April 30, 2012)
Two Stage Snow Thrower — Model 945 SWE