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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
45” Snow Thrower
Model 1345 SWE
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Assembling Your Snow Thrower ....................................................................... 5 Knowing Your Snow Thrower ............................................................................ 8 Operating Your Snow Thrower .......................................................................... 9 Making Adjustments .................................
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain o
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated Maintenance And Storage area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper odorless and deadly gas. operation regularly. 6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of 2. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until alcohol or drugs. the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect 7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do the spark plu
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER Unpacking Remove staples from the top, sides, and ends of Upper Handle the shipping crate. Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal injury. Steering Cable Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit. Roll the unit out of the crate. Check the crate thoroughly for loose parts before Tighten these discarding. Wing Nuts Lower Handle Loose Parts The snow thrower is shipped with the following Cable Tie loose parts in the carton
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Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator upper holes and secure the handles firmly. Refer to lead coming from the right side of the engine, Figure 2. underneath the fuel tank as shown in Figure 6 inset. Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of the lower shift rod as shown in Figure 2. Tap the Alternator Lead connector until it locks on the lower shift rod. NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift
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If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: Repeat on the other side of the snow thrower. Loosen the jam nut and thread the cable in (for less slack) or out (for more slack) as necessary. See Figure 7. Shave Plate Carriage Bolts “Z” End High Jam Nut Skid Low Hex Nuts Shoes Auger Control Figure 8 Cable NOTE: Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid Figure 7 shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the Recheck adjustment; readjust as necessary and skid shoes. tigh
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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. Traction Control / Auger Headlight Auger Control Lock Control Fuel Tank Discharge Chute Shift Lever Chute Left Wheel Right Wheel Tilt Steering Control Steering Control Control Chute Crank Auger Skid Shoe Figure 9 Traction Control / Auger Control Lock Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the The traction con
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Wheel Steering Controls Safety Ignition Key The left and right wheel steering controls are located on The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the the underside of the handles and are used to assist in switch before the unit will start. Remove key when snow steering the snow thrower. thrower is not in use. Do not attempt to turn the key. See Figure 10. Squeeze the right wheel steering control when turning right; squeeze the left control when turning Recoil left. Starter Switch Bo
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If your house wiring system is not a three-wire Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to grounded system, do not use this electric starter help dry off any moisture on the engine. under any conditions. Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box If your home electrical system is grounded, but on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should engine running, push the starter button and spin the be installed by a lice
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Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for WARNING: The temperature of the muffler normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted and the surrounding areas may exceed upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed ° 150 F. Avoid these areas. snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate) For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow when using on gravel or crushed rock. immediately after it falls. Prevent possible freeze-up of the starter by Discharge snow downwind whe
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Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as Chute Assembly necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by hole in the shift lever. Refer to Figure 12. adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower “Know Your Snow Thrower” section on page 7. into the upper hole. The remote chute control cables have been pre- Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer. adjusted at t
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Remove the shear bolts on the auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside shaft. Carefully spin the auger around by hand to disperse the lubricant. Reinstall the shear bolts. Traction Control / Auger Control Lock The cams on the ends of the control rods which interlock the traction drive and auger drive clutches must be lubricated at least once a season or every 25 hours of operation using a multi-purpose automotive grease. The cams can be accessed beneath the handle panel as show
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SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER Remove the six carriage bolts (three per side), WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or belleville washers and hex nuts which attach slide inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and shoes to the snow thrower on two sides. See Figure 8 stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have on page 7. come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark Reassemble new slide shoes with the hardware plug wire and ground it against the engine to removed earlier (cupped s
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Using a 1/2” wrench, remove the hex screw and belleville washer from the center of the pulley on the auger housing. Lift the brake bracket assembly out of the pulley groove and remove the pulley. See Engine Pulley Figure 20. Be careful not to lose the key. Remove and replace auger belt inside belt keepers. Reassemble pulley to auger housing with hex screw and belleville washer (cupped side toward the pulley). Make sure key is in place on shaft and brake puck is seated in the pulley
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Trigger Cables Drive Actuator Shift Arm Bracket Belt Cover Auger Actuator Bracket Hex Nut and Cupped Washer Extension Spring Hex Shaft Drive Belt Friction Wheel Figure 21 Figure 22 Attach the “Z” fitting of the cable into the brake Holding the friction wheel assembly as shown in bracket assembly. Refer to Figure 19. Figure 23, slide the hex shaft out of the left side of Slip the auger control belt over engine pulley. the unit. The spacer on the right side of the hex Insert ferrule on
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Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex rotation and with equal force. It is important to shaft. Position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the assemble the rubber on the friction wheel friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex symmetrically for proper functioning. shaft as shown in Figure 25. Friction Wheel Pla
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SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start. 1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 1. Fill tank with fresh gasoline. 2. Blocked fuel line. 2. Clean the fuel line. 3. Choke not in ON position 3. Move switch to ON position 4. Faulty spark plug. 4. Clean, adjust gap or replace. 5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. 5. Insert the key fully into the switch. 6. Spark plug wire disconnected. 6. Connect spark plug wire. 7. Primer button not being used properly. 7. Refe
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 1345 SWE 19
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MODEL 1345 SWE 47 8 43 8 13 16 25 14 40 21 31 25 42 8 7 14 21 5 1 25 51 55 48 29 25 27 14 13 58 18 3 26 17 54 56 34 53 9 25 45 50 14 57 34 13 26 32 44 5 22 33 13 52 46 49 41 25 5 14 11 2 35 19 13 28 6 12 15 36 37 38 29 20 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the 24 applicable color code, wherever needed, to 13 the part number to order a replacement part. 29 For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx, is painted Cub Yellow, the part number to 30 orde
