Cub Cadet Snow Blower 1345 SWE User Manual

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.  
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have  
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized  
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.  
CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
ECO No. 1481  
770-10300A  
(8/2000)  
FORM NO.  
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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 or emit  
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.  
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this  
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can  
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.  
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.  
7. Never attempt to make any adjustments while engine is  
Training  
running, except where specifically recommended in the  
operator’s manual.  
8. Let engine and machine adjust to outdoor temperature  
before starting to clear snow.  
9. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme  
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.  
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely  
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.  
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious  
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them  
personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on  
quickly.  
yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin  
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this  
and change clothes immediately.  
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and  
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.  
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in  
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other  
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a  
parent.  
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without  
proper instruction.  
5. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan  
sources of ignition.  
c. Never fuel machine indoors.  
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the  
engine is hot or running.  
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before  
your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge of material  
refueling.  
toward roads, bystanders and the like.  
6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets and children at least 75  
f. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than  
½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space  
feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop  
for fuel expansion.  
machine if anyone enters the area.  
7. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially  
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.  
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and  
when operating in reverse.  
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5  
minutes before starting the engine.  
i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside  
Preparation  
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light  
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to  
(e.g. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes  
be used. Remove all door mats, newspapers, sleds,  
dryer etc.).  
boards, wires and other foreign objects which could be  
j. Allow machine to cool 5 minutes before storing.  
tripped over or thrown by the auger/impeller.  
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during  
Operation  
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to  
protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can  
cause serious injury to the eyes.  
1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/  
impeller housing or discharge chute. Contact with the  
3. Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer  
rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.  
garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other  
loose clothing which could become entangled in moving  
2. The auger/impeller clutch lever is a safety device. Never  
bypass its operation. Doing so, makes the machine  
parts. Wear footwear which will improve footing on  
unsafe and may cause personal injury.  
slippery surfaces.  
4. Use a grounded three wire extension cord and receptacle  
3. The clutch levers must operate easily in both directions  
and automatically return to the disengaged position when  
for all units with electric start engines.  
released.  
5. Adjust collector housing height to clear gravel or crushed  
4. Never operate with a missing or damaged discharge  
rock surfaces.  
chute. Keep all safety devices in place and working.  
6. Disengage all clutch levers before starting the engine.  
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5. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated  
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an  
odorless and deadly gas.  
6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of  
alcohol or drugs.  
7. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do  
not touch.  
8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing  
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.  
9. Exercise caution when changing direction and while  
operating on slopes.  
10. Plan your snow throwing pattern to avoid discharge  
towards windows, walls, cars etc. To avoid property  
damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.  
11. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets  
or allow anyone in front of the machine.  
12. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear  
snow at too fast of a rate.  
13. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.  
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on  
the handles. Walk, never run.  
14. Disengage power to the auger/impeller when  
transporting or not in use.  
15. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on  
slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care  
when in reverse.  
16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the  
engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground it against  
the engine. Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any  
damage before starting and operating.  
Maintenance And Storage  
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper  
operation regularly.  
2. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine. Wait until  
the auger/impeller come to a complete stop. Disconnect  
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to  
prevent unintended starting before cleaning, repairing, or  
inspecting.  
3. Check bolts, and screws for proper tightness at frequent  
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition.  
Also, visually inspect machine for any damage.  
4. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed  
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe  
operating speed of the engine.  
5. Snow thrower shave plates and skid shoes are subject to  
wear and damage. For your safety protection, frequently  
check all components and replace with original  
equipment manufacturers (O.E.M.) parts only. Use of  
parts which do not meet the original equipment  
specifications may lead to improper performance and  
compromise safety.  
6. Check clutch controls periodically to verify they engage  
and disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to  
the adjustment section in this operators manual for  
instructions.  
7. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as  
necessary.  
8. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,  
etc. to protect the environment.  
9. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes 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.  
17. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine before you  
leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait  
until the auger/impeller comes to a complete stop before  
unclogging the discharge chute, making any  
adjustments, or inspections.  
18. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector  
openings. Always use a clearing tool to unclog the  
discharge opening.  
11. Always refer to the operators manual for proper  
instructions on off-season storage.  
19. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the  
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).  
20. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,  
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or  
telephone 1-800-528-1009 for assistance and the name  
of your nearest servicing dealer.  
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 the machine. The safety labels are given  
below for your reference.  
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SECTION 2: ASSEMBLING YOUR SNOW THROWER  
Unpacking  
Remove staples from the top, sides, and ends of  
the shipping crate.  
Set panels aside to avoid tire punctures or personal  
injury.  
Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.  
Roll the unit out of the crate.  
Check the crate thoroughly for loose parts before  
discarding.  
Upper Handle  
Steering Cable  
Tighten these  
Wing Nuts  
Lower Handle  
Cable Tie  
Loose Parts  
The snow thrower is shipped with the following  
loose parts in the carton. Refer to Figure 1 for  
illustration, description of item, and part number.  
Please remove all loose parts from the carton  
before discarding it.  
Upper Shift Rod  
Clutch Rod  
Connector  
Shear Bolts  
(710-0891)  
Carriage Bolt  
Cupped Washer  
Wing Nut  
Upper Shift Rod  
Hex Lock Nuts  
(712-0429)  
(Support Tubes Omitted for Clarity)  
Figure 2  
Raise the upper handle assembly in the direction  
shown in Figure 3. Make sure that the upper handle  
locks into position over the lower handle.  
Figure 1  
Note that these shear bolts and hex lock nuts are  
not meant for initial assembly of the equipment. If  
the snow thrower hits a foreign object or ice jam,  
the bolts securing the auger shaft may shear. Use  
these two shear bolts and nuts as replacement  
parts only. Store these in a safe place until needed.  
Handle Panel  
Wing Nuts  
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with  
standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox  
or other components from standard hex bolts will not be  
covered by your snow throwers warranty.  
Assembling Handle  
Upper Handle  
NOTE: Reference to the left or right side of the snow  
thrower in this manual is observed from the operator’s  
position.  
Lower Handle  
Support Tube  
IMPORTANT: Make any final adjustments, as instructed  
later on in this section, before operating your snow  
thrower. Failure to follow these instructions may cause  
damage to the snow thrower.  
Figure 3  
Look at the lower rear of the snow thrower frame to  
be sure all the cables are aligned with the cable  
roller guides.  
Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the  
two plastic wing nuts, cupped washers and carriage  
bolts previously removed. Attach these hardware  
on the lower hole in the handles. See Figure 3.  
Remove the lower plastic wing nut, cupped washer  
and carriage bolt from each side of the lower  
handle. Refer to Figure 2.  
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Tighten the two wing nuts already in place on the  
upper holes and secure the handles firmly. Refer to  
Figure 2.  
Slide the shift rod connector down over the end of  
the lower shift rod as shown in Figure 2. Tap the  
connector until it locks on the lower shift rod.  
Plug the wire from the headlight into the alternator  
lead coming from the right side of the engine,  
underneath the fuel tank as shown in Figure 6 inset.  
Alternator Lead  
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the  
shift rod will pivot and you will not be able to change  
direction or speed of the snow thrower.  
Alternator  
Lead  
Remove the hairpin clip from the upper chute crank  
and slide the upper chute crank through the upper  
chute crank bracket and into the lower chute crank.  
Align the two holes on both chute cranks and insert  
the hairpin clip removed earlier, through these  
holes. Refer to Figure 4.  
Lamp Wire  
(Wheels left out for clarity)  
Figure 6  
Final Adjustments  
Upper Chute Crank  
NOTE: It is helpful to read Section 3, Knowing Your  
Snow Thrower, to help identify certain areas of the  
snow thrower before performing adjustments.  
Traction Control and Shift Lever  
To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift  
lever, proceed as follows:  
Upper Chute  
Crank Bracket  
Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position.  
With the traction control released, push the snow  
thrower forward, then pull it back. The machine  
should move freely.  
Hairpin Clip  
Lower Chute Crank  
Engage the traction control and attempt to move  
the machine both forward and back, resistance  
should be felt.  
Move the shift lever into the fast reverse (R2)  
position and repeat the previous two steps.  
Figure 4  
If not already attached, slip the cables that run from  
the handle panel to the discharge chute into the  
cable guide located on top of the engine as shown  
in Figure 5.  
If you experienced resistance rolling the unit, either  
when repositioning the shift lever from 6 to R2 or when  
attempting to move the machine with the traction  
control released, adjust the traction control  
immediately. To adjust, proceed as follows:  
Discharge Chute  
Cable Guide  
Loosen the jam nut on the traction control cable  
and UNTHREAD the cable one full turn.  
Recheck adjustment.  
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when  
correct adjustment is reached.  
NOTE: For more details, refer to Traction Control  
Adjustment on page 11.  
Auger Control  
Check the adjustment of the auger control as follows:  
Push down on the auger control until the small  
rubber bumper contacts the upper handle. There  
should be a small amount of slack in the auger  
control cable.  
Figure 5  
Unwrap the headlight wire which is attached to the  
headlight, beneath the handle panel. Wind the  
headlight wire around the lower right handle until  
excess slack is removed. Refer to Figure 6.  
Release the auger control. The cable should be  
straight. Make certain you can depress the auger  
control against the left handle completely.  
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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  
High  
ZEnd  
Jam Nut  
Skid  
Shoes  
Low  
Hex Nuts  
Auger Control  
Cable  
Figure 8  
NOTE: Make certain the entire bottom surface of skid  
shoe is against the ground to avoid uneven wear on the  
skid shoes.  
Figure 7  
Recheck adjustment; readjust as necessary and  
tighten the jam nut.  
Tire Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)  
The tires are overinflated for shipping purposes.  
Skid Shoes  
The space between the shave plate and the ground can  
be adjusted by repositioning the skid shoes. For close  
snow removal, as when using on a smooth concrete or  
asphalt driveway, place the skid shoes in the low  
position. Use the middle or high position when the area  
to be cleared is uneven. Refer to Figure 8. When  
operating on gravel, always put skid shoes in the high  
position.  
Check tire pressure. Maintain pressure between 10  
and 14 psi.  
NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in all tires, the  
unit may pull to one side or the other.  
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under  
any circumstance is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure  
should be maintained at all times. Excessive  
pressure (over 30 psi) when seating beads  
may cause tire/rim assembly to burst with  
force sufficient to cause serious injury.  
Adjust skid shoes as follows:  
Loosen, but do not remove, the three hex nuts  
which fasten the skid shoe to the auger housing.  
Raise or lower the skid shoe to desired position.  
Retighten the hex nuts loosened earlier.  
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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 Control Lock  
Auger  
Control  
Headlight  
Fuel Tank  
Discharge  
Chute  
Shift  
Lever  
Chute  
Left Wheel  
Steering Control  
Right Wheel  
Steering Control  
Tilt  
Control  
Chute Crank  
Auger  
Skid Shoe  
Figure 9  
Shift Lever  
Traction Control / Auger Control Lock  
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.  
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).  
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.  
IMPORTANT: Always release the traction control before  
Chute Crank  
changing speeds.  
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:  
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.  
Turn clockwise to discharge to the left;  
Turn counterclockwise to discharge to the right.  
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Wheel Steering Controls  
Safety Ignition Key  
The left and right wheel steering controls are located on  
the underside of the handles and are used to assist in  
steering the snow thrower.  
The safety ignition key must be fully inserted in the  
switch before the unit will start. Remove key when snow  
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  
left.  
Recoil  
Starter  
Switch Box  
Handle  
Operate the snow thrower in open areas until  
becoming familiar with these controls.  
Chute Tilt Control  
Primer  
Choke  
The distance snow is thrown can be changed by  
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Move the  
chute tilt control forward to decrease the distance,  
toward the rear to increase.  
Discharge Chute  
The angle of the discharge chute controls the distance  
that the snow is thrown. Tilt the discharge chute up for  
greater distance; tilt down for less distance.  
Safety  
Ignition  
Key  
Skid Shoe  
The position of the skid shoe is determined by the  
condition of the ground from where snow has to be  
removed. Refer to page 7 for details.  
Throttle  
Control  
Starter  
Button  
Power  
Cord  
Plug  
Headlight  
The headlight is on whenever the engine is running.  
Throttle Control  
The throttle control is located on the engine. It regulates  
the speed of the engine. Refer to Figure 10.  
Figure 10  
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR SNOW THROWER  
Before Starting  
To Start Engine  
Move throttle control up to FAST position. Insert  
ignition key into slot. Make sure it snaps into place.  
Do not turn key.  
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow  
all instructions and warnings on the machine  
and in this manual before operating.  
NOTE: Engine will not start unless the safety ignition  
key is inserted into ignition slot in the carburetor cover.  
The spark plug wire was disconnected for safety.  
Attach spark plug wire to spark plug before starting.  
Make certain the auger and traction control levers  
are in the disengaged (released) position.  
Check the oil and fuel levels and add if necessary.  
Follow related instructions in the separate engine  
manual packed with your snow thrower.  
Electric Starter  
WARNING: The electric starter is equipped  
with a grounded three-wire power cord and  
plug, and is designed to operate on 120 volt  
AC household current. It must be used with a  
properly grounded three-prong receptacle at  
all times to avoid the possibility of electric  
shock. Follow all instructions carefully prior to  
operating the electric starter.  
WARNING: Use extreme care when  
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely  
flammable and the vapors are explosive.  
Never fuel the machine indoors or while the  
engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,  
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.  
Determine that your house wiring is a three-wire  
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you  
are not certain.  
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If your house wiring system is not a three-wire  
grounded system, do not use this electric starter  
under any conditions.  
If your home electrical system is grounded, but  
a three-hole receptacle is not available, one should  
be installed by a licensed electrician before using  
the electric starter.  
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to  
help dry off any moisture on the engine.  
Electric Starter: Connect power cord to switch box  
on engine, then to 120 volt AC receptacle. With the  
engine running, push the starter button and spin the  
starter for several seconds. The unusual sound  
made by spinning the starter will not harm the  
engine or starter. Disconnect the power cord from  
receptacle first, and then from switch box.  
Recoil Starter: With engine running, pull starter  
rope with a rapid, continuous full arm stroke three  
or four times. Pulling the starter rope will produce a  
loud clattering sound, which is not harmful to the  
engine or starter.  
Wipe all snow and moisture from the carburetor  
cover in the area of the control levers. Also, move  
control levers back and forth several times. Leave  
throttle control lever in the STOP or OFF position.  
Rotate the choke control in the FULL choke  
position.  
If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,  
proceed as follows.  
Rotate choke knob to FULL position.  
Push primer two or three times for cold engine start.  
Connect power cord to switch box located on the  
side of engine. Plug the other end of power cord  
into a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC  
receptacle.  
Push starter button on the switch box to crank  
engine. As you crank the engine, move choke knob  
to FULL choke position.  
When engine starts, release starter button, and  
move choke gradually to OFF. If engine falters,  
move choke immediately to FULL and then  
gradually to OFF again.  
Remove the safety ignition key and disconnect the  
spark plug wire. Do not turn key.  
When disconnecting the power cord, always unplug  
from the three-prong receptacle first, and then from  
the snow thrower.  
IMPORTANT: Do not lose the safety ignition key. Keep it  
in a safe place. The engine will not start without it.  
Recoil Starter  
To Engage Wheel Drive  
Rotate choke knob to FULL choke position (cold  
engine start).  
If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position  
instead of FULL.  
Push primer button two or three times for cold  
engine start.  
With the engine running near top speed, move the  
shift lever into one of the six forward positions or  
two reverse positions. Select a speed appropriate  
for the snow conditions that exist.  
NOTE: Use the slower speeds until you are familiar  
with the operation of the snow thrower.  
If engine is warm, push primer button only once.  
Squeeze the traction control against the right  
handle and the snow thrower will move. Release it  
and the drive motion will stop.  
NOTE: Always cover vent hole in primer button when  
pushing. Additional priming may be necessary for first  
start if temperature is below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.  
IMPORTANT: Never move the shift lever without first  
releasing the traction control. Doing so will cause  
premature wear to drive systems friction wheel rubber.  
Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly, until  
it pulls slightly harder.  
Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to  
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping a  
firm hold on the starter handle.  
As the engine warms up and begins to operate  
evenly, rotate choke knob slowly to OFF position. If  
engine falters, return to FULL choke, then slowly  
move to OFF position.  
To Engage Augers  
To engage the augers and start snow throwing,  
squeeze the auger control against the left handle.  
To disengage augers, release both the auger control  
and the traction control, if engaged.  
NOTE: The auger control can also be locked so that  
you can turn the chute directional control without  
interrupting snow throwing. Refer to page 8 for details.  
To Stop Engine  
To stop engine, remove the ignition key. Do not turn  
key. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark  
plug to prevent accidental starting while equipment  
is unattended.  
Operating Tips  
NOTE: Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.  
The engine will not develop full power until it reaches  
operating temperature.  
To help prevent possible freeze-up of starter, proceed  
as follows:  
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Set the skid shoes 1/4" below the shave plate for  
normal usage. The skid shoes may be adjusted  
upward (to lower the shave plate) for hard-packed  
snow. Adjust downward (to raise the shave plate)  
when using on gravel or crushed rock.  
Prevent possible freeze-up of the starter by  
following the steps described earlier on page 10.  
Clean the snow thrower thoroughly after each use.  
WARNING: The temperature of the muffler  
and the surrounding areas may exceed  
150°F. Avoid these areas.  
For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow  
immediately after it falls.  
Discharge snow downwind whenever possible.  
Slightly overlap each previous cleaning path.  
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS  
If adjustment is necessary, adjust traction control as  
instructed below:  
WARNING: NEVER attempt to clean  
chute or make any adjustments while  
engine is running.  
Loosen the jam nut on the traction drive cable and  
thread the cable in or out as necessary. Refer to  
Figure 7.  
Traction Control  
Retighten the jam nut to secure the cable when  
correct adjustment is reached.  
Reassemble the frame cover.  
Refer to Final Adjustments on page 6 to adjust traction  
control. If it is necessary to check further for correct  
adjustment, proceed as follows:  
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be  
certain to remove it before operating the snow thrower.  
WARNING: Drain the gasoline out of your  
snow throwers engine, and place a piece of  
plastic film under the gas cap to avoid spillage  
before beginning the job.  
Shift Rod  
To adjust the shift rod, proceed as follows.  
Tip the snow thrower forward, allowing it to rest on  
the auger housing.  
Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the  
shift handle under the handle panel.  
Remove the frame cover underneath the snow  
thrower by removing six self-tapping screws.  
With the traction control released, make sure there  
is clearance between the friction wheel and the  
drive plate in all positions of the shift lever.  
With the traction control lever engaged, make sure  
the friction wheel solidly contacts the drive plate.  
Refer to Figure 11.  
Shift Lever  
Hairpin Clip  
Flat Washer  
Trigger Cables  
Drive Actuator  
Shift Arm  
Bracket  
Auger Actuator  
Ferrule  
Bracket  
Shift Arm  
Upper Shift Rod  
Hex Nut  
and Cupped  
Washer  
Hex Gear Shaft  
Clutch Rod  
Connector  
Lower Shift Rod  
Rubber  
Friction  
Wheel  
Figure 12  
Drive Plate  
Place shift lever in sixth (6) position or fastest  
forward speed.  
Push shift arm assembly down as far as it will go.  
Figure 11  
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Rotate the ferrule up or down on the shift rod as  
necessary until the ferrule lines up with the upper  
hole in the shift lever. Refer to Figure 12.  
Insert ferrule from the left side of the snow thrower  
into the upper hole.  
Chute Assembly  
The distance snow is thrown can be adjusted by  
adjusting the angle of the chute assembly. Refer to the  
Know Your Snow Throwersection on page 7.  
The remote chute control cables have been pre-  
adjusted at the factory. Move the remote chute lever on  
the control panel back and forward to adjust angle of  
the chute assembly.  
Reinstall the hairpin clip and the washer.  
IMPORTANT: Make certain to check for correct  
adjustment before operating the snow thrower. Check  
for correct adjustment of the shift rod as instructed on  
page 6, before operating the snow thrower.  
Skid Shoe  
The space between shave plate and ground can be  
adjusted by raising or lowering the skid shoes. Refer to  
Skid Shoe Adjustment on page 7.  
Auger Control  
Refer to details on page 6 to adjust the auger control.  
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR SNOW THROWER  
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or  
Lubrication  
Gear Shaft  
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and  
stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have  
Lubricate the gear shaft with 6-in-1 grease (part  
number 737-0170) at least once a season, or after  
every 25 hours of operation. Refer to Figure 11.  
come to a complete stop. Disconnect the  
spark plug wire and ground it against the  
engine to prevent unintended starting.  
IMPORTANT: Keep all grease and oil off the rubber  
General Recommendations  
friction wheel and drive plate.  
Always observe safety rules when performing any  
maintenance.  
Engine  
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your  
unit for all engine lubrication instructions.  
The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover  
items that have been subjected to operator abuse  
or negligence. To receive full value from the  
warranty, operator must maintain the snow thrower  
as instructed in this manual.  
Auger Shaft  
At least once a season, remove the shear bolts  
from the auger shaft and spray lubricant inside the  
shaft. Refer to Figure 13.  
Some adjustments will have to be made  
periodically to maintain your unit properly.  
All adjustments in the service and adjustments  
sections of this manual should be checked at least  
once each season.  
Grease Fittings  
Vent Plug  
Follow the maintenance schedule given below.  
Periodically check all fasteners and hardware to  
make sure these are tight.  
Shear Bolts  
Carburetor  
WARNING: If any adjustments are made  
to the engine while the engine is running  
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving  
parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and  
mufflers.  
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to  
compensate for differences in fuel temperature, altitude  
and load. Refer to the engine manual for instructions.  
Bearings  
Figure 13  
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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 shown in Figure 15.  
Lube Under Chute Base  
Chute Crank Spirals  
Figure 14  
Handle Panel  
Discharge Chute  
The base of the discharge chute and the spirals on the  
chute crank should be lubricated at least every 25  
hours of use. When applying the lubrication, apply the  
lubricant as shown in Figure 14 to the point under the  
base of the chute and where the spirals contact the  
discharge chute.  
Drive and Shifting Mechanism  
Lube Cams Here  
Control Rods  
At least once a season or after every 25 hours of  
operation, remove rear cover. Lubricate any chains,  
sprockets, gears, bearings, shafts, and the shifting  
mechanism at least once a season. Refer to Figure 11.  
Use engine oil or a spray lubricant. Avoid getting oil on  
rubber friction wheel and aluminum drive plate.  
Figure 15  
Check V-Belts  
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of  
the drive belts every 50 hours of operation.  
Gear Case  
Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the  
engine by removing the three self-tapping screws.  
Visually inspect for frayed, cracked, or excessively  
worn out belts.  
Replace belts as necessary as outlined in Section  
7.  
The gear case is lubricated with grease at the factory  
and does not require initial checking. If disassembled  
for any reason, lubricate with two ounces of Shell  
Alvaniagrease EPR00, part number 737-0168.  
Before reassembling, remove old sealant and apply  
Loctite5699 or equivalent.  
Check Friction Wheel Rubber  
Follow the instructions below to check the condition of  
the friction wheel rubber every 25 hours of operation.  
To check the level of grease in the gear case, remove  
the vent plug as shown in Figure 13. If necessary, add  
grease using a grease gun and the grease fitting on the  
side of the gear case.  
Remove the six self-tapping screws from the frame  
cover underneath the snow thrower.  
Visually inspect the friction wheel rubber for  
excessive wear, cracks, or loose fit on the friction  
wheel drive hub.  
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the gear case. Be sure the  
vent plug is free of grease in order to relieve pressure.  
Auger Bearings and Shaft  
Every season lubricate the auger bearings and the  
bearings on the side of the frame with light oil. Refer to  
Figure 13.  
Also engage the traction control and check if the  
friction wheel is making contact with the friction  
plate.  
If it does not make contact, adjust the traction drive  
cable following instructions and recheck the friction  
wheel.  
Use oil or spray lubricant into the bearings at the  
wheels at least once a season. Remove the wheels,  
one side at a time, and clean and coat axles with multi-  
purpose automotive grease.  
Replace friction wheel rubber if necessary. Refer to  
instructions in Section 7.  
Lubricate the auger shaft at least once a season. To do  
this:  
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SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR SNOW THROWER  
Remove the six carriage bolts (three per side),  
WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or  
inspecting, disengage all clutch levers and  
stop engine. Wait until all moving parts have  
come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark  
plug wire and ground it against the engine to  
prevent unintended starting.  
belleville washers and hex nuts which attach slide  
shoes to the snow thrower on two sides. See Figure 8  
on page 7.  
Reassemble new slide shoes with the hardware  
removed earlier (cupped side of belleville washer  
against the slide shoes). Make certain the slide  
shoes are adjusted to be level.  
To remove the shave plate, remove slide shoe as  
well as the carriage bolts, belleville washers and  
hex nuts which attach shave plate to the snow  
thrower housing. For location of shave plate and  
carriage bolts, see Figure 16.  
Augers  
The augers are secured to the spiral shaft with two  
shear bolts and hex lock nuts. See Figure 16. If you hit  
a foreign object or ice jam, the snow thrower is  
designed so that the bolts may shear.  
Reassemble the new shave plate, making sure  
heads of carriage bolts are to the inside of the  
housing.  
Shear Bolts  
Reinstall the skid shoes and tighten securely.  
Replacing Belts  
To remove and replace either the auger belt or the drive  
belt, follow the steps below and then proceed to the  
specific steps listed under respective sub-headings.  
Hairpin  
Clip  
Belt Cover  
Flat  
Washers  
Belt Cover Bolts(3)  
Washer  
Hex Nut  
Carriage Bolt  
Figure 16  
Shave Plate  
If the augers do not turn, check if the bolts have  
sheared. Two replacement shear bolts and hex lock  
nuts have been provided with the snow thrower. Refer  
to Loose Parts on page 5. For future use, order the  
parts numbers listed in Figure 1.  
IMPORTANT: NEVER replace the auger shear bolts with  
standard hex bolts. Any damage to the auger gearbox  
or other components, as a result of doing so, will NOT  
be covered by your snow throwers warranty.  
Upper Bolt  
(remove)  
Support Tube Bolt  
Shoulder Bolt  
(do not remove)  
Shave Plate and Skid Shoes  
Figure 17  
The shave plate and skid shoes on the bottom of the  
snow thrower are subject to wear. They should be  
checked periodically and replaced when necessary.  
Disconnect the chute crank assembly at the  
discharge chute end by removing the hairpin clip  
and the two flat washers.  
Remove the plastic belt cover, located near the  
engine, by removing the three self-tapping screws  
and flat washers that secure it. Refer to Figure 17.  
Remove the large shoulder bolt and washer on the  
left hand side of the engine pulley. Refer to Figure  
18.  
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.  
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Using a 1/2wrench, 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  
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 groove.  
Reassemble the belt cover and chute directional  
control.  
Engine Pulley  
Proper Adjustment: With the auger clutch lever in the  
disengaged position the top surface of the new belt  
should be even with the outside diameter of the pulley.  
Shoulder Bolt  
To adjust, disconnect ferrule from brake bracket  
assembly and thread ferrule in (towards idler) to  
increase tension on belt, and out to decrease tension.  
Figure 18  
Auger Belt  
Remove the cotter pin and washer from the ferrule  
in order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the  
brake bracket assembly as shown in Figure 19.  
Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the  
engine pulley. See Figure 19 .  
Pull the brake bracket assembly towards the cable  
guide roller and unhook the auger cable Zfitting.  
Remove the upper bolts and lock washers which  
attach the auger housing assembly to the frame  
assembly using a 9/16wrench. Refer to Figure 17.  
NOTE: The brake puck must always be firmly seated in  
the pulley groove when the auger control is in the  
disengaged position.  
Auger Belt  
Brake Bracket Assembly  
Idler Pulley  
Auger Pulley  
Engine  
Pulley  
Auger  
Control  
Belt  
Auger  
Idler  
Rod  
Ferrule  
Hex Screw  
Belt Keepers  
Belleville Washer  
Brake  
Bracket  
Assembly  
Figure 20  
Cable  
Roller  
Guide  
Drive Belt  
Z”  
Unhook the extension spring from the belt cover  
plate. See Figure 21.  
Fitting  
Remove drive belt from the engine pulley and  
bottom drive pulley. Refer to Figure 21.  
Figure 19  
Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.  
Reassemble the two halves of the unit hooking the  
lower portion of the auger housing over the  
stationary shoulder bolts in the frame assembly.  
Secure the two halves with the two bolts and lock  
washers removed earlier. Refer to Figure 17.  
Separate the auger housing from the frame  
assembly by tilting the housing forward and pulling  
up the handles.  
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Trigger Cables  
Shift Arm  
Drive Actuator  
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 Zfitting of the cable into the brake  
bracket assembly. Refer to Figure 19.  
Slip the auger control belt over engine pulley.  
Insert ferrule on auger idler rod into bracket  
assembly and secure with flat washer and cotter  
pin. Reassemble the large shoulder bolt and lock  
washer as shown in Figure 18.  
Holding the friction wheel assembly as shown in  
Figure 23, slide the hex shaft out of the left side of  
the unit. The spacer on the right side of the hex  
shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain  
hanging lose in the chain.  
Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the  
axle shaft and the drive shaft assemblies.  
Reassemble belt cover and chute crank.Changing  
Friction Wheel Rubber  
Shift Arm Assembly  
Shift Arm  
Sprocket  
The rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear and  
should be checked after the first 25 hours of operation,  
and periodically thereafter. Replace the friction wheel  
rubber if any signs of wear or cracking are found.  
Assembly  
Pin  
Spacer  
Sprocket  
Spacer  
Pin  
Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place  
a piece of plastic under the gas cap.  
Tip the snow thrower up and forward, so that it rests  
on the housing.  
Remove six screws from the frame cover  
underneath the snow thrower. Refer to Figure 22.  
Remove the left wheel from the axle.  
Using a 7/8wrench, hold the hex shaft and remove  
the hex bolt, cupped washer and bearing from left  
side of the frame. Refer to Figure 23.  
Friction  
Wheel  
Drive Cover  
Friction Wheel  
Figure 23  
Remove the six screws from both sides of the  
friction wheel assembly. Remove friction wheel  
rubber from between the friction wheel plate as  
shown in Figure 24.  
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Reassemble the new friction wheel rubber to the  
friction wheel assembly, tightening the six screws in  
rotation and with equal force. It is important to  
assemble the rubber on the friction wheel  
symmetrically for proper functioning.  
NOTE: If the sprocket fell from the snow thrower while  
removing the hex shaft, place the sprocket on the hex  
shaft. Position the hex hub of the sprocket toward the  
friction wheel when sliding the sprocket on to the hex  
shaft as shown in Figure 25.  
Friction Wheel Plates  
Shift Arm  
Assembly  
Sprocket  
Sprocket  
Spacer  
Pin  
Hex  
Shaft  
Bearing  
Screws  
Hex Hub  
of Sprocket  
Friction  
Spacer  
Friction Wheel  
Rubber  
Wheel  
Hub  
Figure 25  
Secure with the bell washer and hex bolt removed  
earlier.  
Secure the frame cover with six self-tapping  
screws. Put the snow thrower down to its normal  
operating position.  
Figure 24  
Insert the pin from the shift arm assembly into the  
friction wheel assembly and hold assembly in  
position. Refer to Figure 23.  
NOTE: If you placed plastic film under the gas cap, be  
certain to remove it.  
Slide the hex shaft through the left side of the  
housing and through the friction wheel assembly.  
Insert the hex shaft through the sprocket and the  
spacer. Make certain that the chain engages both  
the large and the small sprocket.  
Engine  
Refer to separate engine manual for all engine  
maintenance procedures.  
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE  
Follow lubrication recommendations on page 12.  
Always store the snow thrower in a clean, dry area.  
WARNING: Never store engine with fuel in  
tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas,  
where fuel fumes may reach an open flame,  
spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water  
heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.  
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in  
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be  
taken to rust proof the equipment. Using a light oil or  
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,  
springs, bearings and cables.  
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare engine  
for storage as instructed in the engine manual.  
Remove all debris from the exterior of equipment.  
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SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING  
Problem  
Cause  
Remedy  
Engine fails to start.  
1. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel.  
2. Blocked fuel line.  
1. Fill tank with fresh gasoline.  
2. Clean the fuel line.  
3. Choke not in ON position  
4. Faulty spark plug.  
5. Safety key not in ignition switch on engine.  
6. Spark plug wire disconnected.  
7. Primer button not being used properly.  
3. Move switch to ON position  
4. Clean, adjust gap or replace.  
5. Insert the key fully into the switch.  
6. Connect spark plug wire.  
7. Refer to the engine manual.  
Engine runs erratic.  
Loss of power.  
1. Unit running on CHOKE.  
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.  
1. Move choke lever to OFF position.  
2. Clean fuel line and fill tank with clean, fresh  
gasoline.  
3. Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill with  
fresh fuel.  
3. Water or dirt in fuel system.  
4. Carburetor out of adjustment.  
4. Refer to the engine manual.  
1. Spark plug wire loose.  
2. Gas cap vent hole plugged.  
1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.  
2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be  
certain vent hole is clear.  
3. Exhaust port plugged.  
3. Refer to the engine manual.  
Engine overheats.  
Excessive vibration.  
1. Carburetor not adjusted properly.  
1. Refer to the engine manual or have the  
carburetor adjusted by an authorized  
engine service dealer.  
1. Loose parts or damaged auger.  
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect  
spark plug wire. Tighten all bolts and nuts. If  
vibration continues, have unit serviced by  
an authorized service dealer.  
Unit fails  
to propel itself.  
1. Traction control cable in need of adjustment.  
1. Adjust traction control cable. Refer to pages  
6 and 11.  
2. Drive belt loose or damaged.  
1. Discharge chute clogged.  
2. Replace drive belt. Refer to page 14.  
Unit fails  
to discharge snow.  
1. Stop engine immediately and disconnect  
spark plug wire. Clean discharge chute and  
inside of auger housing.  
2. Foreign object lodged in auger.  
2. Stop engine immediately and disconnect  
spark plug wire. Remove object from auger.  
3. Refer to page 6 for adjustment instructions.  
4. Refer to page 14.  
3. Auger control cable in need of adjustment.  
4. Auger belt loose or damaged.  
5. Shear bolt(s) sheared.  
5. Replace shear bolt(s).  
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact the local Cub Cadet dealer.  
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 1345 SWE  
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MODEL 1345 SWE  
47  
8
43  
8
13  
16  
14  
25  
40  
21  
31  
25  
42  
7
8
14  
21  
5
1
25  
51  
55  
48  
29  
25  
3
27  
13  
14  
58  
18  
26  
34  
17  
54  
56  
53  
25  
45  
9
50  
14  
57  
34  
13  
26  
32  
52  
44  
5
22  
33  
41  
13  
46  
49  
25  
14  
5
11  
2
35  
19  
13  
28  
6
12  
15  
36  
37  
38  
29  
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to  
the list of color codes below. Please add the  
applicable color code, wherever needed, to  
the part number to order a replacement part.  
For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx,  
is painted Cub Yellow, the part number to  
order would be 700-xxxx-0716.  
Cub Yellow: 0716  
20  
24  
13  
29  
30  
23  
10  
39  
Cub Beige: 0499  
Cub Blue: 0685  
Powder Black: 0637  
4
25  
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MODEL 1345 SWE  
Ref. No.  
Part No.  
05244A  
Part Description  
Bearing Housing  
Ref. No.  
Part No.  
741-0185  
Part Description  
Self-Aligning Bearing  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
39.  
40.  
41.  
42.  
43.  
44.  
618-0281A  
684-0090A  
710-0371  
710-0451  
710-0459A  
710-0528  
710-0604  
710-0891  
711-0640  
711-0677  
712-0116  
712-0429  
712-3010  
714-0104  
714-0126  
714-0135  
715-0118  
731-1696  
732-0858  
736-0119  
736-0159  
736-0169  
736-0174  
736-0242  
736-0250  
736-0271  
736-3008  
737-3007  
738-0281  
Bracket Assembly: Auger Break  
Impeller Assembly: 16”  
Hex Lock Bolt 5/16-18 x .875”  
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x .750”  
Hex Screw, Special 3/8-24 x 1.5”  
Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 1.25”  
Self-Tapp. Screw 5/16-18 x .625”  
Shear Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75”  
Stud  
741-0192  
741-0475  
741-0494  
747-0980  
754-0222  
756-0178  
756-0243  
784-0385A  
784-5076  
784-5123  
784-5710  
784-5711  
618-0436  
Flange Bearing w/ Flats  
Plastic Bushing  
Flange Bushing  
Idler Rod: Auger  
V-Belt  
Flat Idler  
Pulley  
Idler Bracket: Auger  
Support Bracket  
Chute Crank Bracket  
Support Plate  
Chute Bracket  
Ferrule  
Jam Nut 3/8-24  
Hex Lock Nut 5/16-18  
Hex Nut 5/16-18  
Hairpin Clip  
Gear Assembly: Auger w/  
Grease Fitting  
Spiral Assembly RH  
684-0072  
684-0073  
684-0155  
710-3008  
737-3000  
738-0492  
749-1117  
784-0315  
784-5696  
710-0389  
710-3168  
712-0798  
736-0105  
784-5697  
45.  
46.  
47.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
52.  
53.  
54.  
55.  
56.  
57.  
58.  
Key  
Spiral Assembly LH  
Auger Housing Assembly  
Hex Screw 5/16-18 x .75”  
Lube Fitting  
Key  
Spiral Pin  
Chute Adapter  
Extension Spring  
Lock Washer  
Spiral Axle  
Support Tube  
5/16 Washer  
Bearing Housing  
Shave Plate  
Lock Washer  
Wave Washer  
Carriage Screw  
Carriage Bolt  
Beleville Washer  
Flat Washer  
Hex Nut 3/8-16  
Bell Washer  
Spring Washer  
Flat Washer  
Slide Shoe  
Grease  
Shoulder Screw  
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MODEL 1345 SWE  
18  
12  
63  
8
17  
11  
79  
76  
9
18  
50  
26  
16  
73  
45  
62  
18  
55  
53 69  
80  
66  
24  
45  
49  
35  
35  
41  
48  
36  
45  
15  
31  
61  
10  
4
55  
42  
45  
19  
47  
5
54  
56  
32  
6
3
39  
1
30  
60  
33  
66  
42  
75  
16  
34  
67  
27  
23  
33  
62  
31  
65  
55  
14  
47  
55  
22  
55  
46  
51  
50  
26  
22  
56  
71  
58  
38  
51  
20  
64  
61  
27  
19  
48  
15  
46  
21  
29  
2
46  
57  
20  
40  
13  
80  
46  
43  
47  
29  
13  
60  
55  
52  
37  
43  
68  
31  
56  
70  
30  
7
59  
44  
28  
31  
77  
18  
18  
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to  
the list of color codes below. Please add the  
applicable color code, wherever needed, to  
the part number to order a replacement part.  
For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx,  
is painted Cub Yellow, the part number to  
order would be 700-xxxx-0716.  
Cub Yellow: 0716  
78  
78  
79  
Cub Beige: 0499  
Cub Blue: 0685  
Powder Black: 0637  
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MODEL 1345 SWE  
Ref. No.  
Part No.  
05523  
Part Description  
Ref. No.  
Part No.  
732-0121  
Part Description  
Extension Spring  
Support Bracket: Pivot  
Bush Assembly  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
41.  
42.  
43.  
44.  
45.  
46.  
47.  
48.  
49.  
50.  
51.  
52.  
53.  
54.  
55.  
56.  
57.  
58.  
59.  
60.  
61.  
62.  
63.  
64.  
65.  
66.  
67.  
68.  
69.  
70.  
71.  
72.  
73.  
74.  
75.  
76.  
77.  
78.  
79.  
80.  
618-0278  
618-0279  
618-0280  
618-0282B  
618-0296  
684-0115  
684-0116  
684-0117  
684-0118  
684-0119  
684-0120  
684-0122  
710-0195  
710-0538  
710-0599  
710-0788  
710-1652  
710-3001  
710-3008  
710-3103  
710-3180  
711-1191  
711-1193  
711-1194  
712-0116  
712-0138  
712-0221  
712-0429  
712-0798  
712-3010  
713-0284  
713-0286  
713-0413  
714-0101  
714-0104  
714-0115  
714-0388  
715-0249  
717-0302  
732-0209  
736-0119  
736-0158  
736-0160  
736-0163  
736-0217  
736-0242  
736-0275  
736-0300  
736-0329  
736-0623  
736-0639  
737-0170  
737-3007  
738-0143  
738-0279  
738-0924  
741-0163A  
741-0192  
741-0563  
741-1111  
746-0949  
746-0951  
747-0973  
750-0903  
750-0997  
750-1097  
750-1196  
756-0344  
756-0625  
784-0377  
784-0379  
784-0380  
784-0384  
784-5590  
710-3103  
712-0429  
734-1593  
738-1137  
Extension Spring  
Lock Washer 5/16  
Lock Washer 5/8  
Flat Washer  
Dogg Assembly LH  
Dogg Assembly RH  
Shift Assembly  
Wheel Bearing Assembly  
Support Bracket Assembly  
Shift Arm Assembly  
Shift Rod Assembly  
Auger Actuator Bracket Assy.  
Drive Actuator Bracket Assy.  
Frame Assembly  
Sprocket Assembly  
Hex Screw1/4-28 x .625”  
Hex Screw5/16-18 x .625”  
TT Screw 1/4-20 x .5”  
TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1”  
TT Screw1/4-20 x .625”  
Hex Screw 3/8-16 x .880”  
Hex Screw 5/16-18 x .75”  
Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 2”  
Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 1.75”  
Hex Shaft: Drive  
Actuator Shaft  
Flat Washer  
Lock Washer  
Beleville Washer  
Flat Washer  
9.  
Flat Washer  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
39.  
40.  
Lock Washer  
Flat Washer  
Flat Washer  
Lubricant  
Grease  
Shoulder Screw  
Spindle: Drive Plate  
Shoulder Screw 1/4-28 x .375”  
Bearing Housing Assembly  
Flange Bearing  
Ball Bearing  
Hex Flange Bearing  
Steer Cable  
Idler Cable: Auger  
Clutch Rod: Drive  
Split Spacer  
Actuator Drive Shaft  
Lock Nut  
Hex Nut 1/4-28  
Spacer  
Jam Lock Nut  
Split Spacer  
Hex Lock Nut  
Spacer  
Hex Nut 3/8-16  
Drive Pulley  
Hex Nut 5/16-18  
Chain  
Roller Cable  
Frame Support Bracket  
Frame Cover: Upper  
Frame Cover: Lower  
Auger Cable Bracket  
Bracket: Shift Frame  
Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 2”  
Lock Nut  
Chain  
Sprocket  
Hairpin Clip  
Hairpin Clip  
Cotter Pin  
Key  
Roll Pin  
Wheel  
Drive Plate  
Axle: Wheel  
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MODEL 1345 SWE  
36  
37  
39  
35  
33  
A
32  
A
9
42  
11  
22  
6
38  
44  
41  
24  
11  
43  
40  
10  
22  
29  
34  
7
3
21  
15  
28  
13  
23  
A
1
13  
9
27  
21  
32  
35  
18  
6
31  
A
33  
15  
1
5
17  
19  
16  
21  
26  
7
4 19  
23  
25  
30  
5
19  
15  
19  
34  
4
14  
8
2
12  
20  
15  
NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to  
the list of color codes below. Please add the  
applicable color code, wherever needed, to  
the part number to order a replacement part.  
For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx,  
is painted Cub Yellow, the part number to  
order would be 700-xxxx-0716.  
Cub Yellow: 0716  
Cub Beige: 0499  
Cub Blue: 0685  
Powder Black: 0637  
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MODEL 1345 SWE  
Ref.  
No.  
Ref.  
No.  
Part No.  
Part Description  
Part No.  
741-0475  
Part Description  
Plastic Bushing  
646-0012  
Cable Assembly: Auger/Drive  
Engagement  
Chute Crank Assembly  
1.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
36.  
747-0624  
747-0983  
747-0997  
749-0989A  
749-0990A  
749-0991  
750-0963  
710-1625  
712-0127  
725-0157  
746-0950  
625-0007  
725-1658  
725-1672  
705-5218  
705-5219  
710-1003  
712-0271  
712-0429  
720-0232  
731-0061  
736-0159  
Chute Crank  
684-0053A  
705-5266  
710-0216  
710-0347  
710-0458  
710-0572  
710-0891  
710-3015  
711-0677  
712-0287  
712-0429  
712-3010  
714-0101  
714-0104  
720-0201A  
720-0284  
726-0100  
736-0105  
736-0185  
736-0242  
736-0270  
736-0275  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
Lower Shift Rod  
Upper Shift Rod  
Upper Handle LH  
Upper Handle RH  
Lower Handle  
Chute Crank Bracket  
Hex Screw 3/8-16 x .75”  
Hex Screw3/8-16 x 1.75”  
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75”  
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.5”  
Shear Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75”  
Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75”  
Ferrule  
Clutch Rod Connector  
Oval C-Sunk Screw  
Flat Weld Nut  
Cable Tie  
Hex Nut 1/4-20  
Hex Lock Nut  
Trigger Control  
Light Assembly  
Halogen Lamp  
Lens Assembly  
Handle Engagement RH  
Handle Engagement LH  
Special B Screw  
Hex Sems Nut  
Hex Lock Nut  
Hex Nut  
Hairpin Clip  
Hairpin Clip  
37.  
38.  
39.  
40.  
41.  
42.  
43.  
44.  
Chute Crank Knob  
Knob  
Push Cap  
Bell Washer  
Flat Washer  
Shift Knob  
Beleville Washer  
Bell Washer  
Handle Panel  
5/16 Washer  
Flat Washer  
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MODEL 1345 SWE  
23  
24  
25  
10  
6
26  
15  
15  
6
14  
22  
12  
16  
18  
14  
8
9
7
4
21  
1
11  
13  
13  
17  
5
3
2
Ref. No.  
Part No.  
07386  
Description  
19  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Washer  
684-0123A  
710-0191  
710-0237  
710-0502A  
710-0607  
710-1245  
712-0116  
714-0118  
Belt Cover Bracket Assembly  
Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25”  
Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .625”  
TT Sems Screw  
TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.5”  
Hex Lock Screw 5/16-24 x .875”  
Jam Nut  
3
20  
Key  
10. 731-0321  
11. 732-0303  
12. 736-0159  
13. 736-0217  
14. 736-0242  
15. 736-0264  
16. 737-3007  
17. 738-0215A  
18. 748-0234  
19. 754-0131  
20. 756-0240  
21. 756-0241B  
22. 784-5726  
23. 712-0324  
24. 732-0705  
25. 736-0173  
26. 629-0071  
Belt Cover  
Extension Spring  
5/16 Washer  
Lock Washer  
Beleville Washer  
Flat Washer  
Grease  
Shoulder Screw  
Shoulder Spacer  
V-Belt  
Flat Idler  
Double Pulley  
Idler Bracket  
Hex Lock Nut: 1/4-20  
Cable Guide  
Flat Washer  
Extension Cord: 110V, 3-prong  
26  
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MODEL 1345 SWE  
26  
34  
Ref. No.  
Part No.  
710-0276  
Description  
Carriage Screw  
33  
22  
35  
1.  
29  
710-0458  
710-0805  
710-0896  
710-3015  
712-0429  
712-3027  
731-0846C  
731-0851A  
731-1313C  
731-0903D  
784-5680  
736-0159  
736-0231  
736-0506  
746-0902  
746-0903  
784-5594  
784-5604  
684-0102  
710-0459A  
710-0599  
711-0653  
712-0116  
784-5682  
714-0507  
732-0145  
732-0193  
732-0746  
735-0199A  
736-0105  
784-5681  
736-0509  
747-0877  
748-0362  
748-0363  
784-5619A  
784-5679  
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.75”  
Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.5”  
Hex AB Screw 1/4-14 x .625”  
Hex Screw 1/4-20 x .75”  
Hex Lock Nut  
2.  
22  
25  
3.  
23  
38  
26  
34  
12  
4.  
26  
30  
36  
27  
37  
6
5.  
6.  
22  
32  
Hex Flange Lock Nut  
Upper Chute  
7.  
8.  
Chute Flange Keeper  
Cable Guide: Chute Tilt  
Lower Chute  
9.  
20  
24  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
36.  
37.  
38.  
28  
31  
Handle Suppt. Bracket 5/8 RH  
5/16 Washer  
30  
6
4
33  
15  
Flat Washer  
21  
6
Special Washer  
19  
3
Chute Control Cable  
Chute Cable w/Clip  
Cable Bracket  
10  
16  
Chute Tilt Handle  
Handle Panel Assembly w/ Tilt  
Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.5”  
TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5”  
Clevis Pin  
17  
6
18  
10  
8
Jam Nut  
Handle Suppt. Bracket 3/8 RH  
Cotter Pin  
12  
Spring  
Spring  
14  
13  
Torsion Spring  
2
6
Rubber Bumper  
Bell Washer  
4
Handle Suppt. Bracket 3/8 LH  
Special Washer  
11  
1
Cam Rod  
7
Cam: Handle Lock  
Pawl: Handle Lock  
Shift Handle  
Handle Suppt. Bracket 5/8 LH  
9
5
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MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:  
TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL  
ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL  
Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owners responsibility. Follow the instructions in your  
operators manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a  
complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipments engine, transmission, chassis and  
attachments.  
Riding mowers, lawn tractors, garden tractors, Cub Cadet  
attachments and home maintenance products  
This limited warranty for residential users, covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cub Cadet  
equipment for two years from the date of purchase for the first user purchaser. We will replace or repair any  
part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet dealer.  
Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the first three months.  
V-belts for either the traction drive or any attachments are covered for one year only.  
Cub Cadet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only.  
(Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes.)  
Items not covered  
The warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters (oil, fuel, air and hydraulic),  
cleaning, tune-ups, brake and/or clutch inspection, adjustments made as part of normal maintenance, blade  
sharpening, set-up, abuse, accidents and normal wear. It does not cover incidental costs such as transporting  
your equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a  
warranted product.  
There is no other express warranty.  
How to obtain service  
Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer who sold you your Cub Cadet equipment. If this dealer is  
not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under lawn mowersfor the name of a dealer near you.  
If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cub Cadet servicing dealer, contact:  
Cub Cadet Corporation  
Post Office Box 368023  
Cleveland, Ohio 44136  
How does state law apply?  
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state  
to state.  
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