Carburetor not adjusted properly. Loss of power 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. Remove ice and snow from gas cap. Be certain vent hole is clear. 3. Contact Service Center. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Gas cap vent hole plugged. 3. Exhaust port plugged. Unit fails to propel itself 1. Adjust drive control cable. Refer to “Adjustments”. 2. Replace drive belt. 1. Drive control cable in need of adjustment. 2. Drive belt loose or damaged. Excessive Vibration 1. Loose parts or damaged auger.

See Figure 8. Skid Shoe The position of the skid shoe is determined by the condition of the ground from where snow has to be removed. See Figure 8. Shift Lever The shift lever is located in the center of the handle panel and is used to determine both ground speed and direction of travel. It can be moved into any of eight positions. See Figure 8. Forward Your snow thrower has six forward (F) speeds. Position number one (1) is the slowest. Position number six (6) is the fastest. Reverse Your snow

• Re-install frame cover and flip the snow thrower back to the operating position. • Wrap auger belt around the engine pulley. • Re-install belt cover with self-tapping screws removed before. Figure 25 Drive Belt • Remove belt cover by removing the two selftapping screws that secure it to the snow thrower frame. See Figure 22. • Drain the gasoline from the snow thrower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. • Take auger belt off the pulley as shown in Figure 23 Self-tapping Screws Engin

60 Ottawa Street South, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OPERATOR’S MANUAL 06/10/08 769-04103 28”, 30”, 33” & 45” Two-Stage Snow Throwers This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new snow thrower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Symbols................................................... 3 Maintaining Your Sn

Refer to page 11 for instructions on how to properly use it. NOTE: This item is fastened with a cable tie to the rear of the auger housing at the factory. Cut the cable tie before operating the snow thrower. WARNING: Never use your hands to clean snow and ice from the chute assembly or auger housing. Lamp Wiring Harness (If equipped) The post on the cable tie attaching the lamp wiring harness to the lower handle should be plugged into the hole in the lower handle. Pull the slack portion of the w

The belt brake should move outward and lift the front auger drive belt from the front auger pulley. • Place new belts on the two auger pulleys making sure that the front auger belt is under the belt brake. Route belts under and to the left of the flat idler pulley. Hold the belts upward in this position. Figure 15 • While lifting up on the handles, bring the frame assembly close to the auger housing and place the two belts on the front and rear engine pulleys. See Figure 16. Figure 16 • Level th

731-04870 Spacer, 1.25OD x.75ID x 1.00 Lg. 19. 717-0528A Worm Gear, 20-tooth 44. 618-0123 RH Housing (Incl ref. 45 & 46) 20. 717-0526 Worm Shaft 45. 721-0179 Oil Seal 21. 731-2635 Clean-Out Tool Mount 46. 741-0661A Flange Bearing - RH Housing 22. 731-2643 Clean-Out Tool 47. 618-0124 LH Housing (Incl ref. 45 & 46) 23. 718-04071 Thrust Collar 48. 736-3084 Flat Washer,.51 x 1.12 x.06 24. 790-00087A Bearing Housing 49. 741-0662 Flange Bearing,.75 x 1.0 x.59 25. 721-0325 Grease Plug 50. 741-0663 Flan

P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 45” Snow Thrower Model 1345 SWE PRINTED IN U.S.A. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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

Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow thrower by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it. Refer to Fig. 8-3. 1. 2. 3. a. b. c. 4. 5. Figure 8-6 Figure 8-5 Section 78 — Service 21 Slip the drive belt off the pulley and between friction wheel and friction wheel disc. See Fig. 8-7. Remove and replace belt in the reverse order. NOTE: Engaging the drive control will ease reassembly of the belt. Friction Wheel Inspection If the snow thrower fails to drive with the drive contr

Do not touch. • For the most efficient snow removal, remove snow immediately after it falls. • Discharge the snow downwind whenever possible. • Slightly overlap each previous path. • 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. • Be certain to follow the precautions found in the To Stop Engine section to prevent