• Remove the click pin that secures the left wheel to the axle and slide the wheel from the axle. • Remove the four screws securing the left drive cover to the frame. Remove the drive cover. See Figure 15. Figure 15 • Holding the friction wheel assembly, slide the hex shaft out of the left side of the frame. The spacer on the right side of the hex shaft will fall and the sprocket should remain hanging loose in the chain. See Figure 16. • Lift the friction wheel assembly out between the axle shaf

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-0498. Cub Yellow: 0498 Cub Beige: 0499 Powder Black: 0637 17 Model 1333SWE 8 18 Model 1333SWE Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. Ref. No. Part No. Description Qty. 1 736-0159 Flat Washer .344 ID x .875 OD 7 72 741-0184 Thrust Bearing .88 ID x 1.44 OD x 1 2 710-3015 Truss. Hd. Mach. Scr.

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

Press auger control handle to engage auger Turn handle to change discharge direction Figure 11 Stopping Engine • Run the engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry any moisture on the engine. • To stop engine: Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it from the snow thrower. IMPORTANT: Keep the ignition key in a safe place. Engine will not start without it. • Wipe all snow and moisture from the unit. Move the choke lever back and forth several times and leave it in the ON position

Replacing Belt • Remove the belt cover by removing five hex screws. See Figure 16. Hex Belt Cover Screws Figure 16 • Pull up on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the engine pulley. • Push down on the idler pulley and slip the belt off the auger pulley. • Reassemble new belt. See Figure 17. • Reinstall the belt cover. Figure 17 Auger Pulley Idler Pulley Engine Pulley Belt Engine • Refer to the separate engine operator’s manual packed with your snow thrower for all engine maintenance procedur

Tire Pressure Adjustment The tires are over-inflated for shipping purposes. Check tire pressure and reduce to between 15 psi and 20 psi. NOTE: If the tire pressure is not equal in both tires, the unit may pull to one side or the other. Cable Guide “Z” End Auger Control Cable Jam Nut Skid Shoes Hex Nuts Traction Control and Shift Lever Adjustment To check the adjustment of the traction control and shift lever, proceed as follows: • Move the shift lever into sixth (6) position. a. With the tractio

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

See Fig. 6-6. Off-Season Storage If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow the storage instructions below. Lubricate the machine as instructed earlier in this section. Store in a clean, dry area. If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area, rustproof the machine using a light oil or silicone to coat the snow thrower. Clean the exterior of the engine and the snow thrower. NOTE: Refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual packed with your machine for information on storing

• 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