Troy-Bilt 1345 Snow Blower User Manual


 
Secure the upper handle and lower handle with the two
wing nuts and carriage bolts removed earlier. Tighten
the two wing nuts already installed in the upper holes to
firmly secure the upper handle and support tubes. See
Figure 3-2.
Align the upper and lower shift rods, then slide the shift
rod connector down over the end of the lower shift
rod. Tap the connector until the lower rod is completely
through the connector. See Figure 3-3.
NOTE: If the connector is not properly assembled, the shift
rod will pivot and you will not be able to change speeds or
direction. If the full range of speeds (forward and reverse)
can not be achieved, refer to the “Maintenance and Adjust-
ments” section.
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Assembly
IMPORTANT: Two replacement auger shear pins are
included with this manual (or stowed in the plastic handle
panel). Refer to the Maintenance section for more informa-
tion regarding shear 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, if any, will be specified.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with the engine full of
oil. After assembly, refer to the Tecumseh Engine manual
packed separately with your snow thrower for fuel and oil
fill-up details.
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without
notification or obligation. Images may not reflect your
exact model and are for reference purposes only.
Handle
Remove any packaging material from the upper handle.
Remove the lower plastic wing nut, belleville washer
and carriage bolt from each side of the upper handle;
then raise the upper handle assembly until it snaps over
the lower handle. See Figure 3-1.
Looking beneath the handle panel, check that all of the
cables (steering, auger, and drive) are properly routed
and not pinched or kinked. Make certain the springs at
the lower end of the auger and drive cables are securely
hooked into their respective actuator bracket.
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Figure 3-3
Contents of Carton
One Snow Thrower Two Replacement Auger Shear Pins One Chute Assembly
One Snow Thrower Operator’s
Manual
One Tecumseh Engine Operator’s
Manual
One Product Registration Card
Figure 3-1
Figure 3-2
Assembly & Set-Up
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