Choke Control; Brake Pedal; Seat Adjustment Lever - Cub Cadet LT1046 Operator's Manual

Throttle Control Lever Throttle Control Lever Throttle Control Lever Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the The throttle control lever is located on The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the
tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. the left side of the tractor's dash panel. tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine.
This lever controls the speed of the When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed. engine speed. engine speed. engine. When set in a given position,
the throttle will maintain a uniform
NOTE: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck NOTE: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck NOTE: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck
engine speed.
engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST
NOTE: When operating the tractor with (rabbit) position. (rabbit) position. (rabbit) position.
the cutting deck engaged, be certain
that the throttle lever is always in the
FAST (rabbit) position.

Choke Control

Choke Control Choke Control
The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash The choke control can be found on the left side of the dash
panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating Choke Control panel and is activated by pulling the knob outward. Activating
the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor
and aids in starting the engine. Refer to Starting The Engine The choke control can be found on and aids in starting the engine. Refer to Starting The Engine and aids in starting the engine. Refer to Starting The Engine
in the Operation section of this manual for detailed starting in the Operation section of this manual for detailed starting the left side of the dash panel and is in the Operation section of this manual for detailed starting
instructions. instructions. activated by pulling the knob outward. instructions.
Activating the choke control closes the

Brake Pedal

Brake Pedal Brake Pedal
choke plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to Starting
The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor The brake pedal is located on the right front side of the tractor
The Engine in the Operation section
above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal above the drive pedal along the running board. The brake pedal
of this manual for detailed starting
can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake.
instructions.
NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the
Brake Pedal
safety interlock switch when starting the tractor. safety interlock switch when starting the tractor. safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.

Seat Adjustment Lever

Seat Adjustment Lever Seat Adjustment Lever
The brake pedal is located on the right
front side of the tractor above the drive
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment
pedal along the running board. The
lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position.
brake pedal can be used for sudden
Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat
stops or setting the parking brake.
adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to the Set-Up and adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to the Set-Up and adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to the Set-Up and
NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully
Assembly section of this manual for more detailed instructions. Assembly section of this manual for more detailed instructions. Assembly section of this manual for more detailed instructions.
depressed to activate the safety
Deck Lift Lever Deck Lift Lever Deck Lift Lever
interlock switch when starting the
tractor.
Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to
Seat Adjustment Lever
change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to
the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application. the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment
lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position.
Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat
adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to the Set-Up and
Assembly section of this manual for more detailed instructions.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to
change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to
the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.
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Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast
Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow
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Ignition Switch Module Ignition Switch Module Ignition Switch Module Ignition Switch Module
Stop
Position
Figure 4- Figure 4- Figure 4-
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Never leave a running machine Never leave a running machine Never leave a running machine Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking
engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the
NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired.
NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
STOP position. See Fig. 4-2. STOP position. See Fig. 4-2. To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position. See Fig. 4-2.
STOP position. See Fig. 4-2.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to Prior to operating the tractor, refer to Prior to operating the tractor, refer to
CAUTION:
both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to
Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The
Engine in the Operation section of this manual for
regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor
in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
Drive Pedal Drive Pedal Drive Pedal
CAUTION MODE.
The drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along The drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along Drive Pedal The drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along
the running board. Press the upper portion of the drive pedal the running board. Press the upper portion of the drive pedal the running board. Press the upper portion of the drive pedal
forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Press the lower forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Press the lower The drive pedal is located on the right forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Press the lower
portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your right foot (NOT side of the tractor, along the running portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your right foot (NOT portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your right foot (NOT
your heel) to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. Ground speed your heel) to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. Ground speed your heel) to cause the tractor to travel in reverse. Ground speed board. Press the upper portion of the
is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward or is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward or drive pedal forward to cause the tractor is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward or
rearward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will to travel forward. Press the lower rearward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will rearward that the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will
travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it's not travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it's not travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it's not portion of the drive pedal with the ball
pressed. pressed. of your right foot (NOT your heel) to pressed.
cause the tractor to travel in reverse.
Ground speed is also controlled with
the drive pedal. The further forward or
rearward that the pedal is pivoted, the
faster the tractor will travel. The pedal
will return to its original position when
it's not pressed.
Normal
Driving
Mode
Start
Position