Cub Cadet LT1046 Operator's Manual page 20

Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other
part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.
Smart Jet™ Smart Jet™ Smart Jet™ Smart Jet™ Smart Jet™ Smart Jet™
Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as
part of its deck wash system. part of its deck wash system. part of its deck wash system. part of its deck wash system. part of its deck wash system. part of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's
underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
enough for your garden hose to reach. enough for your garden hose to reach. enough for your garden hose to reach. enough for your garden hose to reach. enough for your garden hose to reach. enough for your garden hose to reach.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage,
etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. parked cars, etc.
2. 1. 1. 2. 2. 1. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake
and stop the engine. and stop the engine. and stop the engine. and stop the engine. and stop the engine. and stop the engine.
2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 2. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's
Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4. 4. 4. 3. 3. 3. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks
surface. See Fig. 6-2. surface. See Fig. 6-2. surface. See Fig. 6-2. surface. See Fig. 6-2. surface. See Fig. 6-2. surface. See Fig. 6-2.
4. 4. 5. 5. 4. 5. Turn the water on. Turn the water on. Turn the water on. Turn the water on. Turn the water on. Turn the water on.
6. 6. 5. 5. 5. 6. While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start
the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)
position. position. position. position. position. position.
6. 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON
position. position. position. position. position. position.
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Make certain the tractor's discharge Make certain the tractor's discharge Make certain the tractor's discharge Make certain the tractor's discharge Make certain the tractor's discharge Make certain the tractor's discharge
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8. 8. 8. 7. 7. 7. Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck
engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
9. 9. 9. 8. 8. 8. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF
position. position. position. position. position. position.
10. 9. 10. 9. 9. 10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the
tractor's engine off. tractor's engine off. tractor's engine off. tractor's engine off. tractor's engine off. tractor's engine off.
11. 10. 10. 10. 11. 11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck's surface. water port on your deck's surface. water port on your deck's surface. water port on your deck's surface. water port on your deck's surface. water port on your deck's surface.
11. 11. 12. After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ system, return to 11. 12. Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the cutting Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the cutting Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the cutting Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the cutting Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the cutting
the operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting deck. deck. deck. deck. deck.
deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ system, return to After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ system, return to After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ system, return to After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ system, return to After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ system, return to
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
the operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting the operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting the operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting the operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting the operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting
deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
Lubrication
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
WARNING!
Before lubricating, repairing, or
Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication Lubrication
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Before lubricating, repairing, or Before lubricating, repairing, or Before lubricating, repairing, or Before lubricating, repairing, or Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
Front Wheels
and remove key to prevent unintended starting. and remove key to prevent unintended starting. and remove key to prevent unintended starting. and remove key to prevent unintended starting. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a
unintended starting.
Front Wheels Front Wheels Front Wheels Front Wheels
grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose
Front Wheels
grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a
operation.
grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose
grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation. grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. operation. operation.
operation.
Figure 6-3 Figure 6-3 Figure 6-3 Figure 6-3