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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
LTX1050KW, LTX1050KH & SLTX 1050
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
769-05706A
Printed In USA
(12.01.10)
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- Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5 769-05706A Printed In USA (12.01.10)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Visit our web at www.cubcadet.ca ◊ Locate your nearest dealer at: 1-800-668-1238 ◊ Contact Cub Cadet, 60 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, ON N2G 3S7 Phone: 1-800-567-6775 or LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 29,55, Jean-Baptiste Deschamps, Lachine, Quebec H8T 1C5 Phone: 1-800-361-5770... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. - Page 4 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing caution when changing direction on slopes.
- Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.
- Page 6 Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.
- Page 7 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is Moving The Tractor Manually off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic key before removing the shipping brace. relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. - Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! CAUTION: Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall When attaching battery cables, always of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, be maintained at all times. followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
- Page 11 Adjusting the Seat Gas and Oil To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the three and-a-half gallons.
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Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Module Throttle Control Electric PTO Knob Fuel Level Indicator Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Choke Control Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever Parking Brake/ Seat Adjustment Lever Cruise Control Lever Cup Holder Storage Bin Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and... - Page 13 Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter LCD The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/left of the seat. The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to aft position of When the ignition key is rotated out of the operator’s seat.
- Page 14 Fuel Level Indicator Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas tank. Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control Refer to Electric PTO (Blade Engage) Knob...
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Page 15: Operation
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever After the engine starts, deactivate the choke. malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke on while operating the tractor. dealer. - Page 16 Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode WARNING! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
- Page 17 Driving On Slopes Cruise Control WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet).
- Page 18 Engaging the PTO • For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge (separately available) attachments.
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Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals... - Page 20 Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.
- Page 21 Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added.
- Page 22 Lubrication Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4”...
- Page 23 Steering Adjustment If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted. Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side: Remove the hex nut below the ball joint.
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Page 24: Service
Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Insert Ratchet Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor. - Page 25 Remove the flange lock nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-6. Block of Wood Flange Lock Nut Figure 7-4 Figure 7-6 To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30°...
- Page 26 Test the blade’s balance using a blade balancer. Grind Charging metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive gas NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the while charging. Charge the battery in a well blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’...
- Page 27 Changing the Deck Belt WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by Front Spindle using heavy gloves when grasping blades and Pulley pulleys. WARNING! The V-belts found on your tractor are Deck Idler specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever to FAST position. -
Page 29: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 50” Deck 954-04077 Deck Blade 2 in 1 942-04053C Deck Spindle 918-04125B Front Deck Wheel 734-04155 Rear Deck Wheel 734-0973 Battery 925-1707D Fuel Tank Cap 951-12182 Throttle/Choke Control Cable 746-04556 (Kohler) 746-1100 (Kawasaki) Choke Cable 746-04120 (Kawasaki) -
Page 30: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for lawn tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Caution: These lawn tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow). -
Page 31: Warranty
Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide coverage The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to in the following cases: new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the a. -
Page 32: Emission Control Warranty Statement
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. - Page 33 The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defec- tive, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.