Cub Cadet LT1042 Operator's Manual page 10

Starting Engine
• Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with a constant
speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best
performance.
• Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade
control handle against the upper handle.
• Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches the start of compression cycle
(rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the
rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid,
continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle, let the rope return to the starter
slowly.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage the lawn mower or
the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause serious personal
injury to the operator and others.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends
to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing
proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause
you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass
may require a narrower cut.
For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third
of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut
in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is
designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the
best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or
mulching.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting
mower. Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indication of
damage. The unit should be promptly
inspected and repaired.
Mulching
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing
proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass
may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should
be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow
in excess of 4", mulching is not recommended. Mow
using the grass bag to reduce the grass height to 3 1/4"
maximum before mulching.
and operating the
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Attaching Grass Bag
To install the grass bag:
• Lift the rear discharge door and remove the
mulching plug, if installed. See Figure 8
• Lift the rear discharge door and hang the grass bag
on the mower.
Lift
Here
Figure 8
Emptying Grass Bag
• Release the blade control handle to shut off engine.
• Lift the rear discharge door and pull the bag away
from the mower. See Figure 9.
• Lift the grass bag up and away from the mower.
Dump the grass clippings.
Pull