Preparation; Fuel; Engine Oil; Starting - Cub Cadet LT1042 Operator's Manual

PREPARATION

Fuel

• Level the engine (equipment) before fueling.
• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Slowly pour fuel into the fuel tank to bottom (B) of
the filler (A).
Do not over fill the fuel tank, fill only to bottom (B) of the
filler (A) to prevent spill out of the fuel from the tank cap.
Fuel Tank Capacity, 2.0 L (0.528 us.gal)
• Close the tank cap securely by turning it clockwise
as far as it will go.

Engine Oil

Check the engine oil level daily before starting the
engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may cause
serious damage to the engine such as seizure.
• Place the engine (equipment) on level surface.
Clean area around the oil gauge before removing it.
• Remove the oil gauge (A) and wipe it with clean
cloth.
• Pour the oil slowly to "FULL" mark on the oil gauge.
• Insert the oil gauge into the oil filler (B)WITHOUT
SCREWING IT IN.
• Remove the oil gauge to check the oil level. Level
should be between "ADD" and "FULL" marks. Do
not overfill.
• Install and tighten the oil gauge.
Engine Oil Capacity, 0.65 L (0.69 us.qt)
CAUTION: The engine is shipped without
engine oil.
Figure 9

STARTING

Band Pad System
Upon releasing the brake control lever on the
equipment, the cutting blade and the engine will stop
automatically.
Therefore, the brake control lever must be held against
the handle while the engine is started and running.

Starting Engine

• Fully push the priming button (A) by thumb only
once.
NOTE: When the engine is already warm or on hot
days, do not push the priming button to prevent faulty
starting engine caused by flooding carburetor
.
CAUTION: DO NOT start the engine when the
cutting blade is in contact with long, uncut grass, it
may cause difficulties in starting and damage to the
recoil starter.
DO NOT attempt to start the engine when the brake
control lever on the equipment is released from
your hands; this may cause damage to the recoil
starter or pad system of the engine.
DO NOT pull the recoil starter grip out of the end.
DO NOT let the recoil starter grip snap back itself.
This may cause damage to the recoil starter
assembly.
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Figure 10