Cub Cadet LT1042 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department,...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is also illustrated below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor's seat. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from your Cub Cadet dealer. Copy the model number here:...
Page 3: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over- manual, usecareandgood judgment. Contact your speeding may cause the operator to lose control of Cub Cadet dealer for assistance. the machine resulting in serious injury or death. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g.
Page 5 Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is by your Cub Cadet dealer. spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
Page 6 8. Never t amper w iththesafety interlock system orother Forsafety protection, frequently c heck components and safety devices. Check theirproper o peration regularly. replace immediately withoriginal equipment 9. Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine, manufacturer's (O.E.M.) partsonly,listed inthis disconnect thesparkplugwire(s) a ndground against manual.
Page 7: Slope Gauge
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Page 8: Tractor S Et-Up
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP GasandOilFill-up Shipping BraceRemoval The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a capacity of three and-a-half gallons. Unthread the fuel engine is off, set the parking brake and WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Page 9: Know Yourlawn Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, Figure I A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H PTO (Blade Engage) Knob B Throttle Control Lever Brake Pedal C Choke Control Drive Pedal K Cruise Control Lever D Parking Brake Lever L Deck Lift Lever E FueITank Cap F Seat Adjustment Lever...
Page 10 ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitchModule The throttle control lever is Fast WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the left side of the Position unattended. Always disengage PTO, move tractor's dash panel. This lever shift lever into neutral position, set parking controls the speed of the engine.
Page 11 HourMeter ElectricPTO/ Located in the center of the tractor's console, the hour BladeEngage Knob meter operates whenever the ignition key is rotated out To engage the power to the of the STOP position and records the actual hours of cutting deck or other (separately tractor operation.
Page 12: Operating Y Ourlawn Tractor
See Figure 4. should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) • The safety interlock system prevents the engine engaged.
Page 13 SettingtheGauge Wheels • If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height as described above.
Page 14 • To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind Engaging theParkingBrake is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the To engage the parking brake: drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your • Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it while heel) until the desired speed is achieved.
Page 15 Stop machine if anyone enters the area. This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet's quality cutting decks. The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.
Page 16 50-inch Decks Mulching On model LTI050, the mulch kit is installed at the Cub Cadet Series 1000 tractors are equipped with a factory. To operate the cutting deck without mulching, mulch kit which incorporates special blades, already simply remove the mulch plug by pivoting the discharge standard on your tractor, in a process of recirculating chute up and pulling the plug outward.
Page 17: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Tighten the inner hex nuts front against the front hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck; loosen adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any the hex nuts to lower the front of the deck. See except where specified...
Page 18 ParkingBrakeAdjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake...
Page 19: Maintaining Yourlawn Tractor
*Use of synthetic0il having5W-20or 5W-30rating is acceptaNe, the customer's expense, may be performed by any upto 4°C(40%), engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty **Synthetic oils will providebetterstarting in extremecold below repairs must be performed by your Cub Cadet 23°C(-10%), Dealer. EngineOil IMPORTANT: Never operate The engine-crankcase...
Page 20 IMPORTANT: The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the oil level is below the ADD or over the FULL on the dipstick. • Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely onto the oil fill tube. IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed securely onto the tube at all times when the engine is operating.
Page 21 IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine NOTE: Handle new elements carefully; do not use ff serviced by your Cub Cadet dealer before operating the the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged. tractor. • If any loose dirt or debris fell on the air cleaner base...
Page 22 Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, necessary, by carefully bending the ground near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your electrode. See Figure 16. Set the spark plug gap to garden hose to reach.
Page 23 PTO, after the engine has warmed up. parking brake, stop engine and remove key to The engines on Cub Cadet Series 1000 tractors are prevent unintended starting. equipped with a fixed main jet carburetor. Engine Carburetors are equipped with a idle speed adjustment screw and a low idle fuel mixture screw.
Page 24 • Make sure fuel is reaching the carburetor. Check Low Idle Speed Setting: Place the throttle control the fuel lines and fuel pump for restrictions or faulty into the "idle" or "slow" position. Set the low idle components, replace as necessary. speed to 1200 RPM* (_+ 75 RPM) on Models •...
Page 25: Service
SECTION 8: SERVICE Tires Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 21. inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the WARNING: Never exceed the maximum HexFlange Nut tire.
Page 26 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your amps. Cub Cadet dealer to have your drive belt replaced. WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well...
Page 27 Hydrostatic Transmission Changing theDeckBelt Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, of grass and debris at all times. The hydrostatic remove ignition key, disconnect the spark transmission is sealed at the factory and is plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to maintenance free.
Page 28 46-inch Decks 50-inch Decks • Insert a 3/8"-drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) • To ease in removing the belt in later steps, loosen, but do not remove, the bolt which secures the into the square hole found in the idler bracket on the left side of the deck's surface.
Page 29 LT1042 LT1045 & LT1046 LTI050...
Page 30: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: To empty the system, run the engine until the tank MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 19 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period. WARNING: Drain fuel...
Page 31: Maintenance Chart
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE C HART Prior Before After Initial Every Every Every Every 10 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours Each Use 24 Hours Season to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil &...
Page 32: Troubleshooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) 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 to spark plug. Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position.
Page 33: Attachments & Accessories
NOTE: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or mulboard plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty.
Page 34: Replacement Parts
SECTION 13: REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Parts Manual free of charge at www.cubcadet.com Download a complete Cub Cadet Series 1000 Manual (Form No. 769-10578E). or phone (800) 800-7310 to purchase a Parts LT1042 LT1045 LT1046 LT1050 RC12YC RC12YC RC12YC Champion Spark Plug(s)
Page 35: Specifications
498 lb. (225.9 kg) 501 lb. (227.25 kg.) 525 lb. (238 kg.) * Cub Cadet reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation ** Kohler's horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient operating conditions...
Page 36 YourEECSmay includeparts such asthe carburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fuel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves, canisters,filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components. Where a warrantable condition exists, Cub Cadet LLCwill repair your lawn mower at no cost toyou includingdiagnosis, partsand labor. MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE: This evaporativeemissioncontrol systemis warrantedfor two years.
Page 37: Warranty Information
KOHLER C O. FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your small off-road equipment engine. For California, engines produced in 1995 and later must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards.
Page 38 You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property or in the Yellow Pages or contact CUB CADET by calling 1- arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the prod- 877-CUB TOUGH (1-877-282-8684) or writing to P.O.
Page 39 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, LLC ("CUB CADET") with respect to new merchandise pur- blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as...
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