Seat Adjustment Lever - Cub Cadet i1046 Operator's Manual

Choke Control
The choke control knob is located on the lower left side
of the dash panel and is activated by pulling outward.
Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the
carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
PTO (Blade Engage) Control Switch
To engage the electric PTO and provide
power to the cutting deck, pull outward
on the PTO control switch knob. Push the
switch knob inward to disengage the PTO
and stop the cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO Control Switch must be
in the disengaged (OFF) position when
starting the engine.
Parking Brake Lever
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves
the seat with the engine running; otherwise the engine will
automatically shut off.
• To set the parking brake, fully depress
the brake pedal and push the bottom
of parking brake lever inward. See the
image to the right for parking brake
identification. Hold the lever in while
removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Both parking brake lever and brake pedal
will stay depressed.
• To release the parking brake, depress the
brake pedal slightly. The parking brake lever will then
return to its original position.
IMPORTANT: Always set the parking brake when leaving
the tractor unattended.
Forward Control Pedal
The forward control pedal is located on the right side of
the tractor, at the front of the right running board. Depress
the forward control pedal to cause the tractor to travel in
the forward direction. The forward ground speed of the
tractor is directly affected by the distance the pedal is
depressed. The further the pedal is depressed, the faster
the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and the pedal
will return to its original position when released.
Reverse Control Pedal
The reverse control pedal is located in the right front
running board rearward of the forward control pedal.
Depress the reverse control pedal to cause the tractor to
travel in reverse. The further the pedal is depressed, the
faster the tractor will travel. The tractor will slow and the
pedal will return to its original position when released.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located at the front of the left running
board and is used for quick stops, or setting the parking
brake. This pedal must be FULLY depressed to activate the
safety interlock switch when starting the tractor.
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Deck Lift Lever
The deck lift lever is located in the right fender and is
used to change the cutting height of the mower deck.
The cutting heights range from 1-1/2" to 4". Each of the six
index notches represent an approximately 1/2" adjustment
to the deck height. To use, grasp the lift lever handle and
pull slightly upward (rearward) while pivoting the lever
inward and out of its index notch. Move the lift lever
as necessary to place in the notch best suited for your
application.
After changing the cutting height of the deck, you must
check the position of the deck front gauge wheels. They
should be approximately ½-inch above the ground when
the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway.
Refer to "Maintenance & Adjustments" later in this manual
Cup Holder
The tractor's cup holder is located on the fender to the left
of the seat.

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is on the left side of the seat.
Use this lever to adjust the seat forward or rearward to a
comfortable operating position. See the "Maintenance &
Adjustments" section later in this manual for instructions.
Fuel Fill Cap and Fuel Level Window
The fuel fill cap is located in the center of the rear fender.
Pivot the seat forward to fully access the fuel fill cap and fill
the fuel tank.
Turn the fill cap approximately 1/4 turn and pull upward to
remove. Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck
and turn 1/4 turn clockwise to tighten.
The level of fuel in the fuel tank can be viewed through the
fuel level window in the rear hitch plate.
Cargo Net
Conveniently located on the tractor's dash panel, the cargo
net can be used to store personal items while operating
the lawn tractor.
Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods
The hydro transmission bypass rods are located at the
back of the tractor above the rear hitch plate. When
engaged, these levers open a hydro pump bypass valve
in each transmission which allows the tractor to be
manually pushed short distances. See the "Maintenance &
Adjustments" section later in this manual for instructions.
12V Power Outlet
The 12V power outlet is located below the choke control
on the left side of the dash panel. It is used for the
convenience of plugging in accessories that require a
power source with a maximum load of 5 amps at 12 volts.