Cub Cadet GT 1054 Operator's Manual

Cub Cadet GT 1054 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Garden Tractor — GT 1054 & GTX 1054
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, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-06320A
(January 21, 2011)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Hydrostatic Garden Tractor — GT 1054 & GTX 1054 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
  • 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 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
  • 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: Spark Arrestor

    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

    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 DANGER—...
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  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Garden Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Garden Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Product Registration Card Manual Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the garden tractor’s engine Moving The Tractor Manually...
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. Do not Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known psi.
  • Page 11 Gas and Oil Position the deck roller brackets up or down through the slots on the rear of the deck until desired The fuel tank is located under the hood. Remove the fuel cap by position is reached, then reattach with the clevis turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 12: Controls

    Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Control Electric PTO Knob Fuel Level Indicator Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Cup Holder Storage Bin Figure 4-1 Throttle/Choke Control Lever Garden Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig.
  • Page 13 Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. 4 — c ectiOn OntrOls and...
  • Page 14 PTO / Blade Engage Knob Fuel Level Indicator Activating the PTO engages power to the The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the cutting deck or other (separately available) tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas attachments.
  • Page 15: Operation

    This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the (rabbit) position. protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever 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

    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: Engaging The Parking Brake

    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 Mowing Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) while it is in operation.
  • 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: Battery

    Spark Plug Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
  • Page 21 Front Wheels Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Fig. 6-2. Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
  • Page 22 Adjustments Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the Locate the hex lock nut on the end of the deck hanger rod. ignition key and engage the parking brake before See Fig.
  • Page 23: Dealer

    Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
  • Page 24 Deck Rear Roller Adjustment The rear rollers on the mower deck are not designed to carry the weight of the deck. The rear rollers should be adjusted to approximately 1⁄4” to 1⁄2” above the ground when the deck is moved to the desired cutting height. Place the tractor on a smooth, flat surface, move the deck to the desired cutting height, and check the height of the rear rollers.
  • Page 25: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: a 3⁄8” drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the square hole found in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) toward the tractor’s right side to relieve tension on the belt.
  • Page 26: Cutting Blades

    Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3. Figure 7-5 Cutting Blades WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove Figure 7-3 ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
  • Page 27 Battery To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories maintain proper blade balance.
  • Page 28 Fuse Remove the deck belt from around the three spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or NOTE: The idler pulleys may have to be loosened, but not inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking removed, in order to remove the belt from around them. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the unintended starting.
  • Page 29 PTO pulley. See Fig. 7-10. Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. PTO Belt Rotate...
  • Page 30: 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/choke control lever not in correct Place throttle/choke lever into the CHOKE starting position.
  • Page 31: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet GT 1054. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description OEM-190-032 Snow Thrower, 42”...
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KH-32-883-03-S1 Kohler Air Filter Element & Pre-Cleaner KH-52-050-02-S Kohler Oil Filter KH-25-050-22-S1 Kohler Fuel Filter 954-04083 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 942-0677B 2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-04608A Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
  • Page 33 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12179 Fuel Tank Cap 946-04556 Throttle/Choke Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 631-04070A Discharge Chute Assembly Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
  • Page 34 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 35 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 36: Warranty

    Frame and Front Axle — Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet.

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