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Cub Cadet LTX 1140 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Lawn Tractor — LTX 1140
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, 60 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ON N2G 3S7
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
Printed In USA
769-05521
(10.08.09)

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  • Page 1 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, 60 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ON N2G 3S7 LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5 Printed In USA 769-05521 (10.08.09)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ◊ Visit our web at www.cubcadet.ca ◊ Locate your nearest dealer at: 1-800-668-1238 ◊ Contact Cub Cadet, 97 Kent Ave., Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1 Phone: 1-800-668-1238 or LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 29,55, Jean-Baptiste Deschamps, Lachine, Quebec H8T 1C5 Phone: 1-800-361-5770...

  • Page 3: Important 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 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden backing to avoid a back-over accident.
  • Page 5 Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the When practical, remove gas-powered equipment area. from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Before and while backing, look behind and down for a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a small children.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Do not modify engine Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 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 Tractor Set-Up While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product grasping it between your thumb and index finger and specifications for various models.
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories be maintained at all times. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping reproductive harm.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Fig. 3-4. Figure 3-4 WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure...

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Control Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Drive Pedal Parking Brake Seat Adjustment Lever Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Lever Shift Lever Assembly PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Brake Pedal...

  • Page 13: Shift Lever

    Seat Adjustment Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/ Hour Meter LCD The seat adjustment lever is located under the front of the seat. To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat When the ignition key is rotated out of adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired the STOP position but not into the START HOURS 1/10 position.
  • Page 14 Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas tank. PTO / Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

  • Page 15: Operation

    NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet engine to run poorly. 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 Setting The Cruise Control Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever where you may operate the tractor safely. while traveling in reverse. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 18 Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position.

  • 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: Spark Plug

    Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Transmission valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. The transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance- free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.
  • Page 21 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Fig. 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting.

  • Page 22: Adjustments

    Deck Spindle Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of the Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- deck hanger rod.
  • Page 23 (and the shift lever in neutral), Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the have the brake properly adjusted.

  • Page 24: 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 Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) insert a 3⁄8” drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the position and engage the parking brake.

  • Page 25: Cutting Blades

    Cutting Blades Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3. WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or...
  • Page 26 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°- 30° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories maintain proper blade balance.
  • Page 27 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. Figure 7-7 It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to get the belt off the pulley and around the belt guard.
  • Page 28 To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-8. Figure 7-8 Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-8. Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

  • Page 29: 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 control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever to FAST position.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-083-02-S Kohler Air Filter Element KH-20-083-03-S Precleaner KH-12-050-01-S Kohler Oil Filter KH-25-050-21-S Kohler Fuel Filter 954-04060B Drive Belt 942-04312 2-in-1 Deck Blade 925-1707D Battery NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www.mtdcanada.ca or phone (800) 668-1238 to purchase a Parts Manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready.
  • Page 31 Component Part Number and Description 918-04889 Deck Spindle 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Front) 734-0973 Deck Wheel (Rear) 751-0603A Fuel Tank Cap 951-10947 Fuel Tank Cap 946-04617 Throttle/Choke Control Lever & Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key (Plastic) 631-04254 Discharge Chute Assembly NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www.mtdcanada.ca or phone (800) 668-1238 to purchase a Parts Manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready.

  • Page 32: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet LTX 1040. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide coverage The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to in the following cases: new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the a.

  • Page 34: Emission Control Warranty Statement

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
  • 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 lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.

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