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Cub Cadet LT1042 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor — LT1042
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. 769-03398
(September 20, 2007)

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  • Page 1 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. 769-03398...

  • 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 Children Use only an approved gasoline container. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place presence of children. Children are often attracted to the containers on the ground away from your vehicle machine and the mowing activity.
  • Page 6 Notice Regarding Emissions Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual.
  • Page 7 2 — s ectiOn peratiOn ractices...

  • Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor Operator’s • One Kohler Engine Operator’s • One Product Registration Card Manual Manual Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is...
  • Page 9 Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). pavement, and proceed as follows The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory.
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat forward or backward, move the seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward. See Fig. 3-5. WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the parking brake.

  • Page 11: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Ignition Switch Module PTO (Blade Engage) Throttle Control Knob Brake Pedal Choke Control Drive Pedal Parking Brake Cruise Control Lever Lever Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Tank Cap Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages.
  • Page 12 Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch Module Fast Fast The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.
  • 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. PTO / Blade Engage Knob When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not...
  • Page 14 Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the The cruise control lever is located in the center of the tractor’s steering wheel, the parking brake lever is used to engage the dash panel.

  • 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 Reverse Caution Mode Driving The Tractor The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module WARNING! 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 Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise Control Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 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 Mulching Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other Cub Cadet Series 1000 tractors are equipped with a mulch kit (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: which incorporates special blades, already standard on your...

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart engine and remove key to prevent unintended...
  • Page 20 Cleaning the Tractor Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. promptly.
  • Page 21 Adjustments Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. ignition key and engage the parking brake before Deck Wheels making adjustments.
  • Page 22 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 23 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 24 Maintenance Log Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor. Date Hour Meter Maintenance Performed By 6 — M & a ectiOn aintenance djustMents...

  • Page 25: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Remove the deck belt.
  • Page 26 Cutting Blades Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for tractor, carefully guiding the hooks on the deck off of the sharpening or replacement.
  • 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 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 - Loosen, but not remove, the two idler pulleys. See Fig. 7-7.
  • Page 29 Figure - 7 — s ectiOn ervice...

  • 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 disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Throttle control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever to FAST position.

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-883-02-S1 Kohler Air Filter Element and Precleaner KH-52-050-02-S Kohler Oil Filter KH-25-050-22-S1 Kohler Fuel Filter 754-04045 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 942-04126 3-in-1 Deck Blade 918-04461 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 32 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Front) 734-0973 Deck Wheel (Rear) 925-1707D Battery 951-3124B Fuel Tank Cap 746-04121 Choke Control/Cable 746-1087 Throttle Control/Cable 725-2054A Ignition Key 931-1032B 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 33: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet LT1042. 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 34 Notes...
  • Page 35 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 2007 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mower 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 36 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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