Cub Cadet LT1042 Operator's Manual page 28

Fuse
WARNING!
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to
protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by
excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
blown. It is located under the hood, mounted behind the top of
the dash panel on the support bar.
CAUTION:
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
Tires
WARNING!
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10
psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the
tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
unevenly.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
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
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Before servicing, repairing, or
Always use a replacement fuse with the
Never exceed the maximum inflation
Changing the Deck Belt
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 blades and
pulleys.
WARNING!
The V-belts found on your tractor are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by
not disengaging completely. For a proper working
machine, use factory approved belts.
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be
replaced if any signs of wear are present . To change or replace
the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the cutting deck from the tractor as instructed
earlier in this section.
WARNING!
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place
your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
and a pulley while removing the belt
5. Remove the belt guards by removing the self-tapping
screws that fasten them to the deck. See Fig. 7-7.
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6. Loosen, but not remove, the two idler pulleys. See Fig. 7-7.
7. Remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys
and the two deck idler pulleys..
7. Route the new belt as shown in Fig. 7-8.
8. Retighten idler pulleys loosened earlier.
9. Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
10. Remount the cutting deck.