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Operator's Manual
SERIES
1000
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
Models LT1042
LT1045
LT1046
LTI050
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws
(if any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator, In the State of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands,
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department,
P,O, Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio
44136-0019,
CUBCADETLLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 769-015141'
(1/16/2007)
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- Page 1 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department, 44136-0019, CUBCADETLLC, P.O.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is also illustrated below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor's seat. This information will be necessary when contacting the Cub Cadet Care Networkor your Cub Cadet dealer. Cz bCm L- cub cADET LLO P. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 29. If situations o ccurwhich arenotcovered inthis manual, usecareandgood judgment. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer for assistance. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death.
- Page 5 If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be serviced professionally by your Cub Cadet dealer. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
- Page 6 8. Never t amper w iththesafety interlock system orother safety devices. Check theirproper o peration regularly. 9. Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine, disconnect thesparkplugwire(s) a ndground against theengine. T horoughly i nspect themachine f orany damage. Repair thedamage before starting and operating.
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Page 7: Slope Gauge
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Page 8: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Shipping BraceRemoval engine is off, set the WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index... -
Page 9: Know Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter B Throttle Control Lever C Choke Control D Parking Brake Lever E FueITank Cap F Seat Adjustment Lever G Ignition Switch Module NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position. NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, Figure I... - Page 10 ThrottleControl L ever 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. IMPORTANT:When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the...
- Page 11 Charge the battery as instructed on page 26 of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. ElectricPTO/...
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Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine... - Page 13 SettingtheGauge Wheels Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right fender. Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between l_-inch and _/2-inchabove the ground as follows. from the discharge opening WARNING:...
- Page 14 Engaging theParkingBrake To engage the parking brake: • Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward. • Hold the parking brake lever down while removing your foot from the brake pedal. • Once engaged, the parking brake lever and the brake pedal will lock in the "down"...
- Page 15 Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods: • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor. • Lightly depress the drive pedal. To change the direction of travel to reverse when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop.
- Page 16 NOTE:42-inch Deck Shown. Figure 8 50-inch Decks On model LTI050, the mulch kit is installed at the factory. To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by pivoting the discharge chute up and pulling the plug outward. To reinstall plug: Locate two rectangular holes on the cutting deck surface.
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Page 17: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before making adjustments. hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Levelingthe Deck NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure performing any deck leveling adjustments. - Page 18 (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. SeatAdjustment WARNING: Before operating make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged into stop.
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Page 19: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. EngineOil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of engine oil is extremely important, as is checking and changing oil regularly. - Page 20 Changing theEngine011 The engine oil and oil filter should be changed after every 50 hours of tractor operation. WARNING: If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Allow the tractor to cool and use caution when removing IMPORTANT:The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval.
- Page 21 IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine serviced by your Cub Cadet dealer before operating the tractor. AirFilter The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density paper air cleaner element and an oiled, foam precleaner.
- Page 22 Paper Element(Twin Cylinder Engine) The paper element should be replaced at least once a season, or every 100 hours of operation. Replace more frequently if the tractor is operated under extremely dusty conditions. To replace the paper element, proceed as follows: •...
- Page 23 Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface.
- Page 24 Carburetor adjustments should be made only after the engine has warmed up. The engines on Cub Cadet Series 1000 tractors are equipped with a fixed main jet carburetor. Carburetors are equipped with a idle speed adjustment screw and a low idle fuel mixture screw.
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Page 25: Service
SECTION 8: SERVICE Tires inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the WARNING: Never exceed the maximum 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. - Page 26 Battery California Proposition 65 Warning: posts, terminals, and contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive after handling. The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added. •...
- Page 27 Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have your drive belt replaced. Hydrostatic Transmission Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times. The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free.
- Page 28 50-inch Decks • To ease in removing the belt in later steps, loosen, but do not remove, the bolt which secures the pivoting idler pulley to the idler bracket. See Figure 23. Pivoting Idler Pulley Idler Bracket Spring Figure 23 •...
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Page 30: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 19 of this manual before storing for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure: •... -
Page 31: Maintenance Log
SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE L OG Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor. Date Hour Meter Maintenance Performed by... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. Choke not activated Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. -
Page 33: Attachments & Accessories
NOTE: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty. -
Page 34: Replacement Parts
Hub Cap Fuel Tank Cap Choke Control/Cable Throttle Control/Cable Discharge Chute Assembly or call (800) 965-4CUB. WARNING: If a safety feature is not functioning properly, do not use the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet Dealer LT1042 LT1045 759-3336 759-3336 KH-20-083-02-S KH-20-083-02-S... -
Page 35: Specifications
Ground Clearance Turning Radius Weight (approximate) * Cub Cadet reserves the right to change product specifications, ** Kohler's horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower by, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application, engine speed and ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity, and altitude). - Page 36 CALIFORNIA TheCaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardand MTDConsumerGroupInc.are pleasedto explainthe evaporative emissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your2007lawnmower. In California,new lawnmowermustbe designed,builtandequippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc. mustwarrant t he EECSon yourlawn mowerforthe periodof time listedbelowprovidedtherehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenance of yourlawnmower. YourEECSmay includeparts such asthe carburetor, f uel-injection system,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter, f uel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves,canisters, filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
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Page 37: Warranty Information
FEDERAL The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your small off-road equipment engine. For California, engines produced in 1995 and later must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. - Page 38 No other express warranties beyond those mentionedabove, giv- en by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer,with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet.The exclusive remedy is repair or re- placement of the product as set forth above. The terms of this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale and/or lease of the products coveredhereby.Cub Cadet shall not be liable for any in-...
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