Adjusting The Seat; Gas And Oil - Cub Cadet LTX1042 Operator's Manual

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. 3-5.
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Figure 3-S
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WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure
the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the
parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull
back on seat until it clicks into place.
The fuel tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of
three and-a-half gallons. Remove the fuel cap by turning it
counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline. Do not overfill the tank.
The tractor is equipped with a tethered, ratcheting cap, STOP
filling tank once fuel is seen inside the filler neck. This ensures
that a proper expansion volume is created. Do NOTtop off tank.
See Figure 3-6.
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Figure 3-6
i_ll WARNING!
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However,
you MUST check the oil level before operating.
i_ll CAUTION:
Always check the engine oil level before
each use as instructed in the separate Engine
Owner's Manual. Add oil as necessary. Failure to do
so may result in serious damage to your engine.
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