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Cub Cadet i1050 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Zero Turn Riding Mower — Model i1050
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. 769-05831
(January 12, 2010)

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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. 769-05831...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ 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: 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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation 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 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades 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 Contents of Crate • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One iSeries Tractor Operator’s • One Kohler Engine Operator’s Manual Manual Moving the Tractor Manually Connecting the Battery Cables If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! the tractor, engage the two hydro transmission bypass rods to...

  • Page 10: Tire Pressure

    Gasoline Fill-up WARNING! The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Never operate the mower deck WARNING! Use extreme care when handling without the chute deflector in its down position, gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the even with the mulching plug installed. Failure to do vapors are explosive.

  • Page 11: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Systems Indicator Hood Lift Notch Monitor/Hour Meter Throttle Control Key Switch Module Choke Control Knob PTO (Blade Engage) Control Switch Brake Pedal Forward Control Pedal 12V Power Outlet Reverse Control Pedal Cargo Net Parking Brake Lever Cup Holder Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Level Window...

  • Page 12: Battery Indicator Light

    If the oil level is within the operating range, but cause damage to your engine’s starter. the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the key switch is turned to an on position, but should turn off when the Choke Control engine is started.
  • Page 13 Forward Control Pedal Fuel Fill Cap and Fuel Level Window The forward control pedal is located on the right side of the The fuel fill cap is located in the center of the rear fender. tractor, at the front of the right running board. Depress the Pivot the seat forward to fully access the fuel fill cap and forward control pedal to cause the tractor to travel in the forward fill the fuel tank.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Safety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed for safe operation of the tractor. If this system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor, immediately contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO switch is in the disengaged (OFF) position.

  • Page 15: Driving The Tractor

    Driving The Tractor After resuming forward motion, return the key to the Normal Mowing position. WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed The Reverse Caution Mode will remain activated until: and sudden stops. The key is placed in either the Normal Mowing position or STOP position.
  • Page 16 Driving On Slopes enters the area. WARNING! This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet’s high quality Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 cutting decks. The following information will be helpful when to help determine slopes where you may operate using the cutting deck with your tractor.
  • Page 17 Mulching The i1000 series tractor decks are equipped with a mulching kit. The mulch kit which incorporates special blades, already on your tractor, in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer.

  • Page 18: 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 19 Oil Fill if ever the steering effort increases, or after every 25 hour of Tube operation. Lubricate using a pressure grease gun and Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease. Apply grease through the lube fitting on the RH and LH steering arms which are located at rearward end of the two steering drag links.
  • Page 20 Lubricate the deck spindles and idler bracket with Cub Cadet Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of operation. adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at the left end of the mower deck.
  • Page 21 Adjusting the Seat Working from the left side of the tractor, loosen, but do not remove, the hex cap screw in the left deck adjustment WARNING! After adjusting the seat or before bracket. See Fig. 6-5. driving the tractor, make sure that the seat adjustment lever is engaged in the seat index plate and that the seat will not move.
  • Page 22 Working at the front of the tractor, loosen the two hex lock nuts Remove the flange lock nut and shoulder bolt securing one of at the front of the deck hanger rod. Thread the lock nuts the front ball wheels to the front index bracket. Reposition away from the hex nuts behind them.
  • Page 23 Deck Rear Roller Adjustment The rear rollers on the mower deck are not designed to carry the weight of the deck. The rear rollers should be adjusted to approximately 1⁄4” to 1⁄2” above the ground when the deck is moved to the desired cutting height. Place the tractor on a smooth, flat surface, move the deck to the desired cutting height, and check the height of the rear rollers.

  • Page 24: Service

    Charging the Battery If there is no side play, lower the tractor to the ground and have the steering linkage inspected by you Cub Cadet If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of dealer. If there is side play, tighten the pivot bar as follows: time, charge the battery with an automotive-type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.

  • Page 25: Hydrostatic Transmission

    Changing Transmission Drive Belt The PTO belt is captured inside the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine by a belt keeper. From beneath the front/left Several components must be removed, including transmission side of the tractor, locate the hex tapping screw securing steering linkage which will have to be readjusted, in order to the left side of the belt keeper to the bottom of the tractor change the tractor’s transmission drive belt.
  • Page 26 Changing the Deck Belt To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the WARNING! cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° Be sure to shut the engine off, remove angle.
  • Page 27 NOTE: References to left and right are from the front of the Route the deck belt around the spindle pulleys and idler pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-5. tractor in the following instructions. Pull the right side of the belt forward and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pulley.
  • Page 28 If emptying the fuel system: Do not drain fuel when the engine is hot. Allow the engine adequate time to cool. Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from open flame. Drain any large volume of fuel from the tank by disconnecting the fuel line from the in-line fuel filter near the engine.

  • 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 OCC-32-083-03 Air Filter and Pre-Cleaner KH-52-050-02-S Oil Filter OCC-25-050-22 Fuel Filter 954-04077 Drive Belt 942-04053C 2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-04126A Deck Spindle Phone (800) 800-7310 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com.
  • Page 31 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 751-10703 Fuel Tank Cap 746-04120 Choke Control Cable 746-1100 Throttle Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 631-04070A 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 32: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet i1050. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description 19A70006100 Twin Rear Bagger Grass Collector for 50" Deck 190-833-000 46”...
  • Page 33 Notes...
  • Page 34 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
  • 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 outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.

  • Page 36: Warranties

    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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