Assembly & Set-Up - Cub Cadet LTX1040 Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Crate
• One Lawn Tractor
• One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual •
Tractor Set-Up
Moving The Tractor Manually
To move the tractor manually, move the shift lever into the
neutral position.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING!
Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is
off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition
key before removing the shipping brace.
1. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag
found on the right side of the cutting deck. See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1
• One Oil Drain Tube
One Engine Operator's Manual
2. 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 finger and
rotating it clockwise.
• One Deck Wash Hose Coupler
WARNING!
The shipping brace is used for
packaging purposes only. Remove and discard the
shipping brace before operating your lawn tractor.
WARNING!
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the proper
operating position could result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
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