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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 wor
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page 3 Important Safe Operation Practices Off-season Storage 30 7 Maintenance Schedule 30 Slope Gauge 8 Tractor Set-up Maintenance Log 31 Know Your Lawn Tractor 9 Troubleshooting 32 12 Attachments & Accessories 33 Operating Your Lawn Tractor 17 Making Adjustments Specifications 35 19 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor Replacement Parts 34 Service 25 Warranty Information 37 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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. When you see this symbol--heed its warning. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operatio
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4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for 23.Muffler andengine become hotandcancausea burn.Donottouch. wheel weights or counterweights to improve 24.Check overhead clearances carefully before driving stability. underlowhanging treebranches, wires,door 5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other openings etc.,where theoperator maybestruckor attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. pulled fromtheunit,whichcouldresultinserious injury. 6. Keep all movement on the slopes
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e. Useextreme carewhenapproaching blind lock-open device. corners, doorways, shrubs, treesorother e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and objects thatmayblockyourvisionofachild other sources of ignition. f. Neverfuel machine indoors. whomayrunintothemachine. f. Toavoidback-over accidents,always g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the disengage thecuttingblade(s)before engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool shiftingintoreverse. The"Reverse at least two minutes before refueli
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8. Nevertamper withthesafetyinterlock system orother Forsafety protection, frequently check components and safetydevices. Check theirproper operation regularly. replace immediately withoriginal equipment 9. Afterstriking aforeign object, stoptheengine, manufacturer's (O.E.M.) partsonly,listedinthis disconnect thesparkplugwire(s) andground against manual. "Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginal theengine. Thoroughly inspect themachine forany equipment specifications mayleadto improper damage. Repair
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Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... or acorner of a building... i _------ or afence post | Sonts a 15o ! I.IJ I.IJ Q. 15° &i Z I.IJ
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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP ShippingBraceRemoval Attaching theBatteryCables NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. engine is off, set the parking brake and (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-). _, WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's remove the ignition key before removing the • The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to shipping brace. the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning hex nut at the factor
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SECTION 4: KNOW YOURLAWNTRACTOR A B C H J D F NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity, Figure I A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H PTO (Blade Engage) Knob B Throttle Control Lever I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal K Cruise Control Lever D Parking Brake Lever L Deck Lift Lever E FueITank Cap F Seat Adjustment Lever M Cup Holder 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.
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ThrottleControlLever IgnitionSwitchModule The throttle control lever is Fast WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the left side of the Position unattended. Always disengage PTO, move tractor's dash panel. This lever shift lever into neutral position, set parking controls the speed of the engine. brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent When set in a given position, the unintended starting. throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. To start the engine, insert the key into th
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SystemsIndicatorMonitor/ HourMeter ElectricPTO/ | BladeEngageKnob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately .J BATT. OIL available) attachments, pull qlL ......J outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob. Push the PTO/ II 11 Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the 42.0 cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. /// HOURS 1/10 \\\ j / NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be in the jr PTO / BLADE PARKING disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine
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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOURLAWNTRACTOR WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE WARNING CAUTION MODE. Always look down and AVOID SERIOUS INJURY ORDEATH behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. are around. Stop the tractor immediately if • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIR someone enters the area. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BAC
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• If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with SettingtheGaugeWheels the surface below, lower the wheels to the index Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height as described above. notches on the right fender. Refer to Levelingthe Deckon page 17 of this manual for Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between l_-inch more detailed instructions regarding various d
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• To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind Engaging theParkingBrake is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the To engage the parking brake: drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your • Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it while heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See gently pushing the parking brake lever downward. Figure 5. • Hold the parking brake lever down while removing IMPORTANT: Do NOT attempt to change the direction of your foot from the brake pedal.
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Disengage the cruise control using one of the following IMPORTANT:Never attempt to move the tractor methods: manually without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise tractor's transmission. control and stop the tractor. • Lightly depress the drive pedal. Engagingthe PTO To change the direction of travel to reverse when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal Engaging the PTO transfe
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• For best results it is recommended that the first two Carriage Screw laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Under heavy conditions it may be necessary to go over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow law
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Tighten the inner hex nuts front against the front WARNING: Shut the engine off, remove hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck; loosen the ignition key and engage the parking brake the hex nuts to lower the front of the deck. See before making adjustments. Protect your Figure 10. hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. • Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex nuts when proper adjustment is achieved. Levelingthe Deck Sideto Side If t
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ParkingBrakeAdjustment If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied (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 the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop, stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until fully engaged in
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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOURLAWNTRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Charton page 30 for a reference of recommended maintenance intervals. TEMPERATURE / OiL ViSCOSiTYCHART WARNING: Before performing any ** maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Engine oF_io i 2:0324i o,o 8,'0 loo °0130 -i0 -£0 0 1'0 2:0 3:0 40 Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission TemperatureChange ExpectedBefore Next Oil Change control devi
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Changing theEngine011 Oil Fill Oap/ Dipstick 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 and surrounding 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. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows: Braining the Oil Run the engine for a few minu
