Cub Cadet LTX1046M, LTX1042KW Lubrication, Front Wheels, Pivot Points & Linkage, Deck Wheels

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3.Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure 6-2.

Figure 6-2

4.Turn the water on.

5.While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

6.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.

7.Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.

8.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position.

9.Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off.

10.Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck’s surface.

11.Repeat steps 4-10 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.

After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, return to the operator’s position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.

Lubrication

WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Front Wheels

Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.

Figure 6-3

Pivot Points & Linkage

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.

Deck Wheels

Each of the tractor deck’s front gauge wheels is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

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Contents Operator’s Manual To The Owner Table of ContentsThank You Record Product InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Do NotAvoid erratic operation and excessive speed General Service ServiceChildren TowingSpark Arrestor Do not modify engineAvoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns Safety SymbolsTOO Steep Slope GaugeAssembly & Set-Up Contents of CrateTractor Set-Up Connecting the Battery Cables Setting the Deck Gauge WheelsChecking Tire Pressure Gas and Oil Adjusting the SeatSeat Adjustment Lever Controls & FeaturesThrottle/Choke Control Choke ControlSystems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD Ignition Switch ModuleDeck Lift Lever Drive PedalFuel Level Indicator PTO/Blade Engage HandleParking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Operation Safety Interlock SwitchesStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving The Tractor Reverse Caution ModeUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Operating the HeadlightsMowing Engaging the PTOMaintenance Schedule Maintenance & AdjustmentsMaintenance Changing the Engine OilAir Cleaner Cleaning the TractorSpark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission Smart JetFront Wheels LubricationPivot Points & Linkage Deck WheelsParking Brake Adjustment AdjustmentsHex Bolt Adjustment Gear Leveling the Deck Front To RearOff-Season Storage Steering AdjustmentBall Joint Drag Link Hex Nut Before storing the machine for an extended periodService Cutting Deck RemovalDeck Idler Bracket Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Changing the Deck BeltCutting Blades PulleyReplace the belt guard. See Figure Jump Starting BatteryTires FuseChanging the Transmission Drive Belt ChargingProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingComponent Part Number and Description Spark Plug BPR4ES NGK KawasakiKM-11013-7050 Fuel Tank Cap Kaw. & Kohl. Twin Cyl Throttle Control Cable Kawasaki TwinChoke Control Cable Kawasaki Twin Model Number Description Attachments & AccessoriesYour Warranty Rights and Obligations GDOC-100223 Rev. a Warranted PartsCanada GDOC-100014 REV. BManual del Operador Gracias Al propietarioÍndice Registro de información de productoFuncionamiento general Medidas importantes de seguridadFuncionamiento en pendientes Haga lo siguienteNo haga lo siguiente Niños ServicioRemolque Manejo seguro de la gasolinaNo modifique el motor Aviso referido a emisionesGuardachispas Símbolos De Seguridad Guarde manos y pies lejos de hacer girar partesEvite navaja al remolcar. Vaya lento y haga vueltas anchas Aceptar Configuración del tractor Montaje y ConfiguraciónContenido del cajón Mover Manualmente el TractorInstalación del cable de la baterías Control de la presión de los neumáticosAjuste de las ruedas de calibración de la plataforma Gasolina y aceite Ajuste del asientoControl del regulador/cebador Controles y CaracterísticasPedal de freno Palanca de ajuste del asientoPedal de la marcha atrás Pedal de la transmisiónMódulo del interruptor de encendido FrenoIndicador de nivel de combustible Cargo NetoControl del Estrangulador AceiteEncendido del motor FuncionamientoDetención del motor Enganche de cuchilla esté en posición desconectada OFFConducción del tractor Modo de precaución en marcha atrásBotón de Operación en pendientes Colocación del freno de manoActivación del control de crucero Utilización de la palanca de elevación de la plataforma Corte de céspedPTO enganche de cuchilla hasta la posición on Conectada Calendario de mantenimiento Mantenimiento y AjustesMantenimiento MotorDepurador de aire Limpieza del tractorBujía de encendido Palanca de cambioRuedas delanteras LubricaciónPuntos de pivote y varillaje Ruedas de plataformaNivelación de la plataforma adelante atrás AjustesNivelación de la plataforma lado a lado Perno Hexagonal Engranaje de AjusteAjuste del freno de mano Almacenamiento fuera de temporadaAjuste del volante Rótula Barra de Acoplamiento Tuerca hexagonalServicio Extracción de la plataforma de corteSoporte De la Cubierta Polea Para retirar las cuchillas, haga lo siguiente Cuchillas de corteFigura Borde desgastado De cuchilla Ventilete AfiladoFusible BateríaArranque por medio de conexión en puente Carga de la bateríaNeumáticos Cambio de la correa de transmisiónCambio de la correa de la plataforma Replace the belt guard. See Figura Solución de Problemas Afile o cambie la cuchilla AngostaCorte desigual La plataforma no está correctamente Nivelada Afile o cambie la cuchillaComponente Número de pieza y Descripción Piezas de reemplazoControl del Acelerador Kawasaki Doble Tapa del Tanque de CombustibleMáquina Quitanieve Archivo adjunto Aditamentos y AccesoriosSUS Derechos Y Obligaciones EN Cuanto a LA Garantía GDOC-100223 ModificadaEn Estados Unidos de América En Canadá

LTX1045, LTX1042KW, LTX1046M specifications

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