MTD i1046, i1050 Steering effort Lack of Lubrication, Arms, Debris in steering gears, Clean gears

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Trouble

Shooting

For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Cause

 

Remedy

Steering effort

1.

Lack of Lubrication.

1.

Apply grease through six lube fit-

increases

 

 

 

tings on axle pivot bar and steering

 

 

 

arms.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Debris in steering gears.

2.

Remove steering gear covers and

 

 

 

 

clean gears.

Tight spot in steering

1.

Debris in steering gears.

1.

Remove steering gear covers and

or steering jams

 

 

 

clean gears.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive play when

1.

Side play between axle pivot bar and

1.

Shim shoulder bolt and retighten to

turning steering wheel

 

pivot bar bracket/frame.

 

reduce side play.

2.

Wear in drag link ball joints, steering

2.

Contact your Cub Cadet dealer for

 

 

 

arm, or other steering components.

 

steering inspection.

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and spindle. Balance

Vibration

 

 

 

blade.

2.

Damaged or bent cutting blade.

2.

Replace blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mower will not

1.

Engine speed too low.

1.

Place throttle control in FAST

mulch grass (If

2.

Wet grass.

 

(rabbit) position.

Equipped)

 

 

2. Do not mow when grass is wet;

3.

Excessively high grass.

 

wait until later to cut.

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Mow once at a high cutting height,

 

 

 

 

then mow again at desired height

 

4.

Dull blade.

 

or make a narrower cutting path.

 

 

 

4. Sharpen or replace blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven cut

1.

Deck not balanced properly.

1.

Perform side-to-side deck adjust-

 

2.

Dull blade.

 

ment.

 

3.

Uneven tire pressure.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

 

 

 

3.

Check tire pressure in all four tires.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Slope Gauge —Safe Operation Practices Your ResponsibilityChildren OperationGeneral Operation Do Not Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- mentService Attaching the Battery Cables Opening the Tractor HoodGas and Oil Fill-up Mulching Plug and Shipping Brace RemovalIts down position, even with Tire PressureThrowing objects. Never operate Know the Controls Control Switch Key Switch Module12V Power Outlet Throttle Control Lever PTO Blade EngageSystems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverDeck Lift Lever Cup HolderSafety Interlock System Reverse Caution ModeCargo Net Hydro Transmission Bypass RodsStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving The Tractor If the blades are engaged, disengage the PTOSteering the Tractor Driving On SlopesMoving the Tractor Manually MowingInstalling Mulching Plug on 46 Decks only Installing Mulching Plug on 50 Decks onlyMulching Raise and hold the chute deflector in up positionLeveling the Deck Making AdjustmentsMaking See Figure Deck Gauge Wheel AdjustmentFront To Rear Leveling Deck Rear Roller Adjustment Deck onlyMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor Changing Engine Oil & FilterChecking Engine Oil Level OperatingAir Cleaner Servicing the PrecleanerSpark Plugs Servicing Paper ElementSteering Maintenance Engine CoolingCarburetor Fuel LineDeck Wash System Cleaning the Tractor and DeckLubrication Cutting Deck Removal BatteryTires Spindle Assembly Cutting BladesBlades may be removed as follows Hex Flange NutReinstalling the Cutting Deck Hydrostatic TransmissionChanging the Deck Belt FusesMower Deck Maintaining Your Tractor Drain fuel only into an approved container Attachments & AccessoriesOff-Season Storage Safety Labels Trouble Shooting Clean gears Steering effort Lack of LubricationArms Debris in steering gearsOr visit To order replacementDescription Model MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage General Emissions Warranty Coverage U.S.A

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