MTD i1046, i1050 Tire Pressure, Throwing objects. Never operate, Its down position, even with

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WARNING: The mowing deck is capable

50" Mower Deck

of throwing objects. Never operate the

mower deck without the chute deflector

Chute

in its down position, even with the

Deflector

mulching plug installed. Failure to do so

 

could result in serious personal injury

 

and/or property damage.

 

Removing Mulching Plug and Shipping

Brace From 46" Decks ONLY

•Remove the wing nut and carriage bolt securing the mulching plug in the deck discharge opening, and pull the mulching plug from the deck. See Figure 2.

46” Mower Deck

Mulching Plug

 

 

Carriage

Bolt

Wing

Nut

3

Setting Up

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to op- erate the riding mower without the chute deflector in the down operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Figure 2

•Locate the shipping brace and tag, if present, between the chute deflector and the cutting deck. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping by grasping it and rotating it clockwise. Lower the chute deflector. Refer to Figure 2.

Removing Mulching Plug and Shipping Brace From 50" Decks ONLY

•Fully raise and hold the chute deflector; then slide the mulching plug out of the deck discharge opening. Lower the chute deflector.

Figure 3

•Locate the shipping brace and tag, if present, between the chute deflector and the cutting deck. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping brace by grasping it and rotating it. Lower the chute deflector. Refer to Figure 2.

Store the mulching plug for future use. Refer to “Mulch- ing” in Section 4 : Operation for instructions on installing and using the mulching feature.

Tire Pressure

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 25 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 25 psi. The recom- mended tire pressure should be maintained at all times.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents — Slope GaugeYour Responsibility Safe Operation PracticesChildren OperationGeneral Operation Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment Do NotService Opening the Tractor Hood Attaching the Battery CablesGas and Oil Fill-up Mulching Plug and Shipping Brace RemovalTire Pressure Throwing objects. Never operateIts down position, even with Know the Controls Key Switch Module Control Switch12V Power Outlet Throttle Control Lever PTO Blade EngageSeat Adjustment Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour MeterDeck Lift Lever Cup HolderReverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock SystemCargo Net Hydro Transmission Bypass RodsStopping the Engine Starting the EngineDriving The Tractor If the blades are engaged, disengage the PTODriving On Slopes Steering the TractorMoving the Tractor Manually MowingInstalling Mulching Plug on 50 Decks only Installing Mulching Plug on 46 Decks onlyMulching Raise and hold the chute deflector in up positionMaking Adjustments MakingLeveling the Deck Deck Gauge Wheel Adjustment Front To Rear LevelingSee Figure Deck only Deck Rear Roller AdjustmentChanging Engine Oil & Filter Maintaining Your Lawn TractorChecking Engine Oil Level OperatingServicing the Precleaner Air CleanerSpark Plugs Servicing Paper ElementEngine Cooling Steering MaintenanceCarburetor Fuel LineCleaning the Tractor and Deck LubricationDeck Wash System Battery TiresCutting Deck Removal Cutting Blades Spindle AssemblyBlades may be removed as follows Hex Flange NutHydrostatic Transmission Reinstalling the Cutting DeckChanging the Deck Belt FusesMower Deck Maintaining Your Tractor Attachments & Accessories Off-Season StorageDrain fuel only into an approved container Safety Labels Trouble Shooting Steering effort Lack of Lubrication Clean gearsArms Debris in steering gearsTo order replacement Description ModelOr visit MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage General Emissions Warranty Coverage U.S.A
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