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Cub Cadet LT1042 manual Table Of Contents, Finding Model Number, Customer Support, Page

Models: LT1042 LT1046, LT1042, LT1045, LT1050

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content	Page
Important Safe Operation Practices	3
Slope Gauge	7
Tractor Set-up	8
Know Your Lawn Tractor	9
Operating Your Lawn Tractor	12
Making Adjustments	17
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor	19
Service	25

Content	Page
Off-season Storage	30
Maintenance Schedule	30
Maintenance Log	31
Troubleshooting	32
Attachments & Accessories	33
Specifications	35
Replacement Parts	34
Warranty Information	37

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also illustrated below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor‘s seat. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from your Cub Cadet dealer.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CUB CADET LLC

P. O. BOX 361131

www.cubcadet.com CLEVELAND, OH 44136

DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit www.cubcadet.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Service and help is immediately available.

To reach the Customer Dealer Referral Line, please call (877) 282-8684.

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Cub Cadet LT1046, LT1042, LT1045, LT1050 manual Table Of Contents, Finding Model Number, Customer Support, Page

Contents

Operator’s Manual CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIOIMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY SERIESFINDING MODEL NUMBER TABLE OF CONTENTSContent CUSTOMER SUPPORTGENERAL OPERATION SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning CHILDREN SLOPE OPERATIONDO NOT TOWING SERVICEGENERAL SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary SECTION 2 SLOPE GAUGE SECTION 3 TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-upShipping Brace Removal SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR A B C D E FChoke Control Ignition Switch ModuleSeat Adjustment Lever Brake PedalElectric PTO Blade Engage Knob Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour MeterBattery Cruise Control LeverReverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock SwitchesSECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR IMPORTANT Mowing in reverse is not recommendedStopping the Engine Setting the Gauge WheelsStarting the Engine Shoulder ScrewDriving The Tractor Setting The Cruise ControlEngaging the Parking Brake Driving On SlopesMoving The Tractor Manually Using the Deck Lift LeverOperating the Headlights Engaging the PTO50-inch Decks Mulching42- and 46-inch Decks Front To Rear SECTION 6 MAKING ADJUSTMENTSLeveling the Deck Side to SideSeat Adjustment Parking Brake AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Engine Oil SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOREngine Checking the Oil LevelChanging the Oil Filter Changing the Engine OIlDraining the Oil Re-filling the Crankcase with OilAir Filter PrecleanerService Paper Element Spark PlugsSmart Jet Cleaning the Engine And DeckFuel Filter Carburetor TroubleshootingLubrication EngineAdjustment Lean Adjust to Midpoint RichFuse SECTION 8 SERVICETires Cutting BladesChanging The Transmission Drive Belt BatteryCutting Deck Removal Jump Starting42-inch Decks Hydrostatic TransmissionChanging the Deck Belt 50-inch Decks 46-inch DecksAll Models Idler PulleyLT1050 LT1042LT1045 & LT1046 Engine SECTION 9 OFF-SEASON STORAGESECTION 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Date SECTION 11 MAINTENANCE LOGMaintenance Hour MeterPossible Causes SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTINGTrouble Corrective ActionSECTION 13 ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES AttachmentsLT1045 SECTION 14 REPLACEMENT PARTSLT1042 LT1046LT1042 SECTION 15 SPECIFICATIONSDimensions LT1045MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESOWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES LIMITED WARRANTY UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINESMANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REQUIREMENTSMTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, Phone CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FORCub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019, Phone SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORSPage CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO