Cub Cadet LT1042 manual Cleaning the Engine And Deck, Fuel Filter, Smart Jet

•Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if necessary, by carefully bending the ground electrode. See Figure 15. Set the spark plug gap to

.76 mm (0.030 in.).

Feeler Gauge

Spark Plug

Ground Electrode

Gap

Figure 15

•Reinstall the spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 38.0/43.4 N·m (28/32 ft. lb.).

•Place the spark plug wire boot over the spark plug and press until you feel it “click” in place.

Fuel Filter

WARNING: Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot.

The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter located on the right side of the engine.

Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the fuel filter when dirty.

Cleaning the Engine And Deck

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly.

Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.

Smart Jet™

Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system.

Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:

1.Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your garden hose to reach.

IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.

2.Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine.

3.Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.

4.Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure 16.

Hose Coupler

Water Port

Figure 16

5.Turn the water on.

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

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

8.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.

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

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

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

12.Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck (Models LT 1045, LT 1046 and LT 1050).

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