Manuals / MTD / Lawn and Garden / Lawn Mower

MTD i1046, i1050 warranty Zero Turn Riding Mower Time Saver Models i1046, Operator’S Manual

Models: i1046, i1050

1 36

Download 36 pages 60.11 Kb

Page 1

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Zero Turn Riding Mower

Time Saver Models

i1046

i1050

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A.	769-02708A
	01/2007

Image 1

MTD i1046, i1050 warranty Zero Turn Riding Mower Time Saver Models i1046, CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO

Contents

Zero Turn Riding Mower Time Saver Models i1046 READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATIONCUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO OPERATOR’S MANUALSafety Labels Setup and AdjustmentTroubleshooting Making AdjustmentsFENCE POST Slope GaugeOperate Practices Safe OperationYour Responsibility ChildrenGeneral Operation Safe Operation PracticesYour Responsibility Restrict the useDo Not Slope OperationTowing Safe Operation PracticesSafe Operation Practices ServiceYour Responsibility Restrict the useAttaching the Battery Cables Setting Up Your Lawn TractorOpening the Tractor Hood Gas and Oil Fill-upCarriage Bolt Wing Nut Tire Pressureof throwing objects. Never operate the in its down position, even with theKnow the Controls OperationA B D I G K L O N Q C E H P F J MKey Switch Module Control Switch12V Power Outlet Throttle Control LeverSeat Adjustment Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour MeterBattery Indicator Light Oil Pressure Indicator LightIndicator Safety Interlock SystemCargo Net Hydro Transmission Bypass RodsStopping the Engine Starting the EngineDriving The Tractor OperationDriving On Slopes Steering the TractorMoving the Tractor Manually MowingInstalling Mulching Plug on 50” Decks ONLY Installing Mulching Plug on 46 Decks ONLYMulching OperationMaking Adjustments AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjustment Gear Hex Cap Screwwhere specified in the operator’s Deck Gauge Wheel Adjustmentmanual. Stop the engine before performing any adjustments Front To Rear Leveling46 Deck ONLY Deck Rear Roller Adjustment50 Deck ONLY AdjustmentsMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor Maintaining Your TractorChanging Engine Oil & Filter Checking Engine Oil LevelServicing the Precleaner Air CleanerSpark Plugs Servicing Paper ElementCleaning Steering Gears Steering MaintenancePivot Bar adjustment Engine Coolingsymbol Cleaning the Tractor and DeckLubrication Deck Wash SystemCleaning the Battery BatteryBattery Failures These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s warrantyCutting Blades Spindle AssemblyHex Flange Nut Blade Separation Worn Blade Edge Wind Wing Sharpen EdgeAlways use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement Reinstalling the Cutting DeckHydrostatic Transmission Changing the Deck BeltFigure 27 Replacement Belt Routing 50 Mower Deck Figure 26 Replacement Belt Routing 46 Mower Deck46 Mower Deck 50 Mower DeckMaintaining Your Tractor Off-Season Storage Attachments & Accessoriesof ignition prior to draining fuel Drain fuel only into an approved containerWarning/Instruction Label On Center of Fender Running Board Safety Labelsin this manual and on the machine On Steering GearsProblem Trouble ShootingRemedy CauseProblem Trouble ShootingCause RemedyTo order replacement Replacement PartsDescription ModelMANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE LIMITED WARRANTY UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINESOWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REQUIREMENTSYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTMANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIESSERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FORCub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019, Phone MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, Phone