MTD i1046, i1050 123.4, Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter, Seat Adjustment Lever, Cup Holder

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Operation

WARNING

Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s starter.

Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter

Your tractor is equipped with a Systems Indicator Monitor as shown in Figure 5. The monitor records the accumulated hours of tractor operation, and displays the information on the LCD hour meter display (tenths of an hour - right most digit). The monitor also has four indicator lights that show the status of various functions of the tractor.

Battery	Oil
	LCD Hour Meter
	123.4
PTO	Parking Brake

Figure 5

The system indicator monitor features are as follows:

LCD Hour Meter Display

The hour meter display is activated when the key switch is turned to either the “NORMAL MOWING” or the “REVERSE CAUTION MODE” switch positions. When the key switch is turned to an on position, the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.

NOTE: A record of the actual hours of operation should be kept to assure maintenance procedures are completed according to the schedule in this manual.

The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, “CHG” and “OIL” for five minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as described for five minutes every time the tractor’s engine is started during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual this the Maintaining your Tractor section of this Manual.

Battery Indicator Light

Illuminates when the ignition switch it turned to an ON position and the engine is not started.

Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) DC volts (the battery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter). If this indicator and display come on during operation, check the battery and charging system for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

Oil Pressure Indicator Light

This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is within the operating range, but the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the key switch is turned to an on position, but should turn off when the engine is started.

PTO Engaged Indicator Light

This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned to the “START” position while the PTO switch is in the “ENGAGED” position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the key switch in the “START” position. Move the PTO switch to the “DISENGAGED” position.

Brake Engaged Indicator

This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned to the “START” position and the brake pedal is not fully depressed. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the key switch in the “START” position. If necessary, fully depress the brake pedal. ..

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is on the left side of the seat. Use this lever to adjust the seat forward or rearward to a comfortable operating position. See the Making Adjust- ments section later in this manual for instructions.

Deck Lift Lever

The deck lift lever is located in the right fender and is used to change the cutting height of the mower deck. The cutting heights range from 1-1/2" to 4" for the 46" mower deck and 1-1/2" to 3-1/2" for the 50" mower deck. Each of the six index notches represent an approximately 1/2" adjustment to the deck height. To use, grasp the lift lever handle and pull slightly upward (rearward) while pivoting the lever inward and out of its index notch. Move the lift lever as necessary to place in the notch best suited for your application.

After changing the cutting height of the deck, you must check the position of the deck front gauge wheels and rear rollers. They should be approximately ½-inch above the ground when the tractor is on a smooth, flat surface such as a driveway. Refer to “Adjusting Deck Gauge Wheels and Rollers” in the Making Adjustments section later in this manual

Cup Holder

The tractor’s cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat.

Fuel Fill Cap and Fuel Level Window

The fuel fill cap is located in the center of the rear fender. Pivot the seat forward to fully access the fuel fill cap and fill the fuel tank.

Turn the fill cap approximately 1/4 turn and pull upward to remove. Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn 1/4 turn clockwise to tighten.

The level of fuel in the fuel tank can be viewed through the fuel level window in the rear hitch plate.

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