If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than
30 days, the following procedures are recommended:
WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
IMPORTANT: Fuel left in the fuel tank during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems. To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine’s carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be either completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration.
1.If using a fuel stabilizer:
•Read the product manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
•Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabizer for the capacity of the fuel system.
•Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run engine for
2.If emptying the fuel system:
•Do not drain fuel when the engine is hot. Allow the engine adequate time to cool. Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from open flame.
•Drain any large volume of fuel from the tank by disconnecting the fuel line from the
•Reconnect the fuel line and run the engine until it starts to falter, then use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted.
•Again disconnect the fuel line and drain any remaining gasoline from the system.
WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel.
Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Crank the engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace the spark plug.
Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section
6:MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR of this manual before storing for an extended period.
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Off-Season
Storage/
Attachments
WARNING
Drain fuel only into an approved container
Attachments & Accessories
The following attachments and accessories are availalbe for the Model i1046 and/or i1050 Lawn Tractors. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, or an authorized Cub Cadet Dealer for information regarding price and availability.
MODEL | DESCRIPTION |
Twin Rear Bagger Grass Collector for 46" Deck | |
Twin Rear Bagger Grass Collector for 50" Deck | |
46” Dozer Blade | |
18 Cubic Foot Steel Cart | |
10 Cubic Foot Poly Cart | |
48" Broadcast Spreader | |
42" Sweeper | |
25 Gallon Sprayer | |
48" Dethatcher | |
48" Poly Roller | |
48" Plug Aerator | |
48" Spike Aerator | |
20" x 8" Tire Chains | |
Wheel Weights |
outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition prior to draining fuel.
Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
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