Cub Cadet XT1 Operator's Manual
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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XT1 and XT2 Enduro Series™ Tractor
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
769-11062
Printed In USA
11.24.15
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Summary of Contents for Cub Cadet XT1
- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual XT1 and XT2 Enduro Series™ Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit our web at www.cubcadet.ca ◊ Locate your nearest dealer from Customer Support: 1-800-668-1238 ◊ Contact Cub Cadet • P.O. Box 1386 • 97 Kent Avenue • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada • N2G 4J1... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. - Page 4 Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the When practical, remove gas-powered equipment area. from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on Before and while backing, look behind and down for a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a small children.
- Page 5 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Never carry passengers. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden backing to avoid a back-over accident.
- Page 6 Do not modify engine Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the way.
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Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —... - Page 8 2 — i ection mportant peration racticeS...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Tractor • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Install Operator’s Seat (If necessary) features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may... - Page 10 Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the previously removed shoulder screws and flange WARNING! Never operate the mower deck lock nuts. Be careful not to crimp or damage the wire without the chute deflector installed and in the harness while installing the seat.
- Page 11 Installing the Dash Cap (If necessary) Secure the steering wheel with the hex bolt from under the cap and torque to 18-22 ft./lbs. To install the dash cap (1), line up the tabs (2) on the dash cap (1) Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering with the holes in the upper dash as shown in Figure 3-7.
- Page 12 Adjusting the Seat Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive battery To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat adjustment lever terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 3-11. up.
- Page 13 Checking Tire Pressure Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting. WARNING! Equal tire pressure should be Reinsert the shoulder bolt (with each deck wheel) maintained at all times. Refer to the tire sidewall for into the index hole that leaves approximately proper pressure.
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Page 14: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Fuel Tank Cap Throttle/Choke Hour Meter Control Lever Ignition Module or Throttle Control Lever (If so equipped) Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal PTO Switch (If Choke Control Brake Pedal so equipped) PTO Handle (If so equipped) Park Brake/Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever... - Page 15 Throttle/Choke Control Lever Ignition Module The throttle/choke control is located on the left side of WARNING! Never the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed leave a running of the engine and, when pushed all the way forward, machine unattended. closes the choke for cold starting.
- Page 16 Transmission Bypass Rod Air Filter Service The letters “CLN” will display, followed by the letters “AIR”, The transmission bypass rod is located at the rear of the tractor followed by “FILT”, then followed by the meter’s accumulated on the lower right section of the frame. time.
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Page 17: Operation
If the interlock system should ever throttle lever is always in the FAST position. Operating malfunction, do not operate tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to •... -
Page 18: Driving The Tractor
Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the ignition The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. position or STOP position or NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. - Page 19 Driving On Slopes Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever . Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes After completing step 3, the forward drive pedal should remain where you may operate the tractor safely. in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in...
- Page 20 Mowing WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown by the rotating blades. NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failure of the ‘V” belt and PTO clutch will result.
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Page 21: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before After First Every 10 Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Prior to Engine Each use 5 Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Storing Manual Check & Clean Engine Cooling Fans for Debris Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean Battery Terminals Grease All Lubrication Points... -
Page 22: Cleaning The Tractor
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Remove the oil drain hose from the clip on the left side of features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are the frame. See Figure 6-1. applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours. - Page 23 Lubrication Smart Jet (If equipped) Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or part of its deck wash system. inspecting, always disengage the PTO, set the Use the Smart Jet to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
- Page 24 Pivot Points & Linkage To lower the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then loosen (thread outward) the nut, away from the front Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake hanger bracket. See Figure 6-5. When proper adjustment is and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
- Page 25 Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer and engines stored over 90 days need to be tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming right blade tip to the ground.
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Page 26: Service
Service Battery Fuse WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known starting. - Page 27 Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the bow-tie pin on the rear left side of the deck. See Figure 7-4. Figure 7-1 Figure 7-4 Remove the pin and slide the deck pin out of the deck lift arm.
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Page 28: Cutting Blades
Cutting Blades WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for cracks or damage, especially after you’ve struck a foreign object. -
Page 29: Dealer
Route the new belt as shown in the applicable figure on the following pages. See Figure 7-8 for 42” decks, Figure 7-9 50” & 54” Decks for 46” decks and Figure 7-10 for 50” & 54” decks. 42” Decks Figure 7-10 Figure 7-8 46”... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Uneven cut 1. Deck not leveled properly. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Dull blade. 2. -
Page 31: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your lawn tractor. See your authorized dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Your lawn tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller or moldboard plow). -
Page 32: Replacement Parts
746-05097A Throttle/Choke Control Cable (Cub Cadet 547 cc Engine)(not shown) NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual, refer to customer support on page 2. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready. These can be found on the model plate located under the seat. Refer to page 2 for more information regarding... - Page 33 Front Wheel Ass’y, 16 x 6.5 x 8 (Turf Master) KM-BPR4ES Spark Plug (Kawasaki) 759-3336 Spark Plug (Kohler) 951-10292 Spark Plug (Cub Cadet 547 cc) KM-49065-7007 Oil Filter (Kawasaki) KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter (Kohler) 951-12690 Oil Filter (Cub Cadet 547 cc) KM-99999-0384 Air Filter (Kawasaki)
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Page 34: Emission Control Warranty Statement
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2015-2016 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment). - Page 35 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.
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Page 36: Warranty
No other express warranties Frame and Front Axle — Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron beyond those mentioned above, given by any person or entity,... - Page 37 Notes...
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Questions and answers
Xt1 makes one click but won’t start
If the Cub Cadet XT1 only makes a clicking sound but does not start, possible causes include:
1. Weak or Bad Battery – Even if the battery shows 12V, it may not have enough amperage to turn the starter.
2. Faulty Solenoid – A clicking sound often indicates that the solenoid is engaging but not transferring power to the starter.
3. Bad Starter Motor – If the starter is faulty, it may not spin even if it receives power.
4. Poor Electrical Connections – Corroded or loose battery cables, ground connections, or solenoid wiring can prevent proper power flow.
5. Safety Interlock System Issues – Faulty safety switches (seat switch, PTO switch, brake switch) may prevent starting.
6. Seized Engine or Starter Gear – If the engine is stuck or the starter gear is jammed, it won't turn over.
Try checking the battery with a load tester, cleaning and tightening connections, bypassing the solenoid to test the starter, and ensuring the safety switches function properly.
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عايز دورة التزييت و مكوناتها لهذا المحرك
The lubrication system for the Cub Cadet XT1 includes applying grease to key pivot points and the front wheels. The necessary components for lubrication include:
- Number 2 all-purpose grease
- Grease gun (with a coupler for easier attachment)
- Zerk fittings (grease fittings on the front wheels)
- Paper towels or rags (for cleanup)
- Gloves (for handling grease)
The process involves jacking up the mower to relieve weight from the wheels, applying grease through the zerk fittings, and spinning the wheels to distribute the grease evenly around the axle.
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How to disengage the seat kill switch
To disengage the seat kill switch on a Cub Cadet XT1, follow these steps:
1. Locate the seat switch, which is positioned underneath the seat.
2. Identify the wiring harness connected to the switch.
3. Disconnect the harness by pulling the plastic tab.
4. No need for additional jumpering; simply removing the harness disables the switch.
Be cautious when modifying safety features, as they are designed for operator protection.
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The turning of the tractor is like turning a truck without power steering. It is not smooth nor a minimal exertion of strength. My XT1 will be going in soon for maintenance, but I would like an idea what the technicians should look for. Thanks.
Technicians should check the air pressure in the tires and ensure they are properly inflated. They should also inspect the front-end components for any possible greasing needs. However, the Cub Cadet XT1 tractor in question does not have grease fittings but instead uses plastic sleeves, which may cause issues since they cannot be greased. Additionally, technicians should clean out any grass buildup and ensure that the battery connections are secure.
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You can find the manual for the Cub Cadet XT1 LTX 1046 by contacting Customer Support. Before doing so, locate the model and serial numbers on the model plate under the operator’s seat by flipping the seat forward. This information will be needed when requesting the manual.
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I want to replace rear tires with tractor lug type tires. What size will fit?
How to remove head light assembly cub cadet xt1
Tractor starts and runs fine but shortly after starting mowing the engine begins to sputter. I have cleaned the carb and put in a new fuel filter. I have ran an entire bottle of seafoam through it. The fuel lines do not seem to be collapsing. The fuel tank seems to be venting fine. Letting it sit for a while seems to correct the sputter for a short while but it always returns but only when the deck is engaged. Could the engine sputter be related to the deck operation? The spindles don't look bent but the bearings dont seem terribly smooth. Any ideas?