Cub Cadet LT1046 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 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. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-03400A...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ ◊...
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 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
Page 5 Children Use only an approved gasoline container. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place presence of children. Children are often attracted to the containers on the ground away from your vehicle machine and the mowing activity.
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Notice Regarding Emissions Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual.
Page 7 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...
Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate Contents of Crate Contents of Crate Contents of Crate • • • • One Lawn Tractor One Lawn Tractor One Lawn Tractor One Lawn Tractor • • • • One Oil Drain Tube One Oil Drain Tube One Oil Drain Tube One Oil Drain Tube •...
Page 9 Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
Page 10 Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat forward or backward, move the To adjust the position of the seat forward or backward, move the To adjust the position of the seat forward or backward, move the To adjust the position of the seat forward or backward, move the seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or...
Page 11: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Ignition Switch Module PTO (Blade Engage) Throttle Control Knob Brake Pedal Choke Control Drive Pedal Parking Brake Cruise Control Lever Lever Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Tank Cap Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Figure 4-1 Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages.
Page 12: Choke Control
Throttle Control Lever Throttle Control Lever Throttle Control Lever Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch Module Ignition Switch Module Ignition Switch Module Ignition Switch Module Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast Fast The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the The throttle control lever is located on The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the...
Page 13 Cub Cadet dealer. your Cub Cadet dealer. your Cub Cadet dealer.
Page 14 Parking Brake Lever Parking Brake Lever Parking Brake Lever Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Cruise Control Lever Cruise Control Lever Cruise Control Lever Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the The cruise control lever is located in the center of the tractor’s...
Page 15: Operation
Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. engine to run poorly. malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet malfunction, do not operate the tractor.
Page 16 Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode Driving The Tractor Driving The Tractor Driving The Tractor Driving The Tractor The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module WARNING!
Page 17 Driving On Slopes Driving On Slopes Driving On Slopes Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise Control Setting The Cruise Control Setting The Cruise Control Setting The Cruise Control Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes...
Page 18 (ON) position. See Fig. 5-3. (ON) position. See Fig. 5-3. (ON) position. See Fig. 5-3. (ON) position. See Fig. 5-3. Cub Cadet Series 1000 tractors are equipped with a mulch kit Cub Cadet Series 1000 tractors are equipped with a mulch kit • •...
Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the...
Page 20 Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck...
Page 21: Adjustments
Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments Adjustments Pivot Points & Linkage Pivot Points & Linkage Pivot Points & Linkage Pivot Points & Linkage Pivot Points & Linkage Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake...
Page 22 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment...
Page 23 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Before Before Before Before Before Before Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Prior...
Page 24 Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor. Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor. Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor. Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor.
Page 25: Service
Service Cutting Deck Removal Cutting Deck Removal Cutting Deck Removal Cutting Deck Removal Cutting Deck Removal Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:...
Page 26: Cutting Blades
Cutting Blades Cutting Blades Cutting Blades Cutting Blades Cutting Blades Cutting Blades Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal...
Page 27: Battery/Fuse
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the of time, charge the battery as follows: Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced charger indicates that charging is complete.
Page 28: Changing The Deck Belt
See your order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your unevenly. Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt.
Page 29 Figure - Figure - Figure - Figure - Figure - 7 — s ectiOn ervice...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Problem Problem Problem Cause Cause Cause Cause Remedy Remedy Remedy Remedy Engine fails to start Engine fails to start Engine fails to start Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged.
Page 31: Replacement Parts
Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial...
Page 32 Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial...
Page 33: Attachments & Accessories
The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet LT1050. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet LT1046. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet LT1045.
Page 34 Notes...
Page 35: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2007 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mower must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
Page 36: Cub Cadet Llc, P.o. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio
Frame and Front Axle — Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet.

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