Operation; Starting The Engine; Safety Interlock Switches - Cub Cadet LT1046 Operator's Manual

Operation

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S)
AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND
SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S). • REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S). • REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S). • REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. • KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. • KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. • KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE • BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE • BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE • BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE
PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S). PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S). PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S). PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE • BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE • BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE • BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE
BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND
REMOVE KEY. REMOVE KEY. REMOVE KEY. REMOVE KEY.
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Safety Interlock Switches

Safety Interlock Switches Safety Interlock Switches Safety Interlock Switches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
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. Contact your Cub Cadet
dealer. dealer. dealer. dealer.
• • • • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from The safety interlock system prevents the engine from The safety interlock system prevents the engine from The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged
(OFF) position. (OFF) position. (OFF) position. (OFF) position.
• • • • The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake. the seat before engaging the parking brake. the seat before engaging the parking brake. the seat before engaging the parking brake.
• • • • The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the
PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged. regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
• • • • With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for
Reverse travel. Reverse travel. Reverse travel. Reverse travel.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the Do not operate the tractor if the Do not operate the tractor if the Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
your safety and protection. your safety and protection. your safety and protection. designed for your safety and protection.

Starting the Engine

Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Starting the Engine
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Do not operate the tractor if the Do not operate the tractor if the Do not operate the tractor if the Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
your safety and protection. your safety and protection. your safety and protection. designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual NOTE: Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual NOTE: Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual NOTE: Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual
for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions. for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. 1. 1. 1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.
2. 2. 2. 2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position. position. position. position.
3. 3. 3. 3. Engage the tractor's parking brake. Engage the tractor's parking brake. Engage the tractor's parking brake. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. 4. 4. 4. Activate the choke control. Activate the choke control. Activate the choke control. Activate the choke control.
5. 5. 5. 5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING position. NORMAL MOWING position. NORMAL MOWING position. NORMAL MOWING position.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Do NOT hold the key in the START Do NOT hold the key in the START Do NOT hold the key in the START Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may position for longer than ten seconds at a time.
cause damage to your engine's electric starter. cause damage to your engine's electric starter. cause damage to your engine's electric starter. Doing so may cause damage to your engine's
electric starter.
6. 6. 6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the
tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the
engine to run poorly. engine to run poorly. engine to run poorly. tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the
engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine Stopping the Engine Stopping the Engine
Stopping the Engine
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
If you strike a foreign object, stop the If you strike a foreign object, stop the If you strike a foreign object, stop the
WARNING!
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Thoroughly engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Thoroughly engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Thoroughly If you strike a foreign object, stop the
inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
restarting and operating restarting and operating restarting and operating Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and operating
1. 1. 1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.
knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. 2. 2. Place the throttle control near the SLOW position Place the throttle control near the SLOW position Place the throttle control near the SLOW position
2. Place the throttle control near the SLOW position
3. 3. 3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
3. position. position. position. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
4. 4. 4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
4. unintended starting. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting. unintended starting.
unintended starting.
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