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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
LTX-1042KH, LTX-1142KW, and LTX 1146KW
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.
CUB CADET LLC, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
Printed In USA
769-09613
(12.16.13)
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- Page 1 BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, 97 KENT AVENUE, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5 Printed In USA 769-09613 (12.16.13)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Visit our web at www.cubcadet.ca ◊ Locate your nearest dealer at: 1-800-668-1238 ◊ Contact Cub Cadet, 60 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, ON N2G 3S7 Phone: 1-800-567-6775 or LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 29,55, Jean-Baptiste Deschamps, Lachine, Quebec H8T 1C5 Phone: 1-800-361-5770... -
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 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 5 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 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.
- Page 7 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—...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor’s engine is Moving the Tractor Manually off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief key before removing the shipping brace. valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. - Page 10 Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i.
- Page 11 Adjusting the Seat Seat styles vary by rider model. Knob Adjustment Seat To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat forward and loosen the seat adjustment knob. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then tighten the adjustment knob. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.
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Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Service Minder & Hour Meter Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Control Electric PTO Knob Fuel Level Indicator (optional) Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Le ver PTO (Blade Engage) Handle (optional) Storage Bin... - Page 13 Deck Lift Lever LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter When the ignition key is rotated Found on your tractor’s right fender, out of the STOP position but the deck lift lever is used to change not into the START position, the the height of the cutting deck.
- Page 14 Drive Pedal Fuel Level Indicator The drive pedal is located on the right side The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the of the tractor, along the running board. Press tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to tank.
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Page 15: Operation
Operation Starting the Engine WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was designed for your safety and protection. • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. NOTE: Refer to the Assembly &... - Page 16 Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode WARNING! The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
- Page 17 Driving On Slopes Cruise Control WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes while traveling in reverse. where you may operate the tractor safely. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 To set the cruise control: feet every 10 feet).
- Page 18 Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. Models with Manual PTO : Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position.
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Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals... - Page 20 Kawasaki Engines Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.
- Page 21 Cleaning the Tractor Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off. Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the promptly.
- Page 22 Adjustments Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: ignition key and engage the parking brake before With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the making adjustments.
- Page 23 Parking Brake Adjustment Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake right rim. Note the distance. pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels NOTE : The measurement taken in front of the axle should be can roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic...
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Page 24: Service
Service Cutting Deck Removal Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever/knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. Locate the engine pulley (or electric PTO clutch if equipped) under the front of your tractor. - Page 25 Changing the Deck Belt For models with manual PTO, carefully remove the deck engage cable from the rear of the cutting deck by WARNING! removing the bow-tie cotter clip that secures it. Remove The V-belts found on your tractor are the spring from the deck idler bracket.
- Page 26 Cutting Blades To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for shown in Fig.
- Page 27 CAUTION: Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of Use a torque wrench to tighten the this manual). blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 1. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Parking brake not engaged. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 3. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). 4. -
Page 29: 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 30: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04219 Drive Belt (Mower Deck) (46”) 954-04060B Drive Belt (Mower Deck) (42”) 942-04244A 2-in-1 Deck Blade (46”) 942-04312 2-in-1 Deck Blade (42”) 918-04865A Deck Spindle (46”) 918-04822A Deck Spindle (42”) 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Front) 734-0973 Deck Wheel (Rear) 725-1707D... - Page 31 Component Part Number and Description 946-04617 Throttle/Choke Control Lever & Cable (Kohler Single Cylinder Engines) 746-04556 Throttle/Choke Control Lever & Cable (Kohler Twin Cylinder Engines) 746-1086 Throttle Control Lever & Cable (Kawasaki Twin Cylinder Engines) 746-04120 Choke Control Cable (Kawasaki) 925-2054A Ignition Key 631-04349...
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Page 32: 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 2013-2014 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment). - Page 33 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 34: Warranty
In Canada: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, call 1-800-668- 1238 or log on to our website at www.mtdcanada.com.