Know Your Lawn Mower - Cub Cadet LT1042 Operator's Manual

Handle Mounting
Bracket
Pinch Here
Hairpin Clip
Figure 4
• Fasten the cables to the lower handle with the two
cable ties found on the lower handle. Be sure to
insert the post on the cable ties into the holes
provided on the lower handle. These holes may be
found on either the inside or outside of the handles.
Pull the cable ties tight and trim off the excess.
See Figure 5.
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations
in Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn
mower can result in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety
glasses while operating the mower, or
while performing any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is located on the upper handle
of the mower. The blade control handle must be
depressed in order to operate the unit. Release blade
control handle to stop engine and blade. See Figure 7.
WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
Inner Hole
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Drive Clutch Control
The drive clutch control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive system.
Release the clutch control to disengage the drive
system. Release the clutch control to slow down when
approaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.
See Figure 7.
Grass Bag
The grass bag is equipped with a bag-fill indicator to
add convenience to your work. While the mower is
running, air will flow through the bag and into the "sail."
If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through easily
pushing the sail up. If the grass catcher is full, air does
not flow through it allowing the sail to fall. So the
position of the sail acts as a bag-fill indicator signifying
when to empty the grass bag.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above
the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, refer to
the Adjustment Section in this manual. See Figure 7.
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Cable Tie
Lower
Handle
Figure 5
Loosen the wing nut holding the rope guide to the
upper handle. See Figure 6.
Squeeze the blade control handle against the
upper handle and pull starter rope out slowly.
Thread the recoil starter rope into the rope guide
and tighten the wing nut.
Starter Rope
Rope Guide
Figure 6
Upper Handle
Wing Nut