Cub Cadet i1046 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. 769-03732...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
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 When practical, remove gas-powered equipment Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a which may cause discharged material to ricochet back...
Page 5 Do Not: Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly to start engine. and gradually downhill, if possible. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
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 — s ectiOn peratiOn ractices...
Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Opening the Tractor Hood Gasoline Fill-up To attach the negative battery cable and check the engine WARNING: Use extreme care when handling oil level the hood must be open. Locate the hood lift notch gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and at the front/center of the dash panel.
Page 9 Mulching Plug & Shipping Brace Removal Removing Mulching Plug & Shipping Brace From 50" Decks ONLY • Fully raise and hold the chute deflector; then slide the WARNING!: Make sure the riding mower’s mulching plug out of the deck discharge opening. engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set Lower the chute deflector.
Page 10: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Figure 4-1 Systems Indicator Monitor/ Hour Meter Deck Lift Lever Throttle Control Lever Cup Holder Key Switch Module Seat Adjustment Lever Choke Control Knob Fuel Fill Cap PTO (Blade Engage)Control Switch Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods Parking Brake Lever Fuel Level Window Forward Control Pedal Cargo Net...
Page 11 Your tractor is equipped with a Systems Indicator Cub Cadet dealer. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may Monitor as shown in Figure 5. The monitor records the illuminate when the key switch is turned to an on position, but accumulated hours of tractor operation, and displays should turn off when the engine is started.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment Lever
Choke Control Deck Lift Lever The deck lift lever is located in the right fender and is The choke control knob is located on the lower left side used to change the cutting height of the mower deck. of the dash panel and is activated by pulling outward. The cutting heights range from 1-1/2"...
Page 13: Operation
Operation Reverse Caution Mode WARNING WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH while backing. Do not operate the tractor when • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. children or others are around.
Page 14 Starting the Engine Driving The Tractor IMPORTANT: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the sudden stops. interlock system is malfunctioning. This system • Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the parking was designed for your safety and protection. brake.
Page 15 IMPORTANT: Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet’s high quality cutting decks. The following information will be help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.
Page 16 Mulching • Align the mulching plug hole with the hole in the top of the deck discharge. Insert the carriage bolt through the top of The i1000 series tractor decks are equipped with a mulching the deck and the mulching plug and secure with the wing kit.
Page 17: Changing Engine Oil
25 hour of operation. Lubricate using a pressure grease Dipstick/Oil Fill Cap gun and Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease. • Apply grease through the lube fitting on the RH and LH...
Page 18: Cleaning Steering Gears
Lubricate Front Wheel Bearings 3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor’s Lubricate the front wheel bearings with Cub Cadet 251H EP Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. grease after every 25 hours of operation. The lube fittings 4.
Page 19 If you experience problems with steering, or with the hydro drive transmissions, contact your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. 6 — M & a ectiOn...
Page 20 Working from the left side of the tractor, loosen, but do Use a open end wrench to turn the inner hex nuts to not remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger adjust the front of the deck. Turn the hex nuts clock- bracket.Working from the left side of the tractor, wise to raise the front of the deck, or counterclockwise loosen, but do not remove, the hex cap screw in the left...
Page 21 • Secure the roller assembly with the four self tapping screws. Refer to Figure 6-9. NOTE: The self tapping screws should be in the cor- responding holes of both the left and right roller index Lock Nut brackets. 50" Deck ONLY Front Index Bracket The 50"...
Page 22: Maintenance Schedule
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 23: Service
Cub Cadet dealer. If there is side play, tighten the 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps. pivot bar as follows: WARNING!: Batteries give off an explosive gas •...
Page 24 IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery with 10. While holding the front deck hanger rod upward until it clears the battery of a running vehicle. the hanger bracket on the front of the deck, carefully slide the deck out from the right side of the tractor. Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the Cutting Blades...
Page 25 • It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground • 46" Mower Deck ONLY - Remove the old belt from the equally to maintain proper blade balance. deck. Install the new belt around the spindle and idler pulleys as shown in Figure 7-4. •...
Page 26 NOTE: References to left and right are from the front of the tractor in the following instructions. • Pull the right side of the belt forward and place the nar- row V side of the belt into the PTO pulley. PTO Belt •...
Page 27 Off Season Storage If emptying the fuel system: • Do not drain fuel when the engine is hot. Allow the If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than engine adequate time to cool. Drain fuel into an ap- 30 days, the following procedures are recommended: proved container outdoors, away from open flame.
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever to FAST position.
Page 29: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts. If you do not have a dealer, call the Customer Dealer Referral Line at 1-877- 282-8684 or visit www.cubcadet.com to find the nearest Cub Cadet dealer in your area. Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
Page 30: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are availalbe for the Model i1046 and/or i1050 Lawn Tractors. See the retailer from which you purchased your tractor, or an authorized Cub Cadet Dealer for information regarding price and availability. MODEL...
Page 31: Warranties
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 2008 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 32 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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