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Cub Cadet LTX 1046 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor — LTX 1046
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, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-04310
(September 18, 2008)

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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. 769-04310...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ 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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation 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 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    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 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor Operator’s Manual • One Kohler Engine Operator’s Manual 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...
  • Page 10 Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). pavement, and proceed as follows The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Fig. 6-4.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Control Electric PTO Knob Fuel Level Indicator Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Reverse Pedal Cargo Net Deck Lift Lever Parking Brake/ Seat Adjustment Lever Cruise Control Lever Cup Holder Storage Bin Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and...
  • Page 13 The further section of this manual or have the charging system checked by forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the your Cub Cadet dealer. tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not pressed.
  • Page 14 Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas tank. PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

  • Page 15: Operation

    This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the Stopping the Engine protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the dealer.

  • Page 16: Driving The Tractor

    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: Engaging The Parking Brake

    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 Mowing Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments. thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine To engage the PTO: while it is in operation.

  • 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: Spark Plug

    Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Battery valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
  • Page 21 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Fig. 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting.

  • Page 22: Adjustments

    Deck Spindle Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of the Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- deck hanger rod.

  • Page 23: Dealer

    Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag links may need to be adjusted.

  • Page 24: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer out of the hanger bracket on the To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: deck. See Fig. 7-2. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake.

  • Page 25: Cutting Blades

    Cutting Blades To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- 30° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement.

  • Page 26: Battery/Fuse

    Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your this manual). Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
  • Page 27 Changing the Deck Belt NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert WARNING! The V-belts found on your tractor are a 3⁄8” drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the square hole found in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
  • Page 28 Remove the belt guards by removing the self-tapping screws that fasten them to the deck. See Fig. 7-6. Remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. NOTE: The idler pulleys may have to be loosened, but not removed, in order to remove the belt from around them.

  • Page 29: 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/Choke control lever not in correct Place Throttle/Choke control lever to FAST starting position.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-04636 Deck Spindle Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com.
  • Page 31 631-04288 Discharge Chute Assembly Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 9 — r...

  • Page 32: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet LT1046. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. CAUTION: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g.
  • Page 33 Notes...
  • Page 34 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 mowers 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 35 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 36 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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