Cub Cadet Time Saver i1042 Operator's Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Zero Turn Riding Mower

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PrintedIn USA

Time Saver Model

i1042

FORMNO.769-03654

(Nov,2007)

ToTheOwner

ThankYou

Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Tractor manufactured by Cub Cadet LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent

performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could

result in personal injury or property damage. All information in this manual is relative to the most recent

product information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,

its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator's Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various

models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. Cub Cadet

LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Table of Contents

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 8

Controls & Features ................................................ 9

Opera tion ................................................................ 12

Maintenance & Adjustment ................................. 15

This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing

laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position.

Service .................................................................... 20

Troubleshooting .................................................... 25

Replacement Parts ............................................... 26

Attachments & Accessories .................................. 26

Warranty ................................................. Back Cover

RecordProductInformation

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by looking beneath the seat. This information will be

necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site or with your local Cub Cadet dealer.

MODEL NUMBER

DDDDDDDDDDD

SERIAL NUMBER

DDDDDDDDDDD

CustomerSupport

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

0 Visit us on the web at www.cubcadetcom

0 Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 0 Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

ImportantSafeOperationPractices

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. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components

contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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. Wash hands after handling

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the

part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in

watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the

area.

c. Before and while backing, look behind and down for

small children.

d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off.

They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,

doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.

To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting into Reverse.

If equipped, the "Reverse Caution Mode" should not be used when children or others are around.

g. Keep children away from hot or running engines.

They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

h. Remove key when machine is unattended to

prevent unauthorized operation.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand

the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

Operation

SafeHandlingofGasoline:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

a. Use only an approved gasoline container. b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle

before filling.

c. Whenpractical,removegas-poweredequipment

fromthetruckortrailerandrefuelitontheground. Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmenton

atrailerwithaportablecontainer,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

d. Keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimofthefuel

tankorcontaineropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

e. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother

sourcesofignition.

f. Neverfuelmachineindoors. g. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengine

ishotorrunning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

h. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2

inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoallowspacefor fuelexpansion.

i. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

j. Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineand

equipment.Movemachinetoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine.

k. Toreducefirehazards,keepmachinefreeofgrass,

leaves,orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuel spillageandremoveanyfuelsoakeddebris.

I. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinside

wherethereisanopenflame,sparkorpilotlight asonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothes dryerorothergasappliances.

m. Allowamachinetocoolatleastfiveminutesbefore

storing.

GeneralOperation:

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in

this manual and should be trained and supervised bya parent.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet

from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other

foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back

toward the operator.

8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in

bare feet or sandals.

10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.

11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.

12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.

13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.

14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway.

15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

17. Never carry passengers.

18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while

backing to avoid a back-over accident.

19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute,

removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.

21. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

22. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The machine must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.

23.

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

24.

Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the machine, which could result in serious injury.

4 I SECTION 2-- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

25.

Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

26.

Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire

hazard.

27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment.

28. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

29. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your customer service representative for assistance.

SlopeOperation:

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on

a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this machine on that area or serious injury could result.

Do:

1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes

are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

5. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid

engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down

the slope.

DoNot:

1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge

of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5

degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control. (e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to

overturn).

Towing:

1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the

hitch point.

2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.

3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.

Service

1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,

and deadly gas.

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the

spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after

operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine

should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service Dealer.

Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.

SECTION2 -- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES S

5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace

the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"

6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.

10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.

11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately

with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!"

12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

Notice Regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)

are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

SparkArrestor

internal combustion engine and should not be used

_ ARNING: This machine is equipped with an

any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

Average Useful Life

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),

this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an

authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively.

Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if

Donot modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway

engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.

WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

6 I SECTION 2-- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

Sight and

hold this level with avertical tree...

or a corner of a building...

i -4 or a fence post

I I I I

I I

' Foldo,_ ',

, _ _epresents_a 15°

15 °

I--

Usethis pageasa guideto determineslopeswhereyou maynot operatesafely.

WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees

(a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

Assembly&Set-Up

Opening the Tractor Hood

To attach the negative battery cable and check the engine oil level the hood must be open. Locate the hood lift notch

(Refer to Figure 4 on page 10)at the front/center of the dash panel. Grasping the hood at the notch, lift and pivot the hood forward to open.

Attaching the Battery Cables

The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery. The positive battery cable is factory connected. The negative

cable must be connected. The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked

Neg. (-).

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" position before attaching the battery cables.

• From the center notch at the front of the dash panel,

lift the tractor hood and pivot forward to open.

• Remove the hex shoulder bolt and wing nut from the

negative (black)cable.

Wing Nut

Negative

Cable

GasolineFill-up

__, ARNING: Use extreme care when handling

NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use

gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system.

• This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only

clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In countries using the

Research method, it should be 90 octane minimum.

• Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less combustion chamber deposits and reduces

harmful exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must not be used where exhaust

emissions are regulated.

• Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by volume) is an approved fuel. Other

gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.

• Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends (up to a maximum of 15% MTBE by

volume) are approved fuels. Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.

The gasoline tank is under the rear fender, with the fuel fill cap located in the center of the rear fender. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap from the tractor.

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine

indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

sources of ignition.

Figure 3-1

Pull the protective cap, if present, off the negative battery terminal. Attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal (-) with the bolt and wing nut. See Figure 1.

The positive cable (red cable) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a carriage bolt and hex sems nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal.

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed

on page 20 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.

ShoulderBolt

IMPORTANT: Yourtractor h shipped with motor oil in theengine. However,you MUSTcheckthe oil levelbefore

operating. Referto theengine Owner'sManual provided with

your tractor for instructions on checking the oil level

TirePressure

circumstances is 25 psi. Equal tire pressure WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any

should be maintained atall 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 for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i, for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

ControlsandFeatures

A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter

B Throttle Control Lever

C Key Switch Module D Choke Control Knob

E PTO (Blade Engage)Control Switch F Parking Brake Lever

G Forward Control Pedal H Reverse Control Pedal

I Brake Pedal

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator's position.

Figure 4-1

J Deck Lift Lever K Cup Holder

L Seat Adjustment Lever

M Fuel Fill Cap

N Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods

O Fuel Level Window

P Cargo Net

Q Hood Lift Notch

Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter

Yourtractoris equippedwith a SystemsIndicator Monitoras shownin Figure5. The monitorrecordsthe accumulatedhours oftractor operation,anddisplaysthe informationontheLCDhour meterdisplay(tenthsof an hour- right mostdigit). Themonitor alsohas fourindicatorlights thatshowthe statusof various

functionsof the tractor.

Battery Oil

LCDHourMeter

123.4-

Oil PressureIndicatorLight Thiswarninglampindicateslowengineoilpressure.Ifthis

indicatorilluminates,stopthetractorimmediatelyandcheckthe engineoil level.If theoillevelis withintheoperatingrange,butthe lightremainson,contactyourCubCadetdealer.NOTE:Theoil

pressureindicatormayilluminatewhenthekeyswitchis turnedto an onposition,butshouldturn offwhentheengineisstarted.

PTOEngagedIndicator Light Thisindicatorilluminateswhenthe keyswitchisturnedtothe

"START"positionwhilethe PTOswitchis inthe "ENGAGED" position.Checkthisindicatorifthe enginewillnotcrankwiththe keyswitchinthe"START"position.Movethe PTOswitchtothe "DISENGAGED"position.

BrakeEngaged Indicator Thisindicatorilluminateswhenthe keyswitchisturnedtothe

"START"positionandthebrakepedalis notfullydepressed.Check thisindicatorifthe enginewillnotcrankwiththekeyswitchin the "START"position.Ifnecessary,fullydepressthe brakepedal._

PTO ParkingBrake

Figure 4-2

Thesystem indicator monitorfeaturesareas follows:

LCDHourMeterDisplay

Thehour meterdisplay is activatedwhen the keyswitchis turnedto either the "NORMALMOWING"orthe "REVERSE

CAUTIONMODE"switchpositions. Whenthe key switchis turnedto an on position, the batteryindicator lightbriefly illuminatesand the batteryvoltage is brieflydisplayed.The displaythen changesto theaccumulatedhours.

NOTE:A record of theactual hours of operationshould be kept

to assuremaintenanceproceduresare completedaccordingto the schedulein this manual.

TheIndicatorMonitorwill also remindtheoperatorof main- tenanceintervalsfor changingthe engineoil. TheLCDwill alternatelyflashthe recordedhours,"CHG"and"OIL"forfive minutes,after every50 hoursof recordedoperationelapse.The maintenanceintervallastsfor twohours (from50-52,100-102, 150-152,etc.). TheLCDwill flashas describedforfive minutes everytimethetractor'sengineis startedduringthis maintenance interval.Followthe oil changeintervalsprovidedintheengine manualthis the Maintainingyour Tractorsection ofthis Manual.

Battery Indicator Light Illuminateswhenthe ignitionswitchit turnedtoan ONpositionand

theengineis notstarted. Illuminatesto indicatethe batteryvoltagehasdroppedbelow11.5

(+0.5/-1.0)DCvolts(the batteryvoltageis alsodisplayedon the hourmeter).Ifthisindicatoranddisplaycomeon duringoperation, checkthe batteryandchargingsystemforpossiblecausesand/or contactyourCub Cadetdealer.

Throttle Control Lever

Thethrottlecontrollevercontrolsthe speed ofthe engine.Whensetin a givenposition, thethrottlewillmaintaina uniformengine speed.

IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingthe tractor withthecutting deckengaged,throttle controllevermustalwaysbeinthe FAST (rabbit)position.

Fast Position

Slow Position

Key Switch Module

Thekeyswitchmoduleisusedto startand stopthe engine.Itis also

usedto activatetheREVERSE CAUTIONMODE.Insertkeyinto

thekeyswitchmoduleandturn clockwisetotheSTARTposition. Releasethe keyintothe NORMAL MOWINGpositiononceengine

hasstarted. Tostopthe engine,turntheignitior

keycounterclockwiseto theSTOP position.

lunattended.AlwaysdisengagePTO,moveshift

I,_ ARNING:Neverleave a runningmachine

IMPORTANT:Priortooperatingthetractor,refertoboth"Safety InterlockSystem"on page12and"StartingTheEngine"on page 13ofthismanualfordetailedinstructionsregardingthe Ignition SwitchModuleandoperatingthetractorinREVERSECAUTION

MODE.

Ileverintoneutralposition,setparkingbrake,stop lengineandremovekeyto preventunintended

_starting.

SECTION4-- CONTROLS AND FEATURES

,_ IWARNING:NevermovethekeyintotheStart

positionwhilethe engineisrunning.Doingso

maycausedamageto yourengine'sstarter,

Choke Control

Thechokecontrolknobislocatedon the lowerleftsideofthedash paneland isactivatedbypullingoutward.Activatingthechoke

controlclosesthechokeplateonthe carburetorandaids instarting theengine.

PTO (Blade Engage) Control Switch

Toengagethe electricPTOand providepower tothe cuttingdeck,pulloutwardonthePTO

controlswitchknob.Pushthe switchknob inwardtodisengagethePTOandstopthe

cuttingdeck. NOTE: ThePTOControlSwitchmustbein the

disengaged(OFF)positionwhen startingthe engine.

F PTO

! /

o I

Parking Brake Lever

NOTE: Theparkingbrakemustbeset ifthe operatorleavestheseatwiththeenginerunning; otherwisetheenginewillautomaticallyshutoff.

• Tosettheparkingbrake,fullydepressthebrake pedaland pushthe bottomofparkingbrake leverinward. Seethe imagetothe rightfor parkingbrakeidentification.Holdthe leverin whileremovingyourfootfromthebrakepedal. Bothparkingbrakeleverand brakepedalwill staydepressed.

• Toreleasetheparkingbrake,depressthebrakepedalslightly. Theparkingbrakeleverwillthen returnto itsoriginalposition.

IMPORTANT:Alwayssetthe parkingbrakewhenleavingthe tractorunattended.

Brake Pedal

Thebrakepedalislocatedat thefrontof theleftrunningboardand isusedforquickstops,or settingthe parkingbrake.Thispedal mustbe FULLYdepressedto activatethesafetyinterlockswitch whenstartingthetractor.

Deck Lift Lever

Thedecklift leverislocatedin therightfenderandisusedto changethecuttingheightofthe mowerdeck. Thecuttingheights rangefrom 1-1/2"to4".Eachofthesixindexnotchesrepresentan approximately1/2"adjustmenttothe deckheight.Touse,grasp thelift leverhandleandpullslightlyupward(rearward)whilepivot- ingtheleverinwardandout ofits indexnotch.Movetheliftleveras necessaryto placeinthe notchbestsuitedforyourapplication.

Afterchangingthecuttingheightofthe deck,you mustcheck thepositionof thedeckfrontgaugewheels.Theyshouldbe approximately1/2-inchabovethegroundwhenthetractorisona smooth,flat surfacesuchasa driveway.Referto "Maintenance& Adjustments"laterinthis manual

Cup Holder

Thetractor'scupholderislocatedonthefendertothe leftofthe seat.

Seat Adjustment Lever

Theseatadjustmentleverisonthe left sideoftheseat.Use thisleverto adjusttheseatforwardor rearwardto a comfortable operatingposition.Seethe "Maintenance&Adjustments"section

laterin thismanualforinstructions.

Fuel Fill Cap and Fuel Level Window

Thefuel fillcap islocatedin thecenterof therearfender.Pivotthe seatforwardtofullyaccessthefuelfill capandfill thefueltank. Turnthefillcap approximately1/4turnandpullupwardto remove. Pushthe capdownwardonthe fueltankfillneckandturn 1/4turn clockwisetotighten. Theleveloffuel in thefueltankcan beviewedthroughthefuel levelwindowinthe rearhitchplate.

Forward Control Pedal

Theforwardcontrolpedalis locatedonthe rightsideof thetractor, atthe frontofthe rightrunningboard.Depresstheforwardcontrol pedaltocausethe tractortotravelintheforwarddirection.Thefor- wardgroundspeedofthe tractoris directlyaffectedbythedistance thepedalis depressed.Thefurtherthepedalis depressed,the fasterthetractorwill travel.Thetractorwill slowandthepedalwill returnto itsoriginalpositionwhenreleased.

Reverse Control Pedal

Thereversecontrolpedalis locatedin therightfrontrunningboard rearwardoftheforwardcontrolpedal.Depressthereversecontrol pedaltocausethe tractortotravelin reverse.Thefurtherthepedal isdepressed,the fasterthe tractorwilltravel.Thetractorwillslow andthepedalwill returnto itsoriginalpositionwhenreleased.

Cargo Net

Convenientlylocatedonthetractor'sdashpanel,thecargonetcan be usedto storepersonalitemswhileoperatingthelawntractor.

Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods

Thehydrotransmissionbypassrodsarelocatedatthebackofthe tractorabovetherearhitchplate.Whenengaged,theselevers opena hydropumpbypassvalveineach transmissionwhich allowsthetractorto bemanuallypushedshortdistances.See the"Maintenance& Adjustments"sectionlaterinthis manualfor

instructions.

SECTION4 -- CONTROLS AND FEATURES 11

Operation

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOTACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DONOTOPERATETHEUNITWHEREITCOULDSLIPORTIR

• IFMACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND

BACKDOWNHILLSLOWLY.

• DONOTMOWWHENCHILDRENOROTHERSAREAROUND.

• NEVERCARRYCHILDREN,EVENWITHBLADESOFE

• LOOKDOWNANDBEHINDBEFOREANDWHILEBACKING.

• KEEPSAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND

SWITCHES)INPLACEANDWORKING.

• REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULDBETHROWNBYTHE

BLADE(S).

• KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALLCONTROLS.

• BESUREBLADE(S) ANDENGINEARESTOPPEDBEFORE

PLACINGHANDSORFEETNEARBLADE(S).

• BEFORELEAVINGOPERATOR'SPOSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACETHESHIFTLEVERINNEUTRAL, ENGAGE

BRAKELOCK,SHUTENGINEOFFANDREMOVEKEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

ReverseCaution Mode

the tractor in the REVERSECAUTION MODE.

,_ WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged.

IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.

Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor

immediately if someone enters the area.

To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:

IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.

1. Start engine as instructed in the following sub section.

Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green)

position to the REVERSECAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch module. See Figure 5-1.

. o,,.ooE.Aooo.oA

Indicator III _ ,_, BEVERSEPUSH//_ I1_111

Light __-_--I_ BUTTON_ J'/t\_ _y 111Reverse

_'_-_- PushButton

Headlights

The tractor headlights are turned on whenever the ignition switch is turned to either of the run positions.

Safety Interlock System

The safety interlock system is designed for safe operation of the tractor. If this system should ever malfunction, do

not operate the tractor, immediately contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

• The safety interlock system prevents the engine from starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the

PTO switch is in the disengaged (OFF) position.

• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before

engaging the parking brake.

• The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with

the PTO (Blade Engage) switch engaged, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.

• With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the

PTO switch is in the engaged (ON) position and the drive pedal is depressed for Reverse travel.

to bypass the Safety Interlock Switches in any

,_ WARNING: Tampering with or attempting

way will void your tractor's warranty. Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is

malfunctioning.

° t'tp° iiii

Figure 5-1

3. Depress the REVERSEPUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch

module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key switch module will be ON while activated. See Figure 5-1.

4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)engaged.

5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around.

6. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.

IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:

a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING

position or STOP position.

b. The operator leaves the seat. Follow the previous

instructions to re-activate.

Startingthe Engine

,_ WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the

NOTE: Refer to the engine Owner's Manual for gasoline

and oil fill-up instructions.

1. Insert the tractor key into the key switch module.

2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage) lever/knob.

3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.

4. Pull the choke control knob outward into the full choke position (a warm engine may not require choking).

5. Move the throttle control lever to midway between the SLOW and FAST positions.

6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to

the NORMAL MOWING position.

IMPORTANT: Do not hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause

damage to your engine's electric starter.

7. After the engine starts, gradually push the choke knob fully inward as the engine warms up.

NOTE: Do not use the choke control to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to start and warm up the

engine.

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system

was designed for your safety and protection.

IMPORTANT

If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key offand remove the key.

DrivingTheTractor

IMPORTANT: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and

sudden stops.

• Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit)

position.

• To travel forward: Slowly depress the forward drive control pedal until the desired speed is achieved. See

Figure 5-2.

/r Brake Pedal Forward Drive Pedal "%

k, Reverse Drive Pedal/

Figure 5-2

To travel in reverse: Check that the area behind is clear,

then slowly depress the reverse drive control pedal until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 5-2.

Release the depressed drive pedal and depress the brake pedal to stop the tractor.

WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage

knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the

tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.

Do not mow on slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and

the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged

material to ricochet back toward the operator.

Stoppingthe Engine

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop

the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). Thoroughly inspect the machine for any

damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating

1. If the blades are engaged, disengage the PTO.

2. Move the throttle control lever to midway between the half and full throttle. Then turn the ignition key

counterclockwise to the OFF position.

3. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.

Steeringthe Tractor

Your i1000 series tractor is equipped with an innovative steering system. Turning the steering wheel not only turns the front wheels, but also adjusts the position of

the drive control linkage of the two hydro transmissions that drive the tractor. This steering system allows you to

vary the radius of turns from a normal wide U-turn down to a zero turn. Some practice may be needed to become

accustomed to the steering of your tractor. The steering works as follows:

• The steering wheel turns approximately two turns stop to stop. With the center position being the straight

ahead position.

• Minor turns of the steering wheel from the center position (approximately 10° to 15°) turn only the front

axles and will result in wider turns.

• Increasing the turn of the steering wheel (beyond 10°-

15°) results in increasingly tighter turns. As the steering

mechanism turns the front wheels, it also changes the position of the transmission drive control linkage to

slow down the inner rear wheel in the turn, and adjust the speed of the outer wheel as necessary to complete

SECTION S -- OPERATION 13

the desired turn. Turn the steering wheel back to the center position as the turn is completed.

NOTE: It is not necessary to release the drive pedal when making a turn. The change to the transmission linkage

occurs regardless of how far the drive pedal is depressed. When the steering wheel is straightened, the tractor will

return to the speed set by the drive pedal.

• Turning the steering wheel fully to its stop in either direction will fully turn the front wheels, reverse the

direction of the inner wheel and adjust the outer wheel speed to execute a zero turn in the chosen direction.

Turn the steering wheel back to the center position as

the turn is completed.

NOTE: As the steering wheel is turned further toward its stop, the effort needed to turn the steering wheel

increases. IMPORTANT: Making tight or zero turns on grass will

greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf.

Driving OnSlopes

IMPORTANT: Refer to the SLOPEGAUGE on page 7 to

help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.

• Mow up and down slopes, never across.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn downhill on the slope. Turning uphill increases the possibility of a tractor rollover.

• Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up

smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.

Engaging the Parking Brake

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator

leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

To set the parking brake:

1. Press the brake pedal completely down with you right foot and hold it that position.

2. Push the parking brake lever downward and hold it in that position.

3. Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

4. Release pressure from the parking brake lever.

After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the down position. If it doesn't, the parking brake is not

enaged. Repete steps 1-4 to engage the parking brake. To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the brake

pedal.

unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking

_ ARNING: Never leave a running machine

brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting

Engagingthe PTO

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the

PTO:

1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.

2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position.

NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of

the cutting deck or other (separately available) PTO driven attachments.

Mowing

thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,

_ ARNING: To help avoid blade contact or a

This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet's high quality cutting decks. The following information will be

helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

• Do not mow at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.

• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

• Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle.

• Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut.

• Do not attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, not clear brush.

• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to the "SERVICE"section of this manual for

proper blade sharpening instructions.

IMPORTANT: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface, always

• Place the shift lever in neutral,

• Engage the parking brake,

• Shut engine off and remove the key

Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn "browned" by hot exhaust from your tractor's running engine

children and pets at least 75 feet from the

machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

SECTION S-- OPERATION

Maintenance&Adjustments

Maintenance

WARNING! Before performing any mainte-

nance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the

drive control levers fully outward in the neutral

position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unin-

tended starting.

Engine

Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine main- tenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instruc-

tions.

Changingthe EngineOil

the engine, muffler and surrounding metal

_ ARNING! If the engine has been recently run,

To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:

I. Run the engine fora short time towarm the engine

oil. The oil will flow more freely and carry away more

impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.

2. Locate the oil drain port on the left side of the engine.

3. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. Refer to Figure 6-I.

Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.

4. 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 2.0 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.

5. Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to begin draining oil. See Fig 6-I.

surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns.

6. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil drain valve back in, until the tabs click into

place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep

debris from entering the drain port.

7. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual.

AirCleaner

Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner ele- ment as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual.

SparkPlug

The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for

correct plug type and gap specifications.

HydrostaticTransmission

The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed and are

maintenance-free. Fluid levels cannot be checked and fluid cannot be added or changed.

SteeringLubrication

The steering arms, pivot shafts, and axles must be lubricated if ever the steering effort increases, or after

every 25 hour of operation. Lubricate using a pressure grease 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 steering arms which are located at rearward end of the two steering drag links. See Figure 6-2.

Steering SteeringArm

GearCover LubeFitting

Figure6-1

Lube _gs

Figure 6-2

Locate the lube fittings for the pivot shaft and axle on the front of one end of the axle pivot bar. Apply grease through the two lube fittings, then repeat to

lubricate the other end of the pivot bar. See Figure 6-2.

CleaningSteeringGears

Once a year, or ira tight spot is experienced when turning the steering wheel, remove the steering gear cover on

each end of the pivot bar and clean the two steering gears.

• From beneath the cover base plate on each end of the pivot bar, remove the three hex screws securing the steering gear coven Remove the covers and clean the

gears. It is not necessary to lubricate the gears. Refer to Figure 6-2.

• Insert the tab of the LH steering gear cover into the square hole in the LH base plate, position the cover, and

secure with the three hex screws. Do not over tighten. Repeat to install the cover on the RH side.

LubricateFrontWheel Bearings

Lubricate the front wheel bearings with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 25 hours of operation. The lube fittings

are located in the rim hub inside each front wheel.

LubricateDeckSpindlesand Idler Bracket

Lubricate the deck spindles and idler bracket with Cub Cadet 251H EPgrease after every 10 hours of operation.

The deck spindle lube fittings are in the spindle housings, and can only be accessed from the underside of the deck.

Lubricate the idler bracket through the lube fitting in the top of the shoulder bolt. Use a pressure grease gun to

lubricate the spindles and idler bracket.

UsingDeckWashSystemTM

Use the Deck Wash System TM to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive

chemicals. Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water nozzle on the left end of the deck.

Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:

1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your garden hose

to reach.

IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.

2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake, and stop the engine.

3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.

4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at the left end

of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle. See Figure 21.

LubricatePivotPoints& Linkage

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.

LubricateRearWheels

The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-

purpose grease before re-installing them.

Tires

WARNING: Never exceed the maximum

inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire

manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.

The recommended operating tire pressure is:

• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires

• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires IMPORTANT: Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting

deck to mow unevenly.

CleaningtheTractorandDeck

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the

deck pulleys or any other part of the machine. Periodically remove the belt covers and remove any ac-

cumulated grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys and the deck belt.

IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to

electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.

SECTION6-- MAINTENANCE _ ADJUSTMENTS

Figure 6-3

Turn the water on.

While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the

FAST (rabbit) position.

7. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON posi- tion. Remain in the operator's position with the cutting

deck engaged fora minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.

8. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to

turn the tractor's engine off.

9. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to discon- nect the adapter from the nozzle.

MovingtheTractorManually

If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the tractor, engage the two hydro transmission

bypass rods to manually move the tractor short distances. IMPORTANT: Never tow or drag the tractor with the rear

wheels on the ground. Even with the bypass rods engaged. Doing so will damage the transmissions.

To engage a bypass rod, pull the rod rearward so that the flange on the rod passes through the larger/rounded part

of the keyhole slot. With the flange of the rod outside (rearward) of the hitch plate, push the rod inward in the

small part of the keyhole slot so that rod's flange is locked against the back of the hitch plate. Repeat to engage

the other bypass rod to allow the tractor to be manually moved. See Figure 6-4.

Adjusting the Seat

driving the tractor, make sure that the seat

_ ARNING: After adjusting the seat or before

adjustment lever is engaged in the seat index plate and that the seat will not move. Do not

adjust the seat while the tractor is being driven. Adjusting the seat while the tractor is moving

could cause the operator to lose control of the tractor.

1. While sitting in the seat, grasp the seat adjustment lever on the left side of the seat and pull it upward to

disengage from the seat index plate. See Figure 6-5.

_, ,J

Figure 6-4

To disengage, move the rod to align its flange with the larger/rounded part of the keyhole slot and release the rod

back through the hitch plate. NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydro-

static bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the tractor.

Adjustments

ments while the engine is running, except

__ ARNING: Never attempt to make any adjust-

SteeringandTransmissionLinkage

The steering tie rod and drag links and the related transmission linkage are set at the factory and should

not require further adjustment. Because of the complex adjustment procedure, the steering and transmission

linkage should only be serviced or adjusted by a qualified mechanic. If you experience problems with steering, or

with the hydro drive transmissions, contact your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.

where specified in the operator's manual. Dis- connect spark plug wire(s) before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

Figure 615

Slide the seat to the desired position. See Figure 6-5.

Once the desired position is reached, release the seat

lever. Slide the seat slightly fore and aft as necessary to

engage the seat lever into one of the eight adjustment

positions in the index plate. Make certain the seat is locked in position.

Sideto SideLevelingthe Deck

NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to "Tires" earlier in this section for information regarding tire pressure,

If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary

as follows:

1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, move

the deck to the mid height position (third or fourth

notch) using the deck lift lever. Rotate the left blade so

that it is perpendicular to the tractor frame. Measure and record the distance from the outside of the left

blade tip to the ground.

2. Moving to the other side of the tractor, rotate the right blade so that it is perpendicular to the tractor frame,

and measure the distance from its outer blade tip to the ground.

3. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they're not, note whether the left side of the deck is lower or

higher and proceed to the next step.

SECTION6 -- MAINTENANCE • ADJUSTMENTS 17

Working from the left side of the tractor, loosen, but do

not remove, the hex cap screw in the left deck adjust- ment bracket. See Figure 6-6.

Adjustment Gear

Hex Cap Screw \

Raise Front

of Deckj

Figure 6-6

5. To even the deck turn the adjustment gear, located immediately behind the hex cap screw, clockwise (rear-

ward) to lower the left side of the deck. Turn the gear counter-clockwise (toward front) to raise the left side of

the deck. See Figure 6-6.

6. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip mea-

surements, as described earlier, are equal.

7. Retighten the hex cap screw in the left deck adjust- ment bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.

FrontToRearDeckLeveling

The front of the cutting deck is supported by an adjustable front deck hanger rod. This rod can be adjusted to set the

front to rear pitch of the deck. The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4-inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:

NOTE: The deck should first be leveled side to side. Check the side to side level of the deck and adjust if necessary.

1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, move the deck to the mid height position (third or fourth

notch) using the deck lift lever. Carefully rotate the RH blade (nearest the discharge chute) so that it is parallel

with the tractor frame.

2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.

The front measurement taken should be approximately

1/4" less than the rear measurement. Determine wheth-

er the front of the deck has to be raised or lowered.

3. Working at the front of the tractor, loosen the two hex

lock nuts at the front of the deck hanger rod. Thread

the lock nuts away from the hex nuts behind them.

Refer to Figure 6-7.

4. Use a open end wrench to turn the inner hex nuts to adjust the front of the deck. Turn the hex nuts clock-

wise to raise the front of the deck, or counterclockwise to lower the front of the deck. Adjust the hex nuts

evenly so that the deck hanger rod is at the front of

both slots in the hanger bracket on the front of the

deck. See Figure 6-7.

5. Retighten the two hex lock nuts when properly adjusted.

Figure 6-7

Deck GaugeWheel Adjustment NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature

of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.

The deck gauge wheels should neither contact the ground, nor be high off the ground, when the deck is moved to the desired height setting. If you change your cutting height

during the mowing season, the gauge wheels should be checked and adjusted as necessary. Adjust the gauge

wheels as follows:

• Place the tractor on a flat surface and move the deck to the desired mowing height using the deck lift lever.

• Check gauge wheels distance from the flat surface below. If the gauge wheels contact the ground, they must be raised. If the gauge wheels are higher than 1/2" above the ground, they should be lowered.

• Remove the hex flange lock nut and shoulder bolt securing one of the front ball wheels to the front index bracket. Reposition the ball wheel to align with the one of five index holes that places the wheel 1/4" to 1/2" above the ground. Secure the ball wheel to the index bracket with the shoulder bolt and flange lock nut. Note

the index hole used and secure the other ball wheel in the same position. See Figure 6-8.

Figure 6-8

SECTION6-- MAINTENANCE _ ADJUSTMENTS

Maintenance Schedule

Before

Eachuse

CleanHood/DashLouvers

CheckEngineOilLevel

CheckAirFilterforDirty,LooseorDamagedParts

CleanandRe-oilAirFilter'sFoamPrecleaner

ReplaceAirFilterElement

ChangeEngineOilandReplaceOilFilter

CleanBatteryTerminals _

LubeMidSteeringArms,PivotShafts,andAxles Y'" Y'"

LubeFrontWheelBearings Y'" Y'"

CleanEngineCoolingFins Y'" Y'"

Every

10Hours

Every

25Hours

Every

SOHours

Every

100Hours

Prior

toStoring

LubeFrontDeckWheels Y'" Y'"

LubeDeckSpindlesandIdlerBracket Y'" Y'"

LubePedalPivotPoints

CheckSparkPlugCondition& Gap Y'" Y'"

ReplaceFuelFilter

SECTION6 -- MAINTENANCE • ADJUSTMENTS 19

Service

Pivot Baradjustment

If excessive play is experienced in the steering wheel, check the pivot bar for forward/rearward movement.

1. Raise the front of the tractor and set it on jack stands, so the front wheels are suspended above the ground.

2. Grasping the ends of the pivot bar, attempt to move each end of the axle forward and rearward to check for

side play. There should be minimal or no side play.

3. If there is no side play, lower the tractor to the ground and have the steering linkage inspected by you Cub

Cadet dealer. If there is side play, tighten the pivot bar as follows:

• Support the pivot bar, then remove the hex lock

nuts securing the two shoulder bolts that pass through the pivot bar bracket, the pivot bar, and

frame. Refer to Figure 6-2.

• Slide a half inch flat washer, with a maximum thick-

ness of .030 inch, onto each shoulder bolt. Reinstall the shoulder bolts w/washers and fasten with the two hex lock nuts.

• Gradually and evenly tighten the hex lock nut while

continuing to check the forward/rearward move- ment of the pivot bar. Tighten the lock nuts until

minimum play, without binding the pivot bar's up and down movement, is achieved.

CheckingMain HarnessFuse

• A 20 amp fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring

harness to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.

• If the electrical system does not function, or your

tractor's engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown.

• The fuse can be found inside of the dash panel behind

the battery tray. You may need to remove the battery to gain access to the fuse. Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement.

NOTE: A second fuse holder can be found inside the dash panel. This fuse holder is used for the optional 12 volt

power outlet.

Battery

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked.

• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and

free of corrosive build-up.

• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light

coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.

• Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the posi-

tive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, discon- nect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal FIRST,

followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal

first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing

them could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine's alternating system.

Chargingthe Battery

If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended pe- riod of time, charge the battery with an automotive-type

12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well venti-

lated area and keep away from an open flame

or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

Cleaningthe Battery

Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If neces-

sary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with

grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

BatteryFailures

Some common causes for battery failure are:

• incorrect initial activation • undercharging

• overcharging • corroded connections

• freezing These failures are NOT covered by your tractor's warranty.

ChangingTransmissionDriveBelt

NOTE: Several components must be removed, including

transmission steering linkage which will have to be read-

justed, in order to change the tractor's transmission drive

belt. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have your transmis- sion drive belt replaced.

HydrostaticTransmission

Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times. The hydrostatic transmission

is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked and cannot be changed.

OffSeasonStorage

If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days, the following procedures are recommended:

WARNING: Never store the machine or fuel container indoors where there is an open flame,

spark or pilot light such as on water heater,

furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.

IMPORTANT: Fuel left in the fuel tank during warm weath- er deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems.

To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the en-

gine, the fuel system must be either completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent

deterioration.

1. If using a fuel stabilizer:

• Read the product manufacturer's instructions and

recommendations.

• Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of

stabilizer for the capacity of the fuel system.

• Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the

engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor.

2. If emptying the fuel system:

• Do not drain fuel when the engine is hot. Allow the

engine adequate time to cool. Drain fuel into an ap- proved container outdoors, away from open flame.

• Drain any large volume of fuel from the tank by

disconnecting the fuel line from the in-line fuel filter near the engine.

• Reconnect the fuel line and run the engine until

it starts to falter, then use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has

been exhausted.

• Again disconnect the fuel line and drain any remain-

ing gasoline from the system.

container outdoors, away from an open flame.

_ WARNING: Drain fuel only into an approved

Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior

to draining fuel.

Remove the spark plug and pour one (1)ounce of engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder. Crank the

engine several times to distribute the oil. Replace the spark plug.

Before storing for an extended period, clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in "Maintenance and Adjustments."

CuttingDeckRemoval

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

1. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage) and engage the parking brake.

2. Place the deck gauge wheels in their highest setting (lowest deck setting).

3. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

4. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the

tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck. Refer to Figure 7-1.

5. Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck

from the deck lift arm. Pivot the support pin handle downward to lock the pin in the disengaged position.

Refer to Figure 7-1.

6. Move to the right side of the tractor and repeat the previous step to release the deck from the RH lift arm.

Deck Lift Arm

k Deck Support Pin

Figure 7-1

6. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise deck lift arms up and out of the way.

7. Carefully slide the cutting deck forward until the front deck hanger rod can be removed from the slots of the

hanger bracket at the front of the deck.

8. The PTO belt is captured inside the PTO pulley on the

bottom of the engine by a belt keeper. From beneath

the front/left side of the tractor, locate the hex tapping screw securing the left side of the belt keeper to the

bottom of the tractor frame. After first noting the frame hole into which right side of the belt keeper is inserted,

remove the hex tapping screw and belt keeper. Slide

the PTO belt off the tractor's PTO pulley.

9. While holding the front deck hanger rod upward to clear the deck front hanger bracket, carefully slide the deck out from the right side of the tractor.

Cutting Blades

remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug

_ ARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off,

• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to

Cutting Deck Removal) then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside.

NOTE: A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing and the cutting edge of the blade to help in

breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade.

• Use a 15/16" wrench to loosen the hex flange nut securing

the blade to the bottom of the spindle assembly. Secure the spindle by either holding the blade tightly, or by using

asecond wrench to hold the nut at the top of the spindle.

• Continue holding the blade onto the star hub of the

spindle, and remove the flange nut and cutting blade.

• Repeat the previous steps to remove the other blade.

• To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal

amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°

to 30° angle.

wire(s) to prevent unintended starting before

removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy

gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. The blades may be removed as follows.

SECTION7 -- SERVICE 21

IMPORTANT:If the cutting edge of the blade has already

been sharpened to within 15/8" from the edge, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones See Figure 7-2

BladeSeparation

Worn Blade

Edge

Wind Wing

Sharpen Edge Evenly

_ J

• It is important that each cutting blade edge be ground equally to maintain proper blade balance

• A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration and may cause damage to the tractor and result in per-

sonal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Grind metal from the heavy

side until it balances evenly

IMPORTANT: When replacing the blades, make certain the side of the blade marked "Bottom" faces the ground when

the mower is turned to the operating position IMPORTANT: Note that the stars of the blades (and spin-

dles) are not symmetrical The blade can be installed on each spindle in only one direction Carefully align the star

hole of the blade with the star of the spindle shaft when installing each blade DO NOT improperly align the blade

and spindle shaft, and attempt to seat the blade onto the spindle by tightening the hex flange nut

• Rotate the blade as necessary to align its star hole with the star of the spindle shaft, then slide the blade

onto the spindle shaft Thread the hex flange onto the spindle shaft and use a torque wrench to tighten the

hex flange nut to 70 to 90 foot-pounds

• Repeat the above procedure to install the other blade

Changingthe PT0Belt

_ ARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off,

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present

IMPORTANT: Do not use substitute belts The V-belt found on your tractor is specially designed for optimal perfor

mance and service life for your deck application Use only OEM original replacement belts

remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) to prevent unintended starting before

removing the belt(s)

15/8 inch

Figure 7-2

replace the PTO belt, proceed as follows:

Remove the deck from beneath the tractor (refer to Cut- ting Deck Removal) Maneuver the PTO belt downward and off the idler

pulley on the spring loaded idler bracket NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the hex cap screw and flange lock nut securing the pulley to the idler bracket to fit

the belt between the pulleyand bracket Slide the belt between the bottom of the idler pulley and top of the

timing belt idler pulley below See Figure 7-3

Fixed Idler Idler Bracket

Pulley and Pulley

Figure 7-3

• Loop the belt and push out of the V- groove of the drive pulley on the right hand spindle assembly Lift the belt

over the pulley and out from beneath the spindle cover See Figure 7-3

• Loop the new PTO belt and slide between the top of the drive pulley and spindle cover Maneuver the belt

around and into the V-groove of the drive pulley

• Route the back side of the belt around idler pulley and between the idler pulley and idler bracket Re-tighten

the hex screw and flange lock nut if loosened earlier Refer to Figure 7-3

• Route the belt around the fixed idler pulley as shown in Figure 7-3 and re-install the deck as described in "Re-

installing the Cutting Deck" later in this section

Changingthe TimingBelt

_ ARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off,

To replace the timing belt, proceed as follows:

• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor (refer to Cut- ting Deck Removal).

• Remove the PTO belt drive pulley of the right hand spindle assembly asdescribed in "Changing the PTO

Belt."

• Remove the hex screw, flat washer, lock washer, shoul- der spacer, and flange lock nut that make up the idler bracket backstop. NOTE: It may be necessary to clean

the underside of the mowing deck to access the hex screw. Refer to Figure 7-4.

remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug

wire(s) to prevent unintended starting before

removing the belt(s).

SECTION7-- SERVICE

Applying force to either the timing belt idler pulley or the timing belt idler bracket, pivot and hold the idler

bracket against the spring tension just far enough to allow lifting the timing belt off and above the idler pul-

ley Carefully release the idler bracket See Figure 7-4

Backstop Idler Bracket & Spring &

_. Idler Pulley Screw J

Figure 7-4

Loop the timing belt and lift out of the timing pulley and over the right hand spindle assembly Maneuver

the belt between the drive pulley on top of the spindle assembly and the spindle cover to remove

Repeat the above procedure to remove the belt from the left hand spindle assembly timing pulley Refer to

Figure 7-4 Loop the new timing belt and maneuver the belt be-

tween the drive pulley on top of the right hand spindle assembly and the spindle cover Lower the belt until

loosely around the right hand timing pulley Refer to Figure 7-4

• Note the arrows on the top of the timing pulley on the LH spindle and on the drive pulley of the RH spindle

assembly These timing arrows MUST be positioned 90° from each other as shown in Figure 7-5

• Rotate the RHspindle assembly to position the drive pulley timing arrow as shown in Figure 7-5 Then with-

out moving the RH drive pulley, pull the timing belt tight against the RHtiming pulley, above the timing belt idler pulley, and over to the LH timing pulley

• Turn the LH timing pulley so that its timing arrow is 90° from the RH spindle assembly timing arrow Refer to

Figure 7-5

• While making sure not to change the position of either pulley, loop the timing belt over the LH timing pulley

• After making sure the spring is hooked onto the idler bracket and screw, pivot the timing idler bracket/idler

pulley against the spring tension just far enough to allow you to lower the backside of the timing belt onto

the idler pulley See Figure 7-5

• Re-check the timing arrows on the two pulleys If they have moved from the 90° position when tensioning the

timing belt, pivot the idler pulley to relieve tension on the belt and re-position the pulleys The timing arrows

MUST be positioned 90 ° from each other as shown in Figure 7-5.

• Re-install the idler bracket backstop components as originally installed in the deck housing, and position so

that there is a 1/8" gap between the backstop and idler bracket Tighten the hex screw and flange lock nut to secure in the adjusted position

Timing Pulley

Timing Arrow

Drive Pulley

Timing Arrow

Figure 7-5

SECTION7 -- SERVICE 23

If the timing belt was installed correctly and the timing arrows were positioned as shown in Figure 7-5, the cut-

ting blades should be in the position shown in Figure 7-6.

Figure 7-6

Reinstall the PTO belt onto the RH spindle drive pulley and re-install the deck as described in "Re-installing the

Cutting Deck" below.

ReinstallingtheCutting Deck

There are two methods for reinstalling the mower deck on the tractor. One method involves rotating the PTO belt

idler bracket to relieve enough belt tension to allow the belt to be placed in either the PTO pulley or the fixed idler

pulley. Because that method is difficult, we recommend using the second method of rolling the belt onto the PTO

pulley. Install the cutting deck as follows:

• From the right side of the tractor, slide the deck under the tractor and align the rear deck hanger brackets with

the deck lift arms.

• Slide the deck forward and place the deck front hanger rod into the slots of the deck front hanger bracket. Then

slide the deck rearward so that the front hanger rod is at the front of the slots.

• Using the deck lift lever, lower the deck lift arms. From either side of the tractor, pull the support pin in the

deck rear hanger bracket outward, align the deck lift arm hole with the deck support pin and release the pin

so that it goes through the deck lift arm. Repeat on the other side of the tractor to secure the deck.

• After first making sure the deck belt is properly engaged in all of the deck pulleys, route the deck belt forward through the center of the front deck hanger

rod and toward the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.

• Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the posi- tion that gives you the most horizontal run of the belt

between the deck pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.

• Sitting in front of the tractor, facing rearward, make certain the belt is not twisted; then reach beneath the

tractor to grasp the belt and pull it toward the PTO pulley.

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.

• While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the left. Continue holding and rotating the

pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley. See Figure 7-7.

PTOBelt

Pulley

Figure 7-7

_ ARNING: Use caution to prevent pinching

your fingers when rolling the belt onto the PTO

pulley.

Checkingthe CuttingBladeTiming

During normal operation the timing of the cutting blades can be altered by abnormal loads on one, or both, cutting blades. Regularly check the timing arrows on the spindle

assemblies to make certain they are 90 ° from each other. If the timing arrows are not 90° from each other, proceed

as follows:

• Remove the deck from the tractor. Remove the idler bracket backstop. Refer to Figure 7-4.

• Pivot the idler bracket/idler pulley to relieve the tension on the timing belt, and reposition the drive pulley

and/or timing pulley to achieve the 90 ° orientation of the timing arrows.

• Re-install the idler bracket backstop and position so that there is a 1/8" gap between the backstop and idler

bracket. Tighten the hex screw and flange lock nut to secure in the adjusted position.

SECTION7-- SERVICE

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause

Engine runs erratic

1. Unit running with CHOKE activated.

2. Spark plug wire(s) loose.

3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

4. Ventin gas cap plugged.

5. Water or dirt in fuel system.

6. Dirty air cleaner.

1. Push CHOKE control in.

2. Connect spark plug wire(s).

3. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

4. Clearvent or replace cap if damaged.

5. Drain fuel tank. Refill with clean, fresh gasoline.

6. Replace air cleaner paper element or clean

foam precleaner.

Remedy

Engine hesitates at high RPM

Excessive vibration

Uneven cut

1. Spark plug(s) gap too close.

1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

2. Damaged or bent cutting blade.

1. Deck not leveled properly.

2. Dull blade.

3. Uneven tire pressure.

1. Remove spark plug(s) and resetthe gap.

1. Tighten blade and spindle.

2. Replace blade.

1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment.

2. Sharpen or replace blade.

3. Check tire pressure in all four tires.

ReplacementParts

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). Parts Manual downloads are also available

free of charge at www.cubcadet.com.

Changingthe TimingBelt Model i1042

Lower Drive Belt _Contact Dealer 954-04134

Engine to Deck/PTO Belt 954-04185 Deck Timing Belt 954-04167

Blades 942-04217 (Qty. 2)

Deck Spindle - Right Hand 618-04512 Deck Spindle - Left Hand 618-04516

Deck Front Ball Wheels 734-04155 (Qty. 2)

Battery 925-1707D

Starter Solenoid 725-04439

Ignition Keys 725-2054A

Engine Oil Filter KH-52-050-02

Engine Oil (Capacity 57.6 ounces) 737-3030A (lqt.)

Engine Air Filter Element KH-32-083-03-S

Engine Air Filter Foam Precleaner Element KH-32-083-05-S

Fuel Filter KH-25-050-22-S Spark Plug 759-3336

Deck Discharge Chute Assembly 631-04254

Attachments& Accessories

MODEL ' DESCRIPTION

19A70001000

19A70002000

190-833-000

19Aq02-100 19A-106-100

19Aq05-100

19A-103-100

19Aq04-100

19A-107-100

19Aq13-i00

19A-108-100

19A-109-100

TwinRearBaggerGrassCollectorfor46" Deck

MulchingKit

46"DozerBlade

18CubicFootSteelCart 10CubicFootPolyCart

48"BroadcastSpreader ..............

42"Sweeper 25 GallonSprayer

48"Dethatcher 48"PolyRoller 48"PlugAerator

48"SpikeAerator ................

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoardandMTDConsumerGroupIncare pleasedtoexplaintheevaporativeemissioncontrolsystemwarrantyonyour2008 lawn mower.InCalifornia,newlawnmowermustbe designed,builtand equippedto meettheState'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupIncmust

warrantthe EECSonyourlawnmowerforthe periodoftime listedbelow providedthere hasbeenno abuse,neglectorimpropermaintenanceofyour lawnmower. YourEECSmayincludeparts suchasthecarburetor,fuel-injectionsystem,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter,fueltanks,fuel lines,fuelcaps,valves,

canisters,filters,vaporhoses,clamps,connectors,andotherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents. Wherea warrantable condition exists, MTDConsumer Group Inc will repair your lawn mower at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Thisevaporativeemissioncontrolsystemiswarrantedfortwo years.If anyevaporativeemission-relatedparton yourequipmentisdefective,the partwill be repairedorreplacedbyMTDConsumerGroupInc.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asthe lawnmowerowner,youare responsiblefor performanceoftherequiredmaintenancelistedin yourowner'smanual. MTDConsumerGroupIncrecom- mendsthatyou retainall receiptscoveringmaintenanceonyour lawnmower,butMTDConsumerGroup Inccannotdenywarrantysolelyforthe lack of receipts.

Asthe lawnmowerowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatMTDConsumerGroupIncmaydeny youwarrantycoverageifyour lawnmowerora parthas failed dueto abuse,neglect,orimpropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodifications.

Youare responsibleforpresentingyourlawn mowertoMTDConsumerGroupInc'sdistributioncenterorservicecenterassoonas the problemexists.The warrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedin a reasonableamountoftime, nottoexceed30 days.If youhaveaquestionregardingyourwarrantycoverage,youshould

contactthe MTDConsumerGroupIncServiceDepartmentat 1-800-800-7310.

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

MTDConsumerGroupIncwarrantstothe ultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthe lawnmoweris:Designed,built andequippedsoas to conformwithall applicableregulations;andfreefrom defectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipthat causethe failureofa warrantedpartto beidenticalin allmaterial respectstothat partasdescribedin MTDConsumerGroupInc'sapplicationfor certification.

Thewarrantyperiodbeginsonthedatethe lawnmoweris deliveredtoan ultimatepurchaserorfirst placedintoservice.Thewarrantyperiodistwo years. Subjecttocertainconditionsand exclusionsasstatedbelow,thewarrantyonemission-relatedpartsis asfollows:

1. Anywarrantedpartthat isnotscheduledfor replacementasrequiredmaintenanceinthe writteninstructionssupplied,is warrantedforthewarrantyperiod statedabove.Ifthepart fails duringtheperiodof warrantycoverage,the partwillbe repairedor replacedby MTDConsumerGroupIncaccordingto subsection (4)below.Anysuchpart repairedorreplacedunderwarrantywillbe warrantedfor the remainderofthe period.

2. Anywarrantedpartthat isscheduledonlyfor regularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliediswarrantedforthewarrantyperiodstatedabove.Any such partrepairedor replacedunderwarrantywill bewarrantedforthe remainingwarrantyperiod.

3. Anywarrantedpartthat isscheduledforreplacementas requiredmaintenancein thewritten instructionssuppliediswarrantedforthe periodoftime beforethe firstscheduledreplacementdatefor thatpart.If the partfails beforethefirstscheduledreplacement,the partwillbe repairedor replacedby MTDConsumer GroupIncaccordingto subsection(4)below.Anysuch partrepairedor replacedunderwarrantywillbewarrantedforthe remainderof the periodpriortothe firstscheduledreplacementpointfor the part.

4. Repairorreplacementofanywarrantedpart underthewarrantyprovisionshereinmustbeperformedatawarrantystationatno chargeto theowner.

5. Notwithstandingthe provisionsherein,warrantyservicesorrepairswill beprovidedatall of ourdistributioncentersthat arefranchisedto servicethe subject enginesor equipment.

6. Thelawnmowerownerwillnot bechargedfor diagnosticlaborthat is directlyassociatedwithdiagnosisofa defective,emission-relatedwarrantedpart, providedthat suchdiagnosticworkis performedata warrantystation.

7. MTDConsumerGroupIncisliablefordamagesto otherengineorequipmentcomponentsproximatelycausedby a failureunderwarrantyofanywarranted part.

8. Throughoutthelawnmowerwarrantyperiodstatedabove,MTDConsumerGroupIncwill maintaina supplyof warrantedpartssufficientto meettheexpected demandfor suchparts.

9. Anyreplacementpartmaybe usedinthe performanceof anywarrantymaintenanceorrepairsand mustbe providedwithoutchargetothe owner.Suchusewill notreducethe warrantyobligationsofMTDConsumerGroupInc.

10.Add-onor modifiedpartsthat arenotexemptedbytheAir ResourcesBoardmaynotbe used.Theuseof any non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpartsbythe ultimatepurchaserwillbegroundsfor disallowinga warrantyclaims.MTDConsumerGroup Incwill notbe liableto warrantfailuresof warrantedpartscaused

bythe use ofa non-exemptedadd-onor modifiedpart.

WARRANTED PARTS:

Therepairorreplacementofanywarrantedpart otherwiseeligibleforwarrantycoveragemaybeexcludedfromsuchwarrantycoverageifMTDConsumerGroup Incdemonstratesthat the lawnmowerhasbeenabused,neglected,orimproperlymaintained,andthat suchabuse,neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe directcauseofthe needfor repairor replacementof the part.Thatnotwithstanding,anyadjustmentof acomponentthathas afactory installed,and properly operating,adjustmentlimitingdeviceisstill eligibleforwarrantycoverage.Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartslistarecovered:FuelLine,FuelLineClamps

CUB CADET LLC

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS

IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an

original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Pleaseseethe operator's manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals.

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leasedand used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in Canadaand/or its territories and possessions (either entity

respectively, "Cub Cadet"). CubCadet warrants this product (excluding its NormalWearParts,

Batteries,Frameand FrontAxleandAttachmentsas described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years or one hundred twenty (120) operation hours, whichever comes

first, commencing on the dateof original retail purchase or lease and will, at its option, repair or replace,free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

NormalWearPartsare warranted to befree from defects in material and workmanship for a period ofthirty (30) days from the date of original

purchase or lease. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: belts, blades, bladeadapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, andtires.

Batterieshavea one-year prorated limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship, with 100% replacement during the first three

months. After three months, the battery replacement credit is based on the months remaining in the twelve (12) month period dating back to the original date of original sale or lease.Any replacement battery will be warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.

FrameandFrontAxle--Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron pivot axle against defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years or 500 hours, whichever occurs first, commencing onthe date of original purchase or lease.

Attachments--Cub Cadetwarrants attachments for this product against defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of two (2) years,

commencing on the date of the attachment's original purchase or lease.Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as: grass

collectors and mulch kits. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product hasbeen operated

and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect,

accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damageresulting from the installation or useof any part, accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadetfor usewith the product(s) covered by this

manual will void your warranty asto any resulting damage. Inaddition, CubCadet may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter, or any part thereof, is altered, modified, disconnected or otherwise tampered with.

HOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OFPURCHASEANDAPPLICABLE MAINTENANCERECORDS,through

your local authorized service dealer. To locate thedealer in your area:

In the U.S.A.: Checkyour Yellow Pages,or contact Cub CadetLLC at P.O.Box361131,

Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 or log onto our website at www.cubcadet.com.

In Canada: Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, call 1-800-668-

1238 or log onto our website at www.mtdcanada.com. Without limiting the foregoing, this limited warranty does not provide

coverage in the following cases: a. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade

sharpening, tune-ups, brakeadjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

b. Service completed by someone other than anauthorized service

dealer.

c. Cub Cadetdoes not extend any warranty for products sold or

exported outside of the United States and/or Canada,and their respective possessions and territories, except those sold through Cub Cadet'sauthorized channels of export distribution.

d. Replacement parts and\or accessories that are not genuine Cub

Cadetparts.

e. Transportation charges and service calls.

There are no implied warranties, includingwithout limitation any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose. No warranties shall apply afterthe applicable period of express written warranty above. No other express warranties beyond those mentioned above, given by any personor entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the productas

setforth above. The terms of this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale and/or lease of the products

covered hereby. Cub Cadet shall nothe liable for any incidental or consequential loss or damage including,without limitation, expenses

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expensesto temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some jurisdictions do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

In no eventshall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alterationof safety features of the

product shallvoid this warranty. Youassume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out ofthe misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased asa gift.

HOWLOCAL LAWS RELATETOTHIS WARRANTY:This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you mayalso haveother rights that vary in different jurisdictions.

Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019, Phone: 1-877-282-8684

MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, Phone: 1-800-668-1238

GDOC-100014 REV.B

Medidas importantes de seguridad • Configuraci6n • Funcionamiento • Mantenimiento • Servicio • Soluci6n de problemas • Garantia

MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

Tractor corta c_sped con radio de giro cero

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

ImpresoenEstadosUnidosdeAmerica FORMULARIONo,769-03654

Modelo Time Saver

i1042

(Noviembre,2007)

AIpropietario

Gracias

Gracias por comprar un tractor corta c_sped fabricado por Cub Cadet LLC. El mismo ha sido diseflado cuidadosamente

para brindar excelente rendimiento si se Io opera y mantiene correctamente.

Por favor lea todo este manual antes de operar el equipo. Le indica cdmo configurar, operar y mantener la m_quina con seguridad y f_cilmente. Por favor asegurese de seguir cuidadosamente yen todo momento las pr_cticas de seguridad

recomendadas y de hac_rselas seguir a cualquier otra persona que opere la m_quina. En caso de no hacerlo podrian producirse lesiones personales o daflos materiales.

Toda la informaci6n contenida en este manual hace referencia a la m_s reciente informaci6n de producto disponible en el

momento de la impresi6n. Revise el manual frecuentemente para familiarizarse con la m_quina, sus caracteristicas y funcionamiento. Por favor tenga en cuenta que este Manual del Operador puede cubrir una gama de especificaciones de

indite

Medidas importantes de seguridad ...................... 3

Montaje y Configuraci6n ........................................ 8

Controles y Caractefisticas .................................... 9

Funcionamiento ..................................................... 12

Mantenimiento y Ajustes ....................................... 1S

producto de diferentes modelos. Las caracteristicas y funciones incluidas y/o ilustradas en este manual pueden no ser aplicables

a todos los modelos. Cub Cadet LLC se reserva el derecho de modificar las especificaciones de los productos, los diseflos y

el equipo sin previo aviso y sin generar responsabilidad por obligaciones de ningun tipo.

Este producto cumple con las estrictas normas de seguridad del Outdoor Power Equipment Institute y de un laboratorio de

pruebas independiente. Si tiene algun problema o duda respecto a la m_quina, Ilame a su distribuidor de servicio local Cub Cadet autorizado o p6ngase en contacto directamente con nosotros. Los numeros de tel_fono, direcci6n del sitio web y direcci6n

postal de la Asistencia al Cliente de Cud Cadet se encuentran en esta p_gina. Queremos garantizar su entera satisfacci6n en todo

momento. En este manual, las referencias al lado derecho o izquierdo de la

m_quina se observan desde la posici6n del operador.

Servicio ................................................................... 20

Soluci6n de problemas ......................................... 25

Piezas de reemplazo ............................................. 26

Aditamentos y accesorios .................................... 26

Garantia ...................................... Cubierta posterior

Registro de informaci6n de producto

Antes de configurar y operar su equipo nuevo, por favor Iocalice la placa de modelo en el equipo y registre la informaci6n en el

_rea situada a la derecha. Puede Iocalizar la placa de modelo mirando debajo del asiento. Si tiene que solicitar soporte t_cnico

a trav_s de nuestro sitio web o de un distribuidor Cub Cadet local, necesitar_ esta informaci6n.

NUMERO DE MODELO

DDDDDDDDDDD

NUMERO DE SERIE

DDDDDDDDDDD

Asistenciaal Cliente

En caso de tener problemas para montar este producto o de tenet dudas con respecto a los controles, funcionamiento o mantenimiento de esta m_quina, puede solicitar la ayuda de expertos. Elija entre las opciones que se presentan a

continuacidn:

0 Visite nuestro sitio web en www.cubcadet.com

0 Localice a su distribuidor Cub Cadet m_s cercano Ilamando al (877) 282-8684

0 Escribanos a Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

+ 82 hidden pages

Cub Cadet Time Saver i1042 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual