Cub Cadet LT1018 user manual

User manual for the device Cub Cadet LT1018

Device: Cub Cadet LT1018
Category: Lawn Mower
Manufacturer: Cub Cadet
Size: 4.88 MB
Added : 3/18/2013
Number of pages: 28
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Operator’s Manual
SERIES 1000
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
Models LT1018
LT1022
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ............................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge .................................................................................................................. 7 Tractor Set-up ................................................................................................................ 8 Know Your Lawn Tractor ......................................................................

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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operati

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26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass 3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow the ground. through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of 4. Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine 5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a sliding. potential fire hazard. 6

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GENERAL SERVICE: SERVICE 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE: area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use odorless, and deadly gas. extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is Dis

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R E A D O P E R A T • • • • N O B S N R D U O A R L R K E L E T O S ' A V V O E O S M E N A D E P O E T C O O R E E E M I T R P A V X S I C A D O E N A T M T N G S H R R O I O A U R S S R A A N W B N . E A Y E J Y A C A L N G W E C . V R T A D H D C H E O D I K I P U E I T I R R S L E O N T D A S E D I E T C U C S R R O T A P H H A T E U H N S I T I A N N S L D A O N S D O D A D I E T N R E V N 1 F N . SAFETY LABELS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CA

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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING 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. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers u

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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up Shipping Brace Removal The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by engine is off, set the parking brake and turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh remove the ignition key before removing the (under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no shipping brace. more than four inches below the top of the filler neck to allow space f

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P SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR A B G H C BATTERY OIL PRESSURE PTO / BLADE ENGAGE PARKING HOURS 1/10 BRAKE I J D K L E F M NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 1 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H Ignition Switch B Throttle Control Lever I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal D Parking Brake Lever K Cruise Control Lever E Fuel Tank Cap L Deck Lift Lever F Seat Adjustment Lever M Cup Holder G PTO (Blade Engage) Knob NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or

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Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the WARNING: Never leave a running tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of machine unattended. Always disengage the the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 2. remove key to prevent unintended starting. To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition Fast switch and turn cl

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Hour Meter Electric PTO / PTO Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the hour Blade Engage Knob meter operates whenever the engine is running and To engage the power to the records the actual hours of tractor operation. See cutting deck or other (separately Figure 4. available) attachments, pull OFF ON outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be in the disengaged

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Seat Adjustment Lever Deck Lift Lever To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use, the desired position. Once a comfortable position is move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the suited for your application. seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment

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 After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel Shoulder Screws mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. Flat Washer Stopping the Engine WARNING: If you strike 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 restarting Bell Washer and operating Lock nut 

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 To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper Setting The Cruise Control portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 6. NOTE: The cruise control feature should only be utilized while traveling in the forward direction. Brake Pedal  Slowly depress the upper portion of the drive pedal until the desired speed is achieved.  Lightly depress the cruise control lever.  While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift your foot from the drive pedal (you

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Moving The Tractor Manually Front View Top View Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. Opening this PTO valve permits the fluid in the transmission to bypass its OFF normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel." To ON open the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows: OFF ON  Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor. See Figure 7. Figure 8 Mowing WARNING: To hel

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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS  Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the WARNING: Never attempt to make any stabilizer bracket. See Figure 9. Tighten the lock adjustments while the engine is running, nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock except where specified in the operator’s nuts to lower the front of the deck. manual.  Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved. Leveling the Deck Side to Side NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire

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Parking Brake Adjustment Hex Nut and Lock Washer WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key Pivot Bar to prevent unintended starting. Axle If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The brake disc can be found on the right side of the transmission in the rear o

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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR  Service the oil filteras instructed in the separate NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 24 for a Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed reference of recommended maintenance intervals. with your unit. WARNING: Before performing any Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set has finished draining. parking brake, stop engine and remove key to  Refill the engine with new motor oil. p

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Deck Spindles Front Wheels Grease fittings can be found on the top of each deck Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with spindle shaft. See Figure 14. Lubricate with 251H EP a grease fitting. See Figure 15. Lubricate with a grease grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush old grease and dirt out of the spindle shaft. Axle Grease Fitting

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 Place a block of wood between the center deck  After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both stabilizer. See Figure 16. terminals  Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the Hex Flange Nut positive terminal to prevent shorting. Wood Block IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red)


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