Cub-cadet LT1024 User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

Seat Adjustment Lever

To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat

adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to

the desired position. Once a comfortable position is

found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the

seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 17 of this

manual for more detailed instructions.

Deck Lift Lever

Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is

used to change the height of the cutting deck. To use,

move the lever to the left, then place in the notch best

suited for your application.

SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

WARNING: Read, understand, and follow

all instructions and warnings on the machine

and in this manual before operating.

Safety Interlock Switches

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system

for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system

should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor.

Contact a Cub Cadet dealer. The safety interlock

system prevents the engine from cranking or starting

unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO/

Blade Engage knob is in the disengaged (OFF)

position.

• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator

leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.

• The engine will automatically shut off if the operator

leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO/Blade

Engage knob in the engaged (ON) position,

regardless of whether the parking brake is

engaged.

• The electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if

the PTO/Blade Engage knob is moved into the

engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in

position for reverse travel.

WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the

interlock system is malfunctioning. This

system was designed for your safety and

protection.

Setting the Gauge Wheels

Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing

the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height

notches on the right fender.

To adjust the deck wheels so that they are between ¼-

inch and ½-inch above the ground as follows.

WARNING: Keep hands and feet away

from the discharge opening of the cutting

deck.

NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of

the deck and are not designed to support the weight of

the cutting deck.

Place the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably

pavement, refer to Figure 5, and proceed as follows:

• Place the tractor’s deck lift handle in the normally

desired mowing height setting, then check the

gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance

with the surface below.

• If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows:

a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest

setting.

b. Remove the rear gauge wheels by removing

the lock nuts and shoulder screws which

secure them to the deck.

c. Remove the lock nuts and shoulder screws,

which secure the front gauge wheels to the

deck.

d. Place the deck lift handle in the desired

mowing height setting.

e. Insert the shoulder screw with the rear gauge

wheel into the index hole that leaves

approximately 1/2" between the bottom of

the wheel and the pavement.

f. Note the position of the index hole used; then

install the other rear gauge wheel and the

front ball wheels into the corresponding index

hole of the other gauge wheel brackets.

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.

• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK

DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.

• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.

• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN

PLACE AND WORKING.

• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLAC-

ING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE

BLADE(S), ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND

REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WARNING

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