Cub Cadet 190-678-100 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualSERIES 1000Hydrostatic Lawn TractorModels LT1042LT1045LT1046LT1050IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYWarning

ThrottleControlLeverThe throttle control lever islocated on the left side of thetractor's dash panel. This levercontrols the speed of the engine.

HourMeterLocated in the center of the tractor's console, the hourmeter operates whenever the engine is running andrecords the actual hours of tra

SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWNTRACTORWARNINGAVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATH• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.• AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT W

SettingtheGaugeWheelsSelect the height position of the cutting deck by placingthe deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting heightnotches on

EngagingtheParkingBrakeTo engage the parking brake:• Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it therewhile gently pushing the parking brake leverdownwa

• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruisecontrol and stop the tractor.• Lightly depress the drive pedal.To change the direction of travel to r

• For best results it is recommended that the first twolaps be cut with the discharge thrown towards thecenter. After the first two laps, reverse the

SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS,_ WARNING: Never attempt to make anyadjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in the operator'sm

ParkingBrakeAdjustmentWARNING: Never attempt to adjust thebrakes while the engine is running. Alwaysdisengage PTO, stop engine and remove keyto preven

SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNTRACTORNOTE: Refer to MaintenanceCharton page 26 for areference of recommended maintenance intervals.WARNING: Before perf

TABLEOFCONTENTSContentImportant Safe Operation PracticesSlope GuageTractor Set-upKnow Your Lawn TractorOperating Your Lawn TractorMaking AdjustmentsMa

HoseCouplerWater PortFigure 158. Remain in the operator's position with the cuttingdeck engaged for a minimum of two minutes,allowing the undersi

SECTION8: SERVICETires,_ WARNING: Never exceed the maximuminflation pressure shown on the sidewall of thetire.The recommended operating tire pressure

BatteryThe battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acidlevels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added.• Always keep the battery cables and ter

HydrostaticTransmissionKeep the area around the transmission cooling fan freeof grass and debris at all times. The hydrostatic ,_transmission is seale

46-inch Decks• Insert a 3/8"-drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen)into the square hole found in the idler bracket onthe left side of the deck&apos

LT1842LT1845& LT1846LT185825

SECTION9: OFF-SEASONSTORAGEClean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section7:MAINTAININGYOURLAWNTRACTORon page 19 of thismanual before storing

SECTION11: TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleEngine fails to startEngine runs erraticPossible Cause(s)PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spar

SECTION12: ATTACHMENTS& ACCESSORIESThe following attachments and accessories are compatible for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. See your Cub Cadetdeale

SECTION13: SPECIFICATIONSCapacitiesFuel TankEngine Crankcase (w/filter)TransmissionHydrostatic TransmissionMake and ModelGear RatioForward SpeedRevers

SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICESWARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe perso

KOHLER CO.FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSLIMITED WARRANTYUTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINESThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (

CUB CADET LLCMANUFACTURER'S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY(COMMERCIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC ("CUB CAD

CUB CADET LLCMANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY(RESIDENTIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC ("CUB CADET"

23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedrivingunderlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropenings

e. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,treesorotherobjectsthatmayblockyourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothemachine.f. Toavoidback-o

8. Nevertamperwiththesafetyinterlocksystemorothersafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperationregularly.9. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconn

ILl_L..,.I&iZI--I,l.ISight and hold this 1evenwith a verticantree...or a corner of a building.,.m_ or a fence post||1a 15°|p..

SECTION3: TRACTORSET-UPGasandOilFill-upThe gasoline tank is located under the fender and has acapacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by ,_tu

SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTORABCHNOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity.Figure 1A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H PTO (Blade Engage) KnobB