FORM NO. 769-00994.fm(12/10/2003)IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYPRINTED IN U.S.A.Warning: This unit is equipped with an intern
10Throttle Control LeverThe throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engin
11Hour MeterLocated in the center of the tractor’s console, the hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tra
12Seat Adjustment LeverTo adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired posi
13Figure 5NOTE:The crowned (rounded) surface of the frontbell washers should be against the shoulder screw,between the front ball wheel and deck gauge
14• To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 6.Figure 6• To trav
15Moving The Tractor ManuallyYour tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tr
16SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: Never attempt to make anyadjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in the operator’smanu
17Parking Brake AdjustmentWARNING: Never attempt to adjust thebrakes while the engine is running. Alwaysdisengage PTO, stop engine and remove keyto pr
18SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTORNOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 24 for areference of recommended maintenance intervals.WARNING: Be
19Deck SpindlesGrease fittings can be found on the top of each deck spindle shaft. See Figure 14. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2
2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices ... 3Slop
20• Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 16.Figure 16• Use a 1-1/8&qu
21FuseA fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. If the
22Figure 18Figure 19Changing The Transmission Drive BeltNOTE:An air/impact wrench is needed to remove theelectric PTO and properly replace the drive b
23IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the lower drive belt around all the pulleys and the belt keepers (if present) BEFORE performing the following steps.
24Hydrostatic TransmissionThe hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked nor can the
25SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTINGSECTION 12: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIESThe following attachments and accessories are compatible for Models 1018 &
26SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONSLT1018 LT1022CapacitiesFuel Tank3 gallons (11.4 l) 3 gallons (11.4 l)Crankcase (approximately) 3 pints / 48 oz. (1.4 l) 4
CUB CADET LLCMANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY(COMMERCIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with
28CUB CADET LLCMANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY(RESIDENTIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respec
3SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESWARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe
426. 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
5SERVICESAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline isextremely flammable
6SAFETY LABELSAll Labels Displayed at 3/4 Scale.WARNINGTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHREAD OPERATOR'S MANUAL• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS
7SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDINGOR A FENCE POSTFOLDONDOTTEDLINE,REPRESENTIN
8SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UPGas and Oil Fill-upThe gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap
9SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTORFigure 1NOTE:Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s posi
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