Cub Cadet LT1040 LE, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...or state laws if 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 Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service depar...

Page 2: ...stomer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below Visit www cubcadet com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Service and help is immediately available To reach the Customer Dealer Referral Line please call 877 282 8684 Content Pag...

Page 3: ...ersonal 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 ...

Page 4: ...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 ma...

Page 5: ...ueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition f Never fuel machine indoors g Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling h Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expa...

Page 6: ...mmediately 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 l...

Page 7: ...7 SECTION 2 SLOPE GAUGE 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L I N E R E P R E S E N T S A S L O P E ...

Page 8: ...l before operating Refer to the Kohler Owner s Manual packed with your unit Follow the instructions carefully Shipping Brace Removal WARNING Make sure the riding mower s engine is off set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace Locate the shipping brace if present and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck While holding the discharge chute ...

Page 9: ... position A Systems Indicator Monitor Hour Meter H Ignition Switch Module B Throttle Control Lever I PTO Blade Engage Knob C Choke Control J Brake Pedal D Parking Brake Lever K Drive Pedal E Shift Lever L Cruise Control Lever F Seat Adjustment Lever M Deck Lift Lever G Cup Holder I B A H C D G M L K F J NOTE Steering Wheel not shown for clarity E ...

Page 10: ... force the shift lever Doing so may result in serious damage to the tractor s transmission Ignition Switch Module WARNING Never leave a running machine unattended Always disengage PTO move shift lever into neutral position set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting To start the engine insert the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START position ...

Page 11: ...er battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer 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 Electric PTO Blade Engage Knob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other separately avail...

Page 12: ...he area To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE IMPORTANT The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat 1 Start the engine as previously instructed in this Operator s Manual 2 Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING Green position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE Yellow position of the key switch module See Figure 4 3 Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON Orange Triangular Button at the top right corner of the key swi...

Page 13: ...e wheels to the index hole that provides the approximate 1 2 clearance as described above Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 17 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments Starting the Engine WARNING Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning This system was designed for your safety and protection NOTE Refer to the TRACTOR SET UP on pa...

Page 14: ...nclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Mow up and down slopes NEVER across Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 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 ...

Page 15: ...e machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet s quality cutting decks The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor WARNING Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstr...

Page 16: ...will cause the clippings to clump up beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings more time to effectively be mulched Always position the throttle control lever in the FAST rabbit position and allow it to remain there while mowing Failing to keep the engine at full throttle places strain on the tractor s engine and does not allow the bla...

Page 17: ... the outermost hex lock nut on the end of the deck hanger rod See Figure 8 Tighten the inner hex nut front against the front hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck loosen the hex nut to lower the front of the deck See Figure 8 Figure 8 Retighten the outer lock nut against the inner hex nut when proper adjustment is achieved Side to Side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly a si...

Page 18: ...ering Adjustment If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other or if the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear the steering drag links may need to be adjusted Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right side Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint See Figu...

Page 19: ...oil Service the oil filter as instructed in the separate Kohler Owner s Manual packed with your unit Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil has finished draining Refill the engine with new motor oil IMPORTANT Refer to the Kohler Owner s Manual packed with your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil Air Cleaner Service the pre cleaner and cartrid...

Page 20: ...h the hose coupler from the water port on your deck s surface Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating repairing or inspecting always disengage PTO set parking brake stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Engine Refer to Engine on page 19 for instruction regarding all engine related lubrication Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting S...

Page 21: ...riodically inspect the blade adapter and or spindle for cracks or damage especially if you strike a foreign object Replace immediately if damaged The blades may be removed as follows Remove the deck from beneath the tractor refer to Cutting Deck Removal on page 22 then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting bla...

Page 22: ...or s engine to run for 15 minutes before shutting it off to allow the alternating system time to charge the discharged battery Charging WARNING California Proposition 65 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 IMPORTANT When charging your tracto...

Page 23: ...lt and a pulley while removing the belt All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present IMPORTANT The V belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely For a proper working machine use factory approved belts To change or replace the deck...

Page 24: ... empty the system run the engine until the tank and system are empty WARNING Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors away from an open flame Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel Remove the spark plug Add one tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug hole Install the plug but do not reconnect the plug wire Crank ...

Page 25: ...25 SECTION 11 MAINTENANCE LOG Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor Date Hour Meter Maintenance Performed by ...

Page 26: ...replace cap if damaged Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh less than 30 days old gasoline Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner Engine overheats Engine oil level low Air flow restricted Fill crankcase with proper capacity and weight of oil Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine s cooling fins and blower housing Engine hesitates at high RPM Spark plug gap t...

Page 27: ...e with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or mulboard plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Attachments 190 217B Mow N Vac Debris Collection System 190 425 17 cu ft Dump Cart 190 458 15 cu ft Dump Cart 190 653 10 cu ft Dump Cart 190 459 46 inch Lawn Sweeper 190 670 Twin Bagger Grass Collector For 42 inch Decks 190 671 Rear Tire Chain Set 20 x 9 190 032...

Page 28: ... Fuel Filter 25 050 07 S Drive Belt Transmission Upper 754 0468 Drive Belt Transmission Lower 754 0467 Drive Belt Mowing Deck 754 04045 Deck Blade 742 04126 Deck Spindle 618 0624 Deck Wheel Front 734 04155 Deck Wheel Rear 734 0973 Battery 725 1737A Tire Front 734 04140 Tire Rear 734 04139 Hub Cap 731 3020 Fuel Tank Cap 751 3124B Choke Control Cable 746 04121 Throttle Control Cable 746 1087 ...

Page 29: ...d 0 m p h 2 3 m p h Engine Air cooled 4 cycle Make Kohler Command Model CV492 Cylinders Single Bore 90 mm 3 55 in Stroke 77 mm 3 03 in Displacement 492 cc 30 02 cubic in Power 3600 RPM 13 4 kW 18 HP Maximum Torque 37 54 Nm 27 7 ft lb 2400 RPM Compression Ratio 8 7 1 Engine Speed governed 3375 RPM Low Speed 1200 RPM 75 RPM Spark Plug Gap 76 mm 030 in Electrical System System Voltage 12 volt Negativ...

Page 30: ...warranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period 2 Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted f...

Page 31: ...ed in 1995 or later are warranted for to years in California For 1997 and later model years EPA requires manufacturers to warrant engines for two years in all other states These warranty periods will be begin on the date the engine is purchased by the initial purchaser If any emission related part on the engine is defective the part will be replaced by Kohler Co at no cost to the owner Kohler Co i...

Page 32: ...ler in your area In the U S A Check your Yellow Pages or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 call 1 877 282 8684 or log on to our website at www cubcadet com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our website at www mtdcanada com Without limiting the foregoing this limited warranty does not provide coverage in the ...