Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GTX1054 Cub Cadet
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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ATOR S ANUAL Hydrostatic Garden Tractor m GTX1054 CUB CADET LLC, P.
To The Owner 1 ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Garden Tractor. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 ,A 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.
23. 24. 12. Amissing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Children 1. Tragic accidents ca n occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service Dealer.
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
co -4 6 Z I Z O 6 Z "o -4 or a corner of a building... I I | , _ or a fence post I i i | ' FOldo,_ ', ' " .- 22 ' diine ' a 15Oslope .I I I 15 ° Use this page a sa guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate One Garden Tractor One Garden Tractor Operator's Manual One Oil Drain Tube One Kohler Engine Operator's Manual One DeckWash Hose Coupler One Product.
Connecting the Battery Cables 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.
f. Position the deck roller brackets up or down through the slots on the rear of the deck until desired position is reached, then reattach with the clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed. Be certain that the left roller bracket and the right roller bracket are set in the same position.
Controls and Features 4 Systems indicator Monitor Fuel Tank Ca ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Control PTO Knob Brake Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Pedal Deck Lift Lever Stora_ Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Garden Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig.
DeckLift 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. Ignition Switch Module _ ARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended.
PTO / BladeEngage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to activate it. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.
Operation TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THEUNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIPOR TIP. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES, ETC.
Driving TheTractor i_lk WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. 2. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved.
Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. i_ll 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). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.
Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: 1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position.
Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Prior to Storing ,/ Clean Hood/Dash Louvers M / Check Engine Oil Level.
3. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. Figure 6-1 4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube. 5. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port.
3. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck's Front Wheels surface. See Fig. 6-2. i i ........ i I! Figure 6-2 4. 5. Turn the water on. While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Deck Spindle Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Leveling the Deck (Sideto Side) If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
Deck Rear Roller Adjustment The rear rollers on the mower deck are not designed to carry the weight of the deck. The rear rollers should be adjusted to approximately 1/4"to 1/2" above the ground when the deck is moved to the desired cutting height.
Service 7 Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) }osition and engage the parking brake. 2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.
6. Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from Cutting fllates the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3. ii _ ...................................
4, To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25 °- to 30 ° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to maintain proper blade balance.
Fuse i _lll_llilk WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. A fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.
10. Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrowV side of the belt into the PTO pulley. See Fig. 7-9. J Figure 7-g 11. While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the left (See Fig. 7-9). Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Engine hesitates at high RPM Engine Idles rough Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass Uneven cut Cause 1° PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Parking brake notengaged.
Attachments & Accessories 1 The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet GTX1054. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability.
Replacement Parts 9 1- Component _ Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KH-32-883-03-$1 Kohler Air Filter Element & Pre-Cleaner KH-52-050-02 Kohler Oil Filter KH-25-050-22-$1 Kohler Fue.
Component [ Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 751-0603A Fuel Tank Cap 746-04556 Throttle/Choke Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 631-04070A Discharge Chute Assembly Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc,the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those produc.
WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoverage may be excludedfrom such warranty coverage if MTD ConsumerGroup Inc demonstrates that the outdoor.
CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Please see the operator's manual for information on required maintenance and service intervals.
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