Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto LT1024 del fabbricante Cub Cadet
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FORM NO . 769-01021. fm (1/16/2004) IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULE S AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y PRINTED IN U .S.A. Warning: This unit is equip ped with an internal co mbustion engine and should not .
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Op eration Practic es .............. ............. ................ ................ ............. ....... 3 Slope Gauge .................... ............. ................ ............. ................
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instr uctions which, if not fo llowed, could endanger the personal safe ty and/or property of yourself and other s. Read and f ollow all instructions in this manual before attemptin g to operate this machine .
4 unload properly. 23. Muf fler and engine become hot an d can cause a burn. Do not touch. 24. Check overhead cle arances carefully before dr iving under low hang ing tree branches, wire s, door openings etc ., where the oper ator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could re sult in serious injury.
5 d. Never carry children, even with the bla de(s) shut off. The y may fall o ff and be ser iously injured or interfer e with safe machine operation. e. Use extreme car e when approaching blind corners, doorways, sh rubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into th e machine.
6 6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tigh t to be sure the equipment is in safe workin g condition. 8. Never tamper with the sa fety interlock system or other safety device s.
7 SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST F O L D O N DO T T E D L I NE , R E P RE S E NT I NG A 1 5 ° S L O P E Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 de grees (a rise of a pproximately 2- 1/2 feet every 10 fee t ).
8 SAFETY LABELS SECTION 2: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up The gasoline tan k is located under the fender an d has a capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (un der 30 days old), unleaded gasoline.
9 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 1 NOTE: Any referen ce in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT si de o f the tractor is observed from o perator’s position.
10 Thro tt l e C on t rol Le ver The throttle contr ol lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel . This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a gi ven position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 2.
11 Hour Meter Located in the ce nter of the tracto r’s console, the ho ur meter operat es whenever the engine is runn ing and records the actual hours of tr actor operation. See Figure 4. Figure 4 System Indicator Lights Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights in the center of its dash panel.
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. On ce a comfortable positio n is found, release the seat adjust ment lever to lock the seat in place .
13 Figure 5 • If the gauge wheels have excessive clea rance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index hole that provides t he approximate 1/2" clearance as describ ed abov e. Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 16 of this manual for more detailed instructions re garding various deck adjustments.
14 • To travel FORWARD, slo wly depress the upper portion of t he drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figur e 6. Figure 6 • To travel in REVERSE, check that the are a behind is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of yo ur foot (NOT your heel) until the desir ed speed is achieved.
15 Moving The T ractor Manually Your tractor’s transmission is equippe d with a hydrostatic relief valve fo r occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. O pening this valve permits the fluid in the t ransmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewh eel.
16 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Nev er attempt to mak e any adjustments while the engine is running, e xcept where specified in the oper ator’ s manual . Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’ s tire pressure befor e performing any de ck leveling adjustments.
17 P a rking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust th e brakes while the engin e is running. Always disengage PTO, stop e ngine and remove key to prevent uninten ded starting.
18 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to M aintenance Chart on page 24 for a reference of recommend ed maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or rep airs, disengage PTO, se t parking brake, st op engine and remo ve key to prevent unint ended starti ng.
19 Deck Spindles and Deck Idler Bracket Grease fittings can be found on the top of each deck spindle shaft as well a s on the idler bracket. See Figure 14. Lubricate wit h 251H EP grease or an equ ivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Figure 14 Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is eq uipped with a grease fitting.
20 • Place a block o f wood between the deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 16. Figure 16 • Use a 1-1/8" wren ch to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade t o the spindle assembly. Se e Figure 16.
21 Fuse A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring har ness to protect the tractor’s elec tr ical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. If the electrical system does not functio n, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse ha s not blown.
22 Figure 19 • Grasp the ratc het’s handle and pivot it toward the tractor’s right side to relieve tension on the belt. • With belt tension relieved, car efully remove the belt from around thelef t-hand spindle pulley . WARNING: Avoid the possiblity of a pinching injury.
23 • Pivot the double-idler bracket forward slightly before removin g the idler extensio n spring from the stud and the double-id ler bracket itself. Do NOT discard the spri ng. • Roll the drive belt out fro m around both the v-idler pulley and the flat idler pu lley found on the double- idler bracket.
24 SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tr actor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 18 of this manual before sto ring for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for tw o months or more, use the followin g storage procedure: • Clean the exterior surfa ces of the engine.
25 SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 11: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attach ments and accessories are compatible for Model LT1024 . See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability.
26 SECTION 12: SPECIFICATIONS Capaciti es Fuel Tank 3 gallons (11.4 l) Crankcase ( approximately ) 4 pints / 64 oz. (1.9 l) Hydr o sta tic T ransmission Make and Mo del Hydro-Gear 311-0510 Gear Ratio 22.2:1 Forward Speed 0 m.p . h. - 5.2 m.p . h. Reverse Speed 0 m.
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28 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set f or th below is giv en by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur- chased and used in the United States, its possessions an d territor ies.
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