Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit LT1045 du fabricant Cub Cadet
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FORM NO . 769-01514B.fm (12/13/2004 ) IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULE S AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y PRINTED IN U .S.A. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Ma nual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, pr epare and maintain the unit fo r best performance.
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out import ant safety instructions wh ich, if not followed, could endan ger the personal safe ty and/or propert y of yourself and o thers. Read and follo w all instructions in this manua l before attemptin g to operate this machine .
4 23. Muf fler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 24. Check overhead cle arances carefully before driving 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 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. f. To avoid back-over ac cidents, always disengage the cutting blad e(s) before shifting i nto reverse.
6 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock syst em or other safety devices. Check the ir proper operation regu larly. 9. After striking a foreign ob ject, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroug hly inspect the machine for any damage.
7 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 3IGHTANDHOLDTHISLEVELWITHAVERTICALTREE ORACORNEROFABUILDING ORAFENCEPOST &OLDALONGDOTTEDLINE.
8 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up The gasoline tank is located un der the fender and has a capacity of three gallons. Unt hread the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise .
9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 1 NOTE: Any reference in this manual to t he RIGHT or LEFT si de of the tra ctor is observed from operat or’s position.
10 Thro tt l e C on t rol Le ver The throttle co ntrol lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the spee d of the engine.
11 Hour Meter Located in the ce nter of the tracto r’s console, the ho ur meter operat es whenever the ignition key is rota ted out of the STOP position and recor ds the actual hours of tractor op eration. See Figu re 3. Figure 3 System Indicator Lights Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights in the center of its dash panel.
12 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is equipped with a safet y interlock system for the pr otection of the ope rator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor . Contact you r Cub Cadet dealer.
13 Setting the Gauge Wheels Select the height posit ion of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six d ifferent cutting height notches on the ri ght fender. Adjust the deck wheels so th at they are between ¼-inch and ½-inch above the gr ound as follows.
14 Engaging the Pa rking Brake To engage the parking brake: • Fully depress the b rake pedal and hold it there while gently p ushing the parking br ake lever downward. • Hold the parking brake lever down while removing your foot from the brake pedal.
15 • Depress the br ake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor. • Lightly depress th e drive pedal. To change the directi on of travel to reverse when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengag e the cruise control an d bring the tractor to a complete stop.
16 • For best result s it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towar ds the center. A fter the firs t two laps, reverse the directio n to throw th e discharge to the ou tside for the balance of cuttin g. This will give a bett er appearance to the lawn.
17 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Ne v er attempt to make an y adjustments while the engine is running, e xcept where specified in th e operator’ s manual . Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’ s tire pressure before performing any de ck leveling adjustments.
18 P arking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to a djust the brakes while the engin e is running. Always disengage PTO, stop eng ine and remove ke y to prevent uninten ded starting.
19 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Re fer to Maintenance Chart on page 30 for a reference of recommend ed maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or rep airs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, st op engine and remove key to prevent unint ended starti ng.
20 • Remove the oil fill cap/dipsti ck from the oil fill tube and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill tube. Do NOT pour more t han 6 oz. o f oil at a tim e without fir st stopping and re-checkin g the oil level. • Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the full ( F ) mark on the dipstick.
21 Re-filling the Crankcase with Oil IMPORT ANT: On models LT10 42 & LT 1045, the en gine (with oil filter) ha s a capacity of 1.5 liters (50. 75 oz.). On models LT1046 & LT 1050, the engine (with oil filter) has a capacity of 2.0 liters (67.60 oz.
22 Spark Plug(s) Every 200 hours of operation, remo ve the spark plug(s), check condit ion, and reset the gap or replace with a new plug(s) as necessary. • Lift the tr actor’s hood an d locate the spar k plug wire on the fro nt, right area of the engine .
23 7. Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum o f two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. 9. Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Enga ge) into the OFF position.
24 • Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean, fresh gasoline. • Make sure the fuel tank cap vent is not blocked and that it is operating prop erly. • If the fuel tank is equippe d with a shut-off valv e, make sure it is open. • Make sure that the in-lin e fuel filter is clean and unobstructed.
25 SECTION 8: SERVICE Tire s WARNING: Never exceed the maxim um inflation pressure sh own on the sidewall of the tire. The recommende d operating tire pressur e is approximately 1 0 psi for the rear tires a nd 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to th e tire sidewa ll for exact t ire manufa cturer’s recommended or maximum psi.
26 Battery The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked and f luid can not be added. • Always keep the battery ca bles and terminals clean and free o f corrosive build-up.
27 Hydrostatic T ransmission Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all ti mes. The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance fr ee. The fluid level ca nnot be checked and on most models , cannot be changed.
28 46-inch Decks • Insert a 3/8”-drive r atchet wren ch (set to loosen ) into the squa re hole found in the idler bracke t on the left side of the deck’s sur face. See Figure 25. Figure 2 5 • Grasp the ratche t’s handle and pivot it toward the tractor’s right side to relieve tension on the belt.
29 L T1042 L T1050 L T1045 & L T1046.
30 SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tr actor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 19 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 surfac es of the engine.
31 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING T r ouble Poss ible Cause(s) Corrective Actio n Engine fails to start PT O/Blade Engage knob engaged . P arking brake not engaged. Spark pl ug wire(s) disconnected. Throttle control le v er not in correct star ting position.
32 SECTION 12: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attach ments and accessories are compatib le for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors . See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which yo u purchased your trac tor for informat ion regarding price and availability.
33 SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS L T1042 L T1045 L T1046 L T1050 Capaciti es Fuel Tank 13.2 liters (3.5 gallons) 13.2 liters (3.5 gallons) 13.2 liters (3.5 gallons) 13.2 liters (3.5 gallons) Engine Crankcase (w/ filter) 1.5 liters (50.75 oz.) 1.5 liters (50.
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CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S ONE YE AR LIMITED WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set f or th below is given b y CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur- chased and used in the United Sta tes, its possessions and territor ies.
36 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set f or th below is given b y CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur- chased and used in the United States, its possessions an d territor ies.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Cub Cadet LT1045 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Cub Cadet LT1045 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Cub Cadet LT1045, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Cub Cadet LT1045 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Cub Cadet LT1045, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Cub Cadet LT1045.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Cub Cadet LT1045. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Cub Cadet LT1045 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
