Cub Cadet GT 1054 Garden Tractor Operator'S Manual Download Page 36

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.
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with 

respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the United 

States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products 

Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and 

used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity 

respectively, “Cub Cadet”).
Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its

 Normal Wear Parts, 

Batteries, Frame and Front Axle and Attachments 

as described below) 

against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) 

years or one hundred twenty (120) operation hours, whichever comes 

first, commencing on the date of original retail purchase or lease and 

will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be 

defective in materials or workmanship. 

Normal Wear Parts 

are warranted to be free from defects in material and 

workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of original 

purchase or lease. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to 

items such as:  belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck 

wheels, seats, and tires. 

Batteries 

have a one-year prorated limited warranty against defects in 

material and workmanship, with 100% replacement during the first three 

months. After three months, the battery replacement credit is based on 

the months remaining in the twelve (12) month period dating back to the 

original date of original sale or lease. Any replacement battery will be 

warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.

Frame and Front Axle — 

Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron 

pivot axle against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 

five (5) years or 500 hours, whichever occurs first, commencing on the 

date of original purchase or lease.

Attachments — 

Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this product against 

defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years, 

commencing on the date of the attachment’s original purchase or 

lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:  grass 

collectors and mulch kits.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated 

and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished 

with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, neglect, 

accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, 

or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting 

from the installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not 

approved by Cub Cadet for use with the product(s) covered by this 

manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. In addition, 

Cub Cadet may deny warranty coverage if the hour meter, or any part 

thereof, is altered, modified, disconnected or otherwise tampered with.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: 

Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF 

OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through 

your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer 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 following cases:
a.  Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade 

sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck 

adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to 

use or exposure. 

b.  Service completed by someone other than an authorized service 

dealer. 

c.  Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or 

exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their 

respective possessions and territories, except those sold through 

Cub Cadet’s authorized channels of export distribution. 

d.  Replacement parts and\or accessories that are not genuine Cub 

Cadet parts. 

e.  Transportation charges and service calls.

There are no implied warranties, including without limitation any 

implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular 

purpose. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of 

express written warranty above. No other express warranties beyond 

those mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a 

dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet.  

The exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as 

set forth above. The terms of this warranty provide the sole and 

exclusive remedy arising from the sale and/or lease of the products 

covered hereby. Cub Cadet shall not be liable for any incidental or 

consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses 

incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental 

expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. 

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 

or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 

warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to 

you. 
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the 

purchase price of the product sold.

 Alteration of safety features of the 

product shall void this warranty. 

You assume the risk and liability for 

loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and 

their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product. 
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original 

purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift. 

HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY: 

This limited warranty 

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that 

vary in different jurisdictions. 

CUB CADET LLC

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 

SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS

Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019, Phone: 1-877-282-8684

MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON  N2G 4J1, Phone:  1-800-668-1238

GDOC-100014 REV. B

Summary of Contents for GT 1054 Garden Tractor

Page 1: ...Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE I...

Page 2: ...nd features discussed and or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incur...

Page 3: ...ects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting 9 slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never...

Page 4: ...mselves and others from serious injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use 29 care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance Slope Operatio...

Page 5: ...Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill 7 Service Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme 1 care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and t...

Page 6: ...ed of the engine Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as 13 necessary Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas oil 14 etc to protect the environment According to the Consumer...

Page 7: ...deck Contact with the blade s can amputate hands and feet WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This mach...

Page 8: ...t operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could...

Page 9: ...Shipping Brace Removal Warning Make sure the garden tractor s engine is off set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before removing the shipping brace Locate the shipping brace if present an...

Page 10: ...he tractor Checking Tire Pressure WARNING Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire Do not overinflate tires Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi Equal tire pres...

Page 11: ...the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks into place Gas and Oil The fuel tank is located under the hood Remove the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise Use only clean fresh no more than 30...

Page 12: ...dal The brake pedal is located on the left front side of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running board The brake pedal can be used for sudden stops or setting the parking brake NOTE The br...

Page 13: ...hile the engine is cranking during start up but if it illuminates during operation while the engine is running the battery is in need of a charge or the engine s charging system is not generating suff...

Page 14: ...the cruise control Refer to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake NOTE The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engi...

Page 15: ...vate the choke using the Throttle Choke control 4 Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position 5 After the engine starts release the key It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position Caution D...

Page 16: ...his is considered normal and will operate smoothly under typical mowing conditions Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in...

Page 17: ...emain in the down position If it doesn t the parking brake is not engaged Repeat steps 1 through 4 to engage the parking brake To disengage the parking brake lightly press the brake pedal Warning Neve...

Page 18: ...void discharge of materials 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...

Page 19: ...erval To complete an oil change proceed as follows Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the 1 crankcase to warm up Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine sedi...

Page 20: ...ostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed Battery California Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminal...

Page 21: ...the Smart Jet system return to the operator s position and engage the PTO Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry Lubri...

Page 22: ...rk the tractor parked on a firm level surface and place 1 the deck lift lever in the top notch Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 2 parallel with the tractor Measure the distan...

Page 23: ...at adjustment instructions Warning Before operating the tractor make sure the seat is engaged in the seat stop Engage the parking brake Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks i...

Page 24: ...x bracket has five adjustment positions holes While supporting the roller assembly remove click pin and 1 withdraw the clevis pin from both the left and right roller index brackets See Fig 6 7 Positio...

Page 25: ...from around the tractor s c electric PTO clutch NOTE If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the electric PTO clutch carefully insert a 3 8 drive ratchet wrench set...

Page 26: ...ove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the 3 spindle assembly See Fig 7 6 Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from 6 the deck lift arm See Fig 7 3 Repeat the above steps on...

Page 27: ...lways connect the POSITIVE Red wire its terminal first followed by the NEGATIVE Black wire Jump Starting WARNING Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery Be certain the vehicles do not touch and i...

Page 28: ...subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor proceed as follows Remove the deck as instructed in the Cutting Deck section...

Page 29: ...tate the 11 pulley to the left See Fig 7 10 Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components...

Page 30: ...l tank Refill with clean fresh 5 gasoline Replace air cleaner paper element or clean 6 foam pre cleaner Engine overheats Engine oil level low 1 Air flow restricted 2 Fill crankcase with proper amount...

Page 31: ...ity Model Number Description OEM 190 032 Snow Thrower 42 19A40002100 Triple Bagger 54 OEM 190 784 Wheel Weights 31 lbs 190 824 101 Electric Sleeve Hitch 190 825 101 Hydraulic Tiller 30 requires 190 82...

Page 32: ...KH 25 050 22 S1 Kohler Fuel Filter 954 04083 Drive Belt Mowing Deck 942 0677B 2 in 1 Deck Blade 918 04608A Deck Spindle Phone 800 965 4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have yo...

Page 33: ...er ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www cubcadet com Component Part Number and Description 734 04155 Deck Wheel 925 1707D Battery 951 12179 Fuel Tank Cap 946 04556 Thr...

Page 34: ...t cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc s application for certification The warranty period begins on the d...

Page 35: ...ill eligible for warranty coverage Further the coverage under this warranty extends only to parts that were present on the off road engine and equipment purchased The following emission warranty parts...

Page 36: ...OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A Check...

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