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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, 

and Frame and Front Axle 

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.

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, commercial use, 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 posses-
sions 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.

f.  Cub Cadet does not warrant this product for commercial use.

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-

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

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Summary of Contents for LR1045

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...tomer 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 optio...

Page 3: ...rsonal 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 dis...

Page 4: ...hift 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...

Page 5: ...eling 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...

Page 6: ...mediately 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 compro...

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: ...il level before operating Refer to Checking the Oil Level on page 19 for detailed instructions Be careful not to overfill Shipping Brace Removal WARNING Make sure the riding mower s engine is off set...

Page 9: ...or Hour Meter H PTO Blade Engage Knob B Throttle Control Lever I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal D Parking Brake Lever K Cruise Control Lever E Fuel Tank Cap L Deck Lift Lever F Seat Adjustm...

Page 10: ...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 WARNING Never leave a...

Page 11: ...this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer Electric PTO Blade Engage Knob To engage the power to the cutting deck or other sepa...

Page 12: ...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 positio...

Page 13: ...e 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 Eng...

Page 14: ...dal from forward to reverse or vice versa Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a s...

Page 15: ...prior to operating the tractor IMPORTANT Never attempt to move the tractor manually without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve Doing so will result in serious damage to the tractor s transmiss...

Page 16: ...ass or approximately 1 1 2 inches Doing so 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 e...

Page 17: ...2 inch deck use an extruded hanger bracket with a pivot cup and only one hex nut and lock nut Adjust using the same procedure Figure 10 Tighten the inner hex nuts front against the front hanger bracke...

Page 18: ...side Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at the rear of the ball joint See Figure 13 Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint Figure 13 Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to shorten the...

Page 19: ...linder models out of the oil fill tube Wipe the dipstick clean before pushing it all the way back into the oil fill tube Withdraw the dipstick to check the oil level Refer to figure at right Always ke...

Page 20: ...hed draining push the oil drain valve back in rotate it clockwise to lock the valve closed and re cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port IMPORTANT Always change...

Page 21: ...tighten the knob s securely Service Paper Element The paper element should be replaced at least every 100 hours of operation Replace more frequently if the tractor is operated under extremely dusty c...

Page 22: ...ent the buildup of corrosive chemicals Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING 1 Drive the tractor to a level clear spot on your lawn near enough for your garden hose to reach IMPORTANT Make ce...

Page 23: ...s 1000 tractors are equipped with a fixed main jet carburetor Carburetors are equipped with a idle speed adjustment screw and a low idle fuel mixture screw The carburetor is designed to deliver the co...

Page 24: ...e throttle into the idle or slow position Turn the low idle fuel mixture screw out counterclockwise from the preliminary setting until engine speed decreases rich Note the position of the screw Now tu...

Page 25: ...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 26 t...

Page 26: ...llow the tractor s engine to run in the FAST position for at least 15 minutes to allow the alternating system time to charge the battery Charging If the unit has not been put into use for an extended...

Page 27: ...t s WARNING Avoid the possibility of a pinching injury Do not place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt All belts on your tractor are subject to w...

Page 28: ...s surface See Figure 25 Grasp the ratchet s handle and pivot it toward the tractor s right side to relieve tension on the belt With belt tension relieved carefully remove the belt from around the lef...

Page 29: ...29 LT1042 LT1050 LT1045 LT1046...

Page 30: ...ngine until the tank and system are empty WARNING Allow engine to cool Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel Drain fuel only into an approved containe...

Page 31: ...31 SECTION 11 MAINTENANCE LOG Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor Date Hour Meter Maintenance Performed by...

Page 32: ...ace 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 rest...

Page 33: ...r 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...

Page 34: ...S Drive Belt Transmission 754 0461 754 0461 754 0461 754 0461 Drive Belt Mowing Deck 754 04060B 754 04118 754 04118 754 04077 Deck Blades 742 04126 Qty 2 742 04125 Qty 2 742 04125 Qty 2 742 04053A Qty...

Page 35: ...25 cc 44 2 cubic in 725 cc 44 2 cubic in Power 3600 RPM 14 1 kW 19 HP 14 9 kW 20 HP 17 2 kW 23 HP 17 2 kW 23 HP Maximum Torque 48 8 Nm 36 ft lb 2200 RPM 50 0 Nm 36 9 ft lb 2200 RPM 60 9 Nm 44 9 ft lb...

Page 36: ...r the warranty period stated above If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage the part will be repaired or replaced by Cub Cadet LLC according to subsection 4 below Any such part repaire...

Page 37: ...d 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 b...

Page 38: ...er 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 Con...

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