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CUB CADET CORPORATION

MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

(COMMERCIAL USE)

The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET
LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise
purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and
territories.

CUB CADET warrants this product against defects in material
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for commercial
users, commencing on the date of original purchase and will,
at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found
to be defective in material or workmanship. 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.

Batteries and belts are subject to separate terms as follows:

a.

Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty
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 sale. Any replacement battery will be
warranted only for the remainder of the original
warranty period.

b.

All belts are covered by a one (1) year limited
warranty against defects in material and
workmanship.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, THROUGH YOUR LOCAL
AUTHORIZED CUB CADET DEALER. To locate the dealer in
your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or
contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio
44136-0019, or call 1-877-282-8684, or log on to our Web site
at www.cubcadet.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in
the following cases
:

a.

Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,
tune-ups, or adjustments such as brake adjustments,
or clutch adjustments; and normal deterioration of the
exterior finish due to use or exposure.

b.

Normal wear parts or components, including
batteries, belts, seats and tires.

c.

CUB CADET does not extend any warranty for
products sold or exported outside of the United
States of America, its possessions and territories,
except those sold through CUB CADET’S
authorized channels of export distribution.

d.

Replacement parts that  are not genuine Cub Cadet
parts.

e.

Service completed by someone other than an
authorized service dealer.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
applies after the applicable period of express written
warranty above. No other express warranty or guaranty,
whether written or oral, except as mentioned above,
given by any person or entity, including the dealer, with
respect to any product shall bind CUB CADET. During
the period of the Warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair
or replacement of the product as set forth above.
 (Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the
sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. CUB
CADET shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential loss or damages including, without
limitation, to any claim for loss of profits, loss of
savings or revenue, loss of the use of the equipment or
any associated equipment, facilities or service,
downtime, the claims or costs of third parties including
customers, and injury to property, and further
including expenses incurred for substitute or
replacement lawn care services, for transportation or
for related expenses, or for rental expenses to
temporarily replace a warranted product
. (Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above exclusion 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 the 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 use or misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser or original lessee.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

                      IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.

                               

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

Summary of Contents for LT 2138

Page 1: ...uipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the...

Page 2: ...produced 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...

Page 3: ...is shipped with an activated sealed battery The positive battery cable is factory connected The negative cable must be connected Note Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF po sition before attac...

Page 4: ...manual and on the machine before starting Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference 2 Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine K...

Page 5: ...pes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow up and...

Page 6: ...instructed in this manual 8 After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and...

Page 7: ...DISENGAGEPTOANDSETPARKING BRAKE MOVE THROTTLE CONTROL TO MID POSITION AND TURN KEY OFF STARTING INSTRUCTIONS AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH READ OPERATORS MANUAL AND ALL WARNING LABELS BEFORE USING MAC...

Page 8: ...sues with regards to performance power rating and specifications If you have difficulties with the tractor and or equipment have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment...

Page 9: ...attempting to start or operate the tractor A Low Oil Indicator B Hour Meter C Power Take Off PTO Control Switch D Ignition Light Switch E Throttle Control Lever F Choke Control G Brake Pedal Lock H Cr...

Page 10: ...the control cable will maintain a uniform engine speed NOTE When using power take off operated equip ment best performance is achieved with the throttle lever in the FAST position F CHOKE CONTROL The...

Page 11: ...oving the han dle to the desired position then releasing the button It may be necessary to push or pull slightly on the handle to depress the button There is a lift assist spring which reduces the eff...

Page 12: ...filler cap is in the center rear of the fender see Figure 7 Figure 7 HOOD AND SIDE PANELS The tractor hood is arranged to swing up and forward for easy access to the engine compartment see Fig ure 8 W...

Page 13: ...13 Figure 8 UPPER FRONT WING NUT RETAINER WITH TAPERED GUIDE REAR WING NUT GRILLE REAR TAB ON PANEL SIDE PANEL GROOVE IN DASH PANEL GRASP GRASP...

Page 14: ...because it leaves less combustion chamber deposits Lead ed gasoline may be used in areas where unleaded is not available and exhaust emissions are not reg ulated Be aware however that the cylinder hea...

Page 15: ...r the engine starts slowly release the brake pedal As the engine warms up gradually push the choke control knob all the way in Do not use the choke to enrich the fuel mixture except as necessary to st...

Page 16: ...rottle lever to the position where the engine operates best for the load to be handled 2 Driving with forward or reverse pedals CAUTION Do not use the forward or reverse control pedals to change the d...

Page 17: ...trol en gage the brake pedal lock disengage the PTO turn the ignition switch to OFF and remove the key from the switch before dismounting OPERATING THE POWER TAKE OFF PTO CLUTCH Before operating the n...

Page 18: ...Release the brake pedal lock If the tractor cannot be pushed forward or rearward the braking force must be decreased To adjust the braking force refer to Figure 11 and proceed as follows 1 Place the...

Page 19: ...surement D should be approximately 1 16 to 1 8 inch less than measurement C on each side of the tractor 5 Disconnect the front ball joints from the steering arms by removing the hex lock nuts Refer to...

Page 20: ...ent tipping WARNING The operator presence safety circuit will stop the engine if the seat is empty when the brake pedal is released If an assistant is seated when adjusting the neutral setting use ext...

Page 21: ...ke sure to maintain the adjusted position of the control rods when tightening the screws 4 Raise the rear of the tractor remove the jack stands and lower the tractor ADJUSTING LIFT ASSIST SPRING TENSI...

Page 22: ...ollowing areas before adjusting the carburetor Refer to MAINTENANCE section Check for fuel in fuel tank Check fuel cap vent for blockage Check fuel line for pinched or obstructed areas Check for fuel...

Page 23: ...t debris from entering the crankcase Unscrew the oil fill cap dipstick and wipe the dip stick clean Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube Do not thread the cap onto...

Page 24: ...er s manual package and should be used to drain the engine oil 1 Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the brake pedal lock Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key 2 Clean around...

Page 25: ...k the oil filter and drain plug for leaks CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL NOTE Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is level Check the oil level of the transmission cas...

Page 26: ...ain into a clean container having a capacity of more than 7 quarts Reinstall the drain plug See Figure 21 Figure 21 CAUTION If the transmission oil is to be re used cover the container holding the dra...

Page 27: ...he Paper Element Every 100 hours of operation more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions replace the paper element 1 Unfasten the air cleaner cover retaining knob and remove the air cleaner...

Page 28: ...of the engine the blower housing and cooling shrouds should be removed and the cooling fins cleaned NOTE This machine is designed to cool properly with the side panels in place Operating without the...

Page 29: ...pacity fuse for replacement Refer to SPECIFICATIONS If the electrical system does not function check the fuses To replace a fuse pull the old fuse from the fuse holder and install the new fuse GENERAL...

Page 30: ...charged battery A fully charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot 4 Recharge the battery before returning to service Although the tractor may start the engine charging system ma...

Page 31: ...for a period of time A voltmeter or load tester should read 12 6 volts DC or higher across the battery terminals Charge the battery with a 12 volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps JUMP ST...

Page 32: ...plosive separation of the tire and rim which could result in serious injury of death After mounting a new or old tire on the rim inflate it to 20 pounds maximum pressure to seat the tire bead on the r...

Page 33: ...n the sharp blades NOTE If the mower deck is not level the mower will not cut your lawn evenly NOTE Check the tires for proper inflation before making a leveling adjustment To level the deck the tract...

Page 34: ...Refer to Figure 30 10 Raise the lift handle to the highest position and recheck the blade measurements described in step 6 If the blade measurements are not within 1 16 inch repeat steps 7 8 and 9 11...

Page 35: ...measurements described in step 4 If the resultant measurements are not correct repeat steps 5 6 and 7 until the proper measurements are obtained NOTE The front lift rod must be against the back of bo...

Page 36: ...ear gauge wheel and the front ball wheels into the corresponding index hole of the other guage wheel brackets NOTE The crowned rounded surface of the front bell washers should be against the shoulder...

Page 37: ...rm lever is spring loaded Release it slowly 2 Lower the tractor implement lift handle to its lowest setting adjust gauge wheels if necessary Disengage the deck idler arm lever from its stop bracket an...

Page 38: ...the tractor implement lift handle to its highest setting Slide the mower deck forward so the front lift rod rests to the rear of and free of the front roller bracket slots of the deck See Figure 41 Fi...

Page 39: ...e key from the switch Disconnect the spark plug wire for additional safety WARNING When handling the mower deck be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades 1 Position the tractor and mower deck...

Page 40: ...48 Figure 47 Figure 48 5 While holding the front lift rod up slide the mower deck forward until the rod aligns with both front roller bracket slots Lower the lift rod into the front roller bracket slo...

Page 41: ...pins are fully extended through the lift links to prevent the mower deck from disengaging the lift links while mowing WARNING The deck idler arm lever is spring loaded Release it slowly 9 Disengage th...

Page 42: ...center double pulley Refer to Figure 55 Ensure that the narrow side of the belt engages the groove of the upper pulley Figure 55 14 While holding the belt in position rotate and engage the deck idler...

Page 43: ...dle bolts to prevent rust buildup When replacing the blades be sure they are installed so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of the deck housing Tighten the nuts to 90 to 110 ft lb...

Page 44: ...lching plug place the PTO switch in the OFF position engage the brake pedal lock turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting and injury 1...

Page 45: ...ing the fuel system WARNING Do not drain fuel when the engine is hot Allow the engine adequate time to cool Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from open flame a Drain any large volume...

Page 46: ...time to get a clean cut The following practices will help eliminate streaking 1 Mow the area more often so the grass doesn t get too tall and heavy 2 Operate the tractor at full throttle and slower f...

Page 47: ...ther allied equipment can be purchased from and installed by your authorized Cub Cadet dealer The tractor is used for so many different types of work and because it is called on to operate under so ma...

Page 48: ...onditions X Check transmission oil level X Replace transmission oil filter After first 10 hours X After first 50 hours X Every 100 hours thereafter X Clean re oil foam air precleaner X Check battery t...

Page 49: ...RLY OR KNOCKS Engine incorrectly timed Spark plug dirty wrong gap or wrong type Clean reset the gap or replace Poor or weak spark Check the spark plugs and wiring Carburetor setting incorrect Poor gra...

Page 50: ...age between carburetor and engine Remove air cleaner Tighten the carburetor and manifold mounting nuts Replace any damaged parts as indicated in MAINTENANCE Incorrect timing or faulty ignition Brake d...

Page 51: ...ivot bolt 10 Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No 2 multi purpose lithium grease and apply two strokes minimum or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt Front wheel bearings 30 Two strokes...

Page 52: ...f each bearing until it emerges at the end carrying with it the worn lubricant and any dirt that may have entered the bearing Miscellaneous working parts not provided with lubrication fittings should...

Page 53: ...m grease and apply 2 strokes minimum or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt 8 Spindle belt idler arm Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No 2 multi purpose lithium grease and apply 2 st...

Page 54: ...BRICATION GUIDE 10 10 30 10 10 30 10 10 100 10 LEFT SIDE BOTH SIDES BOTH SIDES CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE CHECK OIL LEVEL BEFORE EACH USE 10 50 100 50 50 5 10 9 3 15 6 2 6 8 12 12 7 6 14 11 4 1 5...

Page 55: ...U MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY 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 A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If...

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Page 57: ...STATIC DRIVE Speed Forward Reverse ENGINE Make and Model Horsepower Cylinders Bore Stroke Displacement cubic inches Engine Speed governed Low Speed High Speed no load Ignition Spark Plug Gap Cub Cadet...

Page 58: ...t extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through CUB CADET S authorized channels of export distribu...

Page 59: ...y part thereof is altered modified disconnected or otherwise tampered with HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED CUB CADET DEALER To...

Page 60: ...01 Engine Oil Filter Requirements Part No Change every 100 hours KH 12 050 08 Gap Requirements Part No 030 inch gap 759 3336 Oil Filter Requirements Part No Change every 100 hours 923 3014 Transmissio...

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