Cub Cadet LT1022 Bedienungsanleitung

FORM NO . 769-00994. fm (12/10/2003 ) IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y PRINTED IN U .S.A. Warning: This unit is equip ped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush - covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipp ed with a spark[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ....... 3 Slope Gaug e .............. ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ... 7 Tractor Set-up ..... ................ ............. .....[...]

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instru ctions which , if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or p roperty of yourself and others. Read and fo llow all instructions in this manua l before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to co mply with these instructions ma[...]

4 26. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10”. Do n ot attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pa sture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 27. Use only accessories a nd attach[...]

5 SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE: 1. To avoid personal in jury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable an d the vapors are explosive . Serious personal injury can occur whe n gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. a. Use on[...]

6 SAFETY LABELS All Labels Displayed at 3/4 Scale. WARNING TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH READ OPERA TOR'S MANUAL • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERA TE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP . • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWL Y . • DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN[...]

7 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VER TICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST F O L D O N DO TT 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 slo pe in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and ca[...]

8 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up The gasoline tank is locat ed under the fender and has a capacity of three gallons. Unthread th e fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise . Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than four inches below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expan[...]

9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 1 NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT o r LEFT side of the tractor is obser ved from operat or’s position. A Systems Indicator Monit or/Hour Meter H Ignition Sw itch B Throttle Control Lever I Brake Pedal C Choke Contro l J Drive Pedal D Parking Brake Le ver K Cruise Control Lever E Fuel Tank[...]

10 Thro tt l e C on t rol L eve r The throttle control lever is locat ed on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 2. Figure 2 IMPORT ANT : When operating the tra c tor with the cutting deck engaged, be ce r[...]

11 Hour Meter Located in the ce nter of the tracto r’s console, th e hour meter operates whene ver the engine is runn ing and records the actual hours of tractor oper ation. See Figure 4. Figure 4 System Indicator Lights Your tractor is equipped with fo ur indicator lights in the center of its dash p anel. If the Brake light or PTO/Blade Engage l[...]

12 Seat Adjustment Lever To adjust the seat forwar d or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a co mfortable position is found, release the seat ad justment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 17 of this manual for more de tailed instructions. Deck L[...]

13 Figure 5 NOTE: The crowned (rou nded) surface of the front bell washers should be agai nst the shou lder screw, between the fr ont ball wheel and de ck gauge whee l bracket. The cupped surface of the bell washer should be against the deck. • If the gauge wheels ha ve excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the whee ls to the index ho[...]

14 • To travel FORWARD, slowly depr ess the upper portion of the drive peda l forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figur e 6. Figure 6 • To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress th e lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is achieved . [...]

15 Moving The T ractor Manually Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve fo r occasions when it is necessary to move the tract or manually. Opening this valve permits the fluid in t he transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel." To open the hydrostatic re lief valve, pr[...]

16 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Ne ver 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 before performing any deck levelin g adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 19 for information re garding tire pressure. Front [...]

17 P a rking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine an d remove key to prevent unintended startin g. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is co mpletely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake app[...]

18 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 24 f or a reference of recommended maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disen gage PTO, set parking brake, stop eng ine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Engine Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner [...]

19 Deck Spindles Grease fittings can be found on the top of each deck spindle shaft. See Figure 14 . Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grea se to flush old grease and dirt out of the spindle sh aft. Figure 14 Front Wheels Each of the front[...]

20 • Place a block of woo d between the cen ter deck housing baffle and the cutting bla de to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 16. Figure 16 • Use a 1-1/8" wrench to remo ve the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 16. To properly shar pen the cutting bla des, remove equ al amounts of metal from both end[...]

21 Fuse A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It can be found under the hood mou nted behind the top of [...]

22 Figure 18 Figure 19 Changing The T ransmission Driv e Belt NOTE: An air/impact wrench is needed to remove the electric PTO and properly r eplace the drive belt. All belts on your tractor are sub ject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are presen t. IMPORT ANT : The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage a[...]

23 IMPORT ANT : Note the routing of the lower driv e belt around all the pulleys and the belt keepers (if present) BEFORE performing the following steps. • Locate the fixed v-idler pulley fo und on the left underside of the fram e. See Figure 20. • Grasp the belt on both sides of the pulley and gently move it toward the left frame rail allowing[...]

24 Hydrostatic T ransmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed. Always keep the area around the tr ansmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times. SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Sect[...]

25 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 12: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachm ents and accessories are compatible for Models 1018 & 10 22 . See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Cub Cadet Series 1000 la wn tractors are NOT designed[...]

26 SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS L T1018 L T1022 Capaciti es Fuel Tank 3 gallons (11.4 l ) 3 g allons (11.4 l) Crankcase (a pproximately) 3 pints / 48 oz. (1.4 l) 4 pints / 64 oz. (1.9 l) Hydr ostatic T ransmi ssion Make and Mo del Hydro-Gear 311-0510 Hydro-Gear 311-0510 Gear Ratio 22.2:1 22.2:1 Forward Speed 0 m.p .h. - 5.2 m.p.h. 0 m.p .h. - 5.2 m.p[...]

CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set f or th bel ow is giv en by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur- chased and used in the United States, its possessions and territor ies. CUB CADET warrants this product against def ects in mate- rial an d workmanship fo[...]

28 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set f or th below is give n by CUB CADET LLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur- chased and used in the United Sta tes, its possessions and territor ies. CUB CADET warrants this product against def ects in mater ial and workmanship f or a pe[...]