Cub Cadet GTX1054 manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ATOR S ANUAL Hydrostatic Garden Tractor m GTX1054 CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 Printed In USA FormNo.769-05510 (January 4, 2010)[...]

To The Owner 1 ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Garden Tractor. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you[...]

Important Safe Operation Practices 2 ,A WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in pe[...]

23. 24. 12. Amissing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway. 15. Do not operate the machine [...]

Children 1. Tragic accidents ca n occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. a. Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult[...]

3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine should be serviced professionally by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to[...]

Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. O J J Lq M N A READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and oper[...]

co -4 6 Z I Z O 6 Z "o -4 or a corner of a building... I I | , _ or a fence post I i i | ' FOldo,_ ', ' " .- 22 ' diine ' a 15Oslope .I I I 15 ° Use this page a sa guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slop[...]

Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate One Garden Tractor One Garden Tractor Operator's Manual One Oil Drain Tube One Kohler Engine Operator's Manual One DeckWash Hose Coupler One Product Registration Card Tractor Set-Up Moving TheTractor Manually Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasion[...]

Connecting the Battery Cables CALiFORNiA PROPOSiTiON 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its termina[...]

f. Position the deck roller brackets up or down through the slots on the rear of the deck until desired position is reached, then reattach with the clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed. Be certain that the left roller bracket and the right roller bracket are set in the same position. Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of th[...]

Controls and Features 4 Systems indicator Monitor Fuel Tank Ca ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke Control PTO Knob Brake Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Pedal Deck Lift Lever Stora_ Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Garden Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig. 4-1 and Throttle/Choke Control Lever d[...]

DeckLift Lever Found on your tractor's right fender, the 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 _ ARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine [...]

PTO / BladeEngage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to activate it. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE:The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be in th[...]

Operation TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THEUNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIPOR TIP. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL,STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. • REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE[...]

Driving TheTractor i_lk WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. 2. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-1. / Pedal Fig[...]

Driving On Slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. i_ll 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). The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury. Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. Exercise extr[...]

Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: 1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. See Fig. 5-3. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in th[...]

Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours Prior to Storing ,/ Clean Hood/Dash Louvers M / Check Engine Oil Level M / Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts _" Clean and Re-oilAir Filter's FoamPre-Cleaner _/ Replace Air Filter Element M / Ch[...]

3. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. Figure 6-1 4. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube. 5. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with at[...]

3. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck's Front Wheels surface. See Fig. 6-2. i i ........ i I! Figure 6-2 4. 5. Turn the water on. While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position. 6. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the[...]

Deck Spindle Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft. Figure 6-4 Adjustments WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parki[...]

Leveling the Deck (Sideto Side) If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. 2. M[...]

Deck Rear Roller Adjustment The rear rollers on the mower deck are not designed to carry the weight of the deck. The rear rollers should be adjusted to approximately 1/4"to 1/2" above the ground when the deck is moved to the desired cutting height. Place the tractor on a smooth, flat surface, move the deck to the desired cutting height, a[...]

Service 7 Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) }osition and engage the parking brake. 2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. 3. Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor. See Fig. 7-1. 4_ Figure [...]

6. Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from Cutting fllates the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3. ii _ ............................................... /' ' %,_ / ,/ /1 J / // .......................... <.J, vl _ ARNING! Shut the engine offand remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replac[...]

4, To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25 °- to 30 ° angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to maintain proper blade balance. See Fig. 7-6. J Figure 7-6 CAUTION: If the cutting edge of the blade has previously b[...]

Fuse i _lll_llilk WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 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 n[...]

10. Pull the right side of the belt and place the narrowV side of the belt into the PTO pulley. See Fig. 7-9. J Figure 7-g 11. While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the left (See Fig. 7-9). Continue holding and rotating the pulley and belt until the belt is fully rolled into the PTO pulley. Changing the Transmission Drive[...]

Troubleshooting Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Engine hesitates at high RPM Engine Idles rough Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass Uneven cut Cause 1° PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Parking brake notengaged. 3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 4. Throttle control lever not in correct starting posit[...]

Attachments & Accessories 1 The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet GTX1054. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description OEM-190-032 Snow Thrower, 42" 19A40002100 Triple Bagger, 54" 0EM-190-784 [...]

Replacement Parts 9 1- Component _ Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KH-32-883-03-$1 Kohler Air Filter Element & Pre-Cleaner KH-52-050-02 Kohler Oil Filter KH-25-050-22-$1 Kohler Fuel Filter 954-04083 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 942-0677B 2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-0671D Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a co[...]

Component [ Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 751-0603A Fuel Tank Cap 746-04556 Throttle/Choke Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 631-04070A Discharge Chute Assembly Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downlo[...]

FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc,the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certifiedfor sale in the state of California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard (CARB) are pleasedto explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust[...]

WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoverage may be excludedfrom such warranty coverage if MTD ConsumerGroup Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect,or improper mainte- nancewas the direct causeof the[...]

CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS 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 lim[...]