Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; California Proposition 65 Warning:
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 manualbefore attempting to operate this machine. F...
Page 4 - SLOPE OPERATION
4 unload properly. 23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury. ...
Page 5 - SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
5 d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the mac...
Page 6 - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
6 6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operati...
Page 7 - SLOPE GAUGE; DO
7 SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIGHT AND HO L D THI S LEVEL W ITH A VER T ICAL TREE A POWE R POLE A CORNER OF A BUIL D ING OR A FENC E P O ST F O L D O N DO T T E D L INE , R E P RE S E NT ING A 1 5 ° S L O P E Do n o t mow o n inclin es with a slo pe in excess of 15 de gr ees ( a r ise of a ppr oxima te ly 2- 1...
Page 8 - SAFETY LABELS; MUST; W A R N I N G; TO AVOID SERIOUS; DANGER; DA NGER; AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; READ OPER
8 SAFETY LABELS SECTION 2: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than four inches b...
Page 9 - SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; Figure 1
9 SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 1 NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H Ignition Switch B Throttle Control Lever I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal D Parking Brake...
Page 10 - Throttle Control Lever; Figure 2; Choke Control; Starting The Engine; Brake Pedal; Ignition Switch; START; Drive Pedal
10 Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located 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 IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor wit...
Page 11 - Battery; Cup Holder
11 Hour Meter Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor operation. See Figure 4. Figure 4 System Indicator Lights Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights in the center of its dash panel. ...
Page 12 - Seat Adjustment Lever; Seat Adjustment; Deck Lift Lever; OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; Safety Interlock Switches; Setting the Gauge Wheels; READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL; WARNING
12 Seat Adjustment Lever To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 17 of this...
Page 13 - Starting the Engine; Stopping the Engine; Driving The Tractor; complete
13 Figure 5 • If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance as described above. Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 16 of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjust...
Page 14 - Figure 6; Driving On Slopes; Setting The Cruise Control; Using the Deck Lift Lever; Setting The Cutting Height; Operating The Headlights
14 • To travel FORWARD, slowly depress the upper portion of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See Figure 6. Figure 6 • To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your he...
Page 15 - Moving The Tractor Manually; Figure 7; Engaging the PTO; Safety Interlock; Mowing; Cutting Blades; ON; Front View
15 Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tractor manually. Opening this valve permits the fluid in the transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires to "freewheel."...
Page 16 - SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Leveling the Deck; Tires; Front To Rear; Figure 9; Side to Side
16 SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running,except where specified in the operator’smanual. Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 19 for informa...
Page 17 - Parking Brake Adjustment; Steering Adjustment
17 Parking Brake Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Alwaysdisengage PTO, stop engine and remove keyto prevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop whenthe brake pedal is completely depressed, or if thetractor’s rear whe...
Page 18 - SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; Maintenance Chart; Changing Engine Oil; Cleaning the Engine And Deck; Pivot Points & Linkage
18 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 24 for a reference of recommended maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, setparking brake, stop engine and remove key toprevent unintended starting. Engine Refer...
Page 19 - Cutting Deck Removal
19 Deck Spindles and Deck Idler Bracket Grease fittings can be found on the top of each deck spindle shaft as well as on the idler bracket. See Figure 14. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Figure 14 Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims ...
Page 20 - Jump Starting
20 • Place a block of wood between the deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 16. Figure 16 • Use a 1-1/8" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 16. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal...
Page 21 - Fuse; Changing the Deck / PTO Belt
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 foun...
Page 22 - Changing The Transmission Drive Belt
22 Figure 19 • 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 theleft-hand spindle pulley . WARNING: Avoid the possiblity of a pinching injury. Do not place your fingers onthe...
Page 23 - Hydrostatic Transmission; FRONT OF TRACTOR
23 • Pivot the double-idler bracket forward slightly before removing the idler extension spring from the stud and the double-idler bracket itself. Do NOT discard the spring. • Roll the drive belt out from around both the v-idler pulley and the flat idler pulley found on the double-idler bracket. • C...
Page 24 - MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR; Changing the Engine OIl; SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE CHART
24 SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 18 of this manual before storing for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure: • Clean...
Page 25 - SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING; Trouble
25 SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 11: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Model LT1024 . See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Model LT1024 is NOT d...
Page 26 - SECTION 12: SPECIFICATIONS
26 SECTION 12: SPECIFICATIONS Capacities Fuel Tank 3 gallons (11.4 l) Crankcase (approximately) 4 pints / 64 oz. (1.9 l) Hydrostatic Transmission Make and Model Hydro-Gear 311-0510 Gear Ratio 22.2:1 Forward Speed 0 m.p.h. - 5.2 m.p.h. Reverse Speed 0 m.p.h. - 2.3 m.p.h. Engine (Air-cooled, 4-cycle) ...
Page 27 - This limited warranty does not provide coverage in
CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur-chased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defect...
Page 28 - Year Limited Warranty - PTO Clutch
28 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur-chased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defects in ...
