Cub Cadet LT1018 - Manual

6 SAFETY LABELS All Labels Displayed at 3/4 Scale. W A R N I N G TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SL...

7 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIGHT AND HO L D THI S LEVEL WITH A VER T ICAL TRE E 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 TT 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 grees (a rise of a pproxima te l...

8 SECTION 3: 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 below the top o...

9 SECTION 4: 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...

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...

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. ...

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...

13 Figure 5 NOTE: The crowned (rounded) surface of the front bell washers should be against the shoulder screw,between the front ball wheel and deck gauge wheelbracket. The cupped surface of the bell washer shouldbe against the deck. • If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface be...

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...

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."...

16 SECTION 6: 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...

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...

18 SECTION 7: 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...

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 grease to flush old grease and dirt out of the spindle ...

20 • Place a block of wood between the center 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, remov...

22 Figure 18 Figure 19 Changing The Transmission Drive Belt NOTE: An air/impact wrench is needed to remove the electric PTO and properly replace the drive belt. All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present. IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your...

24 Hydrostatic Transmission 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 transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times. SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean...

25 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 12: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Models 1018 & 1022 . See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Cub C...

26 SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS LT1018 LT1022 Capacities Fuel Tank 3 gallons (11.4 l) 3 gallons (11.4 l) Crankcase (approximately) 3 pints / 48 oz. (1.4 l) 4 pints / 64 oz. (1.9 l) Hydrostatic Transmission Make and Model Hydro-Gear 311-0510 Hydro-Gear 311-0510 Gear Ratio 22.2:1 22.2:1 Forward Speed 0 ...

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 ...