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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Garden Tractor - GT 1054 & GTX 1054 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY
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The Owner 1 Thank You 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
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to the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for injury. future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and
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part of this manual transmission in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly. 23. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving instructions provided with the approved accessory
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should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and General Service 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
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machine should be serviced professionally by an authorized Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which
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parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace
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8 Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices Use this page as a 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
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3 Contents of Crate • One Garden Tractor • One Garden Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube • One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Product Registration Card Tractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic
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protect it from corrosion. NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating the tractor. 10 Section 2 - Assembly & Set-Up Figure 3-4 c. Place the deck lift
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. See Figure 3-6. Figure 3-5 Figure 3-6 NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Caution: Always check the engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Engine Owner's Manual. Add oil as necessary. Failure to do so may
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Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever Storage Bin Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Garden Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig. 4-1 and Throttle/Choke Control Lever described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including
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operation, while the engine is running, the battery is in need of a charge or the engine's charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Section 4 - Controls
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in the gas tank. Located in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control. Refer to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. NOTE
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
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: NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat. 1. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous page. 2. Turn the key from 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 heel) until the desired
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machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Cruise Control Warning! cruise control lever After completing step 3, the drive pedal should remain in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed. If
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to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. • Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing • For tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5
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and instructions. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner's expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Changing the Engine Oil
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debris from entering the drain port. 8. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Engine Owner's Manual. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of engine oil. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner
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8. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off. 10. points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. Deck Wheels Each of the tractor deck's front gauge
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the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Locate the hex lock nut on the end of the deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-4. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can be adjusted to level the deck
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tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if the ball joints are being replaced due Cub Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. Adjusting the Seat Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for seat adjustment instructions. Warning! Before operating the tractor
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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 roller assembly index bracket has five adjustment positions holes. 1. While supporting the roller assembly, remove click pin and withdraw the clevis pin
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a pulley while removing the belt. 4. Remove the belt guard and belt as follows Refer to Fig. 7-1: a. Remove the hex screws. b. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to remove. 5. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left
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the way. 9. Remove the bowtie cotter pin connecting the deck sway rod to the tractor frame. See Fig. 7-4. WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING
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, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead engine block of the previously been sharpened, or if any metal tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part separation is present, replace tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of this manual). 6. Set the tractor
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tractor's engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It is located under the hood, mounted behind the top of the dash panel on the support bar. Caution: Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as the blown fuse. Remove the deck belt from
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must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. PTO Belt Rotate Pulley Figure 7-10 11. While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley to the left (See Fig. 7-10
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to start Cause 1. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. . 6. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. 7. Clean, adjust gap or replace plug(s). 8. Crank engine with throttle in FAST position. Engine runs erratic 1. Tractor running with CHOKE activated. 2.
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10 The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet GT 1054. 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 19A40002100 OEM-190-784 190-824-101
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& Pre-Cleaner KH-52-050-02-S Kohler Oil Filter KH-25-050-22-S1 Kohler Fuel Filter 954-04083 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 942-0677B 2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-04608A Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number
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/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 downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com Section
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placed into service. The warranty period is two years. Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows: 1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied, is
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Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a component that
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respective possessions and territories, except those sold through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of export distribution. d. Replacement parts and\or accessories that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. e. Transportation charges and service calls. There are no implied warranties, including without