Maintenance & Adjustment - Cub Cadet LT1045 Manual Del Operador

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance or Before performing any maintenance or Before performing any maintenance or Before performing any maintenance or Before performing any maintenance or Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop
remove key to prevent unintended starting. remove key to prevent unintended starting. remove key to prevent unintended starting. remove key to prevent unintended starting. remove key to prevent unintended starting. engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Engine Engine Engine Engine Engine
Engine
Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance
procedures and instructions. procedures and instructions. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. procedures and instructions. procedures and instructions.
procedures and instructions.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission
control devices and systems which are being done at owner's control devices and systems which are being done at owner's control devices and systems which are being done at owner's control devices and systems which are being done at owner's control devices and systems which are being done at owner's
expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment control devices and systems which are being done at owner's expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment
or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub
expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment
Cadet Dealer. Cadet Dealer. Cadet Dealer. Cadet Dealer. Cadet Dealer. or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub
Cadet Dealer.
Changing the Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil Changing the Engine Oil
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
If the engine has been recently run, the If the engine has been recently run, the If the engine has been recently run, the If the engine has been recently run, the If the engine has been recently run, the
WARNING!
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and If the engine has been recently run, the
can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns. can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns. can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns. can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns. can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns. engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise
NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change
caution to avoid burns.
interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows: interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows: interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows: interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows: interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the
interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and
1. carry away more of the engine sediment which may have carry away more of the engine sediment which may have Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the carry away more of the engine sediment which may have carry away more of the engine sediment which may have carry away more of the engine sediment which may have
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid
burns from hot oil. burns from hot oil. burns from hot oil. burns from hot oil. carry away more of the engine sediment which may have burns from hot oil.
settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the
burns from hot oil.
right side of the engine. right side of the engine. left side of the engine. left side of the engine. right side of the engine.
2. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain
left side of the engine.
valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1.
3. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain
4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube.
valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1.
Figure 6-1 Figure 6-1 Figure 6-1
5. 5. 4. 5. 5. 5. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the
oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an
5. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the
appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart
oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an
capacity, to collect the used oil. capacity, to collect the used oil. capacity, to collect the used oil. capacity, to collect the used oil. capacity, to collect the used oil.
appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart
6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to capacity, to collect the used oil. Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to
begin draining oil. See Fig 6-1. begin draining oil. See Fig 6-1. begin draining oil. See Fig 6-1. begin draining oil. See Fig 6-1. begin draining oil. See Fig 6-1.
6. Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward to
7. 7. 7. 7. 7. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil begin draining oil. See Fig 6-1. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil
drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap
7. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil
the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering
drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap
the drain port. the drain port. the drain port. the drain port. the drain port.
the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering
8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner's the drain port. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner's
Manual. Manual. Manual. Manual. Manual.
8. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner's
9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kohler Owner's
Manual for information regarding the volume and weight Manual for information regarding the volume and weight Manual for information regarding the volume and weight Manual for information regarding the volume and weight Manual for information regarding the volume and weight
9. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kohler Owner's
of engine oil of engine oil of engine oil of engine oil of engine oil
Manual for information regarding the volume and weight
of engine oil
Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Air Cleaner Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as
instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual.
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as
instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual.
Spark Plug Spark Plug Spark Plug Spark Plug Spark Plug
Spark Plug
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for correct plug type season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for correct plug type season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for correct plug type season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for correct plug type season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for correct plug type
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
and gap specifications. and gap specifications. and gap specifications. and gap specifications. and gap specifications.
season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for correct plug type
and gap specifications.
Hydrostatic Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission Hydrostatic Transmission
Hydrostatic Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is
maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is
fluid cannot be changed. fluid cannot be changed. fluid cannot be changed. fluid cannot be changed. fluid cannot be changed.
maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the
fluid cannot be changed.
Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery
Battery
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot to the State of California to cause cancer and
be checked and fluid can not be added. be checked and fluid can not be added. be checked and fluid can not be added. be checked and fluid can not be added. be checked and fluid can not be added. reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
• • The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot • • • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
be checked and fluid can not be added. free of corrosive build-up. free of corrosive build-up. free of corrosive build-up. free of corrosive build-up. free of corrosive build-up.
• • • • • • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals. of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals. of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals. free of corrosive build-up. of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals. of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
If removing the battery for cleaning, If removing the battery for cleaning, If removing the battery for cleaning, If removing the battery for cleaning, If removing the battery for cleaning,
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the
CAUTION:
If removing the battery for cleaning,
battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's
followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
result in serious damage to your engine's alternating system. result in serious damage to your engine's alternating system. result in serious damage to your engine's alternating system. result in serious damage to your engine's alternating system. result in serious damage to your engine's alternating system.
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could result in serious damage to your engine's
alternating system.
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