Cub Cadet LT1045 Manual Del Operador página 9

Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Attaching the Negative Battery Cable
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive
battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory.
The negative cable (heavy black wire) may be secured to The negative cable (heavy black wire) may be secured to The negative cable (heavy black wire) may be secured to The negative cable (heavy black wire) may be secured to
the negative battery terminal at the factory. If it hasn't been the negative battery terminal at the factory. If it hasn't been the negative battery terminal at the factory. If it hasn't been the negative battery terminal at the factory. If it hasn't been
attached, proceed as follows: attached, proceed as follows: attached, proceed as follows: attached, proceed as follows:
1. 1. 1. 1. Raise the tractor's hood and remove the carriage bolt and Raise the tractor's hood and remove the carriage bolt and Raise the tractor's hood and remove the carriage bolt and Raise the tractor's hood and remove the carriage bolt and
hex nut from the negative cable (heavy black wire). hex nut from the negative cable (heavy black wire). hex nut from the negative cable (heavy black wire). hex nut from the negative cable (heavy black wire).
Figure 3-3 Figure 3-3
2. 2. 2. 2. Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable to negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable to negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable to negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable to
the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut.
See Fig. 3-3. See Fig. 3-3. See Fig. 3-3. See Fig. 3-3.
3. 3. 3. 3. Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the
battery, securing it in place and make certain that the red battery, securing it in place and make certain that the red battery, securing it in place and make certain that the red battery, securing it in place and make certain that the red
rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal to help rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal to help rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal to help rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal to help
protect it from corrosion. protect it from corrosion. protect it from corrosion. protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the
tractor. tractor. tractor. tractor.
Checking Tire Pressure Checking Tire Pressure Checking Tire Pressure Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Maximum tire pressure under any Maximum tire pressure under any Maximum tire pressure under any Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be
at all times. at all times. at all times. maintained at all times.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i.
for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire
for maximum p.s.i. for maximum p.s.i. for maximum p.s.i. for maximum p.s.i.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows pavement, and proceed as follows pavement, and proceed as follows pavement, and proceed as follows
1. 1. 1. 1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height
setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on
the right fender). the right fender). the right fender). the right fender).
2. 2. 2. 2. Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance
with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should
have between ¼-inch and ½-inch clearance above the have between ¼-inch and ½-inch clearance above the have between ¼-inch and ½-inch clearance above the have between ¼-inch and ½-inch clearance above the
ground as follows: ground as follows: ground as follows: ground as follows:
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the
surface, adjust as follows: surface, adjust as follows: surface, adjust as follows: surface, adjust as follows:
a. a. a. a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. b. b. b. Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by
removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which
secure them to the deck. See Fig. 3-4 secure them to the deck. See Fig. 3-4 secure them to the deck. See Fig. 3-4 secure them to the deck. See Fig. 3-4
Figure 3-4 Figure 3-4
c. c. c. c. Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing
height setting. height setting. height setting. height setting.
d. d. d. d. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge
wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately
½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the ½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the ½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the ½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement. pavement. pavement. pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments. adjustments. adjustments. adjustments.
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