Cub Cadet 1030 User Manual

4. Set throttle control in the FAST position. Pull out
the choke control.
NOTE: A warm engine may not require choking.
5. Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
6. Turn the ignition key to the START position. As
soon as the engine starts, let the key return to the
ON position. See figure 2.
NOTE: Do not operate the starter for more than 10
seconds at any one time. If the engine does not start
within this time, turn the key OFF and wait a few min¬
utes, then try again.
7 . Push choke knob in gradually. Move throttle con¬
trol to desired engine speed.
8. To stop, turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
Remove the key when the lawn tractor is not in
use.
STOPPING
Engine —Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF
position.
Lawn Tractor —Depress the clutch-brake pedal.
Blades —Pull the PTO engagement lever all the way
back.
DRIVING THE REAR ENGINE LAWN TRACTOR
NOTE: Parking brake must be disengaged before unit
is put into motion.
1. Advance the throttle control to full throttle to pre¬
vent strain on the engine and to operate the cut¬
ting blades.
2. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position.
A WARNING: Look to the rear before back¬
ing up.
3. S lowly release the clutch-brake pedal.
4. T o stop, depress the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initialiy, there will be
little difference between the highest two speeds until
after the belts have seated themselves into the pul¬
leys during the break-in period.
The blades can be engaged either while moving for¬
ward or while standing still. Move the PTO engage¬
ment lever forward slowly until the blades are turning.
A WARNING: When the blades are
engaged, keep feet and hands away from
the discharge opening, the blades or any
part of the deck.
Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower or
engine. For best results and to insure more even
grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is exces¬
sively wet.
WARNING: Elefore leaving the operator’s
position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the shift lever in neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut engine
off and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc., fol¬
low the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate “browning” the grass, which is caused by
hot exhaust gases fromi a running engine.
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Guide on page 29.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if unit
will not operate with speed control lever in a low
speed position, proceed as follows.
1. Place shift lever in Neutral.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control indicator and shift lever in
high speed position.
4. Slowly and with extreme caution release clutch-
brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control indicator lever in desired
position.
7. Place shift lever in either forward or reverse, and
follow normal operating procedures.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Rear bagging grass catcher model 310 is available
as optional equipment for the rear engine lawn trac¬
tors shown in this manual.
A WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass catcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure
any replacement bag complies with the mower manu¬
facturer's recommendations. For replacement bags,
use only factory authorized replacement.
A 30” mulching kit model 093 is available as option¬
al equipment for model 1030 shown in this manual.
A 38" mulching kit model 096 is available as option¬
al equipment for model 1238 shown in this manual.
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Cub Cadet 1030 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1030
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English