EasyManua.ls Logo

Cub Cadet CLT 160

Cub Cadet CLT 160
29 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Loading...
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT: READ
PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.
772C0689
SAFETY RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
1/04
AutoDrive
™
Lawn Tractor
Model CLT 160
CADET, 60 OTTAWA STREET SOUTH, KITCHENER, ONT. N2G 3S7

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Cub Cadet CLT 160 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandCub Cadet
ModelCLT 160
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

GENERAL OPERATION

Covers fundamental safe operating procedures.

SLOPE OPERATION

Safe practices for operating the tractor on slopes.

CHILDREN

Safety precautions regarding children around the machine.

TOWING

Guidelines and precautions for towing attachments.

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Procedures for safe handling and refueling of gasoline.

GENERAL SERVICE

Routine maintenance and service procedures.

Safety Labels found on your unit

Explanation of various safety labels on the tractor.

ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

SLOPE GAUGE

TRACTOR SET-UP

ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES

Instructions for connecting the battery cables.

ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL

Guide for installing the steering wheel.

ATTACHING THE SEAT

Steps for mounting and adjusting the tractor seat.

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Procedures for filling the fuel and oil tanks.

SHIPPING BRACE REMOVAL

Instructions for removing shipping braces.

TIRE PRESSURE

Recommended tire inflation pressures.

IDENTIFYING THE MULCH PLUG

How to identify and use the mulch plug.

CONTROLS

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

Operation of the engine throttle control lever.

CHOKE CONTROL

How to operate the engine choke control.

BRAKE PEDAL

Description and function of the brake pedal.

IGNITION SWITCH

Operation of the ignition switch and starting the engine.

DRIVE PEDAL

Function and operation of the drive pedal.

SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR HOUR METER

Understanding dashboard indicators and meters.

ELECTRIC PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) KNOB

Operation of the electric PTO engagement.

PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) LEVER

Operation of the manual PTO engagement lever.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

How to adjust the operator's seat position.

DECK LIFT LEVER

Operation of the cutting deck height adjustment lever.

SHIFT LEVER

Operation of the transmission shift lever.

CUP HOLDER

Location and use of the cup holder.

CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON

Engaging and using the cruise control feature.

PARKING BRAKE BUTTON

How to engage and disengage the parking brake.

OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES

Explanation of safety interlock system functions.

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Critical safety warnings for operation.

SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

Adjusting the cutting deck height.

STARTING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step procedure to start the engine.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step procedure to stop the engine.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

Basic instructions for driving the tractor forward and reverse.

ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE

Detailed steps for engaging the parking brake.

DRIVING ON SLOPES

Safe driving techniques on sloped terrain.

SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL

How to set and use cruise control.

OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS

Instructions for turning headlights on and off.

ENGAGING THE PTO

How to engage and disengage the Power Take-Off.

USING THE LIFT LEVER

Operation of the deck lift lever for height adjustment.

MOWING

Best practices and tips for effective mowing.

MULCHING

Guidelines for achieving optimal mulching results.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

LEVELING THE DECK

How to adjust the cutting deck for even cutting.

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Steps to adjust the tractor seat for comfort.

Quick-Adjust Seat

Adjusting the seat using the quick-adjust mechanism.

Standard Seat

Adjusting the seat on models without an adjustment lever.

Knob Adjustment Seat

Adjusting the seat using knobs.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Procedures for adjusting the engine carburetor.

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the parking brake system.

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the tractor's steering linkage.

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK

Procedures for cleaning the engine and cutting deck.

Deck Wash System (Optional)

How to use the optional deck wash system.

ENGINE

Instructions for engine maintenance and care.

Changing Engine Oil

Step-by-step guide to changing the engine oil.

LUBRICATION

Front Wheels

Lubrication points for the front wheel axles.

Rear Wheels

Lubrication of rear wheels and axles.

SERVICE

TIRES

Information and recommendations for tire service.

CUTTING BLADES

Instructions for servicing and sharpening cutting blades.

BATTERY

Maintenance, charging, and care for the tractor battery.

Cleaning the battery

Steps for cleaning the battery and terminals.

FUSES

Location and identification of tractor fuses.

JUMP STARTING

Procedure for jump starting the tractor battery.

CUTTING DECK REMOVAL

Detailed steps to remove the cutting deck.

CHANGING THE DECK BELT & PTO BELT

How to replace deck and PTO belts.

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT

How to replace the transmission drive belt.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

TROUBLESHOOTING

THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

TRACTOR ATTACHMENT WARRANTY

Warranty terms for tractor attachments.

PERSONAL USE

Definition and terms for personal use of the product.

COMMERCIAL USE

Definition and terms for commercial use of the product.

Related product manuals