Cub Cadet LTX 1050 User Manual

Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always
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followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, one or both battery cables on your
equipment may have been left disconnected from the terminals
at the factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
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negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable is already attached, skip ahead
to step 2.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive 
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive
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Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative 2.
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
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terminal to help 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
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the tractor.
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any
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maintained at all times.
The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
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for maximum p.s.i.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing 
the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height
setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on
the right fender).
Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance 2.
with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should
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follows:
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the
surface, adjust as follows:
Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.a.
Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by b.
removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which
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height setting.
Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge d.
wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately
½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments
section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding
various deck adjustments.
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10 se c t i O n 3 — as s e M b l y & se t -up

Cub Cadet LTX 1050 Specifications

General

Horsepower	22 HP
Cutting Width	50 inches
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	Steel
Drive	Rear-wheel drive
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4 inches
Deck Positions	12
Blades	3
Warranty	3 years limited