Understanding the best riding lawnmowers
STEP 1 - CONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES ON YOUR CUB CADET LAWN
MOWER
Remove the red battery terminal cover from the red terminal
and attach the red cable to the positive terminal. Next, remove the black
battery terminal cover from the black terminal and attach the black cable to
the negative terminal. Once both cables are attached, place the red cap on the
positive terminal. Do not allow the wrench the come in contact with any metal.
STEP 2 - CHECK THE OIL ON YOUR RIDING LAWN MOWER BEFORE EACH
USE
Check your engine's oil level with the dip stick before
every use since too little or too much oil can damage your engine. You should
also examine the oil quality every so often to know when it will need to be
changed.
STEP 3 - FILL THE FUEL TANK
Using gasoline mixed with a stabilizer like STA-BIL, to
extend the shelf-life of the gas, fill the fuel tank before each use so you
don't run out while mowing. If you do run out, wait until the engine cools
before adding fresh fuel.
STEP 4 - KNOW LAWN MOWER BASICS BEFORE STARTING YOUR RIDING
LAWN MOWER
To start the mower, be sure you are seated back in the seat.
If you are too far forward, the mower may not start. Engage the parking brake.
Check to be sure the PTO lever is in the off position and activate the choke.
STEP 5 - START YOUR RIDING LAWN MOWER
Turn the key to the start position. Once the mower has
started, release the key and allow it to return to the on position.
STEP 6 - OPERATE YOUR MOWER WITH OUR LAWN MOWER HELP TIPS
To begin driving your mower, move the throttle to the rabbit
position. Move the shift lever to forward, press the brake pedal to release the
parking brake, and press the drive pedal to increase your speed.
STEP 7 - ACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL (ON APPROPRIATE MODELS)
Your LTX 1040 riding lawn mower is equipped with cruise
control. Once you achieve a desired mowing speed, lightly press the cruise
control lever downward and hold it in that position. Slowly release your foot
from the drive pedal and then release the cruise control lever. You cannot
engage cruise control in the fastest drive speed. Never attempt to engage
cruise control while in reverse.
STEP 8 - RELEASE CRUISE CONTROL FOR COMPLICATED TURNS,
SMALLER YARDS OR WHEN ANYONE IS NEARBY
To disengage the cruise control on your riding lawn mower,
simply press either the drive pedal or brake pedal.
STEP 9 - ENGAGE LAWN MOWER BLADES
To engage the blades, be sure that your throttle or choke is
in the rabbit position. Then, push the PTO or blade engage lever forward into
the on position.
STEP 10 - LEARN HOW TO OPERATE YOUR RIDING LAWN MOWER IN
REVERSE
Properly operating your machine in reverse is one of the
most important lawn mower basics. To set the mower in reverse mode, come to a
complete stop and turn the blades off. Depress the brake pedal and move the
shift lever into reverse position. Finally, turn the key to the reverse/caution
mode. Push the PTO/blade lever to the on position to engage the blades. Before
pressing the drive pedal, check the area down and behind your riding lawn mower
to make sure there are no objects in your path.
STEP 11 - PERFORM PROPER LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
Before each time you mow, check your air filter for dirty,
loose or damaged parts. It is highly recommended that the air filter, spark
plugs, oil and oil filter are replaced every year when you prepare your mower
for off-season storage.
