Cub Cadet I1042 - Manual (Page 9)

Assembly & Set-Up
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Moving the Tractor Manually
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move
the tractor, engage the two hydro transmission bypass rods to
manually move the tractor short distances.
NOTE: Never tow or drag the tractor with the rear wheels on
the ground. Even with the bypass rods engaged. Doing so will
damage the transmissions.
To engage a bypass rod, pull the rod rearward so that the
flange on the rod passes through the larger/rounded part of the
keyhole slot. With the flange of the rod outside (rearward) of the
hitch plate, push the rod inward in the small part of the keyhole
slot so that rod’s flange is locked against the back of the hitch
plate. Repeat to engage the other bypass rod to allow the tractor
to be manually moved. See Fig. 3-1.
To disengage, move the rod to align its flange with the larger/
rounded part of the keyhole slot and release the rod back
through the hitch plate.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic
bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position
prior to operating the tractor.
Opening the Tractor Hood
To attach the battery cables and check the engine oil level the
hood must be open. Locate the hood lift notch (Refer to Fig. 4-1
on page 11) at the front/center of the dash panel. Grasping the
hood at the notch, lift and pivot the hood forward to open.
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
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first,
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:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
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 1.
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive
battery terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-2.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative 2.
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-2.
Contents of Crate
One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler •
One Tractor Operator’s Manual • One Kohler Engine Operator’s Manual •
Figure 3-2
Transmission Bypass Rods
Transmission Bypass Rods
Figure 3-1