Cub Cadet LT1042 - Manual (Page 21)

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• Slowly pour oil into the fill tube. Fill the crankcase
until the oil level reaches the full (F) mark on the
dipstick (Refer to Page 19).
• Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely into the oil
fill tube.
IMPORTANT: The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed
securely onto the tube at all times when the engine
is operating. Severe engine damage could result from
a failure to do so.
• Start the tractor engine and allow it to run for thirty
seconds, then stop the engine and remove the
ignition key.
• Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. Do not
overfill the engine crankcase.
• Examine the area around the base of the oil fill
tube, the oil filter adapter, and the oil drain valve for
leaks before operating the tractor.
IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine
serviced by your Cub Cadet dealer before operating the
tractor.
Air Filter
The engine is equipped with a replaceable, high density
paper air cleaner element and an oiled, foam
precleaner. Always examine the air cleaner before
starting the engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and
debris around the air cleaner system. Keep this area
clean. Also check for loose or damaged components.
Replace all bent or damaged air cleaner components.
NOTE: Starting the tractor with loose or damaged air
cleaner components could allow unfiltered air into the
engine causing premature wear and failure.
Precleaner (Single Cylinder Engine)
Wash and re-oil the foam precleaner every 25 hours of
operation if equipped, (more often under extremely
dusty or dirty conditions).
• Loosen the air cleaner cover knobs and remove the
cover.
• Remove the precleaner from the upper section of
the air cleaner cover.
• Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent.
Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of
detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess
water (do not wring). Allow the precleaner to air dry.
• Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
• Reinstall the precleaner into the upper section of
the air cleaner cover.
• Reinstall the cover and tighten the knobs securely.
Paper Element (Single Cylinder Engine)
The paper element should be replaced at least once a
season, or every 100 hours of operation. Replace
more frequently if the tractor is operated under
extremely dusty conditions. To replace the paper
element, proceed as follows:
• Loosen the air cleaner cover knobs and remove the
cover.
• Carefully remove the air cleaner element.
IMPORTANT: Do not wash the paper element or use
pressurized air, as this will damage the element.
Examine the element and discard if dirt and/or damage
is present.
NOTE: Handle new elements carefully; do not use if
the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged.
• If any loose dirt or debris fell on the air cleaner base
when the element was removed, carefully remove it
and wipe the base clean. Be careful that none of it
drops into the intake.
• Check the air cleaner base. Make sure it is not
damaged. Also check the air cleaner cover for
damage or improper fit. Replace all damaged air
cleaner components.
• Clean all air cleaner components of any
accumulated dirt or foreign material. Prevent any
dirt from entering the throat of carburetor.
• Install the replacement air cleaner element with the
pleated side out and seat the rubber seal onto the
edges of the air cleaner base. See Figure 11
• Reinstall the cover and tighten the knobs securely.
Precleaner (Twin Cylinder Engine)
Wash and re-oil the foam precleaner every 25 hours of
operation if equipped, (more often under extremely
dusty or dirty conditions).
• Pivot the air cleaner cover upward and unhook the
wire latch which secures the element in place.
• Carefully remove the precleaner from around the
air cleaner element.
• Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent.
Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of
detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out excess
water (do not wring). Allow the precleaner to air dry.
• Saturate the precleaner with new engine oil.
Squeeze out all excess oil.
• Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.
• Lower the wire latch to secure the element in place
and pivot the air cleaner cover downward.