Cub Cadet LT1040 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and
maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment
and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also illustrated
below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor‘s seat. This information
will be necessary when contacting the Cub Cadet Care Network or your Cub Cadet dealer.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer, without first contacting the Cub Cadet Care Network.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
Visit www.cubcadet.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Service and help is
immediately available.
Call the Cub Cadet Care Network at (800) 965-4CUB.
Content Page
Important Safe Operation Practices 3
Slope Gauge 7
Tractor Set-up 8
Know Your Lawn Tractor 9
Operating Your Lawn Tractor 12
Making Adjustments 17
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor 19
Service 24
Off-season Storage 27
Maintenance Schedule 27
Maintenance Log 28
Troubleshooting 29
Attachments & Accessories 30
Specifications 32
Replacement Parts 31
Warranty Information 34
Content Page
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
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CUB CADET LLC
P. O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684