Adjusting The Seat - Cub Cadet XT1 LT42E Manuel De L'utilisateur

3. With the rear screws in place, align the holes in the hood topper (a) with the
holes in the hood (c) and secure in place with remaining two screws (d). See
Figure 5.
4. Tighten all four screws to 16-24 in-lbs (1.8-2.7 N-m).
Installing the Snap-On Hood Topper (If necessary)
1. To install the snap-on hood topper (a), line up the holes on the hood topper
(a) with the tabs (b) in the hood frame as shown in Figure 6.
2. Insert the tabs (b) into the hood topper and pull back to lock into place.
3. Once the hood topper is in place, the two locking tabs near the rear of the hood
need to be pushed upward to lock the hood topper in place. See Figure 7.
(a)
(b)
(b)
(b)
(b)
Figure 6
Installing the Dash Cap (If necessary)
1. To install the dash cap
(a), line up the tabs (b) on
the dash cap (a) with the
holes in the upper dash as
shown in Figure 8.
2. Slide the tabs (b) into the
holes in the upper dash
and push forward on
the dash cap (a) to lock
into place.
NOTE: Be sure to press on
the lower part of the dash
cap (a) facing the operator
position to ensure the lower tabs on the dash cap are in place.
Installing the Steering Wheel (If necessary)
The hardware for attaching
(f)
the steering wheel has been
packed within the steering
wheel, beneath the steering
wheel cap. Carefully pry off the
(a)
steering wheel cap and remove
the hardware.
1. With the wheels of
the tractor pointing
straight forward, align
the steering wheel (a)
by using the center-line
(b) on the front of the
steering wheel (a)
pointing straight ahead
and the flat section (c)
of the steering wheel (a)
facing toward the seat, place the steering wheel (a) over the steering shaft
(d). See Figure 9.
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Hood Topper Not Shown for Clarity
Figure 7
(a)
(a)
(b) (b)
(b) (b)
Figure 8
(e)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Figure 9
2. Secure the steering wheel (a) with the hex bolt (e) from under the steering
wheel cap (f) and torque to 18-22 ft-lbs (24.4-29.8 N-m).
3. Place the steering wheel cap (f) over the center of the steering wheel (a) and
push downward until it "clicks" into place.
NOTE: The hex bolt (e) securing the steering wheel (a) has thread locker
applied to it, so if it is removed, it is recommended that the hex bolt (e) be
replaced or thread lock re-applied.
Installing the Front Bumper (If necessary)
The hardware for attaching
the front bumper is shipped
installed into the bumper.
1. Remove the four hex
screws (a) from the
bumper (b).
2. Position the bumper
brackets to the inside
of the tractor's frame
and secure it in place
with the four hex
screws (a). Torque
to 332-405 in-lbs
(37.5-45.75 N-m).See
Figure 10.

Adjusting the Seat

To adjust the position of the seat:
1. Lift the seat adjustment lever up.
2. Slide the seat forward or rearward
to the desired position.
3. Release the adjustment lever. Make
sure seat is locked into position
before operating the tractor. See
Figure 11.
Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat-
stop. Engage the parking brake. Stand behind the tractor and pull back on
seat until it clicks into place.
Checking Tire Pressure
See the tire sidewall for the proper inflation pressure. Proper inflation pressure
should be maintained at all times.
NOTE: The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. If
necessary, reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
Setting the Deck Wheels (If equipped)
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to
support the weight of the cutting deck.
Move the tractor to a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed
as follows:
1. Check the tire pressure, make sure the pressure is correct per the inflation
pressure listed on the sidewall.
2. Make sure the deck is level, both front-to-back and side-to-side. See
the Service and Maintenance section for deck leveling information
and instructions.
3. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in
the normally desired mowing height setting.
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(b)
(a) (a)
Figure 10
Figure 11
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