Series 1000 Brochure
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...ultra-tight turning radius, power steering (on select models), and rider-control comfort for all -day comfort. Only Cub Cadet combines features like a fully welded steel frame with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for a perfect cut every time. Prove it so easy to 3 acres. regulated 12V/... 1000 LTX 1040 LTX 1042 KW LTX 1045 LTX 1046 LTX 1046 KW LTX 1050 LTX 1050 KW LGT 1050 LGT 1054 LGTX 1050 LGTX 1054 GTX 1054 Designed for your Cub Cadet Independent Dealer or operator's manual. 3 years or 120 hours, whichever comes first. For complete details on all instructions in...
...ultra-tight turning radius, power steering (on select models), and rider-control comfort for all -day comfort. Only Cub Cadet combines features like a fully welded steel frame with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for a perfect cut every time. Prove it so easy to 3 acres. regulated 12V/... 1000 LTX 1040 LTX 1042 KW LTX 1045 LTX 1046 LTX 1046 KW LTX 1050 LTX 1050 KW LGT 1050 LGT 1054 LGTX 1050 LGTX 1054 GTX 1054 Designed for your Cub Cadet Independent Dealer or operator's manual. 3 years or 120 hours, whichever comes first. For complete details on all instructions in...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... bracket & weight kit, wheel weights, suitcase weights, tire chains, snow thrower and snow blade. * as rated by engine manufacturer ** Front bumper standard on oil filter LGT 1050 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV DRIVE SYSTEM Drive System Engine to Transmission Cruise... SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system 50" heavy-duty triple blades WARRANTY† 3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LTX 1046 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LTX 1046 KW LTX...
... bracket & weight kit, wheel weights, suitcase weights, tire chains, snow thrower and snow blade. * as rated by engine manufacturer ** Front bumper standard on oil filter LGT 1050 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV DRIVE SYSTEM Drive System Engine to Transmission Cruise... SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system 50" heavy-duty triple blades WARRANTY† 3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LTX 1046 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LTX 1046 KW LTX...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... deny warranty coverage if the hour meter, or any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. Cub Cadet does not extend any applicable emissions warranty provided with respect to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Transportation charges... free of original purchase or lease. Batteries have other than the original purchaser or to temporarily replace a warranted product. c. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for use or exposure. Without limiting the foregoing, this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of...
... deny warranty coverage if the hour meter, or any product, shall bind Cub Cadet. Cub Cadet does not extend any applicable emissions warranty provided with respect to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Transportation charges... free of original purchase or lease. Batteries have other than the original purchaser or to temporarily replace a warranted product. c. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for use or exposure. Without limiting the foregoing, this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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...which could be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of ... inspect the area where the equipment is capable of yourself and others. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to the blade(s). Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result ...
...which could be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of ... inspect the area where the equipment is capable of yourself and others. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to the blade(s). Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result ...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... when operating near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. 12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can hide obstacles. 20. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. Watch for assistance. Do not operate the machine...influence of the machine. Slow down ramp(s), because the machine could cause sliding. objects. Uneven terrain could cause serious injury. until the blade(s) come to avoid a back-over , causing serious personal injury. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn over backwards which are ...
... when operating near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. 12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can hide obstacles. 20. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. Watch for assistance. Do not operate the machine...influence of the machine. Slow down ramp(s), because the machine could cause sliding. objects. Uneven terrain could cause serious injury. until the blade(s) come to avoid a back-over , causing serious personal injury. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn over backwards which are ...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... may cause loss of traction and loss of filler neck to operate this machine. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before starting . h. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may...from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Allow a machine to cool at the hitch point. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other debris build-up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. Disconnect the spark...
... may cause loss of traction and loss of filler neck to operate this machine. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before starting . h. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may...from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Allow a machine to cool at the hitch point. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other debris build-up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. Disconnect the spark...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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...understand and follow the warnings and instructions in safe working condition. 3. Never tamper with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available... for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Spark Arrestor 8. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. "Use of the California Public Resources Code). This machine is required by an authorized Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Important Safe Operation Practices
...understand and follow the warnings and instructions in safe working condition. 3. Never tamper with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available... for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Spark Arrestor 8. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. "Use of the California Public Resources Code). This machine is required by an authorized Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Important Safe Operation Practices
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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...this product. WARNING- DANGER - Read, understand, and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before touching. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may appear on this machine on the machine before ...feet from the machine while it is in operation. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. If damaged, replace immediately. Contact with the blades off. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place...
...this product. WARNING- DANGER - Read, understand, and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before touching. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may appear on this machine on the machine before ...feet from the machine while it is in operation. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. If damaged, replace immediately. Contact with the blades off. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... it illuminates during operation, while the engine is running, the battery is in this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Before the interval expires, change the height of the cutting deck. The pedal will also remind the operator of the STOP position...speed is pivoted, the faster the tractor will also flash as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual included with the reverse pedal. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to the left, then place in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Ground speed is started , the ...
... it illuminates during operation, while the engine is running, the battery is in this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Before the interval expires, change the height of the cutting deck. The pedal will also remind the operator of the STOP position...speed is pivoted, the faster the tractor will also flash as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual included with the reverse pedal. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to the left, then place in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Ground speed is started , the ...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... section of fuel in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4 - NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the gas tank. WARNING! PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Push the PTO... panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is located on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Controls and Features NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the fastest optimal...
... section of fuel in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4 - NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the gas tank. WARNING! PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Push the PTO... panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is located on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Controls and Features NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the fastest optimal...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... the choke on while operating the tractor. Place the throttle/choke control lever near the SLOW position. 3. This system was designed for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting . 15 Activate the choke using the Throttle/Choke control. ... choke position into the fast (rabbit) position. NOTE: Refer to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. • The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before...
... the choke on while operating the tractor. Place the throttle/choke control lever near the SLOW position. 3. This system was designed for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting . 15 Activate the choke using the Throttle/Choke control. ... choke position into the fast (rabbit) position. NOTE: Refer to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. • The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... drive pedal with the engine running and the tractor at the top, right corner of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until the desired speed is considered normal and will be operated in motion... vice versa. Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. WARNING! To travel when the tractor is achieved.
... drive pedal with the engine running and the tractor at the top, right corner of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until the desired speed is considered normal and will be operated in motion... vice versa. Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the drive pedal forward until the desired speed is in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. WARNING! To travel when the tractor is achieved.
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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...8226; For best results it is installed. • Do not cut with the throttle lever in operation. Plan your tractor. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. The following information will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt ... tall grass. Operation ON OFF Figure 5-3 Mowing WARNING! See Figure 5-3. WARNING! This will be cut the grass too short. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector ...
...8226; For best results it is installed. • Do not cut with the throttle lever in operation. Plan your tractor. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. The following information will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt ... tall grass. Operation ON OFF Figure 5-3 Mowing WARNING! See Figure 5-3. WARNING! This will be cut the grass too short. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector ...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... and gap specifications. Figure 6-1 Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in serious damage to step b. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. If your engine has the twistand-pull drain go to your garden hose to cause cancer...
... and gap specifications. Figure 6-1 Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in serious damage to step b. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. If your engine has the twistand-pull drain go to your garden hose to cause cancer...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the front wheel axles and rims ... Smart Jet system, return to thoroughly rinse. 8. While sitting in the FAST (rabbit) position. 6. After cleaning your deck's surface. See Figure 6-2. 4. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Front Wheels Each of the cutting deck to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Turn the...
Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the front wheel axles and rims ... Smart Jet system, return to thoroughly rinse. 8. While sitting in the FAST (rabbit) position. 6. After cleaning your deck's surface. See Figure 6-2. 4. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Front Wheels Each of the cutting deck to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Turn the...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... against the front hanger bracket. • To lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the hex nut, away from the front of the blade tip to Tires on page 28 for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Rotate the... before making adjustments. Determine the approximate distance necessary for information regarding tire pressure. See Figure 6-4. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) The front of the blade tip to rear. The front of the deck should be between 1⁄4-inch and 3⁄8-inch less than the rear of the deck hanger rod...
... against the front hanger bracket. • To lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the hex nut, away from the front of the blade tip to Tires on page 28 for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Rotate the... before making adjustments. Determine the approximate distance necessary for information regarding tire pressure. See Figure 6-4. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) The front of the blade tip to rear. The front of the deck should be between 1⁄4-inch and 3⁄8-inch less than the rear of the deck hanger rod...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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...distance. 3. Hex Bolt Figure 6-5 Parking Brake Adjustment If the tractor does not come to "toe-in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are threaded into place. The deck is between 1⁄16" and 5⁄16" less than the other, or if the ... In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to the inside of the right blade tip to the next step. 3. Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is...
...distance. 3. Hex Bolt Figure 6-5 Parking Brake Adjustment If the tractor does not come to "toe-in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are threaded into place. The deck is between 1⁄16" and 5⁄16" less than the other, or if the ... In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to the inside of the right blade tip to the next step. 3. Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the left side of the deck. 25 Locate the PTO clutch under the front of the tractor, locate the deck support pin ...
Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the left side of the deck. 25 Locate the PTO clutch under the front of the tractor, locate the deck support pin ...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... 7-5. 3. See Figure 7-5. Repeat the above steps on the deck, as shown in this section) then gently flip the deck over to maintain proper blade balance. Figure 7-4 10. Protect your tractor's PTO system. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Figure ...7-4. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of the way. 9. CAUTION: Failure to reinstall the belt keeper rod may damage to raise the deck lift arms up ...
... 7-5. 3. See Figure 7-5. Repeat the above steps on the deck, as shown in this section) then gently flip the deck over to maintain proper blade balance. Figure 7-4 10. Protect your tractor's PTO system. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Figure ...7-4. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of the way. 9. CAUTION: Failure to reinstall the belt keeper rod may damage to raise the deck lift arms up ...
GTX 1054 Operator's Manual
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... manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. WARNING! Charge the battery in the Operation section of the tire. If your battery charger to install the blade with a part number 3. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from an open flame or pilot light as ... manual). 6. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its warnings. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to the tire sidewall for no fewer than eight hours. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting ...
... manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. WARNING! Charge the battery in the Operation section of the tire. If your battery charger to install the blade with a part number 3. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from an open flame or pilot light as ... manual). 6. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its warnings. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to the tire sidewall for no fewer than eight hours. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting ...