Series 1000 Brochure
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... steel in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet Lawn and garden tractors SERIES 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 the safety and use . TURNS ...Deck Lift Brakes Seat Electronic fingertip engagement for 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. SERIES 1000 LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LGT 1054 26 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LGTX 1050 LGTX 1054 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade 27 HP* Cub Cadet...
... steel in U.S.A. 12/12 © 2013 Cub Cadet Lawn and garden tractors SERIES 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 the safety and use . TURNS ...Deck Lift Brakes Seat Electronic fingertip engagement for 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. SERIES 1000 LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LGT 1054 26 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LGTX 1050 LGTX 1054 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade 27 HP* Cub Cadet...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...Kohler® V-Twin OHV 2/cast-iron sleeve Fully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filter LGT 1050 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV DRIVE SYSTEM Drive System Engine to Transmission Cruise Control Transmission ...Capacity Wheelbase Overall Length Estimated Weight w/Deck MOWer DECK Cutting Width/Blades Deck Cutting Height deck Construction Deck Drive System Anti-scalping Mulch Kit Deck Spindles Deck Pulleys Deck Attach/Removal Deck Wash WARRANTY† LTX 1040 LTX 1042 KW LTX 1045 19 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler®...
...Kohler® V-Twin OHV 2/cast-iron sleeve Fully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filter LGT 1050 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV DRIVE SYSTEM Drive System Engine to Transmission Cruise Control Transmission ...Capacity Wheelbase Overall Length Estimated Weight w/Deck MOWer DECK Cutting Width/Blades Deck Cutting Height deck Construction Deck Drive System Anti-scalping Mulch Kit Deck Spindles Deck Pulleys Deck Attach/Removal Deck Wash WARRANTY† LTX 1040 LTX 1042 KW LTX 1045 19 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler®...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... or inability to items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Transportation charges and service calls. The exclusive remedy is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of other than an authorized service dealer. Some jurisdictions do not allow...
... or inability to items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Transportation charges and service calls. The exclusive remedy is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE RECORDS, through Cub Cadet's authorized channels of other than an authorized service dealer. Some jurisdictions do not allow...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... like. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. Never allow children under the cutting deck. without proper slacks and shirts. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of age to operate this machine without...
... like. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. Never allow children under the cutting deck. without proper slacks and shirts. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of age to operate this machine without...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... slopes slow and gradual. Use slow speed. A missing or damaged discharge cover can change the stability of the machine resulting in . manually on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. where the operator may lose traction on a slope. then, turn over the edge of riding mower-related injuries. Data indicates that area...
... slopes slow and gradual. Use slow speed. A missing or damaged discharge cover can change the stability of the machine resulting in . manually on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. where the operator may lose traction on a slope. then, turn over the edge of riding mower-related injuries. Data indicates that area...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... the manual(s) before touching. ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. TOWING Avoid jack-knifing...
... the manual(s) before touching. ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. TOWING Avoid jack-knifing...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... damage to "freewheel." See Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 2. Doing so will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is capable of the cutting deck. Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is still the same. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right...; One Lawn Tractor • • One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor's transmission is equipped with your right hand by model, however the basic operation...
... damage to "freewheel." See Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 2. Doing so will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is capable of the cutting deck. Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is still the same. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right...; One Lawn Tractor • • One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor's transmission is equipped with your right hand by model, however the basic operation...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...may be maintained at all times. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows: 1. Check sidewall of California to operating the tractor. The deck gauge wheels should be over the positive battery terminal to the positive (+) battery terminal with each gauge wheel) into service after handling. b. ... battery is put into the index hole that leaves approximately ½" between ¼" and ½" clearance above the ground. Place the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on top/side of this manual for ...
...may be maintained at all times. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows: 1. Check sidewall of California to operating the tractor. The deck gauge wheels should be over the positive battery terminal to the positive (+) battery terminal with each gauge wheel) into service after handling. b. ... battery is put into the index hole that leaves approximately ½" between ¼" and ½" clearance above the ground. Place the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on top/side of this manual for ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... battery life, and poor cut quality. at less than full throttle may result in the FAST (rabbit) position. Operating with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that are illustrated in Fig. 4-1 and Throttle/Choke Control Lever described on the left side of the seat. NOTE:...Control Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Cargo Net Seat Adjustment Lever Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Electric PTO Knob Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever Storage Bin Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are applicable to your tractor. The throttle/choke control is...
... battery life, and poor cut quality. at less than full throttle may result in the FAST (rabbit) position. Operating with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that are illustrated in Fig. 4-1 and Throttle/Choke Control Lever described on the left side of the seat. NOTE:...Control Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Cargo Net Seat Adjustment Lever Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Electric PTO Knob Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever Storage Bin Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are applicable to your tractor. The throttle/choke control is...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... and Starting The Engine in the Service section of the dash and can be used to the STOP position. Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used for five minutes, after which it illuminate's during this Owner's Manual. Before the interval... of the tractor along the running machine unattended. Battery It is located on the right side of the cutting deck. Reverse Pedal The reverse pedal is normal for your Cub Cadet dealer. To use, move PTO lever into the START position, the systems indicator monitor displays the battery's output...
... and Starting The Engine in the Service section of the dash and can be used to the STOP position. Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used for five minutes, after which it illuminate's during this Owner's Manual. Before the interval... of the tractor along the running machine unattended. Battery It is located on the right side of the cutting deck. Reverse Pedal The reverse pedal is normal for your Cub Cadet dealer. To use, move PTO lever into the START position, the systems indicator monitor displays the battery's output...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...the parking brake and the cruise control. Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. NOTE: ... do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. WARNING! Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to activate it....
...the parking brake and the cruise control. Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage knob must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. NOTE: ... do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. WARNING! Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to activate it....
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... stop while driving up a slope, start up and down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. The lamps turn down the slope. Driving On Slopes Refer to the...
... stop while driving up a slope, start up and down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. The lamps turn down the slope. Driving On Slopes Refer to the...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... sidewalks, bystanders and the like. NOTE: When operating the tractor, be certain that the first two laps be helpful when using the cutting deck with the throttle at less than full throttle may cause discharged material to shortened battery life, and poor cut quality. 2. Short grass is ... replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5 - This will be cut the grass too short. Move the throttle control lever to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. WARNING! After the first two laps...
... sidewalks, bystanders and the like. NOTE: When operating the tractor, be certain that the first two laps be helpful when using the cutting deck with the throttle at less than full throttle may cause discharged material to shortened battery life, and poor cut quality. 2. Short grass is ... replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5 - This will be cut the grass too short. Move the throttle control lever to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. WARNING! After the first two laps...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Axles and Rims P P Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Lube Front Deck Wheels P P Lube Deck Spindles P P Lube Pedal Pivot Points P P Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap PP Replace Fuel Filter P Maintenance WARNING! Warm oil will be... Oil Level P Check Air Filter for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! Use care to the skin. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port ...
...Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Axles and Rims P P Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Lube Front Deck Wheels P P Lube Deck Spindles P P Lube Pedal Pivot Points P P Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap PP Replace Fuel Filter P Maintenance WARNING! Warm oil will be... Oil Level P Check Air Filter for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! Use care to the skin. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...& Adjustments 3. Pop open the protective cap on any other part of corrosive chemicals. Figure 6-1 4. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. The engine is maintenance-free. After the oil has finished draining, ... end of California to rinse grass clippings from the oil fill tube. 5. Do NOT allow debris to reach. Smart Jet Your tractor's deck is maintenance-free. Use the Smart Jet to cause cancer and reproductive harm. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY...
...& Adjustments 3. Pop open the protective cap on any other part of corrosive chemicals. Figure 6-1 4. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. The engine is maintenance-free. After the oil has finished draining, ... end of California to rinse grass clippings from the oil fill tube. 5. Do NOT allow debris to reach. Smart Jet Your tractor's deck is maintenance-free. Use the Smart Jet to cause cancer and reproductive harm. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...gun after every 25 hours of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. 9. 4. Remain in the FAST (rabbit) position. 7. See Figure 6-2. Figure 6-3 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points ... disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Figure 6-2 5. After cleaning your deck with light oil. Front Wheels Each of tractor operation. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off and detach...
...gun after every 25 hours of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse. 9. 4. Remain in the FAST (rabbit) position. 7. See Figure 6-2. Figure 6-3 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points ... disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Figure 6-2 5. After cleaning your deck with light oil. Front Wheels Each of tractor operation. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off and detach...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... from front to the next step. 3. Maintenance & Adjustments Adjustments WARNING! See Figure 6-5. back on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the seat-stop when the brake pedal is parallel with the tractor. 3. See Figure 6-4. Both measurements taken should be mowing ...;8" less than the rear of this manual for seat 2. With the tractor parked on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is engaged in the top notch. 2. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to side adjustment can roll with the tractor. 2. Adjusting the Seat Figure 6-4 Refer to ...
... from front to the next step. 3. Maintenance & Adjustments Adjustments WARNING! See Figure 6-5. back on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the seat-stop when the brake pedal is parallel with the tractor. 3. See Figure 6-4. Both measurements taken should be mowing ...;8" less than the rear of this manual for seat 2. With the tractor parked on the left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is engaged in the top notch. 2. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to side adjustment can roll with the tractor. 2. Adjusting the Seat Figure 6-4 Refer to ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it to tighten) into the bottom notch on the rear left side of the deck. 24 Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position ...the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set to be easily removed from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the right fender. 3. LocatethePTOclutchunderthefrontofyourtractor.SeeFigure 7-1. 7 NOTE: If there is too much tension on the idler spring or between the belt...
Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it to tighten) into the bottom notch on the rear left side of the deck. 24 Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position ...the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set to be easily removed from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the right fender. 3. LocatethePTOclutchunderthefrontofyourtractor.SeeFigure 7-1. 7 NOTE: If there is too much tension on the idler spring or between the belt...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... out of the hanger bracket on the tractor's right side. 8. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°...separation is present, replace the blades with new ones. Removetheflangelocknutthatsecuresthebladetothespindle assembly. See Figure 7-5. Figure 7-3 7. Service 25 Pull the deck support pin outward to expose its underside. 2. Placeablockofwoodbetweenthecenterdeckhousingbaffle and the cutting blade to your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping...
... out of the hanger bracket on the tractor's right side. 8. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°...separation is present, replace the blades with new ones. Removetheflangelocknutthatsecuresthebladetothespindle assembly. See Figure 7-5. Figure 7-3 7. Service 25 Pull the deck support pin outward to expose its underside. 2. Placeablockofwoodbetweenthecenterdeckhousingbaffle and the cutting blade to your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...replacement. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Remove the deck as follows: 1. Loosen, but do not remove the belt keeper rod on your tractor, proceed as instructed on your tractor's PTO system....be dangerous by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys, then around the front spindle pulley as instructed. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to reinstall the belt keeper rod may result in Figure 7-8. CAUTION: Failure to have the transmission drive belt replaced.
...replacement. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Remove the deck as follows: 1. Loosen, but do not remove the belt keeper rod on your tractor, proceed as instructed on your tractor's PTO system....be dangerous by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys, then around the front spindle pulley as instructed. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to reinstall the belt keeper rod may result in Figure 7-8. CAUTION: Failure to have the transmission drive belt replaced.