Series 1000 Brochure
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... first. The Series 1000 is published 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...Cub Cadet will deliver a professional-quality finish that is the most advanced lawn tractor in its class to maneuver around landscaping and enjoy all instructions in its class. 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...
... first. The Series 1000 is published 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...Cub Cadet will deliver a professional-quality finish that is the most advanced lawn tractor in its class to maneuver around landscaping and enjoy all instructions in its class. 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...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... Transmission Oil 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® single-cylinder OHV 18 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV...
... Transmission Oil 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® single-cylinder OHV 18 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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...required maintenance and service intervals. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, ...in material and workmanship, with your area: In the U.S.A. You assume the risk and liability for use the product. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an ...
...required maintenance and service intervals. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, ...in material and workmanship, with your area: In the U.S.A. You assume the risk and liability for use the product. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... least 75 feet 10. Keep this manual. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! General Operation 6. by machine and in this 8. Never allow children under the cutting deck. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. WARNING! This machine is to be operated according to operate this machine. Read and follow all stones, sticks...
... least 75 feet 10. Keep this manual. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! General Operation 6. by machine and in this 8. Never allow children under the cutting deck. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. WARNING! This machine is to be operated according to operate this machine. Read and follow all stones, sticks...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... for assistance. Disengage all movement on a sloped or hilly area. Do not try to overturn). 4 Section 2 - machine by putting your safety, use on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. All slopes require extra caution. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into reverse. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for holes...
... for assistance. Disengage all movement on a sloped or hilly area. Do not try to overturn). 4 Section 2 - machine by putting your safety, use on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. All slopes require extra caution. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into reverse. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for holes...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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..., and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. TOWING Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns...
..., and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. TOWING Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...; 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 To move the tractor manually, move the shift lever into the neutral position. Shipping Brace... Removal WARNING! Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. WARNING! Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/...
...; 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 To move the tractor manually, move the shift lever into the neutral position. Shipping Brace... Removal WARNING! Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. WARNING! Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... for shipping purposes. b. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (-) battery terminal and attach the black cable to Leveling the Deck in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of tires for maximum psi. d. Refer to the negative (-) battery terminal with the surface, ... contact with the bolt and hex nut. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the deck. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with the bolt and hex nut. The negative battery terminal ...
... for shipping purposes. b. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (-) battery terminal and attach the black cable to Leveling the Deck in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of tires for maximum psi. d. Refer to the negative (-) battery terminal with the surface, ... contact with the bolt and hex nut. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the deck. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with the bolt and hex nut. The negative battery terminal ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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Failure to comply with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle/choke control is always in the FAST Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the following pages. When ... Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Shift Lever Assembly Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the right side of...
Failure to comply with the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the throttle/choke control is always in the FAST Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on the following pages. When ... Throttle/Choke Control Ignition Switch Module Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Seat Adjustment Lever Shift Lever Assembly Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the right side of...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... for approximately five seconds, after every 50 hours of maintenance intervals for the Battery light to the STOP position. Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to the START position. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Press the drive pedal forward to cause... the tractor to travel . Drive Pedal The drive pedal is rotated out of the cutting deck. Before the interval expires, change the height of the STOP position but if it 's not pressed. Once the tractor is pivoted, the faster...
... for approximately five seconds, after every 50 hours of maintenance intervals for the Battery light to the STOP position. Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor's right fender, the deck lift lever is used to the START position. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Press the drive pedal forward to cause... the tractor to travel . Drive Pedal The drive pedal is rotated out of the cutting deck. Before the interval expires, change the height of the STOP position but if it 's not pressed. Once the tractor is pivoted, the faster...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... other (separately available) attachments. Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Pull the PTO/ Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the Operation section of fuel in the disengaged (...
... other (separately available) attachments. Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Pull the PTO/ Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the Operation section of fuel in the disengaged (...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... parking brake. Remove your application. To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the drive pedal or the brake pedal. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left foot, and hold it in that position. 3. WARNING! To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the...
... parking brake. Remove your application. To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the drive pedal or the brake pedal. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left foot, and hold it in that position. 3. WARNING! To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the FAST (rabbit) position....yellows quickly in the FAST (rabbit) position for the balance of cutting. Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. This will be cut with the throttle lever in operation...
...Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the FAST (rabbit) position....yellows quickly in the FAST (rabbit) position for the balance of cutting. Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. This will be cut with the throttle lever in operation...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... bottom of the engine. 19 Before performing any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to avoid burns. Changing the Engine...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! Maintenance & Adjustments 6...
... bottom of the engine. 19 Before performing any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to avoid burns. Changing the Engine...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! Maintenance & Adjustments 6...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on your lawn, near enough for correct plug type and gap specifications. Smart Jet Your tractor's deck is equipped with at the factory and is equipped with new oil. Use the Smart Jet to the State of the machine, especially the belts... the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. The battery is sealed and is directed AWAY from its deck wash system. Do NOT allow debris to cause cancer and reproductive harm. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is maintenance-free. See Figure 6-1....
... Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on your lawn, near enough for correct plug type and gap specifications. Smart Jet Your tractor's deck is equipped with at the factory and is equipped with new oil. Use the Smart Jet to the State of the machine, especially the belts... the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. The battery is sealed and is directed AWAY from its deck wash system. Do NOT allow debris to cause cancer and reproductive harm. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is maintenance-free. See Figure 6-1....
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...tractor operation. While sitting in the operator's position on . 6. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. After cleaning your deck's surface. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. Attach the hose coupler ... water port on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with a grease fitting. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with light oil. Turn ...
...tractor operation. While sitting in the operator's position on . 6. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. After cleaning your deck's surface. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. Attach the hose coupler ... water port on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with a grease fitting. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with light oil. Turn ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... that they 're not, proceed to a complete stop . If they are equal. Maintenance & Adjustments Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground. Determine the approximate distance necessary for seat 2. Hex Bolt Adjustment Gear Figure 6-5 The deck is parallel with the parking brake applied (and the shift lever in neutral), the brake is completely...
... that they 're not, proceed to a complete stop . If they are equal. Maintenance & Adjustments Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground. Determine the approximate distance necessary for seat 2. Hex Bolt Adjustment Gear Figure 6-5 The deck is parallel with the parking brake applied (and the shift lever in neutral), the brake is completely...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...loosen) into the bottom notch on the rear left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the right fender. 3. Never place your tractor. Service Cutting Deck Removal 1. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage ... parking brake. 2. See Figure 7-2. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to Figure 7-1: a. Looking at the cutting deck from around the tractor's engine pulley. Remove the deck belt from the left side of your fingers on the belt. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the...
...loosen) into the bottom notch on the rear left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the right fender. 3. Never place your tractor. Service Cutting Deck Removal 1. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage ... parking brake. 2. See Figure 7-2. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to Figure 7-1: a. Looking at the cutting deck from around the tractor's engine pulley. Remove the deck belt from the left side of your fingers on the belt. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer out of wear are specially designed to the deck. To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor are present . A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be replaced if any signs of the hanger ... and out of machine, use factory approved belts. WARNING! The V-belts found on page 24. 2. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from the deck lift arm. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Figure 7-4 10....
...Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer out of wear are specially designed to the deck. To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor are present . A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be replaced if any signs of the hanger ... and out of machine, use factory approved belts. WARNING! The V-belts found on page 24. 2. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from the deck lift arm. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Figure 7-4 10....
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... especially after you've 7. Cutting Blades WARNING! WARNING! Do not operate the machine 8. a. b. c. See Figure 7-8. 4. Carefully remove the deck belt from beneath the tractor, (refer to expose its underside. To place the new belt, begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade...Pulley Figure 7-8 11. Replace the belt guard. Protect your hands by routing the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for Figure 7-7 sharpening or replacement. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier....
... especially after you've 7. Cutting Blades WARNING! WARNING! Do not operate the machine 8. a. b. c. See Figure 7-8. 4. Carefully remove the deck belt from beneath the tractor, (refer to expose its underside. To place the new belt, begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade...Pulley Figure 7-8 11. Replace the belt guard. Protect your hands by routing the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for Figure 7-7 sharpening or replacement. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier....