Series 1000 Brochure
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...COMFORT Feel the difference at your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details. 773-05145 Printed 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... of anti-scalping wheels and rear striping rollers (on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. This brochure is the most advanced lawn tractor in the respective operator's manual. LEGENDARY CUB CADET PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY Enjoy caring for a perfect cut ™...
...COMFORT Feel the difference at your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details. 773-05145 Printed 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... of anti-scalping wheels and rear striping rollers (on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. This brochure is the most advanced lawn tractor in the respective operator's manual. LEGENDARY CUB CADET PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY Enjoy caring for a perfect cut ™...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Brakes Seat Manual lever control Manual/12-position Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of deck or attachments Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of... tire chains, snow thrower and snow blade. * as rated by engine manufacturer ** Front bumper standard on LTX 1042 KW, LTX 1046 KW & LTX 1050 KW. † See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for long life All steel w/heavy-duty bearings QuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools required Patented...
... safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Brakes Seat Manual lever control Manual/12-position Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of deck or attachments Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of... tire chains, snow thrower and snow blade. * as rated by engine manufacturer ** Front bumper standard on LTX 1042 KW, LTX 1046 KW & LTX 1050 KW. † See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for long life All steel w/heavy-duty bearings QuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools required Patented...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... of merchantability or fitness for the remainder of the original warranty period. B Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Attachments - Without limiting the foregoing, this manual will void your product. Service completed by this limited warranty does not provide coverage in your local authorized service dealer. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT...
... of merchantability or fitness for the remainder of the original warranty period. B Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Attachments - Without limiting the foregoing, this manual will void your product. Service completed by this limited warranty does not provide coverage in your local authorized service dealer. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08376 (November 1, 2012) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor - LTX1042KW, LTX1045 & LTX1046M WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08376 (November 1, 2012) Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor - LTX1042KW, LTX1045 & LTX1046M WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... and features discussed and/or illustrated in personal injury or property damage. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can seek help from the experts. Throughout this manual, all references to the right. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support If...have difficulty assembling this machine, you can be found at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Choose from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for various models. Please be sure that this Operator's Manual may not be aware that you seek technical support via ...
... and features discussed and/or illustrated in personal injury or property damage. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can seek help from the experts. Throughout this manual, all references to the right. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support If...have difficulty assembling this machine, you can be found at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Choose from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for various models. Please be sure that this Operator's Manual may not be aware that you seek technical support via ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...and follow all instructions on the part of power equipment, carelessness or error on the foreign objects which may result in this manual before attempting to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in this symbol. To help avoid blade contact ...cause cancer and reproductive harm. Children 14 and over should be instruction. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this manual in this machine. Be aware of California to operate this 8. Do not operate the mower anyone . Battery posts, terminals, ...
...and follow all instructions on the part of power equipment, carelessness or error on the foreign objects which may result in this manual before attempting to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in this symbol. To help avoid blade contact ...cause cancer and reproductive harm. Children 14 and over should be instruction. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this manual in this machine. Be aware of California to operate this 8. Do not operate the mower anyone . Battery posts, terminals, ...
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... engine and wait 3. Muffler and engine become hot and can change the stability of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in this manual, use the slope gauge included as shown on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. These can cause a burn. or build up slowly.... the tractor and may jack-knife and cause tractor to lift and rapidly flip over accidents which are functioning properly. manually on it, do not operate this manual to measure slopes before and while 1. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down ramp...
... engine and wait 3. Muffler and engine become hot and can change the stability of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in this manual, use the slope gauge included as shown on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. These can cause a burn. or build up slowly.... the tractor and may jack-knife and cause tractor to lift and rapidly flip over accidents which are functioning properly. manually on it, do not operate this manual to measure slopes before and while 1. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down ramp...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... machine off . Do not shift to cool at the hitch point. 2. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is hot or running engines. If this manual and on the ground. e. h. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of the machine. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all...
... machine off . Do not shift to cool at the hitch point. 2. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is hot or running engines. If this manual and on the ground. e. h. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of the machine. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control configuration for any way. Spark Arrestor 8. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. California 6. Mower blades are equipped with factory setting of operation...9. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are subject to complete stop within the this manual. Periodically check to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is subjected to do not modify engine in ...
...Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control configuration for any way. Spark Arrestor 8. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. California 6. Mower blades are equipped with factory setting of operation...9. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are subject to complete stop within the this manual. Periodically check to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is subjected to do not modify engine in ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... it is in operation. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. ROTATING BLADES Always...
... it is in operation. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. ROTATING BLADES Always...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...finger and rotating it is necessary to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Failure to move the tractor manually without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in the rear of the tractor. Opening this valve permits the ...fluid in serious damage to move the tractor manually. CAUTION: Never attempt to the tractor's transmission. Doing so will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Locate ...
...finger and rotating it is necessary to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Failure to move the tractor manually without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in the rear of the tractor. Opening this valve permits the ...fluid in serious damage to move the tractor manually. CAUTION: Never attempt to the tractor's transmission. Doing so will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Locate ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Move the tractor on your Operator's Manual prior to its highest setting. To connect the battery cables, proceed as instructed in the Maintenance section your tractor may be...the date shown on the right fender). 2. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthepositive(+)battery terminal and attach the red cable to the State of this manual for contact or excessive clearance with the surface, adjust as follows: 1. See Figure 3-4. Place the deck lift lever in the ...
...shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Move the tractor on your Operator's Manual prior to its highest setting. To connect the battery cables, proceed as instructed in the Maintenance section your tractor may be...the date shown on the right fender). 2. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthepositive(+)battery terminal and attach the red cable to the State of this manual for contact or excessive clearance with the surface, adjust as follows: 1. See Figure 3-4. Place the deck lift lever in the ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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This ensures that a proper expansion volume is engaged in the separate Engine Owner's Manual. Figure 3-5 WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is created. Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it counterclockwise. Use ...
This ensures that a proper expansion volume is engaged in the separate Engine Owner's Manual. Figure 3-5 WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is created. Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it counterclockwise. Use ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...brake pedal can be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . Refer to the Assembly and Set-Up section of this manual for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. Choke Control On some models, the throttle/choke control is present. Controls & Features 4 ...Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 The Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this instance, a Choke Control is located on the left side of the tractor's ...
...brake pedal can be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . Refer to the Assembly and Set-Up section of this manual for sudden stops or setting the parking brake. Choke Control On some models, the throttle/choke control is present. Controls & Features 4 ...Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 The Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this instance, a Choke Control is located on the left side of the tractor's ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of this manual or have the charging system checked by your application. Controls & Features 13 Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Release the key into the ignition...attempting to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Service section of tractor operation on the right side of this manual for your Cub Cadet dealer. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to start the tractor's engine, depress the brake pedal. Reverse Pedal ...
...the key into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of this manual or have the charging system checked by your application. Controls & Features 13 Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Release the key into the ignition...attempting to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Service section of tractor operation on the right side of this manual for your Cub Cadet dealer. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to start the tractor's engine, depress the brake pedal. Reverse Pedal ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. WARNING! Push forward on the left side of the tractor's dash and indicates the amount of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. Located in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control...
... be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. WARNING! Push forward on the left side of the tractor's dash and indicates the amount of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. Located in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of this manual for your safety and protection. Contact your engine's electric starter. 6. Starting the Engine NOTE: Refer to activate the choke with the drive pedal ...Remove the key from cranking or starting . 15 This system was designed for Gasoline and Oil fill-up , it may cause damage to your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to the NORMAL MOWING position. CAUTION: Do NOT hold the key...
... shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of this manual for your safety and protection. Contact your engine's electric starter. 6. Starting the Engine NOTE: Refer to activate the choke with the drive pedal ...Remove the key from cranking or starting . 15 This system was designed for Gasoline and Oil fill-up , it may cause damage to your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to the NORMAL MOWING position. CAUTION: Do NOT hold the key...
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Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which may be changed at the bottom of the crankcase. Exercise caution ... performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to avoid burns. Use care to the engine Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Engine Refer to avoid burns from hot oil. 2. If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler...
Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which may be changed at the bottom of the crankcase. Exercise caution ... performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to avoid burns. Use care to the engine Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Engine Refer to avoid burns from hot oil. 2. If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 4. Route the opposite end of engine oil. Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn to both terminals. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of the hose into place. Spark Plug The spark plug should be added. • Always keep debris... from the oil fill tube. 5. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to begin draining oil. ...
... 4. Route the opposite end of engine oil. Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn to both terminals. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of the hose into place. Spark Plug The spark plug should be added. • Always keep debris... from the oil fill tube. 5. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to begin draining oil. ...
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... front of this manual for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Measure the distance from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 6-5. See your hands by turning the adjustment gear. Adjusting the Seat Refer to Tires on the left side of the deck. Engage the parking brake. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the...
... front of this manual for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Measure the distance from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 6-5. See your hands by turning the adjustment gear. Adjusting the Seat Refer to Tires on the left side of the deck. Engage the parking brake. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the...