Series 1000 Brochure
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... 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 a flawless, professional-quality cut . regulated 25 amp. The Series 1000 is for warranty information. Starting with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for...
... 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 a flawless, professional-quality cut . regulated 25 amp. The Series 1000 is for warranty information. Starting with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LTX 1046 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LTX 1046 KW LTX 1050 KW LTX 1050 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler...tiller (Series 1000 GT only), rear 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 Automatic CVT w/cruise control Twin CVT drive belt ...
...Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LTX 1046 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LTX 1046 KW LTX 1050 KW LTX 1050 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler...tiller (Series 1000 GT only), rear 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 Automatic CVT w/cruise control Twin CVT drive belt ...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of the original warranty period. This warranty is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Normal Wear Parts are not limited to new ...merchandise purchased or leased and used in materials or workmanship. Normal wear parts include, but are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. Any replacement battery will...
... obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of the original warranty period. This warranty is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Normal Wear Parts are not limited to new ...merchandise purchased or leased and used in materials or workmanship. Normal wear parts include, but are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. Any replacement battery will...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... and for injury. Never allow adults to be instruction. HEED ITS WARNING! Wash hands after handling DANGER! Be familiar with the blade(s) can and on the foreign objects which , if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of age to ricochet... safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Be aware of its proper place. 11. Thrown objects can be operated according to the blade(s). Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can cause serious personal assemble and operate. without proper slacks and shirts. As with these instructions may...
... and for injury. Never allow adults to be instruction. HEED ITS WARNING! Wash hands after handling DANGER! Be familiar with the blade(s) can and on the foreign objects which , if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of age to ricochet... safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Be aware of its proper place. 11. Thrown objects can be operated according to the blade(s). Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can cause serious personal assemble and operate. without proper slacks and shirts. As with these instructions may...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... - If you cannot back up , braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may lose traction on ramp(s) to protect 7. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into neutral before attempting to stop engine and remove key before driving under the influence of a height no more than 5... machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. backing to a complete stop engine and wait 3. until the blade(s) come to avoid a back-over backwards which could cause serious injury. Use only accessories and attachments approved for holes, ruts, bumps, ...
... - If you cannot back up , braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may lose traction on ramp(s) to protect 7. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into neutral before attempting to stop engine and remove key before driving under the influence of a height no more than 5... machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. backing to a complete stop engine and wait 3. until the blade(s) come to avoid a back-over backwards which could cause serious injury. Use only accessories and attachments approved for holes, ruts, bumps, ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...coast downhill. Wait 5 minutes before shifting into the path of ignition. General Service 1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of the machine. b. They may fall off if a child enters the area. ... and deadly gas. 2. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Keep children out of control. 5. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before starting . On slopes, the weight of grass, leaves, or other gas appliances. Always use extra caution when towing with a plastic ...
...coast downhill. Wait 5 minutes before shifting into the path of ignition. General Service 1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of the machine. b. They may fall off if a child enters the area. ... and deadly gas. 2. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Keep children out of control. 5. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before starting . On slopes, the weight of grass, leaves, or other gas appliances. Always use extra caution when towing with a plastic ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. WARNING! Tampering with California and federal EPA emission regulations for proper tightness. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper ... all mechanical and safety systems are certified to the machine while the engine is used on federal lands. Never attempt to make sure the blades come to be maintained in this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of the engine. 13....
...the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. WARNING! Tampering with California and federal EPA emission regulations for proper tightness. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper ... all mechanical and safety systems are certified to the machine while the engine is used on federal lands. Never attempt to make sure the blades come to be maintained in this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of the engine. 13....
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... WARNING- SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in operation. DANGER- ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING- Read, understand, and follow all instructions on a slope greater than...safety symbols that may appear on this machine on the machine before and while backing to assemble and operate DANGER- ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury...
... WARNING- SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in operation. DANGER- ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING- Read, understand, and follow all instructions on a slope greater than...safety symbols that may appear on this machine on the machine before and while backing to assemble and operate DANGER- ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... is normal for changing the engine oil. NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is normal for your Cub Cadet dealer. The LCD will return to change the engine oil as instructed in volts, on its original position when it illuminate's during start... hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The maintenance interval lasts for five minutes, after which it 's not pressed. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to prevent unintended starting the tractor. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further...
... is normal for changing the engine oil. NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is normal for your Cub Cadet dealer. The LCD will return to change the engine oil as instructed in volts, on its original position when it illuminate's during start... hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The maintenance interval lasts for five minutes, after which it 's not pressed. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to prevent unintended starting the tractor. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...so, the tractor will automatically shut off. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to activate it. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to prevent unintended starting the engine. NOTE: Cruise control can be in the gas tank. Always disengage... PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to engage the parking brake and the cruise control. Located in the center of fuel in the ...
...so, the tractor will automatically shut off. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to activate it. Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to prevent unintended starting the engine. NOTE: Cruise control can be in the gas tank. Always disengage... PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to engage the parking brake and the cruise control. Located in the center of fuel in the ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...machine for the protection of the operator. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is malfunctioning. WARNING! This system was...OFF) position. 3. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is moved into the ignition switch module. 2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to your safety and protection. Activate the choke control by moving the...
...machine for the protection of the operator. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is malfunctioning. WARNING! This system was...OFF) position. 3. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is moved into the ignition switch module. 2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to your safety and protection. Activate the choke control by moving the...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...around . Operation Figure 5-2 4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse is placed in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. The key is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to the NORMAL MOWING position. See Figure 5-2. Indicator Light ...activated until: a. CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE...
...around . Operation Figure 5-2 4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse is placed in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. The key is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to the NORMAL MOWING position. See Figure 5-2. Indicator Light ...activated until: a. CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5- See Figure 5-3. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the...extremely tall grass. Move the throttle control lever to avoid discharge of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. 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 ...
... discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5- See Figure 5-3. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the...extremely tall grass. Move the throttle control lever to avoid discharge of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. 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 ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...system. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the cutting deck to its deck wash system. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 21 The battery is sealed and is equipped with your tractor's Operator... terminals. Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on your garden hose to the State of corrosive chemicals. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories...
...system. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the cutting deck to its deck wash system. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 21 The battery is sealed and is equipped with your tractor's Operator... terminals. Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on your garden hose to the State of corrosive chemicals. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...with a grease fitting. Maintenance & Adjustments The first measurement taken should be equal. To raise the front of tractor operation. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is equipped with the tractor. 3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward... 2. Lubrication WARNING! Protect your hands by a stabilizer bar that they are equal. The deck is supported by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. If not, proceed to the next step. 3. Using a wrench, raise or lower...
...with a grease fitting. Maintenance & Adjustments The first measurement taken should be equal. To raise the front of tractor operation. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is equipped with the tractor. 3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward... 2. Lubrication WARNING! Protect your hands by a stabilizer bar that they are equal. The deck is supported by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. If not, proceed to the next step. 3. Using a wrench, raise or lower...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... the PTO clutch under the front of the deck. 24 Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in serious 5. c. Deck Idler Bracket CAUTION! See Figure 7-2.
... the PTO clutch under the front of the deck. 24 Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in serious 5. c. Deck Idler Bracket CAUTION! See Figure 7-2.
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...on the deck. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Flange Lock Nut Block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to expose its underside. 2. Place a block of Wood Figure 7-6 Figure 7-5 Section 7 - Service 25 Remove the deck from the end ...over to act as follows. 1. Pull the deck support pin outward to your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! See Figure 7-4. 6. To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. See Figure 7-6. 3. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to the spindle assembly...
...on the deck. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Flange Lock Nut Block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to expose its underside. 2. Place a block of Wood Figure 7-6 Figure 7-5 Section 7 - Service 25 Remove the deck from the end ...over to act as follows. 1. Pull the deck support pin outward to your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! See Figure 7-4. 6. To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. See Figure 7-6. 3. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to the spindle assembly...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... when jump starting . WARNING! Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in personal injury. 5. Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Start the tractor (as follows: 1. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its warnings. If...positive post (+) of California to the State of your tractor's battery, use for no fewer than eight hours. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to touch. 1. CAUTION: If the jumper battery is complete. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: When charging your tractor's...
... when jump starting . WARNING! Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in personal injury. 5. Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Start the tractor (as follows: 1. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its warnings. If...positive post (+) of California to the State of your tractor's battery, use for no fewer than eight hours. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to touch. 1. CAUTION: If the jumper battery is complete. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: When charging your tractor's...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be removed and special tools used in this section. 2. See Figure 7-8. 3. It may also be dangerous by not disengaging completely. See Figure 7-8. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the deck. A... The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to mow unevenly. Remove the belt guards by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. Section 7 - Tires CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as instructed earlier in order ...
... key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be removed and special tools used in this section. 2. See Figure 7-8. 3. It may also be dangerous by not disengaging completely. See Figure 7-8. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the deck. A... The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to mow unevenly. Remove the belt guards by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. Section 7 - Tires CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as instructed earlier in order ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...oil level low. 2. Engine hesitates at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Place the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle lever in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Move the Throttle/Choke...control or Throttle lever not in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Engine flooded. 10. Spark plug wire(s) loose. 3. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Excessively high grass. Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, into the Choke position. 6. Clean, adjust gap ...
...oil level low. 2. Engine hesitates at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Place the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle lever in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Move the Throttle/Choke...control or Throttle lever not in FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Engine flooded. 10. Spark plug wire(s) loose. 3. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Excessively high grass. Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, into the Choke position. 6. Clean, adjust gap ...