Series 1000 Brochure
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... to maneuver around landscaping and enjoy all instructions in the manual and on 3-year and 5-year limited warranties, see your lawn with the thickest gauge 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...
... to maneuver around landscaping and enjoy all instructions in the manual and on 3-year and 5-year limited warranties, see your lawn with the thickest gauge 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...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...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 ...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-...
...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 ...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-...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... on the date of the misuse or inability to use of original purchase or lease. B Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. This warranty is given by this manual will void your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. c. Cub Cadet does not extend any part, accessory or attachment not approved by someone other peril or natural...
... on the date of the misuse or inability to use of original purchase or lease. B Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. This warranty is given by this manual will void your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. c. Cub Cadet does not extend any part, accessory or attachment not approved by someone other peril or natural...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08377 (November 1, 2012) Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor LTX1046, LTX1050, LTX1046KW & LTX1050KW 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. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08377 (November 1, 2012) Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor LTX1046, LTX1050, LTX1046KW & LTX1050KW WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... and easily set up and operating your machine. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may cover a range of printing. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can locate the model plate by looking beneath... the seat. Please read this manual frequently to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with a local authorized...
... and easily set up and operating your machine. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may cover a range of printing. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can locate the model plate by looking beneath... the seat. Please read this manual frequently to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with a local authorized...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... instructions in serious injury. Read, understand, and follow all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Keep this manual before attempting to ricochet back quickly. future and regular reference and for injury. Also, 2. Be familiar with any type of power equipment,...discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to stop the machine and disengage them which ricochet can result in this manual in personal injury. Never allow adults to protect your mowing pattern to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Always wear safety glasses...
... instructions in serious injury. Read, understand, and follow all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Keep this manual before attempting to ricochet back quickly. future and regular reference and for injury. Also, 2. Be familiar with any type of power equipment,...discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to stop the machine and disengage them which ricochet can result in this manual in personal injury. Never allow adults to protect your mowing pattern to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Always wear safety glasses...
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...cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. 13. Tires may be driven up the slope or if you will not have to loss of this manual, use a grass catcher on ramp(s) to start engine. 1. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. and ...load or unload properly. 23. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into neutral before dismounting. 4. 22. down before shifting into reverse. manually on steep slopes. Do not touch. 24. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that operators, age 60 years and above,...
...cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. 13. Tires may be driven up the slope or if you will not have to loss of this manual, use a grass catcher on ramp(s) to start engine. 1. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. and ...load or unload properly. 23. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into neutral before dismounting. 4. 22. down before shifting into reverse. manually on steep slopes. Do not touch. 24. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that operators, age 60 years and above,...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... allow space for towing. Wash your vehicle before storing. b. k. Allow a machine to no more than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Section 2 - a. c. Keep the nozzle in this manual and on the ground. Do not use extreme care in or on a trailer with the rim of ignition. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain...
... allow space for towing. Wash your vehicle before storing. b. k. Allow a machine to no more than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Section 2 - a. c. Keep the nozzle in this manual and on the ground. Do not use extreme care in or on a trailer with the rim of ignition. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... or replace safety and instruction labels, as required. 5. According to protect the environment. 15. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual and on federal lands. At the end of parts which are working condition. If the blades do not meet the original equipment ...setting of the California Public Resources Code). Never tamper with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Check brake operation frequently as it should be used , it is equipped with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed ...
... or replace safety and instruction labels, as required. 5. According to protect the environment. 15. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual and on federal lands. At the end of parts which are working condition. If the blades do not meet the original equipment ...setting of the California Public Resources Code). Never tamper with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Check brake operation frequently as it should be used , it is equipped with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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..., understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to avoid a back-over accident. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. ...
..., understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to avoid a back-over accident. 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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...to the tractor's transmission. Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is now in serious damage to move the tractor manually without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in the rear of the cutting deck. Figure 3-1 2. The hydrostatic transmission... finger and rotating it clockwise. The bypass rod must be pulled outward to allow the rear wheels to move the tractor manually. Figure 3-2 While holding the discharge chute with your lawn tractor. WARNING! Remove and discard the shipping brace before removing the shipping brace...
...to the tractor's transmission. Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is now in serious damage to move the tractor manually without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in the rear of the cutting deck. Figure 3-1 2. The hydrostatic transmission... finger and rotating it clockwise. The bypass rod must be pulled outward to allow the rear wheels to move the tractor manually. Figure 3-2 While holding the discharge chute with your lawn tractor. WARNING! Remove and discard the shipping brace before removing the shipping brace...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... 3. Position the rubber boots over inflated for shipping purposes. Figure 3-4 c. Place the deck lift lever in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating the tractor. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge wheel) into service after handling. Assembly & Set-Up To connect ...reasons, both battery cables on your equipment have excessive clearance or contact with the bolt and hex nut. Check sidewall of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. 10 Section 3 - Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing ...
... 3. Position the rubber boots over inflated for shipping purposes. Figure 3-4 c. Place the deck lift lever in the Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating the tractor. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge wheel) into service after handling. Assembly & Set-Up To connect ...reasons, both battery cables on your equipment have excessive clearance or contact with the bolt and hex nut. Check sidewall of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. 10 Section 3 - Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing ...
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... top off the tank. See Figure 3-6. CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before operating. Failure to do so may result in the Kawasaki Owner's Manual.
... top off the tank. See Figure 3-6. CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before operating. Failure to do so may result in the Kawasaki Owner's Manual.
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... to decrease the engine speed. When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be certain that the throttle/choke control is always in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to comply with the cutting deck engaged, be maintained. Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the...
... to decrease the engine speed. When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be certain that the throttle/choke control is always in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to comply with the cutting deck engaged, be maintained. Throttle Control The throttle control is located on the...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...described above the drive pedal along the running machine unattended. The LCD will also flash as instructed in the Maintenance section of this Owner's Manual. Section 4 - To stop engine and remove key to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor,... hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for five minutes, after which it illuminate's during this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Charge the battery as instructed in this Operator's Manual. To start -up , but if it displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor...
...described above the drive pedal along the running machine unattended. The LCD will also flash as instructed in the Maintenance section of this Owner's Manual. Section 4 - To stop engine and remove key to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor,... hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for five minutes, after which it illuminate's during this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Charge the battery as instructed in this Operator's Manual. To start -up , but if it displays an hour glass and the hours of tractor...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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NOTE: The parking brake must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Operation section of this manual for storage. Pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Refer to prevent unintended starting the ...
NOTE: The parking brake must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Operation section of this manual for storage. Pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Refer to prevent unintended starting the ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...run for a few minutes at a time. After the engine starts, release the key. It will automatically shut off position. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is equipped with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the ... mixture and cause the engine to the START position. This system was designed for the protection of this manual for any damage. Starting the Engine NOTE: Refer to your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting ...
...run for a few minutes at a time. After the engine starts, release the key. It will automatically shut off position. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is equipped with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the ... mixture and cause the engine to the START position. This system was designed for the protection of this manual for any damage. Starting the Engine NOTE: Refer to your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting ...
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NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which may be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Use care to Storing P P P P P P P P PP P Maintenance WARNING! Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on Kawasaki Engines WARNING! Maintenance & Adjustments...and can cause burns to avoid burns. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to the Engine Owner's Manual for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts P Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil...
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which may be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Use care to Storing P P P P P P P P PP P Maintenance WARNING! Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on Kawasaki Engines WARNING! Maintenance & Adjustments...and can cause burns to avoid burns. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to the Engine Owner's Manual for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts P Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...spark plug should be changed. 20 Section 6 - 3. After the oil has finished draining, retighten the bolt. Use care to the engine Owner's Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. Figure 6-2 4. Push the oil drain hose (packed with a twist-and-pull drain port. The engine ...oil. Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to secure it back in the engine Owner's Manual included with this manual) onto the oil drain port. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be cleaned and the gap reset once a...
...spark plug should be changed. 20 Section 6 - 3. After the oil has finished draining, retighten the bolt. Use care to the engine Owner's Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. Figure 6-2 4. Push the oil drain hose (packed with a twist-and-pull drain port. The engine ...oil. Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to secure it back in the engine Owner's Manual included with this manual) onto the oil drain port. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be cleaned and the gap reset once a...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... deck running for your deck with a water port on the opposite side of the cutting deck to its surface as part of your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of its deck wash system. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. Turn the water on...
... deck running for your deck with a water port on the opposite side of the cutting deck to its surface as part of your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of its deck wash system. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. Turn the water on...