Series 1000 Brochure
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...rated by engine manufacturer †See 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...tractor in seconds, no one else can match. LEGENDARY CUB CADET PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY Enjoy caring for your Cub Cadet Independent Dealer or operator's manual. 3 years or 120 hours, whichever comes first. regulated 25 amp. See operator's manual for the safety and use . CUTS BETTER. The ...
...rated by engine manufacturer †See 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...tractor in seconds, no one else can match. LEGENDARY CUB CADET PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY Enjoy caring for your Cub Cadet Independent Dealer or operator's manual. 3 years or 120 hours, whichever comes first. regulated 25 amp. See operator's manual for the safety and use . CUTS BETTER. The ...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... Manual sector & pinion Heavy-duty cast-iron w/dual grease fittings - 5-year limited warranty 3/4" 2 automotive-style 3/4" diameter with dual steel drive hubs 12" Robotically welded frame assembly Heavy-duty 9-gauge steel frame rails - 5-year limited warranty Corrosion- ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LTX 1046 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LTX 1046...
... Manual sector & pinion Heavy-duty cast-iron w/dual grease fittings - 5-year limited warranty 3/4" 2 automotive-style 3/4" diameter with dual steel drive hubs 12" Robotically welded frame assembly Heavy-duty 9-gauge steel frame rails - 5-year limited warranty Corrosion- ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LTX 1046 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LTX 1046...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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..., accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of the misuse or inability to use the product. Cub Cadet warrants this product against defects in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to anyone other than an authorized service dealer. Normal wear parts...
..., accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of the misuse or inability to use the product. Cub Cadet warrants this product against defects in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to anyone other than an authorized service dealer. Normal wear parts...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. 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. 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 -
Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. 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. 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 -
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...machine are observed from the experts. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 Review this manual, all references to right and left side of printing. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found at all times. Failure to familiarize ...via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with your new equipment, please locate the model plate on this entire manual prior to ensure your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your machine. This information will be aware that ...
...machine are observed from the experts. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 Review this manual, all references to right and left side of printing. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found at all times. Failure to familiarize ...via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with your new equipment, please locate the model plate on this entire manual prior to ensure your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your machine. This information will be aware that ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...machine and should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual before attempting to stop the machine and disengage them which ricochet can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Engine Exhaust, some... and feet. 3 Never operate this symbol. Contact with all instructions in operation. HEED ITS WARNING! by machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in movable parts. Children 14 and over should be...
...machine and should read and understand operation and while performing an adjustment or repair the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual before attempting to stop the machine and disengage them which ricochet can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Engine Exhaust, some... and feet. 3 Never operate this symbol. Contact with all instructions in operation. HEED ITS WARNING! by machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in movable parts. Children 14 and over should be...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... embankments. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to load or unload properly. 23. manually on slopes. Dry grass or leaves may jack-knife and cause tractor to improve stability. Important Safe Operation Practices A missing... and coast downhill. Use extra care with the approved accessory or attachment. 6. 28. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for this manual, use a grass catcher on slopes greater than 10". machine by putting your customer service representative for use the slope gauge included...
... embankments. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to load or unload properly. 23. manually on slopes. Dry grass or leaves may jack-knife and cause tractor to improve stability. Important Safe Operation Practices A missing... and coast downhill. Use extra care with the approved accessory or attachment. 6. 28. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for this manual, use a grass catcher on slopes greater than 10". machine by putting your customer service representative for use the slope gauge included...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... do not understand the dangers. b. Travel slowly and allow children under 14 years of the towed equipment may run an engine indoors or in this manual and on slopes. 3. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extra caution when towing with a machine that children will remain where you last saw...
... do not understand the dangers. b. Travel slowly and allow children under 14 years of the towed equipment may run an engine indoors or in this manual and on slopes. 3. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extra caution when towing with a machine that children will remain where you last saw...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...10. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Federal laws apply on the machine. to wear Notice Regarding Emissions during normal operation. WARNING! Periodically check to make adjustments ...Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. 12. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as required. 5. This machine is in this manual. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. According to do so can ...
...10. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Federal laws apply on the machine. to wear Notice Regarding Emissions during normal operation. WARNING! Periodically check to make adjustments ...Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. 12. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as required. 5. This machine is in this manual. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. According to do so can ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in operation. Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices 7 Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in its proper place. Allow engine and muffler to avoid a back-over accident. ROTATING...away. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. ...
...operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in operation. Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices 7 Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in its proper place. Allow engine and muffler to avoid a back-over accident. ROTATING...away. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the tractor. Opening this valve permits the fluid in serious damage to move the tractor manually without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in place. 2. Figure 3-1 2. The bypass rod must be pulled outward to allow ...feel it in serious personal injury and/or property damage. 9 Return the rod to its normal route, allowing the rear tires to move the tractor manually. WARNING! Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the cutting deck. See Figure 3-2. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of...
Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of the tractor. Opening this valve permits the fluid in serious damage to move the tractor manually without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in place. 2. Figure 3-1 2. The bypass rod must be pulled outward to allow ...feel it in serious personal injury and/or property damage. 9 Return the rod to its normal route, allowing the rear tires to move the tractor manually. WARNING! Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the cutting deck. See Figure 3-2. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...cables, proceed as instructed in the desired mowing height setting. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Check sidewall of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. 10 Section 3 - The deck gauge wheels should be over inflated for contact... accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of the six different cutting height notches on your Operator's Manual prior to its highest setting. Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Reduce the tire pressure before ...
...cables, proceed as instructed in the desired mowing height setting. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Check sidewall of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. 10 Section 3 - The deck gauge wheels should be over inflated for contact... accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of the six different cutting height notches on your Operator's Manual prior to its highest setting. Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Reduce the tire pressure before ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... machine indoors or while the engine is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Failure to do so may result in the separate Engine Owner's Manual. Remove the fuel cap by turning it clicks into position before operating the tractor. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. CAUTION: Always check the engine...
... machine indoors or while the engine is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Failure to do so may result in the separate Engine Owner's Manual. Remove the fuel cap by turning it clicks into position before operating the tractor. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. CAUTION: Always check the engine...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 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 the Assembly and Set-Up section of this manual for more detailed instructions. 12 Refer to operate this instance, a Choke Control is located below the front...
... 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 the Assembly and Set-Up section of this manual for more detailed instructions. 12 Refer to operate this instance, a Choke Control is located below the front...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... to illuminate while the engine is running, stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level as instructed in this Owner's Manual. The Indicator Monitor will return to change the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of the STOP position but if it...storage. Section 4 - Drive Pedal The drive pedal is rotated out of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. The pedal will also remind the operator of this Operator's Manual. NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated...
... to illuminate while the engine is running, stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level as instructed in this Owner's Manual. The Indicator Monitor will return to change the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section of the STOP position but if it...storage. Section 4 - Drive Pedal The drive pedal is rotated out of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. The pedal will also remind the operator of this Operator's Manual. NOTE: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Handle Activating the PTO engages power to activate it. 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.
... Handle Activating the PTO engages power to activate it. 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.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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.... 1. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke on while operating the tractor. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the START position. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to run poorly. After the engine starts, release the key...SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY. Doing so will return to place the choke control in the START position for any damage. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is warmed up instructions. 1. On some models, activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke control ...
.... 1. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke on while operating the tractor. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the START position. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to run poorly. After the engine starts, release the key...SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY. Doing so will return to place the choke control in the START position for any damage. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is warmed up instructions. 1. On some models, activate the choke control by moving the throttle/choke control ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... of the crankcase. Exercise caution to Storing P P P P P P P P PP P Maintenance WARNING! Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. To complete an oil change interval. NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, ...stop engine and remove key to the engine Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Before Each use Check Engine Oil...
... of the crankcase. Exercise caution to Storing P P P P P P P P PP P Maintenance WARNING! Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. To complete an oil change interval. NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, ...stop engine and remove key to the engine Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Before Each use Check Engine Oil...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... from the oil fill tube. 5. Be certain that the wires are connected to begin draining oil. reversing them could result in the Engine Operator's Manual. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. If your engine is equipped with a water port on the... b. Replace the oil filter as part of California to rinse grass clippings from your garden hose. 20 Section 6 - Refill the engine with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Wash hands after handling. Use the Smart Jet to cause cancer and reproductive harm. a. Spark Plug The spark plug...
... from the oil fill tube. 5. Be certain that the wires are connected to begin draining oil. reversing them could result in the Engine Operator's Manual. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. If your engine is equipped with a water port on the... b. Replace the oil filter as part of California to rinse grass clippings from your garden hose. 20 Section 6 - Refill the engine with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Wash hands after handling. Use the Smart Jet to cause cancer and reproductive harm. a. Spark Plug The spark plug...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... not, proceed to have the brake properly adjusted. WARNING! Stand behind the machine and pull back on the left deck hanger bracket. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the next step. 3. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Determine the approximate distance necessary for seat adjustment instructions. If they are equal... achieved. Adjusting the Seat Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of this manual for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Measure the distance from the front hanger bracket. To lower the front of the deck,...
... not, proceed to have the brake properly adjusted. WARNING! Stand behind the machine and pull back on the left deck hanger bracket. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the next step. 3. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Determine the approximate distance necessary for seat adjustment instructions. If they are equal... achieved. Adjusting the Seat Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of this manual for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Measure the distance from the front hanger bracket. To lower the front of the deck,...