Series 1000 Brochure
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...SERIES 1000 LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LGT 1054 26 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LGTX 1050 LGTX 1054 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade 27 HP* Cub Cadet® professional grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV Kohler® V-...ultra-tight turning radius and available Electronic Power Steering, you the envy of the Cub Cadet Signature cut™ Aerospace engineers developed an advanced cutting system with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for a perfect cut every time. Prove it so easy...
...SERIES 1000 LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LGT 1054 26 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LGTX 1050 LGTX 1054 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade 27 HP* Cub Cadet® professional grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV Kohler® V-...ultra-tight turning radius and available Electronic Power Steering, you the envy of the Cub Cadet Signature cut™ Aerospace engineers developed an advanced cutting system with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for a perfect cut every time. Prove it so easy...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...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 LGT 1050 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV DRIVE SYSTEM Drive System Engine to Transmission Cruise Control... 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®...
...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 LGT 1050 25 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV DRIVE SYSTEM Drive System Engine to Transmission Cruise Control... 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®...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... as : grass collectors and mulch kits. GDOC-100014 REV. Any replacement battery will void your product. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this warranty. e. The exclusive remedy is given by Cub Cadet LLC with your warranty as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of charge, any part...
... as : grass collectors and mulch kits. GDOC-100014 REV. Any replacement battery will void your product. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this warranty. e. The exclusive remedy is given by Cub Cadet LLC with your warranty as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of charge, any part...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of California to operate this machine in serious injury. Failure to the blade(s). Also, 2. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. without proper slacks and shirts. When you see this manual in...amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Remove all instructions in serious injury or death. Keep this symbol. Be familiar with the blade(s) can result in 5. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Never allow children under the cutting deck...
...not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of California to operate this machine in serious injury. Failure to the blade(s). Also, 2. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 4. without proper slacks and shirts. When you see this manual in...amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Remove all instructions in serious injury or death. Keep this symbol. Be familiar with the blade(s) can result in 5. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can cause serious personal assemble and operate. Never allow children under the cutting deck...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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.... This machine is designed to mow through 2. Slow down and behind attachments (e.g. Operate the machine smoothly. objects. until the blade(s) come to protect 7. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into reverse. This machine should evaluate their ability to... approved for assistance. Reduced traction could cause serious injury. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. Disengage blade(s) before driving under the influence of riding mower-related injuries. Check overhead clearances carefully before shifting into a trailer or truck. ...
.... This machine is designed to mow through 2. Slow down and behind attachments (e.g. Operate the machine smoothly. objects. until the blade(s) come to protect 7. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into reverse. This machine should evaluate their ability to... approved for assistance. Reduced traction could cause serious injury. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. Disengage blade(s) before driving under the influence of riding mower-related injuries. Check overhead clearances carefully before shifting into a trailer or truck. ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...and loss of a responsible adult other sources of making tight turns (e.g. f. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting into the path of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked ...is complete. g. Allow a machine to avoid jack-knifing. 6. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer bed with a portable container, rather than ½...
...and loss of a responsible adult other sources of making tight turns (e.g. f. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting into the path of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked ...is complete. g. Allow a machine to avoid jack-knifing. 6. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer bed with a portable container, rather than ½...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... Life have similar laws. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control configuration... ensure that all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to wear Notice Regarding Emissions during normal operation. WARNING! Replace the blade(s) with low permeation fuel safety!" to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Never tamper with an ...
... Life have similar laws. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control configuration... ensure that all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to wear Notice Regarding Emissions during normal operation. WARNING! Replace the blade(s) with low permeation fuel safety!" to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Never tamper with an ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... If damaged, replace immediately. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Contact with the blades off. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in its proper place...hands and feet away. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. WARNING- WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury....
... If damaged, replace immediately. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Contact with the blades off. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in its proper place...hands and feet away. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. WARNING- WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury....
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... forward to cause the tractor to its original position when it illuminate's during this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. The further downward the pedal is used for the Battery light to the left, then place in this Owner's Manual. The... of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of this maintenance interval. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to prevent unintended starting. Charge the battery as instructed in volts, on the lower half...
... forward to cause the tractor to its original position when it illuminate's during this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. The further downward the pedal is used for the Battery light to the left, then place in this Owner's Manual. The... of tractor operation are recorded any time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of this maintenance interval. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to prevent unintended starting. Charge the battery as instructed in volts, on the lower half...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is located on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to activate it. Always disengage PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Controls ...the Operation section of fuel in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4 - WARNING! Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged at the...
...in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is located on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to activate it. Always disengage PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Controls ...the Operation section of fuel in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4 - WARNING! Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged at the...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... the tractor's parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key clockwise to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is engaged. • With the ignition key in the disengaged (OFF) position. 2. If you strike a foreign object, stop... FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. • BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S). • BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the...
... the tractor's parking brake. 4. Turn the ignition key clockwise to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is engaged. • With the ignition key in the disengaged (OFF) position. 2. If you strike a foreign object, stop... FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. • BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S). • BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. Start the engine as previously instructed on pavement, operating the power steering with the blades (PTO) NOTE: When operating the tractor, be ON while activated. See Figure 5-2. Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Indicator Light Stop Position ... look down and behind before and while backing to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. position. See Figure 5-1. Start Position Figure 5-2 3. Always look down and behind before moving ...
...disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. Start the engine as previously instructed on pavement, operating the power steering with the blades (PTO) NOTE: When operating the tractor, be ON while activated. See Figure 5-2. Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Indicator Light Stop Position ... look down and behind before and while backing to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. position. See Figure 5-1. Start Position Figure 5-2 3. Always look down and behind before moving ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...Operation Operating with the discharge thrown towards the center. WARNING! Your tractor is always in the FAST (rabbit) position. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in ... best results it is recommended that the throttle/choke control is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5 - Move the throttle control lever to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. IMPORTANT:...
...Operation Operating with the discharge thrown towards the center. WARNING! Your tractor is always in the FAST (rabbit) position. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in ... best results it is recommended that the throttle/choke control is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5 - Move the throttle control lever to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. IMPORTANT:...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on the end of the proper engine oil to expose the drain port. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. 3. Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for your lawn, near enough...
... fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on the end of the proper engine oil to expose the drain port. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. 3. Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for your lawn, near enough...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. While sitting in the operator's position on your deck's surface. 12. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 10. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing... system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with the Smart Jet system, return to prevent unintended starting. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 11 on your deck with light oil. Section 6 -
... with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. While sitting in the operator's position on your deck's surface. 12. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 10. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing... system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with the Smart Jet system, return to prevent unintended starting. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 11 on your deck with light oil. Section 6 -
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...Measure the distance from the outside of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the sure the seat is supported by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. See Figure 6-5. See Figure 6-5. See your hands by a stabilizer bar that can be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the ... Adjustments WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the next step. 3. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) The front of the deck by turning the adjustment gear. Adjust...
...Measure the distance from the outside of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the sure the seat is supported by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. See Figure 6-5. See Figure 6-5. See your hands by a stabilizer bar that can be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the ... Adjustments WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the next step. 3. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) The front of the deck by turning the adjustment gear. Adjust...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. Insert Ratchet Here Deck Idler Bracket Belt Keeper Rod Figure 7-1 4. b. See Figure 7-2. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it to be easily removed from the left side of the tractor, locate the...
... or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. Insert Ratchet Here Deck Idler Bracket Belt Keeper Rod Figure 7-1 4. b. See Figure 7-2. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it to be easily removed from the left side of the tractor, locate the...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...above steps on the deck. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to act as follows: 1. WARNING!.... Placeablockofwoodbetweenthecenterdeckhousingbaffle and the cutting blade to 30° angle. See Figure 7-5. Figure 7-3 7. Removethecotterpinfromtheendofthestabilizerrodandslide the stabilizer out of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones. Toproperlysharpenthecuttingblades,removeequalamounts...
...above steps on the deck. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to act as follows: 1. WARNING!.... Placeablockofwoodbetweenthecenterdeckhousingbaffle and the cutting blade to 30° angle. See Figure 7-5. Figure 7-3 7. Removethecotterpinfromtheendofthestabilizerrodandslide the stabilizer out of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones. Toproperlysharpenthecuttingblades,removeequalamounts...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... wire its warnings. CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on the support bar. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to assure a good connection. If your battery charger is installed in the operating position. If the charger is...the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Make the final connection on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other post of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with the same amperage capacity as the blown fuse. 1. Testtheblade'sbalanceusingabladebalancer.Grindmetalfrom the heavy side until the charger ...
... wire its warnings. CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on the support bar. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to assure a good connection. If your battery charger is installed in the operating position. If the charger is...the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Make the final connection on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other post of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with the same amperage capacity as the blown fuse. 1. Testtheblade'sbalanceusingabladebalancer.Grindmetalfrom the heavy side until the charger ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...be replaced if any signs of wear are specially designed to have the transmission drive belt replaced. the deck belt on your Cub Cadet dealer to engage and disengage safely. Remove the belt guards by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys, then...-installthedeckmakingsurethebeltremainsroutedaround the pulleys as shown in order to the deck. WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be removed and special tools used in ...
...be replaced if any signs of wear are specially designed to have the transmission drive belt replaced. the deck belt on your Cub Cadet dealer to engage and disengage safely. Remove the belt guards by routing the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys, then...-installthedeckmakingsurethebeltremainsroutedaround the pulleys as shown in order to the deck. WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be removed and special tools used in ...