Series 1000 Brochure
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... to feature an ultra-tight turning radius, power steering (on select Series 1000 models) 42", 46" Twin-blade decks and 50", 54" Triple-blade DECKS CRUISE CONTROL HEAVY-DUTY 9-GAUGE STEEL FRAME RAILS PADDED FOOT RESTS FENDER FLARES WITH GLOVE BOX Patented SmartJet™...only. 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-Twin OHV ...
... to feature an ultra-tight turning radius, power steering (on select Series 1000 models) 42", 46" Twin-blade decks and 50", 54" Triple-blade DECKS CRUISE CONTROL HEAVY-DUTY 9-GAUGE STEEL FRAME RAILS PADDED FOOT RESTS FENDER FLARES WITH GLOVE BOX Patented SmartJet™...only. 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-Twin OHV ...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... kit, wheel weights, suitcase weights, 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™ ...Weight 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® single...
... kit, wheel weights, suitcase weights, 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™ ...Weight 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® single...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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...only apply if this limited warranty does not provide coverage in your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the... parts include, but are not limited to you may not apply to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Cub Cadet does not extend any part, accessory or attachment not approved by this product against defects in material and...
...only apply if this limited warranty does not provide coverage in your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at www.cubcadet.com. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the... parts include, but are not limited to you may not apply to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Cub Cadet does not extend any part, accessory or attachment not approved by this product against defects in material and...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...safety instructions could result in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Do not... least 75 feet 10. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Remove all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to comply with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. future and regular reference and for injury. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles ...
...safety instructions could result in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Do not... least 75 feet 10. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Remove all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to comply with the blade(s) can cause serious personal assemble and operate. future and regular reference and for injury. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... look down and behind attachments (e.g. Watch for wheel weights or counterweights to cut normal residential grass of this 4. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough... overturn). 4 Section 2 - Over-speeding may lose traction on the slope. Important Safe Operation Practices Back up or 5. until the blade(s) come to stop before driving under the influence of the machine resulting in severe injury or death. Never leave a running machine unattended...
... look down and behind attachments (e.g. Watch for wheel weights or counterweights to cut normal residential grass of this 4. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough... overturn). 4 Section 2 - Over-speeding may lose traction on the slope. Important Safe Operation Practices Back up or 5. until the blade(s) come to stop before driving under the influence of the machine resulting in severe injury or death. Never leave a running machine unattended...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... which can occur if the operator is not alert to cool at the hitch point. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is unattended to avoid jack-knifing. 6. d. Never carry children, even with safe machine operation. Gasoline is spilled,...damage use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as on the machine and should be seriously injured or interfere with the blade(s) shut off and be trained and supervised by an adult. If this is hot or running engines. Never fuel machine indoors. Never over...
... which can occur if the operator is not alert to cool at the hitch point. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is unattended to avoid jack-knifing. 6. d. Never carry children, even with safe machine operation. Gasoline is spilled,...damage use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as on the machine and should be seriously injured or interfere with the blade(s) shut off and be trained and supervised by an adult. If this is hot or running engines. Never fuel machine indoors. Never over...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... or allow objects to a runaway engine and cause it should be used , it to improper performance and compromise safety!" Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use of the California Public Resources Code). Spark Arrestor 8. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately ...or state laws (if any way. Never tamper with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in any ). Also, visually inspect blade(s) for gas, oil, etc. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with factory setting of the Average Useful Life have ...
... or allow objects to a runaway engine and cause it should be used , it to improper performance and compromise safety!" Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use of the California Public Resources Code). Spark Arrestor 8. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately ...or state laws (if any way. Never tamper with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in any ). Also, visually inspect blade(s) for gas, oil, etc. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with factory setting of the Average Useful Life have ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...machine while it is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately. WARNING- Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before touching. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which ... the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- DANGER - Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Allow engine and muffler ...
...machine while it is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately. WARNING- Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before touching. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which ... the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- DANGER - Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Allow engine and muffler ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... of whether the engine is started during start the tractor's engine, depress the brake pedal. The maintenance interval lasts for your application. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor's engine, move the lever to travel . Section 4 - Ignition Switch Module...to cause the tractor to the left, then place in the Operation section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. The further downward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will also remind the operator of the tractor, along the ...
... of whether the engine is started during start the tractor's engine, depress the brake pedal. The maintenance interval lasts for your application. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor's engine, move the lever to travel . Section 4 - Ignition Switch Module...to cause the tractor to the left, then place in the Operation section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. The further downward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will also remind the operator of the tractor, along the ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. 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 gas tank. Always disengage PTO,... to activate it. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to prevent unintended starting the engine. Pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to the Operation section of fuel in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise ...
... NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. 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 gas tank. Always disengage PTO,... to activate it. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to prevent unintended starting the engine. Pull outward on the PTO/Blade Engage knob to the Operation section of fuel in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...8226; AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. • REMOVE OBJECTS THAT...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. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system ...
...8226; AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY. • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. • REMOVE OBJECTS THAT...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. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...achieved. Start the engine as previously instructed on pavement, operating the power steering with the ball of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. The operator leaves the seat. 16 Section 5 - WARNING! If leaving the tractor unattended, ...to back off and remove the ignition key. throttle/choke control is always in the FAST (rabbit) NOTE: Mowing in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. See Figure ...
...achieved. Start the engine as previously instructed on pavement, operating the power steering with the ball of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. The operator leaves the seat. 16 Section 5 - WARNING! If leaving the tractor unattended, ...to back off and remove the ignition key. throttle/choke control is always in the FAST (rabbit) NOTE: Mowing in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. See Figure ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...quickly in dry weather. • Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing. 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 recommended that... will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5 - Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward...
...quickly in dry weather. • Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing. 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 recommended that... will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5 - Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... , then pull outward to both terminals. 3. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of corrosive chemicals. Wash hands after handling. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be cleaned and the gap reset...
... , then pull outward to both terminals. 3. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of corrosive chemicals. Wash hands after handling. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be cleaned and the gap reset...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on the opposite side of tractor operation. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 10. Remain in the operator's position with the Smart Jet system, return to thoroughly rinse. 9. Repeat steps ...multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck. Turn the water off . 11. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to the ...
...turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on the opposite side of tractor operation. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 10. Remain in the operator's position with the Smart Jet system, return to thoroughly rinse. 9. Repeat steps ...multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck. Turn the water off . 11. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to the ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are perpendicular with the tractor. 2. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on seat until it is...;8" less than the rear of the left deck hanger bracket. Measure the distance from the outside of the deck. WARNING! Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to rear. Measure the distance from front to have the brake properly adjusted. Maintenance & Adjustments Determine the approximate distance necessary for ...
...the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are perpendicular with the tractor. 2. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on seat until it is...;8" less than the rear of the left deck hanger bracket. Measure the distance from the outside of the deck. WARNING! Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to rear. Measure the distance from front to have the brake properly adjusted. Maintenance & Adjustments Determine the approximate distance necessary for ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... relieve tension on the belt. Remove the hex screws. 5. Figure 7-2 WARNING! See Figure 7-2. Never place your fingers on the right fender. 3. Pullthebeltkeeperrodtotherightanddowntoremove. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left -hand deck idler bracket and pivot it...
... relieve tension on the belt. Remove the hex screws. 5. Figure 7-2 WARNING! See Figure 7-2. Never place your fingers on the right fender. 3. Pullthebeltkeeperrodtotherightanddowntoremove. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left -hand deck idler bracket and pivot it...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...then gently flip the deck over to your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade. Removethedeckfrombeneaththetractor,(refertoCuttingDeck Removal earlier in personal injury. See Figure 7-5. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. WARNING! Periodically...Repeat the above steps on the deck. Figure 7-3 7. Service 25 To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. See Figure 7-6. See Figure 7-3. Protect your tractor's PTO system. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may result in serious damage to expose its underside. 2. ...
...then gently flip the deck over to your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade. Removethedeckfrombeneaththetractor,(refertoCuttingDeck Removal earlier in personal injury. See Figure 7-5. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. WARNING! Periodically...Repeat the above steps on the deck. Figure 7-3 7. Service 25 To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. See Figure 7-6. See Figure 7-3. Protect your tractor's PTO system. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may result in serious damage to expose its underside. 2. ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...Jump Starting WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to install the blade with a part number stamped in the operating position. Connecttheotherendofthecabletothepositive(+)postofthe jumper battery. 3. Make the final connection on a water heater, space ...is installed in a well ventilated area and keep away from the battery. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to protect the tractor's electrical system from it's terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) ...
...Jump Starting WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to install the blade with a part number stamped in the operating position. Connecttheotherendofthecabletothepositive(+)postofthe jumper battery. 3. Make the final connection on a water heater, space ...is installed in a well ventilated area and keep away from the battery. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to protect the tractor's electrical system from it's terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... remove the deck belt from around the front spindle pulley as instructed on your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Refer to engage and disengage safely. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt...sidewall of wear are subject to the deck. See Figure 7-7. Re-installthedeckmakingsurethebeltremainsroutedaround the pulleys as shown in serious damage to your Cub Cadet dealer to reinstall the belt keeper rod may result in Figure 7-8. Remove the belt guards by not disengaging completely. CAUTION: ...
... remove the deck belt from around the front spindle pulley as instructed on your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Refer to engage and disengage safely. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt...sidewall of wear are subject to the deck. See Figure 7-7. Re-installthedeckmakingsurethebeltremainsroutedaround the pulleys as shown in serious damage to your Cub Cadet dealer to reinstall the belt keeper rod may result in Figure 7-8. Remove the belt guards by not disengaging completely. CAUTION: ...