Series 1000 Brochure
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...blade overlap and floating deck for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. This brochure is the most advanced lawn tractor in seconds, no one else can deliver. 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®...
...blade overlap and floating deck for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. This brochure is the most advanced lawn tractor in seconds, no one else can deliver. 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®...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... 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... pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on LTX 1042 KW, LTX 1046 KW & LTX 1050 KW. † See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for smooth operation of deck or attachments Manual/12-position/ spring-assisted ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Front Tires Rear Tires Forward Speed Reverse Speed...
... 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... pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on LTX 1042 KW, LTX 1046 KW & LTX 1050 KW. † See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for smooth operation of deck or attachments Manual/12-position/ spring-assisted ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Front Tires Rear Tires Forward Speed Reverse Speed...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... replace, free of charge, any part thereof, is repair or replacement of the product as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this manual will be defective in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years ... or limitations may not apply to you and your area: In the U.S.A. Cub Cadet does not extend any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for whom it was purchased as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal ...
... replace, free of charge, any part thereof, is repair or replacement of the product as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for this manual will be defective in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years ... or limitations may not apply to you and your area: In the U.S.A. Cub Cadet does not extend any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for whom it was purchased as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...jewelry can cause serious personal assemble and operate. HEED ITS WARNING! WARNING! toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Stop machine if and do not point it is to ricochet back quickly. ... from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. Failure to operate this 8. Thrown objects can be operated according to the blade(s). Keep this manual. Plan your eyes. Never allow adults to observe the following safety instructions could endanger the personal safety and/or ...
...jewelry can cause serious personal assemble and operate. HEED ITS WARNING! WARNING! toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Stop machine if and do not point it is to ricochet back quickly. ... from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. Failure to operate this 8. Thrown objects can be operated according to the blade(s). Keep this manual. Plan your eyes. Never allow adults to observe the following safety instructions could endanger the personal safety and/or ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... recommendations for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. Avoid starting or stopping on wet grass. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down slopes, not across. then, turn over , causing serious personal injury. Dry grass or leaves may lose traction ... in . Use only accessories and attachments approved for use a grass catcher on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. The machine must be driven up slowly. Rapid ...
... recommendations for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. Avoid starting or stopping on wet grass. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down slopes, not across. then, turn over , causing serious personal injury. Dry grass or leaves may lose traction ... in . Use only accessories and attachments approved for use a grass catcher on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. The machine must be driven up slowly. Rapid ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...poorly ventilated area. d. Fill tank to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. General Service 1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other gas appliances. Children 1. Children are around. They do not understand the dangers. a....debris. f. g. Remove key when machine is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Towing 1. Tow only with the blade(s) shut off if a child enters the area. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. Never allow ...
...poorly ventilated area. d. Fill tank to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. General Service 1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other gas appliances. Children 1. Children are around. They do not understand the dangers. a....debris. f. g. Remove key when machine is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Towing 1. Tow only with the blade(s) shut off if a child enters the area. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. Never allow ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...) and the U.S. WARNING! Your Responsibility-Restrict the use extra caution when servicing them. Important Safe Operation Practices Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. "Use of the California Public Resources Code). California 6. WARNING! The governor controls...immediately with California and federal EPA emission regulations for proper tightness. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may include the following emission control...
...) and the U.S. WARNING! Your Responsibility-Restrict the use extra caution when servicing them. Important Safe Operation Practices Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. "Use of the California Public Resources Code). California 6. WARNING! The governor controls...immediately with California and federal EPA emission regulations for proper tightness. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may include the following emission control...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- Important Safe Operation Practices 7 DANGER- If damaged, replace immediately. ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before touching. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Section 2 - Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S ...HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. WARNING- Contact with the blades off. WARNING- Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on a slope greater than 15 degrees.
... before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- Important Safe Operation Practices 7 DANGER- If damaged, replace immediately. ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before touching. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Section 2 - Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S ...HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. WARNING- Contact with the blades off. WARNING- Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on a slope greater than 15 degrees.
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...the ignition key is rotated out of tractor operation. The LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for your application. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the engine, insert the key into the disengaged (OFF) position. Section 4 - Drive Pedal... 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The pedal will also remind the operator of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Reverse Pedal The reverse pedal is located on the lower half of this manual for five minutes every time the tractor's engine has...
...the ignition key is rotated out of tractor operation. The LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for your application. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the engine, insert the key into the disengaged (OFF) position. Section 4 - Drive Pedal... 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The pedal will also remind the operator of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Reverse Pedal The reverse pedal is located on the lower half of this manual for five minutes every time the tractor's engine has...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...Located in the center of fuel in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4 - Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to prevent unintended starting the engine. Refer to activate it. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the...indicates the amount 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 the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. Never leave a running or the engine will...
...Located in the center of fuel in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4 - Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to prevent unintended starting the engine. Refer to activate it. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the...indicates the amount 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 the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. Never leave a running or the engine will...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...on while operating the tractor. Doing so will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with a safety interlock system for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the choke position ...into the ignition switch module. 2. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. 3. WARNING!...
...on while operating the tractor. Doing so will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with a safety interlock system for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the choke position ...into the ignition switch module. 2. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. 3. WARNING!...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... throttle at a stand-still, may lead to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in REVERSE, check that the engaged. Operation Start the engine as previously instructed on pavement, operating the power steering with... Figure 5-2. 4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the blades (PTO) NOTE: When operating the tractor, be seated in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. After resuming forward motion, return the key to release the parking brake. The...
... throttle at a stand-still, may lead to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in REVERSE, check that the engaged. Operation Start the engine as previously instructed on pavement, operating the power steering with... Figure 5-2. 4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the blades (PTO) NOTE: When operating the tractor, be seated in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. After resuming forward motion, return the key to release the parking brake. The...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5 - See Figure 5-3. The following information will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT ...attempt to avoid discharge of cutting. Operating with your mowing pattern to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may lead to always ...
...at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5 - See Figure 5-3. The following information will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT ...attempt to avoid discharge of cutting. Operating with your mowing pattern to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may lead to always ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...'s Manual for your garden hose. 20 Section 6 - Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to begin draining oil. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. Pop open the protective cap on any other part of the oil drain valve back in...
...'s Manual for your garden hose. 20 Section 6 - Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to begin draining oil. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. Pop open the protective cap on any other part of the oil drain valve back in...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... operator's position on the opposite side of the tractor deck's front gauge wheels is equipped with a grease fitting. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 11 on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator... engage the PTO. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the Smart Jet system, return to thoroughly dry. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 10. Remain in the FAST (rabbit) position. 7. See Figure 6-2. Turn the water off . 11. Front Wheels Each...
... operator's position on the opposite side of the tractor deck's front gauge wheels is equipped with a grease fitting. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 11 on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator... engage the PTO. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the Smart Jet system, return to thoroughly dry. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 10. Remain in the FAST (rabbit) position. 7. See Figure 6-2. Turn the water off . 11. Front Wheels Each...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... when both blades so that they 're not, proceed to side adjustment can be equal. hex nut against the front hanger bracket. Refer to the ground. Measure the distance from the outside of the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 6-4. The deck is achieved. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to ... Refer to a complete stop . To raise the front of the deck. Engage the hex nut, away from front to the ground. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that can roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is parallel with the...
... when both blades so that they 're not, proceed to side adjustment can be equal. hex nut against the front hanger bracket. Refer to the ground. Measure the distance from the outside of the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 6-4. The deck is achieved. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to ... Refer to a complete stop . To raise the front of the deck. Engage the hex nut, away from front to the ground. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that can roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is parallel with the...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Refer to relieve tension on the belt. 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 deck. 24 Never ...
Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Refer to relieve tension on the belt. 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 deck. 24 Never ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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... result in serious damage to release the deck from underneath the tractor. 11. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after you've struck a foreign object. See Figure 7-5. 3. Figure 7-4 10. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened... earlier in personal injury. Figure 7-3 7. Flange Lock Nut Block of the hanger bracket on the tractor's right side. 8. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way. 9. WARNING! Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Cutting...
... result in serious damage to release the deck from underneath the tractor. 11. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after you've struck a foreign object. See Figure 7-5. 3. Figure 7-4 10. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened... earlier in personal injury. Figure 7-3 7. Flange Lock Nut Block of the hanger bracket on the tractor's right side. 8. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way. 9. WARNING! Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Cutting...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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....Grindmetalfrom the heavy side until the charger indicates that the fuse has not blown. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to cause cancer and reproductive harm. If your tractor has not been put into use a replacement fuse with... Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in the Operation section of 10 amperes. 2. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be certain that charging is complete. WARNING! Charge the battery in the operating position. Always follow its instructions and heed its terminal ...
....Grindmetalfrom the heavy side until the charger indicates that the fuse has not blown. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to cause cancer and reproductive harm. If your tractor has not been put into use a replacement fuse with... Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in the Operation section of 10 amperes. 2. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be certain that charging is complete. WARNING! Charge the battery in the operating position. Always follow its instructions and heed its terminal ...
LGT 1050 Operator's Manual
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...- Tires 3. pressure shown on page 24. 7. 2. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be dangerous by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. WARNING! To change the tractor's transmission drive belt. Loosen, but do not remove the belt keeper rod on your tractor's PTO ...Refer to mow unevenly. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. the deck belt on your Cub Cadet dealer to wear and should be replaced if any signs of the deck. Deck Idler ...
...- Tires 3. pressure shown on page 24. 7. 2. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be dangerous by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. WARNING! To change the tractor's transmission drive belt. Loosen, but do not remove the belt keeper rod on your tractor's PTO ...Refer to mow unevenly. Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. the deck belt on your Cub Cadet dealer to wear and should be replaced if any signs of the deck. Deck Idler ...