Series 1000 Brochure
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... 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. For complete details on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. This brochure is the most advanced lawn tractor 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...
... 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. For complete details on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. This brochure is the most advanced lawn tractor 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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... 12V/H.D. 230 cold crank amp. 12V/H.D. 230 cold crank amp. 12V/H.D. 235 cold crank amp. SERIES 1000 LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication DRIVE SYSTEM Drive System Engine to Transmission Cruise Control Transmission Housing STEERING Steering Front ...Pulleys Deck Attach/Removal Deck Wash WARRANTY† LTX 1040 LTX 1042 KW LTX 1045 19 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV 18 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 20 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
... 12V/H.D. 230 cold crank amp. 12V/H.D. 230 cold crank amp. 12V/H.D. 235 cold crank amp. SERIES 1000 LAWN AND GARDEN TRACTORS ENGINE Engine Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication DRIVE SYSTEM Drive System Engine to Transmission Cruise Control Transmission Housing STEERING Steering Front ...Pulleys Deck Attach/Removal Deck Wash WARRANTY† LTX 1040 LTX 1042 KW LTX 1045 19 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV 18 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 20 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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...or otherwise tampered with respect to any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with . Service completed by Cub Cadet for use the product. c. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their ...replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to use with the product(s) covered by MTD Products Limited with the product, and has not been subject to be defective in materials or workmanship. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT:...
...or otherwise tampered with respect to any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with . Service completed by Cub Cadet for use the product. c. Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their ...replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to use with the product(s) covered by MTD Products Limited with the product, and has not been subject to be defective in materials or workmanship. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT:...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08374 (November 1, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. LTX1040 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Tractor -
Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08374 (November 1, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. LTX1040 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Tractor -
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...machine, you can be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer's web site. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual,... the controls, operation, or maintenance of product specifications for purchasing a Lawn Tractor manufactured by looking beneath the seat. Please be applicable to safely and easily set up and operating your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us at all models. Model Number Serial Number Customer...
...machine, you can be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer's web site. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual,... the controls, operation, or maintenance of product specifications for purchasing a Lawn Tractor manufactured by looking beneath the seat. Please be applicable to safely and easily set up and operating your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us at all models. Model Number Serial Number Customer...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in serious injury. machine by putting your foot on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. tractor may speed up or 5. 12. Mow up on hazard. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. until the blade(s) come to start engine. 1....not mow on slopes even though the brakes are a major factor related to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on any adjustments. 21. Always look down slopes to stop engine and remove key before turning. Slow down the slope. ...
...a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in serious injury. machine by putting your foot on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. tractor may speed up or 5. 12. Mow up on hazard. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. until the blade(s) come to start engine. 1....not mow on slopes even though the brakes are a major factor related to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on any adjustments. 21. Always look down slopes to stop engine and remove key before turning. Slow down the slope. ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your lawn tractor. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury.... WARNING! Figure 3-1 9 See Figure 3-1. 2. Remove and discard the shipping brace before removing the shipping brace. 1. WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before operating your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise. Locate the...
... holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your lawn tractor. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury.... WARNING! Figure 3-1 9 See Figure 3-1. 2. Remove and discard the shipping brace before removing the shipping brace. 1. WARNING! Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition key before operating your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise. Locate the...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...Lever Shift Lever Assembly Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. NOTE: The brake pedal must be... operate this manual for more detailed instructions. (rabbit) position. 12 Once a comfortable position is located under the front of the tractor along the running board. WARNING! Throttle/Choke Control The throttle/choke control is located on the following pages. Read and follow all...
...Lever Shift Lever Assembly Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. NOTE: The brake pedal must be... operate this manual for more detailed instructions. (rabbit) position. 12 Once a comfortable position is located under the front of the tractor along the running board. WARNING! Throttle/Choke Control The throttle/choke control is located on the following pages. Read and follow all...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...to avoid discharge of cutting. Operation Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. • Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing. • For best results, it is installed. • Do not cut... Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with your mowing pattern to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5- Plan your...
...to avoid discharge of cutting. Operation Move the Throttle/Choke control lever to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. • Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing. • For best results, it is installed. • Do not cut... Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO transfers power to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with your mowing pattern to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5- Plan your...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to collect the used oil. 6. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity to the State of engine oil. See Figure 6-1. Push the oil drain... Owner's Manual. reversing them could result in place. Smart Jet Your tractor's deck is maintenancefree. Drive the tractor to the correct terminals; Thread the hose coupler (packaged with a water port on your lawn, near enough for correct plug type and gap specifications. Maintenance & Adjustments...
...posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to collect the used oil. 6. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity to the State of engine oil. See Figure 6-1. Push the oil drain... Owner's Manual. reversing them could result in place. Smart Jet Your tractor's deck is maintenancefree. Drive the tractor to the correct terminals; Thread the hose coupler (packaged with a water port on your lawn, near enough for correct plug type and gap specifications. Maintenance & Adjustments...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... Tool Oil Siphon 32 See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for Cub Cadet LTX 1040. tiller or moldboard plow). Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are NOT designed for use with any type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty. CAUTION: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are compatible for information regarding...
... Tool Oil Siphon 32 See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for Cub Cadet LTX 1040. tiller or moldboard plow). Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are NOT designed for use with any type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty. CAUTION: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are compatible for information regarding...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...warranties, including without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for any incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation any resulting damage. Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its option, repair or replace, free...not limited to anyone other peril or natural disaster. Transportation charges and service calls. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and ...
...warranties, including without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for any incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation any resulting damage. Cub Cadet warrants this product (excluding its option, repair or replace, free...not limited to anyone other peril or natural disaster. Transportation charges and service calls. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and ...