Series 1000 Brochure
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...specifications for a better experience. TURNS BETTER. FLAT OUT BETTER. Flywheel alternator Standard Digital hour meter, change without notice. 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 54...care up to yourself with the thickest gauge steel 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 1054 Designed for Series 1000...
...specifications for a better experience. TURNS BETTER. FLAT OUT BETTER. Flywheel alternator Standard Digital hour meter, change without notice. 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 54...care up to yourself with the thickest gauge steel 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 1054 Designed for Series 1000...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... Capacity Transmission Oil Capacity Wheelbase Overall Length Estimated 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-cylinder OHV 18...
... Capacity Transmission Oil Capacity Wheelbase Overall Length Estimated 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-cylinder OHV 18...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Be aware of material toward the operator. 3. Do not operate the mower anyone . This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in serious injury. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 ...assemble and operate. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! When you see this manual in the manual(s) before attempting to the blade(s). WARNING! General Operation 6. Thrown objects can be trained and supervised cause serious injury to operate this machine. future and regular...
... Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Be aware of material toward the operator. 3. Do not operate the mower anyone . This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in serious injury. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 ...assemble and operate. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! When you see this manual in the manual(s) before attempting to the blade(s). WARNING! General Operation 6. Thrown objects can be trained and supervised cause serious injury to operate this machine. future and regular...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...the machine could result in serious injury or death. Rapid engagement or braking could cause serious injury. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down slopes to avoid a back-over backwards which are not covered in this machine on a sloped or hilly...on any adjustments. 21. Dry grass or leaves may jack-knife and cause tractor to push the tractor and may be pushed 6. The mower could result. Use only accessories and attachments approved for wheel weights or counterweights to neutral and coast downhill. Do not use on ramp(s) ...
...the machine could result in serious injury or death. Rapid engagement or braking could cause serious injury. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down slopes to avoid a back-over backwards which are not covered in this machine on a sloped or hilly...on any adjustments. 21. Dry grass or leaves may jack-knife and cause tractor to push the tractor and may be pushed 6. The mower could result. Use only accessories and attachments approved for wheel weights or counterweights to neutral and coast downhill. Do not use on ramp(s) ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...Wash your clothes which can suffer burns from a hot muffler. Use only an approved gasoline container. Always place containers on mower). e. Never fuel machine indoors. If gasoline is not alert to the presence of filler neck to operate this is hot...prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Children 1. f. Wait 5 minutes before filling. l. g. h. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is unattended to prevent unintended starting the engine. e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs,...
...Wash your clothes which can suffer burns from a hot muffler. Use only an approved gasoline container. Always place containers on mower). e. Never fuel machine indoors. If gasoline is not alert to the presence of filler neck to operate this is hot...prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Children 1. f. Wait 5 minutes before filling. l. g. h. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is unattended to prevent unintended starting the engine. e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs,...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...engine. 13. Never tamper with the governor setting can result in this manual. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. Mower blades are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to improper ...5. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this time frame, your model. 7. Spark Arrestor 8. Never tamper with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual and on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing...
...engine. 13. Never tamper with the governor setting can result in this manual. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. Mower blades are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to improper ...5. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this time frame, your model. 7. Spark Arrestor 8. Never tamper with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual and on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...foreign object. b. See Figure 7-4. 26 Section 7- WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for Figure 7-7 sharpening or replacement. until damaged components are replaced. 9. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. c. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. Reinstall the... deck as follows: To remove the blades, proceed as shown in Figure 7-7. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in ...
...foreign object. b. See Figure 7-4. 26 Section 7- WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for Figure 7-7 sharpening or replacement. until damaged components are replaced. 9. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. c. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. Reinstall the... deck as follows: To remove the blades, proceed as shown in Figure 7-7. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...removing the jumper cables, in personal injury. 5. Section 7 - Service 27 See Figure 7-9. 3. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may cause damage to the tractor and/or result in reverse order of the jumper battery...blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is installed on the engine block of the tractor, away from the heavy side until it ) facing the ground when the mower... is in the Operation section of the cable to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to act as instructed...
...removing the jumper cables, in personal injury. 5. Section 7 - Service 27 See Figure 7-9. 3. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may cause damage to the tractor and/or result in reverse order of the jumper battery...blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is installed on the engine block of the tractor, away from the heavy side until it ) facing the ground when the mower... is in the Operation section of the cable to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to act as instructed...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... lever in . 2. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. 7. Remove spark plug and reset the gap. 1. Replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to -side deck adjustment. 2. Parking brake not engaged. 3. Throttle/Choke control lever not... flow restricted. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Uneven cut 4. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Uneven tire pressure. Remedy 1. Engage parking ...
... lever in . 2. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. 7. Remove spark plug and reset the gap. 1. Replace blade. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to -side deck adjustment. 2. Parking brake not engaged. 3. Throttle/Choke control lever not... flow restricted. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Uneven cut 4. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Uneven tire pressure. Remedy 1. Engage parking ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description KH-12-132-02-S Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-883-06-S1 Kohler Air Filter Element KH-12-050-01-S Kohler Oil Filter KH-25-050-21-S Kohler Fuel Filter 954-04060B Drive Belt (Mower Deck) 942-04312 2-in-1 Deck Blade 925-1707D Battery 918-04822A Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 30
Replacement Parts Component 9 Part Number and Description KH-12-132-02-S Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-883-06-S1 Kohler Air Filter Element KH-12-050-01-S Kohler Oil Filter KH-25-050-21-S Kohler Fuel Filter 954-04060B Drive Belt (Mower Deck) 942-04312 2-in-1 Deck Blade 925-1707D Battery 918-04822A Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com. 30
Parts Manual
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...LIGHT "ON") WHEN RED LIGHT IS "ON" MACHINE CAN BE OPERATED IN REVERSE WITH MOWER BLADES ENGAGED. NOTE: IN BOTH MODES, WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT, ENGINE WILL STOP UNLESS PARKING BRAKE IS SET AND BLADES ARE DISENGAGED. ENGAGE THE TRACTOR'S PARKING BRAKE. 3. AFTER START RELEASE KEY & DEACTIVATE CHOKE... 18 777D10279 Centered on Rear Fender PTO ON LO 777X42179 CONTACT THE CUB CADET CARE NETWORK FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE NEEDS 1-800-965-4CUB 4282 777I23139 HI PTO OFF DECK HEIGHT 777D12929 777S33189 DANGER ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO START...
...LIGHT "ON") WHEN RED LIGHT IS "ON" MACHINE CAN BE OPERATED IN REVERSE WITH MOWER BLADES ENGAGED. NOTE: IN BOTH MODES, WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT, ENGINE WILL STOP UNLESS PARKING BRAKE IS SET AND BLADES ARE DISENGAGED. ENGAGE THE TRACTOR'S PARKING BRAKE. 3. AFTER START RELEASE KEY & DEACTIVATE CHOKE... 18 777D10279 Centered on Rear Fender PTO ON LO 777X42179 CONTACT THE CUB CADET CARE NETWORK FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE NEEDS 1-800-965-4CUB 4282 777I23139 HI PTO OFF DECK HEIGHT 777D12929 777S33189 DANGER ROTATING BLADES CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO START...
Parts Manual
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... 777X43688 DO NOT USE E85 OR FUEL CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL VOID ENGINE DA Under Hood 777X43703 MODEL LT X 1 0 4 0 R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T S Use only Cub Cadet genuine factory parts Blades 942-04217 (2) Ignition Key 725-2054A Upper Drive Belt 954-04208 Lower Drive Belt 954-0467 Deck Spindle Belt (Timing) 954-04167 Engine To...-04512A (1) 918-04516 (1) Oil Capacity 51.2 oz www.cubcadet.com Label is used on all models unless specified, excludes Australian units 19 DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
... 777X43688 DO NOT USE E85 OR FUEL CONTAINING MORE THAN 10% ETHANOL VOID ENGINE DA Under Hood 777X43703 MODEL LT X 1 0 4 0 R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T S Use only Cub Cadet genuine factory parts Blades 942-04217 (2) Ignition Key 725-2054A Upper Drive Belt 954-04208 Lower Drive Belt 954-0467 Deck Spindle Belt (Timing) 954-04167 Engine To...-04512A (1) 918-04516 (1) Oil Capacity 51.2 oz www.cubcadet.com Label is used on all models unless specified, excludes Australian units 19 DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS CHUTE DEFLECTOR OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.