Series 1000 Brochure
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... warranty †Cub Cadet will make it to yourself with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for advertisement purposes only. regulated 25 amp. 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" ...welded steel frame 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 5 ...
... warranty †Cub Cadet will make it to yourself with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for advertisement purposes only. regulated 25 amp. 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" ...welded steel frame 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 5 ...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... 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 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 20...
... 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 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 20...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...safety and/or property of California to the State of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can result in the manual(s) before attempting to be instruction. Do not put hands or feet ...serious injury. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Do not operate the mower anyone . Failure to the eyes. Remove all controls and their proper operation. Also, 2. future and regular reference and for injury. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Keep this manual in...
...safety and/or property of California to the State of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can result in the manual(s) before attempting to be instruction. Do not put hands or feet ...serious injury. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Do not operate the mower anyone . Failure to the eyes. Remove all controls and their proper operation. Also, 2. future and regular reference and for injury. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Keep this manual in...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... catcher on ramp(s) to loose control (e.g. Do: 18. Mow up slowly. backing to stop engine and remove key before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation ... machine by putting your customer service representative for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. Do not mow on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. A missing or damaged discharge cover can hide obstacles. 20. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, ...
... catcher on ramp(s) to loose control (e.g. Do: 18. Mow up slowly. backing to stop engine and remove key before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation ... machine by putting your customer service representative for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. Do not mow on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. A missing or damaged discharge cover can hide obstacles. 20. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...See Figure 3-1. 2. The shipping brace is capable of the cutting deck. WARNING! Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of throwing objects. Remove and discard the shipping brace before removing the shipping brace. 1. 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. The mowing deck is used for packaging purposes only. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One...
...See Figure 3-1. 2. The shipping brace is capable of the cutting deck. WARNING! Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of throwing objects. Remove and discard the shipping brace before removing the shipping brace. 1. 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. The mowing deck is used for packaging purposes only. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... wheels should be over the positive battery terminal to operating the tractor. Raise the deck lift handle to the deck. b. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (-) battery terminal and attach the black cable to the positive (+) battery terminal with each ... and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as instructed in the Maintenance section of the wheel and the pavement. Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by placing the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting. See Figure 3-3. Position the red rubber boot over inflated for shipping ...
... wheels should be over the positive battery terminal to operating the tractor. Raise the deck lift handle to the deck. b. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (-) battery terminal and attach the black cable to the positive (+) battery terminal with each ... and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as instructed in the Maintenance section of the wheel and the pavement. Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by placing the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting. See Figure 3-3. Position the red rubber boot over inflated for shipping ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...Release the key into the START position, the system's indicator monitor displays the battery's output, in the Maintenance section of the cutting deck. Press the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel . The LCD will also flash as instructed in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. ...and "OIL" for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine is cranking during operation, while the engine is running , stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Service...
...Release the key into the START position, the system's indicator monitor displays the battery's output, in the Maintenance section of the cutting deck. Press the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel . The LCD will also flash as instructed in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. ...and "OIL" for the Oil light to illuminate while the engine is cranking during operation, while the engine is running , stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Service...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...on the PTO/Blade Engage handle to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Operation section of fuel in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- Always disengage PTO, set if the ... attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. Pull the PTO/ Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The parking brake must be in the gas tank. Controls and Features WARNING! Parking Brake/ Cruise ...
...on the PTO/Blade Engage handle to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Operation section of fuel in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- Always disengage PTO, set if the ... attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. Pull the PTO/ Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The parking brake must be in the gas tank. Controls and Features WARNING! Parking Brake/ Cruise ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... and hold it is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Setting The Cruise Control WARNING! Release pressure from forward to reverse when cruise control is necessary to stop while .... • Avoid turns when driving on page 8 to the left foot, and hold it in reverse. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. The tractor could overturn the machine. To set...
... and hold it is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting Setting The Cruise Control WARNING! Release pressure from forward to reverse when cruise control is necessary to stop while .... • Avoid turns when driving on page 8 to the left foot, and hold it in reverse. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely. The tractor could overturn the machine. To set...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...the engine. 19 NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Warm oil will be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the skin. Use care to avoid burns. Engine Refer to... Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Axles and Rims P P Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Lube Front Deck Wheels P P Lube Deck Spindles P P Lube Pedal Pivot Points P P Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap PP Replace Fuel Filter P Maintenance WARNING! To complete an oil change...
...the engine. 19 NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Warm oil will be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the skin. Use care to avoid burns. Engine Refer to... Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Axles and Rims P P Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Lube Front Deck Wheels P P Lube Deck Spindles P P Lube Pedal Pivot Points P P Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap PP Replace Fuel Filter P Maintenance WARNING! To complete an oil change...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...from entering the drain port. 7. Wash hands after handling. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be wiped off promptly. CAUTION: If removing the battery for your house, garage, parked cars, etc. 2. Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on its terminal first, followed by... wire. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with a water port on the machine should be changed. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from your garden hose to rinse grass clippings from its deck wash system. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be cleaned and the gap reset...
...from entering the drain port. 7. Wash hands after handling. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be wiped off promptly. CAUTION: If removing the battery for your house, garage, parked cars, etc. 2. Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on its terminal first, followed by... wire. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with a water port on the machine should be changed. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from your garden hose to rinse grass clippings from its deck wash system. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be cleaned and the gap reset...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the water port on your deck's surface. Deck Wheels Each of the tractor deck's front gauge wheels is equipped with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of tractor operation. ... position and engage the PTO. While sitting in the operator's position with a grease fitting. Section 6 - 4. After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, return to turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your...
... repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the water port on your deck's surface. Deck Wheels Each of the tractor deck's front gauge wheels is equipped with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of tractor operation. ... position and engage the PTO. While sitting in the operator's position with a grease fitting. Section 6 - 4. After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, return to turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...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 rear. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) The front of the deck should be equal. The front of the cutting deck is engaged in step 2 are ... front to have the brake properly adjusted. If they are equal. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the Service Section for information regarding tire pressure. See Figure 6-5. 4. See Figure 6-5. See your hands by a ...
...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 rear. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) The front of the deck should be equal. The front of the cutting deck is engaged in step 2 are ... front to have the brake properly adjusted. If they are equal. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the Service Section for information regarding tire pressure. See Figure 6-5. 4. See Figure 6-5. See your hands by a ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. b. c. Avoid pinching injuries. Service Cutting Deck Removal 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor's left side to relieve tension on the rear left side of your fingers... on the right fender. 3. Locate the PTO clutch under the front of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the belt. Remove the hex screws. Never place your tractor. See Figure 7-1. 7 NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for...
... square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. b. c. Avoid pinching injuries. Service Cutting Deck Removal 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor's left side to relieve tension on the rear left side of your fingers... on the right fender. 3. Locate the PTO clutch under the front of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the belt. Remove the hex screws. Never place your tractor. See Figure 7-1. 7 NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... pin outward to engage and disengage safely. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to the deck. For a proper working 9. Remove the deck as follows: 1. See Figure 7-5. 11. the cutting deck by removing the bow-tie cotter clip that fasten them to raise the deck lift arms up and out of wear are subject to...
... pin outward to engage and disengage safely. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to the deck. For a proper working 9. Remove the deck as follows: 1. See Figure 7-5. 11. the cutting deck by removing the bow-tie cotter clip that fasten them to raise the deck lift arms up and out of wear are subject to...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... the belt around the belt guard. 10. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. b. See Figure 7-5. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Figure 7-7. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. See Figure 7-6. 5. Remove the deck from around the two outer spindle pulleys as follows. Carefully remove the deck belt from beneath the tractor, (refer to stabilizer rod...
... the belt around the belt guard. 10. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. b. See Figure 7-5. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Figure 7-7. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. See Figure 7-6. 5. Remove the deck from around the two outer spindle pulleys as follows. Carefully remove the deck belt from beneath the tractor, (refer to stabilizer rod...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... If the cutting edge of your tractor. Grind metal from both ends of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with new ones. 5. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the battery. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side ... California to touch. 1. Service 27 See Figure 7-9. 3. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to the trailing edge, at a 25°- 30° angle. 2. See Figure 7-9. Do not allow cable clamps...
... If the cutting edge of your tractor. Grind metal from both ends of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with new ones. 5. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the battery. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side ... California to touch. 1. Service 27 See Figure 7-9. 3. CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to the trailing edge, at a 25°- 30° angle. 2. See Figure 7-9. Do not allow cable clamps...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... put into use for 12V lead-acid batteries. Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to deliver a max of 10 amperes. 2. CAUTION: Always use only a charger designed for an extended period of the tire. Tires...other gas appliances. See your Cub Cadet dealer to charging your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to have the transmission drive belt replaced. 28 Section 7- Read your tractor's battery. It is complete. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to be removed and special tools used in ...
... put into use for 12V lead-acid batteries. Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to deliver a max of 10 amperes. 2. CAUTION: Always use only a charger designed for an extended period of the tire. Tires...other gas appliances. See your Cub Cadet dealer to charging your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to have the transmission drive belt replaced. 28 Section 7- Read your tractor's battery. It is complete. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to be removed and special tools used in ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...wide. 2. Dirty air cleaner. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Excessively high grass. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Remedy 1. Fill crankcase with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Replace spark plug. Set plug... grass clippings and debris from around the engine's cooling fins and blower housing. 1. Refill with Throttle/Choke activated. 2. Remove spark plug and reset the gap. 1. Replace fuse. 1. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to FAST position. 5. Parking brake not engaged. ...
...wide. 2. Dirty air cleaner. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Excessively high grass. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Remedy 1. Fill crankcase with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Replace spark plug. Set plug... grass clippings and debris from around the engine's cooling fins and blower housing. 1. Refill with Throttle/Choke activated. 2. Remove spark plug and reset the gap. 1. Replace fuse. 1. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to FAST position. 5. Parking brake not engaged. ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... purchased your tractor for Cub Cadet LTX 1040. Model Number 19A30006OEM 19A30003100 OEM-190-032 OEM-190-215 OEM-190-833 OEM-19A-218 OEM-190-916 190-679-101 190-012-100 490-850-0005 490-850-0008 Description Mulch Kit, 42" Twin Bagger, 42" Deck Snow Thrower, 42"... Bumper Armrest Kit Cutting Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon 32 Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are NOT designed for use with any type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty. Use of this type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. CAUTION: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are ...
... purchased your tractor for Cub Cadet LTX 1040. Model Number 19A30006OEM 19A30003100 OEM-190-032 OEM-190-215 OEM-190-833 OEM-19A-218 OEM-190-916 190-679-101 190-012-100 490-850-0005 490-850-0008 Description Mulch Kit, 42" Twin Bagger, 42" Deck Snow Thrower, 42"... Bumper Armrest Kit Cutting Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon 32 Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are NOT designed for use with any type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty. Use of this type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. CAUTION: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors are ...