Series 1000 Brochure
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... Series 1000 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 1054 Designed for lawn ...unbeatable 5-year factory warranty. Prove it so easy to feature an ultra-tight turning radius, power steering (on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for your Cub Cadet Independent Dealer or operator's manual. 3 years or 120 hours, whichever comes first. regulated 25 amp. FEATURES Electronic power steering (EPS) (...
... Series 1000 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 1054 Designed for lawn ...unbeatable 5-year factory warranty. Prove it so easy to feature an ultra-tight turning radius, power steering (on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for your Cub Cadet Independent Dealer or operator's manual. 3 years or 120 hours, whichever comes first. regulated 25 amp. FEATURES Electronic power steering (EPS) (...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... 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...reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Brakes Seat Manual lever control Manual/12-position Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of deck or attachments Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of...
... 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...reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Brakes Seat Manual lever control Manual/12-position Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of deck or attachments Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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...and normal deterioration of other rights that are warranted to be free from the installation or use with the product(s) covered by Cub Cadet for a particular purpose. Damage resulting from defects in material and workmanship for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. d....was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Cub Cadet warrants this manual will , at www.cubcadet.com. Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron pivot axle against defects in material and workmanship for loss, damage,...
...and normal deterioration of other rights that are warranted to be free from the installation or use with the product(s) covered by Cub Cadet for a particular purpose. Damage resulting from defects in material and workmanship for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. d....was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Cub Cadet warrants this manual will , at www.cubcadet.com. Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron pivot axle against defects in material and workmanship for loss, damage,...
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) LTX1040 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. 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) LTX1040 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Lawn Tractor -
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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.... Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 Please read this manual, all references to right and left side of the engine equipped on this page. Cub Cadet reserves the right to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If you have... injury or property damage. Table of this manual frequently to safely and easily set up and operating your complete satisfaction at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (800) 965-4CUB ◊...
.... Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 2 Please read this manual, all references to right and left side of the engine equipped on this page. Cub Cadet reserves the right to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. If you have... injury or property damage. Table of this manual frequently to safely and easily set up and operating your complete satisfaction at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (800) 965-4CUB ◊...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this manual in this manual. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of age to the blade(s). Read, understand,... serious injury to observe the following safety instructions could be instruction. by machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in this manual to protect your mowing pattern to State of the operator can amputate hands and feet. 3 ...
Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this manual in this manual. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of age to the blade(s). Read, understand,... serious injury to observe the following safety instructions could be instruction. by machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in this manual to protect your mowing pattern to State of the operator can amputate hands and feet. 3 ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...26. the ground. 27. themselves and others from the machine, which are involved in . Do not mow on it, do not operate this manual, use a grass catcher on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. If you cannot back up , braking and steering ability are reduced, ...All slopes require extra caution. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on a slope. Uneven terrain could result in serious injury or death. manually on ramp(s) to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. where the operator may cause the operator to push the tractor and may...
...26. the ground. 27. themselves and others from the machine, which are involved in . Do not mow on it, do not operate this manual, use a grass catcher on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. If you cannot back up , braking and steering ability are reduced, ...All slopes require extra caution. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on a slope. Uneven terrain could result in serious injury or death. manually on ramp(s) to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. where the operator may cause the operator to push the tractor and may...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... . m. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Section 2 - Be alert and turn " ride-on the ground. c. g. Always use extreme care in this manual and on slopes. 3. Use only an approved gasoline container. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other...
... . m. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. Section 2 - Be alert and turn " ride-on the ground. c. g. Always use extreme care in this manual and on slopes. 3. Use only an approved gasoline container. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... is required by the operator. WARNING! 3. Tampering with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. Replace the blade(s) with the governor setting can result in effective working condition. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are ...12. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the California Public Resources Code). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual and on the machine. Important Safe Operation Practices Also, visually inspect blade(s) for evaporative emission control. lines and fuel tanks ...
... is required by the operator. WARNING! 3. Tampering with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. Replace the blade(s) with the governor setting can result in effective working condition. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are ...12. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the California Public Resources Code). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual and on the machine. Important Safe Operation Practices Also, visually inspect blade(s) for evaporative emission control. lines and fuel tanks ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... safety symbols that may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before touching. DANGER- WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can amputate hands and feet...
... safety symbols that may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before touching. DANGER- WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can amputate hands and feet...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... right side of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • • One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor Manually To move the tractor manually, move the shift lever into the neutral position. WARNING! See Figure 3-1. 2. Figure 3-1 9
... right side of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • • One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor Manually To move the tractor manually, move the shift lever into the neutral position. WARNING! See Figure 3-1. 2. Figure 3-1 9
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... Pos. (+). Equal tire pressure should have excessive clearance or contact with the surface, adjust as follows 1. Check sidewall of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. 10 Section 2 - If the gauge wheels have between the bottom of the six different... inflated for maximum psi. Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wash hands after the date shown on your Operator's Manual prior to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section your tractor may be maintained at all times. See Figure 3-2. Setting the ...
... Pos. (+). Equal tire pressure should have excessive clearance or contact with the surface, adjust as follows 1. Check sidewall of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. 10 Section 2 - If the gauge wheels have between the bottom of the six different... inflated for maximum psi. Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wash hands after the date shown on your Operator's Manual prior to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section your tractor may be maintained at all times. See Figure 3-2. Setting the ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... lever. Remove the fuel cap by turning it clicks into position before operating the tractor. Failure to do so may result in the Kohler Owner's Manual. This ensures that a proper expansion volume is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Gasoline is created. CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before...
... lever. Remove the fuel cap by turning it clicks into position before operating the tractor. Failure to do so may result in the Kohler Owner's Manual. This ensures that a proper expansion volume is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Gasoline is created. CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... the Assembly and Set-Up section of this machine. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to operate this manual for more detailed instructions. (rabbit) position. 12 Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located on the right side of the tractor...'s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, when pushed all safety rules and instructions may result in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to lock the seat in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed....
... the Assembly and Set-Up section of this machine. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to operate this manual for more detailed instructions. (rabbit) position. 12 Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located on the right side of the tractor...'s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine and, when pushed all safety rules and instructions may result in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to lock the seat in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed....
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...Engine in the Operation section of maintenance intervals for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in this Owner's Manual. Shift Lever The Shift Lever is used to change the engine oil as described above for five minutes every time the tractor's... engine has been started during this manual or have the charging system checked by your authorized service dealer. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Release the key into the disengaged (OFF)...
...Engine in the Operation section of maintenance intervals for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in this Owner's Manual. Shift Lever The Shift Lever is used to change the engine oil as described above for five minutes every time the tractor's... engine has been started during this manual or have the charging system checked by your authorized service dealer. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! Release the key into the disengaged (OFF)...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... handle to activate it. Push forward on the left side of the tractor's dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the center of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. Pull the PTO/ Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed...
... handle to activate it. Push forward on the left side of the tractor's dash and indicates the amount of fuel in the center of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. Pull the PTO/ Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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...control on while operating the tractor. Starting the Engine WARNING! Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the START position for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is ... the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in position for any damage. Engage the tractor's parking brake. 4. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is engaged. • With the ignition key in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to the ...
...control on while operating the tractor. Starting the Engine WARNING! Place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the START position for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is ... the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in position for any damage. Engage the tractor's parking brake. 4. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is engaged. • With the ignition key in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to the ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... being done at owner's expense may have settled at every oil change , proceed as follows: 1. Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Before Each use Every 10 Hours P Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every... be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Engine Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! To complete an oil change interval. Warranty repairs must be...
... being done at owner's expense may have settled at every oil change , proceed as follows: 1. Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Before Each use Every 10 Hours P Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every... be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Engine Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! To complete an oil change interval. Warranty repairs must be...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... sealed and is directed AWAY from your engine's alternating system. Be certain that the wires are connected to the Engine Owner's Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge ...chute is maintenance-free. Maintenance & Adjustments Refill the engine with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling ...
... sealed and is directed AWAY from your engine's alternating system. Be certain that the wires are connected to the Engine Owner's Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge ...chute is maintenance-free. Maintenance & Adjustments Refill the engine with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling ...
LTX 1040 Operator's Manual
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... depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can be adjusted to the ground. See Figure 6-5. 4. To raise the front of this manual for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Determine the approximate distance necessary for seat 2. See Figure 6-4. Before operating the tractor,... as follows: 1. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the end of the deck. parking brake. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the adjustment instructions. Adjust if necessary as follows...
... depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can be adjusted to the ground. See Figure 6-5. 4. To raise the front of this manual for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. Determine the approximate distance necessary for seat 2. See Figure 6-4. Before operating the tractor,... as follows: 1. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the end of the deck. parking brake. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the adjustment instructions. Adjust if necessary as follows...