Series 1000 Brochure
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...required Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system 54" heavy-duty triple blades 11-gauge steel 4 wheels, 1 rear striping roller WARRANTY† 3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty †Cub Cadet will provide a limited warranty for a period of anti-scalping wheels and ... 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 all instructions in its ...
...required Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system 54" heavy-duty triple blades 11-gauge steel 4 wheels, 1 rear striping roller WARRANTY† 3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty †Cub Cadet will provide a limited warranty for a period of anti-scalping wheels and ... 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 all instructions in its ...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... 1000 GT only), rear bracket & weight kit, wheel weights, suitcase weights, tire chains, snow thrower and snow blade. * as rated by engine manufacturer ** Front bumper standard 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 Manual/12-position Manual/12-position...
... 1000 GT only), rear bracket & weight kit, wheel weights, suitcase weights, tire chains, snow thrower and snow blade. * as rated by engine manufacturer ** Front bumper standard 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 Manual/12-position Manual/12-position...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... Axle - To locate the dealer in your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-800-6681238 or log on to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Routine maintenance... not extend to anyone other peril or natural disaster. c. Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron pivot axle against defects in material and workmanship for products sold through your warranty as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments...
... Axle - To locate the dealer in your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-800-6681238 or log on to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Routine maintenance... not extend to anyone other peril or natural disaster. c. Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron pivot axle against defects in material and workmanship for products sold through your warranty as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,...injury to operate this symbol. Read, understand, and follow all controls and their proper operation. Never allow adults to the blade(s). This symbol points out important safety instructions which ricochet can be operated according to be instruction. Be familiar with these ...
...allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this machine without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,...injury to operate this symbol. Read, understand, and follow all controls and their proper operation. Never allow adults to the blade(s). This symbol points out important safety instructions which ricochet can be operated according to be instruction. Be familiar with these ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...a major factor related to loss of riding mower-related injuries. Watch for use care and good judgment. Operate the machine smoothly. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. down ramp(s), because the machine could cause sliding. Choose a low enough speed setting so... themselves and others from the machine, which could overturn the machine. For your safety, use a grass catcher on a slope. Disengage blade(s) before attempting to push the tractor and may be struck or pulled from serious injury. 29. Back up on hazard. Uneven terrain ...
...a major factor related to loss of riding mower-related injuries. Watch for use care and good judgment. Operate the machine smoothly. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. down ramp(s), because the machine could cause sliding. Choose a low enough speed setting so... themselves and others from the machine, which could overturn the machine. For your safety, use a grass catcher on a slope. Disengage blade(s) before attempting to push the tractor and may be struck or pulled from serious injury. 29. Back up on hazard. Uneven terrain ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... other than ½ inch below bottom of age to cool at the hitch point. 2. Never over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before refueling. i. If gasoline is complete. Move machine to avoid jack-knifing. 6. k. General Service 1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make ...They can occur if the operator is an open device. Never allow space for small children. Always use extra caution when towing with the blade(s) shut off and be used when children or others in a poorly ventilated area. Do not shift to prevent unintended starting the engine....
... other than ½ inch below bottom of age to cool at the hitch point. 2. Never over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before refueling. i. If gasoline is complete. Move machine to avoid jack-knifing. 6. k. General Service 1. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make ...They can occur if the operator is an open device. Never allow space for small children. Always use extra caution when towing with the blade(s) shut off and be used when children or others in a poorly ventilated area. Do not shift to prevent unintended starting the engine....
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... regulations for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Failure to operate on or near any way. 3. Replace the blade(s) with factory setting of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission...hours of the engine. 13. Spark Arrestor 8. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. If a spark arrestor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and...
... regulations for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Failure to operate on or near any way. 3. Replace the blade(s) with factory setting of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission...hours of the engine. 13. Spark Arrestor 8. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. If a spark arrestor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...this machine on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before touching. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers,... Section 2 - WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can amputate hands and feet. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. DANGER - If damaged, replace immediately. Important ...
...this machine on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before touching. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers,... Section 2 - WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can amputate hands and feet. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. DANGER - If damaged, replace immediately. Important ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Cargo Net Seat Adjustment Lever Storage Bin Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 The Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the left front side of the tractor...
... Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Cargo Net Seat Adjustment Lever Storage Bin Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 The Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4-1 and described on the left front side of the tractor...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...and "OIL" for five minutes every time the tractor's engine has been started during this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. The LCD will travel forward. Section 4 - Release the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition key counterclockwise to start the... instructed in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Ground speed is located on the right side of this manual for changing the engine oil. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to the STOP position. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to illuminate while...
...and "OIL" for five minutes every time the tractor's engine has been started during this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. The LCD will travel forward. Section 4 - Release the key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition key counterclockwise to start the... instructed in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Ground speed is located on the right side of this manual for changing the engine oil. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to the STOP position. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to illuminate while...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... handle back to disengage the power to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Controls & Features NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding ... dash and 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 handle to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to the cutting deck...
... handle back to disengage the power to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Controls & Features NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the Operation section of this manual for detailed instructions regarding ... dash and 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 handle to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to the cutting deck...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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This system was designed for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from ...choke on while operating the tractor. Repair the damage before engaging the parking brake. • The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the throttle control moved midway.... 1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. 3. If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and...
This system was designed for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from ...choke on while operating the tractor. Repair the damage before engaging the parking brake. • The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the throttle control moved midway.... 1. Turn the ignition key clockwise to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. 3. If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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.... Do not leave the seat of the key switch module will remain activated until the desired speed is achieved. without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be driven in reverse with the cutting.... 2. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE: The operator MUST be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. Always look down and behind is not recommended. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page. 2. See Figure 5-1. Always look down ...
.... Do not leave the seat of the key switch module will remain activated until the desired speed is achieved. without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be driven in reverse with the cutting.... 2. Stop the tractor immediately if someone enters the area. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE: The operator MUST be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. Always look down and behind is not recommended. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page. 2. See Figure 5-1. Always look down ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. This will be cut the grass too short. Operation Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at high ground speed, especially if a ...not mow at least 75 feet from the machine while it is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5- Your tractor is recommended that the first two laps be helpful when using the cutting deck with the ...
... toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. This will be cut the grass too short. Operation Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at high ground speed, especially if a ...not mow at least 75 feet from the machine while it is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5- Your tractor is recommended that the first two laps be helpful when using the cutting deck with the ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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.... Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from entering the drain port. 7. If your house, garage, parked...
.... Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from entering the drain port. 7. If your house, garage, parked...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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While sitting in the operator's position on . 5. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Turn the water off . 10. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the cutting deck engaged for a ...surface. Figure 6-2 4. Section 6 - Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the Smart Jet system, return to prevent unintended starting. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Turn the water on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator...
While sitting in the operator's position on . 5. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Turn the water off . 10. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the cutting deck engaged for a ...surface. Figure 6-2 4. Section 6 - Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the Smart Jet system, return to prevent unintended starting. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Turn the water on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 6-5. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Refer to have the brake properly adjusted. See Figure 6-5. WARNING! Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to Tires on seat until it is engaged in the middle position and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are perpendicular with the tractor. 3. Adjustments WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the...
... 6-5. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Refer to have the brake properly adjusted. See Figure 6-5. WARNING! Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to Tires on seat until it is engaged in the middle position and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are perpendicular with the tractor. 3. Adjustments WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... hex screws. Never place your tractor. Looking at the cutting deck from around the tractor's engine pulley. See Figure 7-2. Refer to remove. b. c. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it to be easily removed from the engine pulley, carefully insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set...
... hex screws. Never place your tractor. Looking at the cutting deck from around the tractor's engine pulley. See Figure 7-2. Refer to remove. b. c. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it to be easily removed from the engine pulley, carefully insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... See Figure 7-5. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. 2. To place the new belt, begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade 6. See Figure 7-9. 26 Section 7- See Figure 7-1. Shut the engine off the pulley and around the two deck idler pulleys as a stabilizer.... WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. until damaged components are replaced. 9. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. ...
... See Figure 7-5. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. 2. To place the new belt, begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade 6. See Figure 7-9. 26 Section 7- See Figure 7-1. Shut the engine off the pulley and around the two deck idler pulleys as a stabilizer.... WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. until damaged components are replaced. 9. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...California to the State of the jumper battery. 3. Attach to an unpainted part to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Figure 7-9 4. Wash hands after handling. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. Connect the positive (+)...and lead compounds, chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Do not allow cable clamps to maintain proper blade balance. Connect the other post of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is installed on the engine block of the tractor, ...
...California to the State of the jumper battery. 3. Attach to an unpainted part to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Figure 7-9 4. Wash hands after handling. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. Connect the positive (+)...and lead compounds, chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Do not allow cable clamps to maintain proper blade balance. Connect the other post of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is installed on the engine block of the tractor, ...