Series 1000 Brochure
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...and COMFORT Feel the difference at your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details. 773-05145 Printed 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 ..., reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Brakes Seat Electronic fingertip engagement for all -day comfort. See operator's manual for details on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for the safety and use . Images may...
...and COMFORT Feel the difference at your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details. 773-05145 Printed 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 ..., reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Brakes Seat Electronic fingertip engagement for all -day comfort. See operator's manual for details on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for the safety and use . Images may...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...Neutral start , operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology Cub Comfort™ mid-back seat, 12 positions with 6" seat travel Manual lever control Manual/12-position Automotive-style disc...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...
...Neutral start , operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology Cub Comfort™ mid-back seat, 12 positions with 6" seat travel Manual lever control Manual/12-position Automotive-style disc...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...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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..., chemicals known to the State of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. This machine is capable of California to protect your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of California to operate this 8. Keep this manual to cause cancer and reproductive harm. avoid discharging material against... to cause cancer and birth defects or other 1. Children 14 and over should be instruction. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Read and follow all controls and their proper operation. Wash hands after handling DANGER! As with all instructions on the part of...
..., chemicals known to the State of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. This machine is capable of California to protect your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of California to operate this 8. Keep this manual to cause cancer and reproductive harm. avoid discharging material against... to cause cancer and birth defects or other 1. Children 14 and over should be instruction. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Read and follow all controls and their proper operation. Wash hands after handling DANGER! As with all instructions on the part of...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...artificial light. 17. Your machine is greater than 10". Do not attempt to neutral and coast downhill. Do not shift to mow through 2. For your customer service representative for traffic when operating near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. Always look down before attempting.... Tires may be pushed 6. Do not turn off blade(s), place transmission in a large percentage of dry leaves. Do not mow on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Do: 18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into neutral before turning. Tall grass can change the stability...
...artificial light. 17. Your machine is greater than 10". Do not attempt to neutral and coast downhill. Do not shift to mow through 2. For your customer service representative for traffic when operating near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. Always look down before attempting.... Tires may be pushed 6. Do not turn off blade(s), place transmission in a large percentage of dry leaves. Do not mow on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Do: 18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into neutral before turning. Tall grass can change the stability...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...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 Your tractor's transmission is equipped with your right hand by model, however the basic operation...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 pulled out. NOTE: The transmission will result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. 9 To open the hydrostatic relief ...
...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 Your tractor's transmission is equipped with your right hand by model, however the basic operation...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 pulled out. NOTE: The transmission will result in serious personal injury and/or property damage. 9 To open the hydrostatic relief ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...screw (with the surface, adjust as instructed in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of tires for maximum psi. Refer to its terminal first, followed by placing the deck lift lever in the Maintenance section your tractor may be maintained at... all times. Check the gauge wheels for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. 10 Section 3 - Raise the deck lift handle to Leveling the Deck in the desired mowing height setting. See Figure 3-3. 3. See Figure 3-4. Positiontheredrubberbootoverthepositivebatteryterminalto help protect it from...
...screw (with the surface, adjust as instructed in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of tires for maximum psi. Refer to its terminal first, followed by placing the deck lift lever in the Maintenance section your tractor may be maintained at... all times. Check the gauge wheels for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments. 10 Section 3 - Raise the deck lift handle to Leveling the Deck in the desired mowing height setting. See Figure 3-3. 3. See Figure 3-4. Positiontheredrubberbootoverthepositivebatteryterminalto help protect it from...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... is started, the monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Oil (If Engine So Equipped) It is normal for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in... has been started . CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to start -up , but not into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. Deck Lift Lever Found on your application. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting...
... is started, the monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Oil (If Engine So Equipped) It is normal for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in... has been started . CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to start -up , but not into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. Deck Lift Lever Found on your application. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Located in the gas tank. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop... used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control Refer to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Push forward on the left side of the tractor's dash and ...
...operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Located in the gas tank. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop... used to engage the parking brake and the cruise control Refer to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Push forward on the left side of the tractor's dash and ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...8226; Watch for your right foot until the desired speed is not engaged. Uneven terrain could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow up smoothly and carefully to engage the parking brake. If using the drive pedal when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the...8226; Avoid turns when driving on page 8 to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Then slowly press the reverse pedal with the engine running machine unattended. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to prevent unintended starting. Operation 17 Driving On Slopes ...
...8226; Watch for your right foot until the desired speed is not engaged. Uneven terrain could overturn and cause serious injury. • Mow up smoothly and carefully to engage the parking brake. If using the drive pedal when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the...8226; Avoid turns when driving on page 8 to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Then slowly press the reverse pedal with the engine running machine unattended. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to prevent unintended starting. Operation 17 Driving On Slopes ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. WARNING! After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Your...Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Mowing WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at high ground speed, especially if ...
... lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. WARNING! After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Your...Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Mowing WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at high ground speed, especially if ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... & Adjustments Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is maintenance-free. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its deck wash system. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. Do NOT allow ...the transmission's cooling fan or on your lawn, near enough for correct plug type and gap specifications. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: 1. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of the hose into place. If your ...
... & Adjustments Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is maintenance-free. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its deck wash system. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. Do NOT allow ...the transmission's cooling fan or on your lawn, near enough for correct plug type and gap specifications. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: 1. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of the hose into place. If your ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... they 're not, proceed to side adjustment can be mowing unevenly, a side to the next step. 3. The first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" lower than the rear of the deck should be adjusted to level the deck from the outside of the left side of the...off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. To lower the front of the blade tip to Tires on the left deck hanger bracket. Maintenance & Adjustments Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground. Retighten the hex bolt on page 27 for ...
... they 're not, proceed to side adjustment can be mowing unevenly, a side to the next step. 3. The first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" lower than the rear of the deck should be adjusted to level the deck from the outside of the left side of the...off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. To lower the front of the blade tip to Tires on the left deck hanger bracket. Maintenance & Adjustments Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground. Retighten the hex bolt on page 27 for ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... time, charge the battery as on the sidewall of 10 amperes. 2. Tires WARNING! Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be certain that charging is complete. Service...its warnings. Charge the battery in order to mow unevenly. See your tractor's wiring harness to prevent unintended starting. CAUTION: Always use for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Fuse WARNING! It is installed in your Cub Cadet dealer to deliver a max of the tire....
... time, charge the battery as on the sidewall of 10 amperes. 2. Tires WARNING! Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be certain that charging is complete. Service...its warnings. Charge the battery in order to mow unevenly. See your tractor's wiring harness to prevent unintended starting. CAUTION: Always use for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Fuse WARNING! It is installed in your Cub Cadet dealer to deliver a max of the tire....
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Dull blade. 3. Uneven tire pressure. Remedy 1. Place knob in fuel system. 6. Engage parking brake. 3. Place the...Replace spark plug(s). Set plug gap. 2. Place Throttle/Choke Control, or Throttle control, into the Choke position. 6. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high RPM Engine Idles rough 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Check tire pressure in all four tires....
... vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Dull blade. 3. Uneven tire pressure. Remedy 1. Place knob in fuel system. 6. Engage parking brake. 3. Place the...Replace spark plug(s). Set plug gap. 2. Place Throttle/Choke Control, or Throttle control, into the Choke position. 6. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at high RPM Engine Idles rough 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Check tire pressure in all four tires....
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Engines) KM-49019-7005 Fuel Filter (Kawaski Twin Cylinder) 954-04060B 954-04219 Mowing Deck Drive Belt (42" Deck) Mowing Deck Drive Belt (46" Deck) 942-04312 942-04244A 2-in-1 Deck Blade (42" Deck) 2-in-1 Deck Blade (46" Deck) 918-04822A 918-04865A Deck Spindle (42" Deck) Deck Spindle (46" Deck) Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have...
... Engines) KM-49019-7005 Fuel Filter (Kawaski Twin Cylinder) 954-04060B 954-04219 Mowing Deck Drive Belt (42" Deck) Mowing Deck Drive Belt (46" Deck) 942-04312 942-04244A 2-in-1 Deck Blade (42" Deck) 2-in-1 Deck Blade (46" Deck) 918-04822A 918-04865A Deck Spindle (42" Deck) Deck Spindle (46" Deck) Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have...
