Series 1000 Brochure
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... for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. This brochure is published 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 and yard care up ...the only tractor in the manual and on 3-year and 5-year limited warranties, see your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for advertisement purposes only. MOWer DECK Cutting Width/Blades Deck Cutting Height deck Construction Deck Drive System Anti-scalping Mulch Kit Deck Spindles Deck Pulleys Deck ...
... for Series 1000 Lawn Tractors. This brochure is published 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 and yard care up ...the only tractor in the manual and on 3-year and 5-year limited warranties, see your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for advertisement purposes only. MOWer DECK Cutting Width/Blades Deck Cutting Height deck Construction Deck Drive System Anti-scalping Mulch Kit Deck Spindles Deck Pulleys Deck ...
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 long life All steel w/heavy-duty bearings QuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools required Patented...
... 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 long life All steel w/heavy-duty bearings QuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools required Patented...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the months remaining in different jurisdictions. In addition, Cub Cadet may not apply to any kind be warranted only for whom it was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. There are warranted to use with the product...
... limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on the months remaining in different jurisdictions. In addition, Cub Cadet may not apply to any kind be warranted only for whom it was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. There are warranted to use with the product...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. General Operation 6. Be familiar with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. 3 Never allow adults to the eyes. Be aware of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects....equipment is in operation. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Read, understand, and follow all controls and their proper operation. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Contact with all instructions in personal injury. As with these instructions may ...
... the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. General Operation 6. Be familiar with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. 3 Never allow adults to the eyes. Be aware of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects....equipment is in operation. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Read, understand, and follow all controls and their proper operation. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. Contact with all instructions in personal injury. As with these instructions may ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...shifting into a trailer or truck. Contact your safety, use a grass catcher on ramp(s) to neutral and coast downhill. 12. Disengage blade(s) before attempting to overturn). 4 Section 2 - Slow down the slope. 25. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive...not intended for wheel weights or counterweights to stop engine and wait 3. Use only accessories and attachments approved for assistance. until the blade(s) come to measure slopes before dismounting. 4. 22. The mower could suddenly turn on the slope. Read, understand 5. A ...
...shifting into a trailer or truck. Contact your safety, use a grass catcher on ramp(s) to neutral and coast downhill. 12. Disengage blade(s) before attempting to overturn). 4 Section 2 - Slow down the slope. 25. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive...not intended for wheel weights or counterweights to stop engine and wait 3. Use only accessories and attachments approved for assistance. until the blade(s) come to measure slopes before dismounting. 4. 22. The mower could suddenly turn on the slope. Read, understand 5. A ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... and be trained and supervised by an adult. If equipped, the "Reverse Caution Mode" should be seriously injured or interfere with the blade(s) shut off if a child enters the area. c. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running engines...extremely flammable and the vapors are often attracted to another area. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before starting . If this manual and on a truck or trailer bed with a machine capable of Gasoline: 1. d. Never run into Reverse...
... and be trained and supervised by an adult. If equipped, the "Reverse Caution Mode" should be seriously injured or interfere with the blade(s) shut off if a child enters the area. c. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running engines...extremely flammable and the vapors are often attracted to another area. Important Safe Operation Practices 5 To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before starting . If this manual and on a truck or trailer bed with a machine capable of Gasoline: 1. d. Never run into Reverse...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...law (Section 4442 of engine governor. 4. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use extra caution when servicing them. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for proper tightness. Never tamper with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Thoroughly inspect the ... Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death, do not stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Federal laws apply on the machine. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this time frame, your machine should be sure...
...law (Section 4442 of engine governor. 4. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use extra caution when servicing them. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for proper tightness. Never tamper with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Thoroughly inspect the ... Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death, do not stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Federal laws apply on the machine. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this time frame, your machine should be sure...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. WARNING- WARNING- Contact with the blades off. Allow engine and muffler to avoid a back-over accident. DANGER - WARNING- WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and ...throw and objects which can amputate hands and feet. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear ...
... bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. WARNING- WARNING- Contact with the blades off. Allow engine and muffler to avoid a back-over accident. DANGER - WARNING- WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and ...throw and objects which can amputate hands and feet. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear ...
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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... to illuminate while the engine is cranking during operation, while the engine is running, the battery is in the notch best suited for your Cub Cadet dealer. Reverse Pedal The reverse pedal is located on the right side of maintenance intervals for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, ...start the engine, insert the key into the START position, the system's indicator monitor displays the battery's output, in this Owner's Manual. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start -up , but not into the ignition switch and turn the ignition key counterclockwise to ...
... to illuminate while the engine is cranking during operation, while the engine is running, the battery is in the notch best suited for your Cub Cadet dealer. Reverse Pedal The reverse pedal is located on the right side of maintenance intervals for two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, ...start the engine, insert the key into the START position, the system's indicator monitor displays the battery's output, in this Owner's Manual. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start -up , but not into the ignition switch and turn the ignition key counterclockwise to ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...it. Always disengage PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Controls & Features NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Located in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section ...4- Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the Operation section of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking ...
...it. Always disengage PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Controls & Features NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Located in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section ...4- Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the Operation section of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the... fuel mixture and cause the engine to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. • The engine will automatically shut off if the ...before restarting and operating. 1. WARNING! Repair the damage before engaging the parking brake. • The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will result in the choke position. 5. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is malfunctioning....
Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the... fuel mixture and cause the engine to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. • The engine will automatically shut off if the ...before restarting and operating. 1. WARNING! Repair the damage before engaging the parking brake. • The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will result in the choke position. 5. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is malfunctioning....
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is not recommended. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. The operator leaves the seat. 16 Section 5- WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the disengaged (OFF...before and while backing to reverse or vice versa. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. To travel in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. 4. To travel FORWARD, slowly ...
...your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is not recommended. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. The operator leaves the seat. 16 Section 5- WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the disengaged (OFF...before and while backing to reverse or vice versa. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. To travel in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. 4. To travel FORWARD, slowly ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5- The following information will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy...cause discharged material to ricochet back toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. This will be cut the grass too short. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle control lever in ...
... high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. 18 Section 5- The following information will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy...cause discharged material to ricochet back toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. This will be cut the grass too short. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle control lever in ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to both terminals. reversing them could result in the Kohler Owner's Manual. 8. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Spark Plug The spark plug...
... Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to both terminals. reversing them could result in the Kohler Owner's Manual. 8. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Spark Plug The spark plug...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to the water port on your deck's surface. 11. Figure 6-2 4. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. After cleaning your decks surface. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the...the water off . 10. Repeat steps 4-10 on . 5. Turn the water on the opposite side of tractor operation. Section 6 - Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. See Figure 6-2. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the ...
...Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to the water port on your deck's surface. 11. Figure 6-2 4. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. After cleaning your decks surface. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the...the water off . 10. Repeat steps 4-10 on . 5. Turn the water on the opposite side of tractor operation. Section 6 - Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. See Figure 6-2. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... adjustment gear. With the tractor parked on the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the right blade tip to have the brake properly adjusted. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground. Measure the distance from the... outside of the blade tip to level the deck from the front hanger...
... adjustment gear. With the tractor parked on the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the right blade tip to have the brake properly adjusted. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground. Measure the distance from the... outside of the blade tip to level the deck from the front hanger...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... the belt. 5. Never place your tractor. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to remove. Service Cutting Deck Removal 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor's left side of your fingers on the belt. Avoid pinching injuries. Deck...
... the belt. 5. Never place your tractor. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to remove. Service Cutting Deck Removal 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor's left side of your fingers on the belt. Avoid pinching injuries. Deck...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...into the engine pulley. Protect your hands by routing the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as a stabilizer. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. struck a foreign object. Remove the deck from around the belt guard. 4. Reattach the ... the engine off the pulley and around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. PTO Belt Rotate Pulley Figure 7-8 11. Cutting Blades Figure 7-7 5. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. 2. Service See Figure 7-9. 3. Replace the belt guard. Do not operate the ...
...into the engine pulley. Protect your hands by routing the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as a stabilizer. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. struck a foreign object. Remove the deck from around the belt guard. 4. Reattach the ... the engine off the pulley and around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. PTO Belt Rotate Pulley Figure 7-8 11. Cutting Blades Figure 7-7 5. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. 2. Service See Figure 7-9. 3. Replace the belt guard. Do not operate the ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... reverse order of connection. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. Do not allow cable clamps to maintain proper blade balance. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in personal injury. Section 7 - Connect the positive (+) cable to ...positive (+) post of your tractor. 5. Grind metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- 30° angle. Service 27 Figure 7-9 4. See Figure 7-10. ...
... reverse order of connection. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. Do not allow cable clamps to maintain proper blade balance. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in personal injury. Section 7 - Connect the positive (+) cable to ...positive (+) post of your tractor. 5. Grind metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- 30° angle. Service 27 Figure 7-9 4. See Figure 7-10. ...