Series 1000 Brochure
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... twin-tube steel bumper ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator Battery Charging System Headlights System Monitor Package Safety Systems 15 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" ... time. The 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 and yard care...
... twin-tube steel bumper ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator Battery Charging System Headlights System Monitor Package Safety Systems 15 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" ... time. The 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 and yard care...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...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 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
...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 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... not allow the exclusion or limitation of original sale or lease. B Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. After three months, the battery replacement credit is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to any part found to the servicing dealer. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. The terms...
... not allow the exclusion or limitation of original sale or lease. B Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. After three months, the battery replacement credit is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to any part found to the servicing dealer. Routine maintenance items such as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. The terms...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...instructions which may result in serious injury. HEED ITS WARNING! Remove all controls and their proper operation. Be familiar with the blade(s) can be used. caught in its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of yourself and...birth defects or other 1. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Wash hands after handling DANGER! Never operate this symbol. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. ...
...instructions which may result in serious injury. HEED ITS WARNING! Remove all controls and their proper operation. Be familiar with the blade(s) can be used. caught in its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of yourself and...birth defects or other 1. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Wash hands after handling DANGER! Never operate this symbol. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...injury or death. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down before dismounting. 4. 22. Disengage all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden 19. ... , causing serious personal injury. Operate the machine smoothly. Your machine is over accident. 2. The mower could result in . Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop before operating this manual, use a grass catcher on wet grass. Data indicates that you to improve stability...
...injury or death. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down before dismounting. 4. 22. Disengage all instructions provided with grass catchers or other hidden 19. ... , causing serious personal injury. Operate the machine smoothly. Your machine is over accident. 2. The mower could result in . Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop before operating this manual, use a grass catcher on wet grass. Data indicates that you to improve stability...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... on a truck or trailer bed with safe machine operation. Wait 5 minutes before refueling. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Tow only with the rim of children. d. e. Allow engine to stop. 7. To reduce fire hazards...the operator. f. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Allow a machine to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off and be used when children or others in this is unattended to cool at all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other debris...
... on a truck or trailer bed with safe machine operation. Wait 5 minutes before refueling. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Tow only with the rim of children. d. e. Allow engine to stop. 7. To reduce fire hazards...the operator. f. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Allow a machine to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off and be used when children or others in this is unattended to cool at all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other debris...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Adjust and service as necessary. 14. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are equipped with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this power machine to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Check their proper operation... by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Other states may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air...
... Adjust and service as necessary. 14. Keep all mechanical and safety systems are equipped with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this power machine to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Check their proper operation... by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. After striking a foreign object, stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. Other states may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... catcher is in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- If damaged, replace immediately. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. Allow engine and muffler to cool before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident. Section 2 ... and describes safety symbols that may appear on this machine on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler,...
... catcher is in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER- If damaged, replace immediately. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) can cause serious personal injury. Allow engine and muffler to cool before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident. Section 2 ... and describes safety symbols that may appear on this machine on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING- ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler,...
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 Choke Control to activate the Choke...
... 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 Choke Control to activate the Choke...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... the tractor will travel. The LCD will return to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the notch best suited for your Cub Cadet dealer. Brake If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor's engine, move the lever to change the engine oil as ... charging system is located on the right side of tractor operation on the right side of whether the engine is in this maintenance interval. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to its LCD. Section 4 - The pedal will travel forward. Cargo Net The cargo net is...
... the tractor will travel. The LCD will return to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the notch best suited for your Cub Cadet dealer. Brake If the Brake light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor's engine, move the lever to change the engine oil as ... charging system is located on the right side of tractor operation on the right side of whether the engine is in this maintenance interval. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to its LCD. Section 4 - The pedal will travel forward. Cargo Net The cargo net is...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting...tractor's fastest ground speed. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the gas tank. Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Controls & Features Push forward... 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. Pull the PTO...
NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting...tractor's fastest ground speed. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the gas tank. Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Controls & Features Push forward... 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. Pull the PTO...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... the tractor if the interlock system is engaged. • With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will return to the START position. NOTE: If the engine is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of...will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. • The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before restarting and operating. 1. WARNING! Stopping the Engine WARNING! Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system...
... the tractor if the interlock system is engaged. • With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will return to the START position. NOTE: If the engine is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of...will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position. • The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before restarting and operating. 1. WARNING! Stopping the Engine WARNING! Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... corner of the key switch module will remain activated until the desired speed is clear then slowly depress the reverse pedal with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. Operation NOTE: Mowing in reverse is achieved. To travel when the tractor is placed in motion. without first placing the ... be operated in reverse with the ball of the key switch module. See Figure 5-2. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be driven in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. Do not leave the seat of travel in the tractor seat. 1. Driving The Tractor WARNING! Lightly press the brake pedal to...
... corner of the key switch module will remain activated until the desired speed is clear then slowly depress the reverse pedal with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. Operation NOTE: Mowing in reverse is achieved. To travel when the tractor is placed in motion. without first placing the ... be operated in reverse with the ball of the key switch module. See Figure 5-2. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be driven in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. Do not leave the seat of travel in the tractor seat. 1. Driving The Tractor WARNING! Lightly press the brake pedal to...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... two laps be helpful when using the cutting deck with the throttle lever in 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... the PTO: 1. Move the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle control lever 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 weed growth...
... two laps be helpful when using the cutting deck with the throttle lever in 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... the PTO: 1. Move the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle control lever 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 weed growth...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... to the State of the oil drain valve back in serious damage to your garden hose to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Pinch the tabs on its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Refill the engine...
... to the State of the oil drain valve back in serious damage to your garden hose to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Pinch the tabs on its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Refill the engine...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck. Turn the water off . 10. 3. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. See Figure 6-3. While sitting in the operator's position on the opposite side of tractor operation. Repeat...
... with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck. Turn the water off . 10. 3. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. See Figure 6-3. While sitting in the operator's position on the opposite side of tractor operation. Repeat...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...of the deck by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. If they are equal. The deck is achieved. See your hands by turning the adjustment gear. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Maintenance & Adjustments Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to side adjustment can roll with the tractor. 3.... The front of the deck should be adjusted to level the deck from the front of the blade tip to the next step. 3. Measure the distance from the...
...of the deck by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. If they are equal. The deck is achieved. See your hands by turning the adjustment gear. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Maintenance & Adjustments Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to side adjustment can roll with the tractor. 3.... The front of the deck should be adjusted to level the deck from the front of the blade tip to the next step. 3. Measure the distance from the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to Figure 7-1: a. 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 right fender. 3. Locate the engine ...
Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to Figure 7-1: a. 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 right fender. 3. Locate the engine ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. baffle and the cutting blade to act as shown in Figure 7-7. See Figure 7-9. 3. See Figure 7-6. 10. See Figure 7-8. Shut the engine off the pulley...Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. struck a foreign object. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. See Figure 7-9. 26 Section 7- Protect your hands by routing the belt around the belt guard. 4....
...route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. baffle and the cutting blade to act as shown in Figure 7-7. See Figure 7-9. 3. See Figure 7-6. 10. See Figure 7-8. Shut the engine off the pulley...Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. struck a foreign object. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. See Figure 7-9. 26 Section 7- Protect your hands by routing the belt around the belt guard. 4....
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to install the blade with a part number stamped in it balances evenly. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the... battery. Jump Starting WARNING! NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Figure 7-9 4. Connect the positive (+) cable to touch. 1. When reinstalling the battery, ...
...: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to install the blade with a part number stamped in it balances evenly. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the... battery. Jump Starting WARNING! NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Figure 7-9 4. Connect the positive (+) cable to touch. 1. When reinstalling the battery, ...