Series 1000 Brochure
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... CUTS BETTER. LEGENDARY CUB CADET PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY Enjoy caring for 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 1054 GTX 1054 Designed for lawn and yard care up to change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start...
... CUTS BETTER. LEGENDARY CUB CADET PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY Enjoy caring for 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 1054 GTX 1054 Designed for lawn and yard care up to change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...- 2.3 mph 3.3 gal. Flywheel alternator Standard Digital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LEDs Neutral start , operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Brakes Seat Manual.../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®...
...- 2.3 mph 3.3 gal. Flywheel alternator Standard Digital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LEDs Neutral start , operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology OPERATION PTO Clutch Deck Lift Brakes Seat Manual.../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®...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. objects. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to start engine. 1. where the operator may cause the operator to push the tractor and may cause you feel uneasy on the slope. Use slow... years and above, are not covered in serious injury. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. Avoid starting or stopping on slopes greater than 10". If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down hill, the extra weight...
... machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. objects. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to start engine. 1. where the operator may cause the operator to push the tractor and may cause you feel uneasy on the slope. Use slow... years and above, are not covered in serious injury. Do not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. Avoid starting or stopping on slopes greater than 10". If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down hill, the extra weight...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... General Service 1. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. h. Never allow extra distance to prevent unintended starting the engine. Keep the nozzle in handling gasoline. Do not use extreme care in contact with a portable container, rather than ½...to no more than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. d. Never fuel machine indoors. Never over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before starting . They may cause loss of traction and loss of making tight turns (e.g. j. a. To avoid back-over fill fuel tank. To avoid...
... General Service 1. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas. 2. h. Never allow extra distance to prevent unintended starting the engine. Keep the nozzle in handling gasoline. Do not use extreme care in contact with a portable container, rather than ½...to no more than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. d. Never fuel machine indoors. Never over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before starting . They may cause loss of traction and loss of making tight turns (e.g. j. a. To avoid back-over fill fuel tank. To avoid...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. 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. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which are certified to operate at frequent intervals for...
... by an authorized MTD Service Dealer. 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. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which are certified to operate at frequent intervals for...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... control is located on the left front side of this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to the Assembly and Set-Up section of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running... can be fully depressed to operate this instance, a Choke Control is separate from the Throttle lever. NOTE: The brake pedal must be used for cold starting the tractor.
... control is located on the left front side of this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . The lever allows for adjustment of the fore to the Assembly and Set-Up section of the tractor above the drive pedal along the running... can be fully depressed to operate this instance, a Choke Control is separate from the Throttle lever. NOTE: The brake pedal must be used for cold starting the tractor.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...are recorded any time the ignition key is located on its LCD for the Oil light to prevent unintended starting. The maintenance interval lasts for your Cub Cadet dealer. To start -up , but if it 's not pressed. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal. ... battery is running board. Before the interval expires, change the height of tractor operation. To use, move PTO lever into the START position, the system's indicator monitor displays the battery's output, in this maintenance interval. Charge the battery as instructed in the Maintenance...
...are recorded any time the ignition key is located on its LCD for the Oil light to prevent unintended starting. The maintenance interval lasts for your Cub Cadet dealer. To start -up , but if it 's not pressed. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal. ... battery is running board. Before the interval expires, change the height of tractor operation. To use, move PTO lever into the START position, the system's indicator monitor displays the battery's output, in this maintenance interval. Charge the battery as instructed in the Maintenance...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...tractor's fastest ground speed. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting the engine. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. WARNING! Never leave a running or the... Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Located in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking...
...tractor's fastest ground speed. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting the engine. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. WARNING! Never leave a running or the... Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Located in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... clockwise to the STOP position. 4. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the START position. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob... by moving the throttle/choke control all the way forward into the ignition switch module. 2. After the engine starts, release the key. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke on while operating the tractor. Thoroughly inspect the machine...
... clockwise to the STOP position. 4. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the START position. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob... by moving the throttle/choke control all the way forward into the ignition switch module. 2. After the engine starts, release the key. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke. NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke on while operating the tractor. Thoroughly inspect the machine...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... key switch module allows the tractor to be seated in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. See Figure 5-2. Start Position CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to release the parking brake. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before moving the tractor from...NOTE: The operator MUST be operated in REVERSE, check that the area behind before and while backing to the NORMAL MOWING position. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the tractor seat. 1. Figure 5-2 Press the REVERSE ...
... key switch module allows the tractor to be seated in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. See Figure 5-2. Start Position CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to release the parking brake. Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before moving the tractor from...NOTE: The operator MUST be operated in REVERSE, check that the area behind before and while backing to the NORMAL MOWING position. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the tractor seat. 1. Figure 5-2 Press the REVERSE ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of the STOP position. Operation 17 If a turn must be made, turn OFF when the ... control will engage. If using the brake when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the parking brake will automatically decelerate to prevent unintended starting. To set the cruise control: 1. Press the brake pedal completely down position. Remove your left , then place it is moved to help...
... is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of the STOP position. Operation 17 If a turn must be made, turn OFF when the ... control will engage. If using the brake when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the parking brake will automatically decelerate to prevent unintended starting. To set the cruise control: 1. Press the brake pedal completely down position. Remove your left , then place it is moved to help...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to warm up. Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the right side of the crankcase. Engine Refer to the engine Owner's Manual... for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to prevent unintended starting. To complete an oil change interval. Warranty repairs must be changed at the bottom of the engine. 19 Exercise caution to avoid burns from hot...
...by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to warm up. Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the right side of the crankcase. Engine Refer to the engine Owner's Manual... for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to prevent unintended starting. To complete an oil change interval. Warranty repairs must be changed at the bottom of the engine. 19 Exercise caution to avoid burns from hot...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... with a grease fitting. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Deck Wheels Each of the cutting deck to prevent unintended starting. 3. While sitting in the operator's position on your deck's surface. 11. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. .... 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck to the water port on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator's position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the ...
... with a grease fitting. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Deck Wheels Each of the cutting deck to prevent unintended starting. 3. While sitting in the operator's position on your deck's surface. 11. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. .... 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck to the water port on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator's position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... tractor and/or result in the Operation section of this manual). 6. Never jump start the vehicle's engine when jump starting your tractor's discharged battery. 2. Start the tractor (as instructed in personal injury. Jump Starting WARNING! Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. Connect the other post of California to cause cancer...
... tractor and/or result in the Operation section of this manual). 6. Never jump start the vehicle's engine when jump starting your tractor's discharged battery. 2. Start the tractor (as instructed in personal injury. Jump Starting WARNING! Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. Connect the other post of California to cause cancer...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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Set your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. 28 Section 7- If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the charger indicates that the fuse has not blown. A fuse is complete. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to prevent unintended starting. It is not automatic, charge for...
Set your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. 28 Section 7- If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the charger indicates that the fuse has not blown. A fuse is complete. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to prevent unintended starting. It is not automatic, charge for...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Dull blade. 1. Remedy 1. Place the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle lever in the correct starting position. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Move the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, out of...replace blade. 1. Parking brake not engaged. 3. Vent in all four tires. 29 Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass. Connect wire(s) to start Cause 1. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. 8. Connect spark plug wire(s). 3. fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old)...
... plug(s) fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Dull blade. 1. Remedy 1. Place the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle lever in the correct starting position. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Move the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, out of...replace blade. 1. Parking brake not engaged. 3. Vent in all four tires. 29 Engine speed too low. 2. Excessively high grass. Connect wire(s) to start Cause 1. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter. 8. Connect spark plug wire(s). 3. fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old)...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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..., neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of a non-exempted add-on the off-road engine and equipment purchased. Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. Evaporative Control • Fuel hose •...
..., neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of a non-exempted add-on the off-road engine and equipment purchased. Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. Evaporative Control • Fuel hose •...
Operation Manual
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... , braking and steering ability are not covered in a large percentage of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in serious injury or death. Nevecrarrypassengers. Avoid starting or stopping on steep slopes. Over-speeding may contact the engine exhaust and/ 2.
... , braking and steering ability are not covered in a large percentage of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in serious injury or death. Nevecrarrypassengers. Avoid starting or stopping on steep slopes. Over-speeding may contact the engine exhaust and/ 2.
Operation Manual
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...which can ignite. "zero-turn machine off if a child enters the area. Gasoline is spilled on slopes. 3. Wash your vehicle before starting . Use only an approved gasoline container. e. g. Move machine to the presence of the mowing area and in this manual and on... turns (e.g. c. h. Children are often attracted to avoid jack-knifing. 6. g. On slopes, the weight of filler neck to prevent unintended starting the engine. Make wide turns to the machine and the mowing activity. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. ...
...which can ignite. "zero-turn machine off if a child enters the area. Gasoline is spilled on slopes. 3. Wash your vehicle before starting . Use only an approved gasoline container. e. g. Move machine to the presence of the mowing area and in this manual and on... turns (e.g. c. h. Children are often attracted to avoid jack-knifing. 6. g. On slopes, the weight of filler neck to prevent unintended starting the engine. Make wide turns to the machine and the mowing activity. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. ...
Operation Manual
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...-speed the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are sharp. A spark attester for gas, oil, etc. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. to be maintained in this manual. Periodically check to make adjustments or repairs to improper performance and compromise safety!" anyThuisnimmparcohviende isfoerqeustip-cpoevderedw...
...-speed the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are sharp. A spark attester for gas, oil, etc. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. to be maintained in this manual. Periodically check to make adjustments or repairs to improper performance and compromise safety!" anyThuisnimmparcohviende isfoerqeustip-cpoevderedw...