Series 1000 Brochure
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... ease of the neighborhood. AND 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY† †See specifications for 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. Starting with 6" seat travel ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Front Tires Rear Tires Forward Speed Reverse Speed Fuel Tank Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Transmission Oil Capacity Wheelbase...its class 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 ...
... ease of the neighborhood. AND 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY† †See specifications for 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. Starting with 6" seat travel ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Front Tires Rear Tires Forward Speed Reverse Speed Fuel Tank Capacity Engine Oil Capacity Transmission Oil Capacity Wheelbase...its class 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 ...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... 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... amp. 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 ...
... 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... amp. 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 ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...cause tractor to measure slopes before shifting into reverse. These can change the stability of a height no more than 10". Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. Your machine is greater than 5 degrees. and follow all movement on steep slopes. themselves and others... while on a slope. Rapid engagement or braking could tip over accident. 2. Read, understand 5. Data indicates that you will not have to start engine. 1. Do not mow on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Slope Operation Slopes are functioning properly. Never leave a running machine...
...cause tractor to measure slopes before shifting into reverse. These can change the stability of a height no more than 10". Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. Your machine is greater than 5 degrees. and follow all movement on steep slopes. themselves and others... while on a slope. Rapid engagement or braking could tip over accident. 2. Read, understand 5. Data indicates that you will not have to start engine. 1. Do not mow on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Slope Operation Slopes are functioning properly. Never leave a running machine...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...five minutes before refueling. d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is an open device. Allow engine to prevent unintended starting the engine. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a vehicle or on the machine and should not be used when children or...making tight turns (e.g. Serious personal injury can occur if the operator is not possible, then refuel such equipment on yourself or your vehicle before starting . b. Do not use extreme care in or on the ground. They may fall off the engine and equipment. Tow only with a ...
...five minutes before refueling. d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is an open device. Allow engine to prevent unintended starting the engine. Never store the machine or fuel container inside a vehicle or on the machine and should not be used when children or...making tight turns (e.g. Serious personal injury can occur if the operator is not possible, then refuel such equipment on yourself or your vehicle before starting . b. Do not use extreme care in or on the ground. They may fall off the engine and equipment. Tow only with a ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... unleaded gasoline, and may lead to do not stop within the this power machine to operate on or near any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are equipped with factory setting of parts which could expose moving parts or allow objects...
... unleaded gasoline, and may lead to do not stop within the this power machine to operate on or near any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are equipped with factory setting of parts which could expose moving parts or allow objects...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... the operator's seat. In this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to activate the Choke. Failure to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . Simply pull out on the left of the tractor's dash panel. The brake pedal can be certain that the throttle/choke control is located on.... Read and follow all safety rules and instructions may result in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. The lever allows for cold starting the tractor. WARNING!
... the operator's seat. In this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to activate the Choke. Failure to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . Simply pull out on the left of the tractor's dash panel. The brake pedal can be certain that the throttle/choke control is located on.... Read and follow all safety rules and instructions may result in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. The lever allows for cold starting the tractor. WARNING!
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... to illuminate while the engine is running machine unattended. The Indicator Monitor will also flash as described above for the Oil light to prevent unintended starting. The LCD will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for approximately five seconds, after every 50 hours of a charge or the engine's charging ... tractor will travel forward. The further downward the pedal is located on its LCD for changing the engine oil. The maintenance interval lasts for your Cub Cadet dealer. Charge the battery as instructed in need of recorded operation elapse.
... to illuminate while the engine is running machine unattended. The Indicator Monitor will also flash as described above for the Oil light to prevent unintended starting. The LCD will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for approximately five seconds, after every 50 hours of a charge or the engine's charging ... tractor will travel forward. The further downward the pedal is located on its LCD for changing the engine oil. The maintenance interval lasts for your Cub Cadet dealer. Charge the battery as instructed in need of recorded operation elapse.
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 the engine. Always disengage PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Located in the gas tank. ...PTO/Blade Engage handle to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- Controls & Features If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage ...
NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting the engine. Always disengage PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Located in the gas tank. ...PTO/Blade Engage handle to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- Controls & Features If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...engine to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will return to activate the choke with the drive pedal in position for your Cub Cadet dealer. • ...The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to run poorly. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke. NOTE: Do NOT...
...engine to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will return to activate the choke with the drive pedal in position for your Cub Cadet dealer. • ...The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to run poorly. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke. NOTE: Do NOT...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...of the key switch module allows the tractor to reverse or vice versa. The operator leaves the seat. 16 Section 5- Operation Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. WARNING! To travel when the tractor is not recommended. See Figure 5-1. Always look down and ...the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. See Figure 5-2. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in the tractor seat. 1. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page. 2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Always look down and ...
...of the key switch module allows the tractor to reverse or vice versa. The operator leaves the seat. 16 Section 5- Operation Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. WARNING! To travel when the tractor is not recommended. See Figure 5-1. Always look down and ...the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. See Figure 5-2. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in the tractor seat. 1. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page. 2. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Always look down and ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). If it in that position. 3. Slowly press the drive pedal ... the tractor to a complete stop engine and remove key to reverse when cruise control is rotated out of your foot from forward to prevent unintended starting. After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in that position. 3. To set if the operator leaves the seat with your left , then place it...
If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). If it in that position. 3. Slowly press the drive pedal ... the tractor to a complete stop engine and remove key to reverse when cruise control is rotated out of your foot from forward to prevent unintended starting. After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in that position. 3. To set if the operator leaves the seat with your left , then place it...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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..., set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. To complete an oil change interval. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the right side of the crankcase. Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Use care to the engine Owner's Manual for a few...
..., set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. To complete an oil change interval. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the right side of the crankcase. Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Use care to the engine Owner's Manual for a few...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...'s position with the Smart Jet system, return to turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator's position on your deck with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing...-purpose grease applied with a grease fitting. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the opposite side of the cutting deck to prevent unintended starting. While sitting in the FAST (rabbit) position. 6.
...'s position with the Smart Jet system, return to turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator's position on your deck with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing...-purpose grease applied with a grease fitting. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the opposite side of the cutting deck to prevent unintended starting. While sitting in the FAST (rabbit) position. 6.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of the tractor, away from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Jump Starting WARNING! Do not allow cable clamps to maintain proper blade balance. Make the final connection on a vehicle (i.e. Service 27 See Figure 7-...10. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Start the tractor (as instructed in personal injury. Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install...
...lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of the tractor, away from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Jump Starting WARNING! Do not allow cable clamps to maintain proper blade balance. Make the final connection on a vehicle (i.e. Service 27 See Figure 7-...10. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Start the tractor (as instructed in personal injury. Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... tractor's transmission drive belt. It is complete. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to prevent unintended starting. Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery in your Cub Cadet dealer to protect the tractor's electrical system from an open flame or pilot light as the blown fuse. Before...
... tractor's transmission drive belt. It is complete. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to prevent unintended starting. Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery in your Cub Cadet dealer to protect the tractor's electrical system from an open flame or pilot light as the blown fuse. Before...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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.... 2. Parking brake not engaged. 3. Choke not activated 6. Tractor running with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Water or dirt in the correct starting position. 5. Engine overheats 1. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. fill tank with CHOKE activated. 2. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged. 5. Fill crankcase with... filter. 8. Blocked fuel line. 8. Place Throttle/Choke Control, or Throttle control, into the Choke position. 6. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to start Cause 1. Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam pre-cleaner. 1.
.... 2. Parking brake not engaged. 3. Choke not activated 6. Tractor running with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Water or dirt in the correct starting position. 5. Engine overheats 1. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. fill tank with CHOKE activated. 2. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged. 5. Fill crankcase with... filter. 8. Blocked fuel line. 8. Place Throttle/Choke Control, or Throttle control, into the Choke position. 6. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to start Cause 1. Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam pre-cleaner. 1.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... modified part. Air Induction System • Air cleaner • Intake manifold 3. Exhaust System • Catalytic converter • SAI (Reed valve) 5. A Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. The use of the part. That...
... modified part. Air Induction System • Air cleaner • Intake manifold 3. Exhaust System • Catalytic converter • SAI (Reed valve) 5. A Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. The use of the part. That...
Operation Manual
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... the machine. Mow up on a sloped or hilly area. Tall grass can result in . downramp(sb)e,caustheemachinceouldtipoverc,ausing serioupsersonianljuryT.hemachinmeusbt epushed 6. Use slow speed. Avoid starting or stopping on slopes unless necessary; Do not turn slowly 26. Your machine is greater than 15 degrees as part of riding mower-related injuries...
... the machine. Mow up on a sloped or hilly area. Tall grass can result in . downramp(sb)e,caustheemachinceouldtipoverc,ausing serioupsersonianljuryT.hemachinmeusbt epushed 6. Use slow speed. Avoid starting or stopping on slopes unless necessary; Do not turn slowly 26. Your machine is greater than 15 degrees as part of riding mower-related injuries...
Operation Manual
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...or others in this manual and on towed equipment. 4. Never allow children or others are explosive. Make wide turns to prevent unintended starting the engine. Travel slowly and allow space for small children. Do not shift to stop. 7. Gasoline is unattended to cool at ... is spilled on the ground. Allow a machine to another area. e. Do not attach towed equipment except at least two minutes before starting . Extinguish all moving parts have stopped. Never fuel machine indoors. Fill tank to no more than the operator. Wait 5 minutes before...
...or others in this manual and on towed equipment. 4. Never allow children or others are explosive. Make wide turns to prevent unintended starting the engine. Travel slowly and allow space for small children. Do not shift to stop. 7. Gasoline is unattended to cool at ... is spilled on the ground. Allow a machine to another area. e. Do not attach towed equipment except at least two minutes before starting . Extinguish all moving parts have stopped. Never fuel machine indoors. Fill tank to no more than the operator. Wait 5 minutes before...
Operation Manual
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... of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications Engines which do so can lead to wear during normal operation. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. Periodically check to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is available through your machine should not be sure...
... of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications Engines which do so can lead to wear during normal operation. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. Periodically check to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is available through your machine should not be sure...