Series 1000 Brochure
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... deck Construction Deck Drive System Anti-scalping Mulch Kit Deck Spindles Deck Pulleys Deck Attach/Removal Deck Wash 54" heavy-duty triple blades 12-gauge steel 4 wheels 50" heavy-duty triple blades 54" heavy-duty triple blades 1.5" - 4" 12-gauge steel 11-gauge steel Heavy-duty Kevlar® belt 4... operating the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions 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 the frame and...
... deck Construction Deck Drive System Anti-scalping Mulch Kit Deck Spindles Deck Pulleys Deck Attach/Removal Deck Wash 54" heavy-duty triple blades 12-gauge steel 4 wheels 50" heavy-duty triple blades 54" heavy-duty triple blades 1.5" - 4" 12-gauge steel 11-gauge steel Heavy-duty Kevlar® belt 4... operating the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions 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 the frame and...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... 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-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin...
... 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-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...an adult. 9. Be aware of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. without proper slacks and shirts. General Operation 6. Remove all controls and their proper operation. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Never operate this machine without the ...children under the cutting deck. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Read and follow all instructions in movable parts. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. caught in this manual. Engine Exhaust, some of the operator can...
...an adult. 9. Be aware of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. without proper slacks and shirts. General Operation 6. Remove all controls and their proper operation. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. Never operate this machine without the ...children under the cutting deck. Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Read and follow all instructions in movable parts. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. caught in this manual. Engine Exhaust, some of the operator can...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... when changing direction on wet grass. backing to stop engine and remove key before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Operate the machine smoothly. objects. Tall grass can cause a burn. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop or shift while on a sloped or...
... when changing direction on wet grass. backing to stop engine and remove key before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. Operate the machine smoothly. objects. Tall grass can cause a burn. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop or shift while on a sloped or...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...l. Section 2 - Towing 1. a. g. Allow engine to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. m. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is hot or running engines. Children 14 and over fill fuel tank. Gasoline is unattended to cool at least five... Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. Travel slowly and allow children under 14 years of children. c. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is complete. Keep the nozzle in a poorly ventilated area. Clean up . To...
...l. Section 2 - Towing 1. a. g. Allow engine to prevent unauthorized operation. 2. m. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is hot or running engines. Children 14 and over fill fuel tank. Gasoline is unattended to cool at least five... Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. Travel slowly and allow children under 14 years of children. c. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is complete. Keep the nozzle in a poorly ventilated area. Clean up . To...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...operating the tractor in need of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. To use, move PTO lever into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine ...pedal is started . Once the tractor is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the engine, insert the key into the...to the START position. Controls & Features 13 Ignition Switch Module WARNING! To stop engine and remove key to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in volts, on its original position...
...operating the tractor in need of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. To use, move PTO lever into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine ...pedal is started . Once the tractor is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the engine, insert the key into the...to the START position. Controls & Features 13 Ignition Switch Module WARNING! To stop engine and remove key to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in volts, on its original position...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...regarding the parking brake. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be ...set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting the engine. Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise...
...regarding the parking brake. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Pull the PTO/Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be ...set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting the engine. Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is used to engage the parking brake and the cruise...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... strike a foreign object, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. 3. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to the...NOTE: Refer to the STOP position. 4. After the engine starts, release the key. WARNING! Place the throttle control near the SLOW position. 3. Remove the key from cranking or starting . 15 Operation 5 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. ...
... strike a foreign object, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. 3. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to the...NOTE: Refer to the STOP position. 4. After the engine starts, release the key. WARNING! Place the throttle control near the SLOW position. 3. Remove the key from cranking or starting . 15 Operation 5 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...Figure 5-1 3. Start Position CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to reverse or vice versa. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. 4. Figure 5-2 Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, left corner of your foot (NOT... page. 2. Turn the key from forward to change the direction of the key switch module. WARNING! without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in the tractor seat. 1. Operation After resuming forward...
...Figure 5-1 3. Start Position CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to reverse or vice versa. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. 4. Figure 5-2 Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, left corner of your foot (NOT... page. 2. Turn the key from forward to change the direction of the key switch module. WARNING! without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in the tractor seat. 1. Operation After resuming forward...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...the end of the hose into place. Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: If removing the battery for correct plug type and gap specifications. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. If your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the..., chemicals known to the State of the oil drain valve to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Use the Smart Jet to reach. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from it back in serious damage to step a. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner...
...the end of the hose into place. Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: If removing the battery for correct plug type and gap specifications. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. If your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the..., chemicals known to the State of the oil drain valve to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Use the Smart Jet to reach. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from it back in serious damage to step a. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 6-2. Repeat steps 4-10 on . 5. Turn the water on the opposite side of the cutting deck. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Figure 6-3 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the tractor, start the engine... grease fitting. 3. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of tractor operation. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Attach the hose coupler to prevent unintended starting. Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set ...
... 6-2. Repeat steps 4-10 on . 5. Turn the water on the opposite side of the cutting deck. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Figure 6-3 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the tractor, start the engine... grease fitting. 3. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of tractor operation. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Attach the hose coupler to prevent unintended starting. Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground and the distance from the outside of the deck, tighten (thread...the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is achieved. Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Before operating the tractor, make...as follows: 1. Park the tractor parked on seat until it is properly leveled when both blades so that it clicks into place. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket. To lower the front of the ...
Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground and the distance from the outside of the deck, tighten (thread...the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is achieved. Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Before operating the tractor, make...as follows: 1. Park the tractor parked on seat until it is properly leveled when both blades so that it clicks into place. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket. To lower the front of the ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...down to relieve tension on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. 5. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the... belt for it to be easily removed from the engine pulley, carefully insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the...tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side to remove. Never place your tractor. Service Cutting Deck Removal 1. c. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the...
...down to relieve tension on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. 5. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the... belt for it to be easily removed from the engine pulley, carefully insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the...tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side to remove. Never place your tractor. Service Cutting Deck Removal 1. c. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to get the belt off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after you've 7. See Figure 7-8. Cutting Blades Figure 7-7 5. Shut the engine off the pulley and around the two outer spindle ...Protect your hands by routing the belt around the belt guard. 4. struck a foreign object. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. b. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to act as shown in Figure 7-7. Do not operate the machine 8. With the deck beneath the mower frame, ...
...loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to get the belt off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after you've 7. See Figure 7-8. Cutting Blades Figure 7-7 5. Shut the engine off the pulley and around the two outer spindle ...Protect your hands by routing the belt around the belt guard. 4. struck a foreign object. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. b. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to act as shown in Figure 7-7. Do not operate the machine 8. With the deck beneath the mower frame, ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the battery. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from the heavy side until it ) facing the ground when the mower is in personal injury. Connect the negative... 25°- 30° angle. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in the Operation section of this manual). 6. Service 27 Figure 7-9 4. CAUTION: If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is installed on the...
...NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the battery. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from the heavy side until it ) facing the ground when the mower is in personal injury. Connect the negative... 25°- 30° angle. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in the Operation section of this manual). 6. Service 27 Figure 7-9 4. CAUTION: If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is installed on the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...Check tire pressure in gas cap plugged. 5. Air flow restricted. Dirty air cleaner. Excessively high grass. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 4. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Water or dirt in ... cutting swath. 4. Spark plug(s) gap too close. 1. Uneven cut 4. Crank engine with clean, fresh gasoline. 6. Clean fuel line; Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to spark plug(s). 4. Engine runs erratic 7. Spark...
...Check tire pressure in gas cap plugged. 5. Air flow restricted. Dirty air cleaner. Excessively high grass. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 4. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Water or dirt in ... cutting swath. 4. Spark plug(s) gap too close. 1. Uneven cut 4. Crank engine with clean, fresh gasoline. 6. Clean fuel line; Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to spark plug(s). 4. Engine runs erratic 7. Spark...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 1000 lawn tractors are compatible for information regarding price and availability. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for Cub Cadet LTX1042KW, LTX1045 and LTX1046M. tiller or moldboard plow). Model Number 19A30006100 19A30005100 OEM-190-032 Description Mulch Plug, 42"...190-916 190-012-100 OEM-19A-218 490-850-0005 490-850-0008 Wheel Weights Bumper Snow Blade Tire Chains, 20" x 10" Armrest Kit Rear Bracket Weight Kit Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon 32 Use of this type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. Attachments & Accessories 10 ...
... 1000 lawn tractors are compatible for information regarding price and availability. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for Cub Cadet LTX1042KW, LTX1045 and LTX1046M. tiller or moldboard plow). Model Number 19A30006100 19A30005100 OEM-190-032 Description Mulch Plug, 42"...190-916 190-012-100 OEM-19A-218 490-850-0005 490-850-0008 Wheel Weights Bumper Snow Blade Tire Chains, 20" x 10" Armrest Kit Rear Bracket Weight Kit Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon 32 Use of this type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. Attachments & Accessories 10 ...
Operation Manual
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...operation. Children 14 and over should be trained and supervised by the blade(s). Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Remove all instructions on the machine and in this manual and on the part...of material toward the operator. 8. ImportantSafeOperationPractices 2 WARNING! Be familiar with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. GeneralOperation 1. Do not operate the mower without proper instruction. 5_ To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at...
...operation. Children 14 and over should be trained and supervised by the blade(s). Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Remove all instructions on the machine and in this manual and on the part...of material toward the operator. 8. ImportantSafeOperationPractices 2 WARNING! Be familiar with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. GeneralOperation 1. Do not operate the mower without proper instruction. 5_ To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at...
Operation Manual
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...tighten the Figure 7-9 3. Figure 7-10 SECTION7 -- To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to the trailing edge, at a 25 °- 30 °...WignAiRtioNnIsNG!are oNffe.veDrojunmopt alslotawrt caabdleamaclgaemdps ortofrotozuecnh. 1. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in it balances evenly. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to cause cancer and reproductive harm. See Fig. 7-10. Connect the positive (+) ...
...tighten the Figure 7-9 3. Figure 7-10 SECTION7 -- To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to the trailing edge, at a 25 °- 30 °...WignAiRtioNnIsNG!are oNffe.veDrojunmopt alslotawrt caabdleamaclgaemdps ortofrotozuecnh. 1. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in it balances evenly. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to cause cancer and reproductive harm. See Fig. 7-10. Connect the positive (+) ...
Operation Manual
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... wire. Attach to an unpainted part to maintain proper blade balance. See Fig. 7-9. 5. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to cause cancer and reproductive harm. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge,... at a 25 °- 30 ° angle. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may cause damage to the ...
... wire. Attach to an unpainted part to maintain proper blade balance. See Fig. 7-9. 5. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to cause cancer and reproductive harm. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge,... at a 25 °- 30 ° angle. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may cause damage to the ...