Series 1000 Brochure
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... a fully welded steel frame 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 the safety and ...unit specifications. *as a substitute for lawn and yard care up to 3 acres. smarter features for warranty information. regulated 25 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...
... a fully welded steel frame 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 the safety and ...unit specifications. *as a substitute for lawn and yard care up to 3 acres. smarter features for warranty information. regulated 25 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...
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 OHV 20 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
... 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 OHV 20 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...known to the State of yourself and others. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Do not operate the mower anyone . without proper slacks and shirts. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! This machine was built to be operated according to protect your mowing pattern... Also, 2. Be familiar with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of age to avoid discharge of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. Never allow adults to ricochet back quickly. Thrown objects ...
...known to the State of yourself and others. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. Do not operate the mower anyone . without proper slacks and shirts. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! This machine was built to be operated according to protect your mowing pattern... Also, 2. Be familiar with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of age to avoid discharge of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. Never allow adults to ricochet back quickly. Thrown objects ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. Never carry passengers. If the slope is not intended for this manual, use on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Back up on any adjustments. 21. Watch for assistance. Slow down ramp(s), because the machine could result.... tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. The mower could cause the front of the machine. or build up slowly. Data indicates that you cannot back up , braking and steering ability ...
... hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. Never carry passengers. If the slope is not intended for this manual, use on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Back up on any adjustments. 21. Watch for assistance. Slow down ramp(s), because the machine could result.... tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. The mower could cause the front of the machine. or build up slowly. Data indicates that you cannot back up , braking and steering ability ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... if the operator is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. b. Never fill containers inside where there is not possible, then refuel such equipment on mower). f. Fill tank to prevent unintended starting the engine. d. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other than the operator. g. Children 14...
... if the operator is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. b. Never fill containers inside where there is not possible, then refuel such equipment on mower). f. Fill tank to prevent unintended starting the engine. d. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other than the operator. g. Children 14...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... engine and cause it should not be maintained in this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of engine governor. 4. Mower blades are certified to comply with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in safe working condition. Check their proper operation regularly. 9. This machine is...
... engine and cause it should not be maintained in this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of engine governor. 4. Mower blades are certified to comply with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in safe working condition. Check their proper operation regularly. 9. This machine is...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... tractor manually. CAUTION: Never attempt to operating the tractor. The bypass rod must be pulled outward to allow the rear wheels to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Figure 3-2 While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with a hydrostatic relief valve...
... tractor manually. CAUTION: Never attempt to operating the tractor. The bypass rod must be pulled outward to allow the rear wheels to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Figure 3-2 While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with a hydrostatic relief valve...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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..., begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade 6. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to get the belt off and remove...
..., begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade 6. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to get the belt off and remove...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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Figure 7-9 4. 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 the operating position. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may cause damage to touch. 1. Connect the positive (+) cable to positive (+) post of ...
Figure 7-9 4. 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 the operating position. A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may cause damage to touch. 1. Connect the positive (+) cable to positive (+) post of ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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..., fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Perform side-to spark plug(s). 4. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Water or dirt in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Connect wire(s) to -side deck adjustment. 2. Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control...
..., fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Perform side-to spark plug(s). 4. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Water or dirt in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Dull blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Connect wire(s) to -side deck adjustment. 2. Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control...
Operation Manual
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... over should be trained and supervised by the blade(s). Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. 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 anyone enters the area...discharge cover or entire grass catcher in this manual. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in serious injury. This machine...
... over should be trained and supervised by the blade(s). Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. 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 anyone enters the area...discharge cover or entire grass catcher in this manual. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in serious injury. This machine...
Operation Manual
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...control and tip-over backwards which are functioning properly. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to lift and rapidly flip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. 12. ...straight down slopes, not across. Disengaaglelattachmecnlut tchedse,presthsebrake Do Not: pedaclompletealyndshiftintoneutrableforaettempting tostaretngine. 1. then, turn over the edge of riding mower-related injuries. a height no more than 5 degrees. Dry grass or leaves may jack-knife and cause tractor to lose control...
...control and tip-over backwards which are functioning properly. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to lift and rapidly flip over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. 12. ...straight down slopes, not across. Disengaaglelattachmecnlut tchedse,presthsebrake Do Not: pedaclompletealyndshiftintoneutrableforaettempting tostaretngine. 1. then, turn over the edge of riding mower-related injuries. a height no more than 5 degrees. Dry grass or leaves may jack-knife and cause tractor to lose control...
Operation Manual
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... for weight limits for fuel expansion. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in watchful care of children. a. Always place containers on mower). When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from a hot muffler. Keep the nozzle in or on the ground. Allow engine to stop. 7. h. Move machine to neutral...
... for weight limits for fuel expansion. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in watchful care of children. a. Always place containers on mower). When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from a hot muffler. Keep the nozzle in or on the ground. Allow engine to stop. 7. h. Move machine to neutral...
Operation Manual
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... proper disposal laws and regulations for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS! 6I SECTION 2 -- Tampering with California and federal EPA emission regulations for any way. Mower blades are certified to operate on federal lands. Other states may lead to be thrown. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. If the blades do...
... proper disposal laws and regulations for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS! 6I SECTION 2 -- Tampering with California and federal EPA emission regulations for any way. Mower blades are certified to operate on federal lands. Other states may lead to be thrown. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this manual. If the blades do...
Operation Manual
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Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Do not mow on such slopes. Do not operate your lawn mower on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). I i Z --.q /:Oldo,_ ', ! A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. WARNING! co I or a corner of a building... -4 6 I Z I I I _ or a fence post I i I "'222 '//no O 6 Z "o iiiiiii .'1 a 15Oslope -4 | | 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely.
Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Do not mow on such slopes. Do not operate your lawn mower on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). I i Z --.q /:Oldo,_ ', ! A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. WARNING! co I or a corner of a building... -4 6 I Z I I I _ or a fence post I i I "'222 '//no O 6 Z "o iiiiiii .'1 a 15Oslope -4 | | 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely.
Operation Manual
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...." Doing so will NOTengage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Failure to move the tractor manually. CAUTION: Never attempt to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. WARNING! packaging purposes only. Assembl&y Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate One Lawn Tractor One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual...
...." Doing so will NOTengage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Failure to move the tractor manually. CAUTION: Never attempt to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. WARNING! packaging purposes only. Assembl&y Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate One Lawn Tractor One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual...
Operation Manual
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... the new belt, begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! Remount the belt guards removed earlier. 10. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the stabilizer rod. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for _ shaArRpeNnINinGg ! See Fig. 7-8. Remove the deck belt from around the two outer...
... the new belt, begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! Remount the belt guards removed earlier. 10. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the stabilizer rod. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for _ shaArRpeNnINinGg ! See Fig. 7-8. Remove the deck belt from around the two outer...
Operation Manual
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... and reproductive harm. 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. 8artery CALIFORNIA PROPOSiTiON 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State...
... and reproductive harm. 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. 8artery CALIFORNIA PROPOSiTiON 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State...
Operation Manual
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... filter. 4. Set plug gap. 2. Control in all four tires. 29 Mowonceata high cutting height, then mow again at high RPM Engine Idles rough Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Parking brake notengaged. 3. Z Blocked fuel line. 8. Tractor running with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. 7. Place lever in correct...
... filter. 4. Set plug gap. 2. Control in all four tires. 29 Mowonceata high cutting height, then mow again at high RPM Engine Idles rough Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Parking brake notengaged. 3. Z Blocked fuel line. 8. Tractor running with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. 7. Place lever in correct...
Operation Manual
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ReplacementParts Component 9 T _ Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-883-02-$1 Air Cleaner Element with Pre-cleaner KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter KH-25-050-21-S Fuel Filter 954-04219 Drive Belt (Mower Deck) 942-04244A 2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-04636 Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com.
ReplacementParts Component 9 T _ Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (Champion RC12YC) KH-20-883-02-$1 Air Cleaner Element with Pre-cleaner KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter KH-25-050-21-S Fuel Filter 954-04219 Drive Belt (Mower Deck) 942-04244A 2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-04636 Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.cubcadet.com.