Series 1000 Brochure
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... lbs. 567 lbs. 16" x 7.5" 23" x 10.5" 2.1 qt. 49" 68" 587 lbs. 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" heavy-duty triple blades 12-gauge steel 4 wheels 50" heavy-duty triple blades 54" heavy.... This brochure 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 ...
... lbs. 567 lbs. 16" x 7.5" 23" x 10.5" 2.1 qt. 49" 68" 587 lbs. 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" heavy-duty triple blades 12-gauge steel 4 wheels 50" heavy-duty triple blades 54" heavy.... This brochure 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 ...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... Transmission Oil Capacity Wheelbase Overall Length 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...
... Transmission Oil Capacity Wheelbase Overall Length 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...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... in material and workmanship for this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). Check your local authorized service dealer. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the attachment's original purchase or lease. b. Service completed by...
... in material and workmanship for this product (excluding its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "Cub Cadet"). Check your local authorized service dealer. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the attachment's original purchase or lease. b. Service completed by...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... shoes and close-fitting 4. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Never allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this symbol. Stop machine if and do not point it is to avoid discharge of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the...
... shoes and close-fitting 4. keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at anyone enters the area. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Never allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this symbol. Stop machine if and do not point it is to avoid discharge of the mower and attachment discharge direction from the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... to loose control (e.g. When going down slopes, not across. Do not shift to mow through 2. the ground. 27. Avoid starting or stopping on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Mow only in speed or direction. Always look down the slope. 25. Contact your safety, use care and good judgment. tractor may...
... to loose control (e.g. When going down slopes, not across. Do not shift to mow through 2. the ground. 27. Avoid starting or stopping on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Mow only in speed or direction. Always look down the slope. 25. Contact your safety, use care and good judgment. tractor may...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... assemble and operate. SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately...
... assemble and operate. SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. The mowing deck is capable of the tractor. Failure to lock it clockwise. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward until you feel it is necessary...Lawn Tractor • • One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor's transmission is equipped with your right hand by model, however the basic...
...Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. The mowing deck is capable of the tractor. Failure to lock it clockwise. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward until you feel it is necessary...Lawn Tractor • • One Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Tube One Engine Operator's Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler Tractor Set-Up Moving The Tractor Manually Your tractor's transmission is equipped with your right hand by model, however the basic...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). Figure 3-3 2. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthepositive(+)battery terminal and attach the red cable to Leveling the Deck in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of tires for maximum psi. The tires on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, ... lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to the State of the wheel and the pavement. See Figure 3-3. Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Move the tractor on your Operator's Manual prior to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Check the gauge wheels for more...
...: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). Figure 3-3 2. Removetheplasticcover,ifpresent,fromthepositive(+)battery terminal and attach the red cable to Leveling the Deck in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of tires for maximum psi. The tires on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, ... lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to the State of the wheel and the pavement. See Figure 3-3. Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Move the tractor on your Operator's Manual prior to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Check the gauge wheels for more...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... brake. WARNING! In this machine. The brake pedal can be used for more detailed instructions. 12 Failure to comply with the cutting deck engaged, be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . When set in personal injury. This lever controls the speed... Switch Module 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...
... brake. WARNING! In this machine. The brake pedal can be used for more detailed instructions. 12 Failure to comply with the cutting deck engaged, be fully depressed to activate the safety interlock switch when starting . When set in personal injury. This lever controls the speed... Switch Module 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...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... STOP position. The maintenance interval lasts for changing the engine oil. Before the interval expires, change the height of the cutting deck. Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of tractor operation. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! The pedal will travel. The... the monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of the tractor, along the running machine unattended. Section 4 - Deck Lift Lever Found on your Cub Cadet dealer. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop the engine, turn clockwise to the left, then place in this Owner's...
... STOP position. The maintenance interval lasts for changing the engine oil. Before the interval expires, change the height of the cutting deck. Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of tractor operation. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! The pedal will travel. The... the monitor continually displays an hour glass and the hours of the tractor, along the running machine unattended. Section 4 - Deck Lift Lever Found on your Cub Cadet dealer. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop the engine, turn clockwise to the left, then place in this Owner's...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas tank. 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 in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering ... (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Never leave a running or ...
... and indicates the amount of fuel in the gas tank. 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 in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering ... (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Never leave a running or ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... press the parking brake/cruise control lever downward and hold it in that position. 3. If it in that position. 3. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left foot and hold it doesn't, the cruise control is not engaged. Do not mow on page...
... press the parking brake/cruise control lever downward and hold it in that position. 3. If it in that position. 3. Using the Deck Lift Lever To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left foot and hold it doesn't, the cruise control is not engaged. Do not mow on page...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...into the engaged (ON) position. WARNING! Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Short grass is prone to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and ...To engage the PTO: 1. Plan your tractor. Move the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle control lever to avoid discharge of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Your tractor is designed to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. • Always operate the...
...into the engaged (ON) position. WARNING! Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Short grass is prone to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep the blades sharp and ...To engage the PTO: 1. Plan your tractor. Move the Throttle/Choke control, or Throttle control lever to avoid discharge of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Your tractor is designed to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. • Always operate the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Front Deck Wheels Lube Pedal Pivot Points Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap Replace Fuel Filter Every 10 Hours P P P Every 25 Hours P P P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours..., the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine. 19 Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. To complete an oil change interval.
... Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Front Deck Wheels Lube Pedal Pivot Points Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap Replace Fuel Filter Every 10 Hours P P P Every 25 Hours P P P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours..., the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine. 19 Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. To complete an oil change interval.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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..., etc. 1. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. 8. 3. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. Route the opposite end of engine oil. Refill the...Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Re-cap the end of corrosive chemicals. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its deck wash system. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with a water port on the end of its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire...
..., etc. 1. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. 8. 3. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. Route the opposite end of engine oil. Refill the...Battery CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Re-cap the end of corrosive chemicals. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its deck wash system. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with a water port on the end of its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Figure 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. Deck Wheels Each of the cutting deck. 3. Attach the hose coupler to prevent unintended starting. See Figure 6-2. Figure ... and lift linkage at least once a season with a grease fitting. Lubrication WARNING! Front Wheels Each of tractor operation. After cleaning your deck's surface. 11. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the front wheel...
... Figure 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. Deck Wheels Each of the cutting deck. 3. Attach the hose coupler to prevent unintended starting. See Figure 6-2. Figure ... and lift linkage at least once a season with a grease fitting. Lubrication WARNING! Front Wheels Each of tractor operation. After cleaning your deck's surface. 11. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the front wheel...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...3. Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the middle position. 2. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to Tires on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in need of the blade tip to rear. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that...making adjustments. See Figure 6-4. 2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left side of this manual for seat adjustment instructions. The deck is parallel with the tractor. 22 Section 6 - Determine the approximate distance necessary for information regarding tire pressure. Loosen, but do NOT ...
...3. Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the middle position. 2. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to Tires on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in need of the blade tip to rear. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that...making adjustments. See Figure 6-4. 2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left side of this manual for seat adjustment instructions. The deck is parallel with the tractor. 22 Section 6 - Determine the approximate distance necessary for information regarding tire pressure. Loosen, but do NOT ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...tension on the right fender. 3. Locate the engine pulley under the front of your fingers on the rear left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. 5. Remove the hex screws...Bracket Figure 7-1 4. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to Figure 7-1: a. Remove the belt guard and belt as follows. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. Figure 7-2 WARNING! b. Looking at the cutting...
...tension on the right fender. 3. Locate the engine pulley under the front of your fingers on the rear left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. 5. Remove the hex screws...Bracket Figure 7-1 4. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to Figure 7-1: a. Remove the belt guard and belt as follows. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. Figure 7-2 WARNING! b. Looking at the cutting...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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.... Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer out of the way. 9. Pull the deck support pin outward to raise the deck Changing the Deck Belt lift arms up and out of the hanger bracket on page 24. 2. WARNING! Remove the...10. See Figure 7-4. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-6 Section 7 - Carefully remove the deck engage cable from the deck lift arm. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from the deck idler bracket. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to release the...
.... Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer out of the way. 9. Pull the deck support pin outward to raise the deck Changing the Deck Belt lift arms up and out of the hanger bracket on page 24. 2. WARNING! Remove the...10. See Figure 7-4. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-6 Section 7 - Carefully remove the deck engage cable from the deck lift arm. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from the deck idler bracket. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to release the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... when grasping the blade 6. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. Reinstall the deck as follows: To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Figure 7-7. See Figure 7-4. Cutting Blades Figure 7-7 5. Then route the belt around the... Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. until damaged components are replaced. 9. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. See Figure 7-6. 10. WARNING! See Figure 7-9. 3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to ...
... when grasping the blade 6. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. Reinstall the deck as follows: To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Figure 7-7. See Figure 7-4. Cutting Blades Figure 7-7 5. Then route the belt around the... Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. until damaged components are replaced. 9. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. See Figure 7-6. 10. WARNING! See Figure 7-9. 3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to ...