Series 1000 Brochure
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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-duty triple blades 1.5" -...as rated by engine manufacturer †See 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...
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-duty triple blades 1.5" -...as rated by engine manufacturer †See 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...
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 20...
... 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 20...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Pin Figure 7-5 Figure 7-3 11. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from the deck idler bracket. To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor are specially designed to the deck. See Figure 7-6. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-6 Section 7 - Reinstall the belt keeper rod...
... Pin Figure 7-5 Figure 7-3 11. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from the deck idler bracket. To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor are specially designed to the deck. See Figure 7-6. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-6 Section 7 - Reinstall the belt keeper rod...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 4. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. See Figure 7-5. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. baffle and the cutting blade to expose its underside. See Figure 7-9. 3. Service See ...Figure 7-6. 10. Then route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Do not operate the machine 8. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. 2. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to...
... 4. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. See Figure 7-5. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. baffle and the cutting blade to expose its underside. See Figure 7-9. 3. Service See ...Figure 7-6. 10. Then route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Do not operate the machine 8. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. 2. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 4. Engine runs erratic 7. Water or dirt in all four tires. 29 Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Remedy 1. Connect wire(s) to -side deck adjustment. 2. Move the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, out of oil. 2. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30 days ...old) gas. 7. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Perform side-to spark plug(s). 4. Check tire pressure in fuel system. 6. Engine flooded. 10. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Dull...
... 4. Engine runs erratic 7. Water or dirt in all four tires. 29 Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Remedy 1. Connect wire(s) to -side deck adjustment. 2. Move the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, out of oil. 2. Refill with clean, fresh (less than 30 days ...old) gas. 7. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Perform side-to spark plug(s). 4. Check tire pressure in fuel system. 6. Engine flooded. 10. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Dull...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Engines) KM-49019-7005 Fuel Filter (Kawaski Twin Cylinder) 954-04060B 954-04219 Mowing Deck Drive Belt (42" Deck) Mowing Deck Drive Belt (46" Deck) 942-04312 942-04244A 2-in-1 Deck Blade (42" Deck) 2-in-1 Deck Blade (46" Deck) 918-04822A 918-04865A Deck Spindle (42" Deck) Deck Spindle (46" Deck) Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have...
... Engines) KM-49019-7005 Fuel Filter (Kawaski Twin Cylinder) 954-04060B 954-04219 Mowing Deck Drive Belt (42" Deck) Mowing Deck Drive Belt (46" Deck) 942-04312 942-04244A 2-in-1 Deck Blade (42" Deck) 2-in-1 Deck Blade (46" Deck) 918-04822A 918-04865A Deck Spindle (42" Deck) Deck Spindle (46" Deck) Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have...
Operation Manual
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...instructions. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which may be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. caInf thcaeuseengibnuernshatso btheeenskrienc. Use care to avoid burns. Before performing any engine repair establishment or individual. NOTE:... y/ y/ Lube Front A×ies and Rims _" _" Clean Engine Cooling Fins _" _" Lube Front Deck Wheels V/ V/ Lube Deck Spindles _ Lube Pedal Pivot Points _" _" Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap _" _" Replace Fuel Filter _" Maintenance Changingthe Engine Oil WARNING!
...instructions. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which may be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. caInf thcaeuseengibnuernshatso btheeenskrienc. Use care to avoid burns. Before performing any engine repair establishment or individual. NOTE:... y/ y/ Lube Front A×ies and Rims _" _" Clean Engine Cooling Fins _" _" Lube Front Deck Wheels V/ V/ Lube Deck Spindles _ Lube Pedal Pivot Points _" _" Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap _" _" Replace Fuel Filter _" Maintenance Changingthe Engine Oil WARNING!
Operation Manual
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... the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. J Figure 6-5 2. Levelingthe Deck(Front To Rear) The front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against each deck spindle. The first measurement taken should be found on page 27 for proper adjustment and proceed...
... the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. J Figure 6-5 2. Levelingthe Deck(Front To Rear) The front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against each deck spindle. The first measurement taken should be found on page 27 for proper adjustment and proceed...
Operation Manual
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.... PTO Belt Pulley J Figure 7-8 12. Then route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Fig. 7-3. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for _ shaArRpeNnINinGg ! r 4. See Fig. 7-6. 5. See Fig. 7-1. Remount ... SECTION7-- Cutting fllades Figure 7-7 7. orShreupt latcheementg.ine Proofftaenctd yoreumr ohvaends by routing the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. 6. SERVICE ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after you'...
.... PTO Belt Pulley J Figure 7-8 12. Then route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Fig. 7-3. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for _ shaArRpeNnINinGg ! r 4. See Fig. 7-6. 5. See Fig. 7-1. Remount ... SECTION7-- Cutting fllades Figure 7-7 7. orShreupt latcheementg.ine Proofftaenctd yoreumr ohvaends by routing the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. 6. SERVICE ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after you'...
Operation Manual
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... POSITIVE (Red) wire. Wash hands after handling. Make the final connection on a 5. See Fig. 7-9. 5. blade spindle hex flange nut to the spindle assembly. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to cause cancer and reproductive harm. WARNING! A poorly balanced blade...
... POSITIVE (Red) wire. Wash hands after handling. Make the final connection on a 5. See Fig. 7-9. 5. blade spindle hex flange nut to the spindle assembly. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to cause cancer and reproductive harm. WARNING! A poorly balanced blade...
Operation Manual
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... paper element or clean foam precleaner. 1. Replace spark plug. Replace air cleaner element and!or clean pre-cleaner. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Z Blocked fuel line. 8. Excessivelyhigh grass. Dull blade. 3. control lever to start Cause 1. Clean...spark plug. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged. 5. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wires. 3. Spark...
... paper element or clean foam precleaner. 1. Replace spark plug. Replace air cleaner element and!or clean pre-cleaner. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Z Blocked fuel line. 8. Excessivelyhigh grass. Dull blade. 3. control lever to start Cause 1. Clean...spark plug. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged. 5. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wires. 3. Spark...
Operation Manual
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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. 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).
Operation Manual
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... _" _" Clean Engine Cooling Fins _" _" Lube Front Deck Wheels V/ V/ Lube Deck Spindles _ Lube Pedal Pivot Points _" _" Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap _" _" Replace Fuel Filter _" Maintenance Changingthe Engine Oil WARNING! Before performing any engine repair establishment or individual. caInf thcaeuseengibnuernshatso btheeenskrienc. NOTE:The oil filter should be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. To complete an oil change...
... _" _" Clean Engine Cooling Fins _" _" Lube Front Deck Wheels V/ V/ Lube Deck Spindles _ Lube Pedal Pivot Points _" _" Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap _" _" Replace Fuel Filter _" Maintenance Changingthe Engine Oil WARNING! Before performing any engine repair establishment or individual. caInf thcaeuseengibnuernshatso btheeenskrienc. NOTE:The oil filter should be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. To complete an oil change...
Operation Manual
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... grease. To raise the front of the blade tip to rear. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS f Figure 6-4 Adjustments WARNING! See Fig. 6-4. Refer to the spindle shaft. Measure the distance from front to the ground. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to Tires on the end...and %" less than the rear of the deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-5. The first measurement taken should be adjusted to level the deck from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against each deck spindle.
... grease. To raise the front of the blade tip to rear. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS f Figure 6-4 Adjustments WARNING! See Fig. 6-4. Refer to the spindle shaft. Measure the distance from front to the ground. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to Tires on the end...and %" less than the rear of the deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-5. The first measurement taken should be adjusted to level the deck from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against each deck spindle.
Operation Manual
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...be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Fig. 7-7. See Fig. 7-8. Remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Replace the belt guard. See Fig. 7-5. ignition key before ...the blade WARNING! Cutting fllades Figure 7-7 7. Then route the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. 8. Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. 9. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the stabilizer rod. c. SERVICE Remount the belt guards removed ...
...be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Fig. 7-7. See Fig. 7-8. Remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Replace the belt guard. See Fig. 7-5. ignition key before ...the blade WARNING! Cutting fllades Figure 7-7 7. Then route the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. 8. Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. 9. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the stabilizer rod. c. SERVICE Remount the belt guards removed ...
Operation Manual
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... battery. 3. Figure 7-10 SECTION7 -- See Fig. 7-9. 5. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to positive (+) post of this manual). 6. WARNING! When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE ...wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Jump Starting battery. 2. Grind metal from the battery. blade spindle hex flange nut to the spindle assembly. Connect the positive (+) cable to act as instructed in the operating position. See Fig. 7-9. 4. See Fig. 7-10...
... battery. 3. Figure 7-10 SECTION7 -- See Fig. 7-9. 5. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to positive (+) post of this manual). 6. WARNING! When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE ...wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Jump Starting battery. 2. Grind metal from the battery. blade spindle hex flange nut to the spindle assembly. Connect the positive (+) cable to act as instructed in the operating position. See Fig. 7-9. 4. See Fig. 7-10...
Operation Manual
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... grass is wet. 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Engine hesitates at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Place Throttle/Choke position. control lever into 6. Connect and tighten spark plug wires. 3. Replace air cleaner paper ...replace blade. 1. Throttle/Choke control lever not in fuel system. Move the Throttle/Choke control lever out of oil. 2. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Engine flooded. 1. Set plug gap. 2. Fill tank with proper amount and weight of the choke position. 2. Connect wire to FAST...
... grass is wet. 3. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Engine hesitates at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Place Throttle/Choke position. control lever into 6. Connect and tighten spark plug wires. 3. Replace air cleaner paper ...replace blade. 1. Throttle/Choke control lever not in fuel system. Move the Throttle/Choke control lever out of oil. 2. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Engine flooded. 1. Set plug gap. 2. Fill tank with proper amount and weight of the choke position. 2. Connect wire to FAST...
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.