Series 1000 Brochure
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...) will deliver a professional-quality finish that is published 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...and rider-control comfort for all-day ease of use information that will provide a limited warranty for a period of the Cub Cadet Signature cut™ Aerospace engineers developed an advanced cutting system with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for a perfect cut every time. SERIES 1000...
...) will deliver a professional-quality finish that is published 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...and rider-control comfort for all-day ease of use information that will provide a limited warranty for a period of the Cub Cadet Signature cut™ Aerospace engineers developed an advanced cutting system with optimal airflow, blade overlap and floating deck for a perfect cut every time. SERIES 1000...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... Fuel Tank Capacity Engine Oil Capacity 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...
... Fuel Tank Capacity Engine Oil Capacity 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...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... personal injury or property damage. All information in this manual, all engine-related issues with a local authorized service dealer. We want to the most recent product information available at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Throughout this manual may not be aware that ...any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of printing. It was carefully engineered to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found at ...
... personal injury or property damage. All information in this manual, all engine-related issues with a local authorized service dealer. We want to the most recent product information available at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Throughout this manual may not be aware that ...any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of printing. It was carefully engineered to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found at ...
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... known to State of age to ricochet back quickly. When you see this machine in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of material toward the operator. 3. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California...
... known to State of age to ricochet back quickly. When you see this machine in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of material toward the operator. 3. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California...
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...not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. Rapid engagement or braking could result in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before and while 1. then, turn over accident. 2. Dry grass or leaves may be driven up on slopes unless ... Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. objects. where the operator may contact the engine exhaust and/ Do not mow near or crossing roadways. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down hill, the...
...not make sudden changes in daylight or good artificial light. 17. Rapid engagement or braking could result in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before and while 1. then, turn over accident. 2. Dry grass or leaves may be driven up on slopes unless ... Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. objects. where the operator may contact the engine exhaust and/ Do not mow near or crossing roadways. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down hill, the...
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...Do not attach towed equipment except at least two minutes before starting . Do not shift to avoid jack-knifing. 6. Gasoline is hot or running engines. Never fill containers inside where there is spilled, wipe it on mower). c. Keep the nozzle in or on yourself or your vehicle before .... 2. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of a responsible adult other than from the truck or trailer and refuel it off the engine and equipment. Keep children out of the mowing area and in handling gasoline. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s)...
...Do not attach towed equipment except at least two minutes before starting . Do not shift to avoid jack-knifing. 6. Gasoline is hot or running engines. Never fill containers inside where there is spilled, wipe it on mower). c. Keep the nozzle in or on yourself or your vehicle before .... 2. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of a responsible adult other than from the truck or trailer and refuel it off the engine and equipment. Keep children out of the mowing area and in handling gasoline. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s)...
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...(O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this power machine to operate at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for evaporative emission control. Replace the blade(s) with the governor setting... tamper with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your model. 7. Spark Arrestor 8. Thoroughly inspect the machine for gas, oil, etc. Repair the...
...(O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this power machine to operate at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at unsafe speeds. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for evaporative emission control. Replace the blade(s) with the governor setting... tamper with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is available through your model. 7. Spark Arrestor 8. Thoroughly inspect the machine for gas, oil, etc. Repair the...
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...(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to cool before attempting to avoid a back-over accident. DANGER- WARNING- WARNING- Allow engine and muffler to assemble and operate DANGER- If damaged, replace immediately. ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and...on a slope greater than 15 degrees. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. DANGER -
...(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to cool before attempting to avoid a back-over accident. DANGER- WARNING- WARNING- Allow engine and muffler to assemble and operate DANGER- If damaged, replace immediately. ROTATING BLADES Never carry passengers. WARNING-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and...on a slope greater than 15 degrees. ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. DANGER -
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Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is used for occasions when it is pulled out. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the ...! See Fig. 3-1. 2. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One 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...
Make sure the lawn tractor's engine is used for occasions when it is pulled out. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the ...! See Fig. 3-1. 2. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One 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...
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.... Make sure seat is equipped with oil in serious damage to the desired position; Do not overfill the tank. CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before each use as necessary. Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of ignition. Remove the fuel cap by turning it clicks ... located under the hood. NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with a tethered, ratcheting cap, STOP filling tank once fuel is engaged in the separate Engine Owner's Manual. Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is seen inside the filler neck. Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat...
.... Make sure seat is equipped with oil in serious damage to the desired position; Do not overfill the tank. CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before each use as necessary. Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of ignition. Remove the fuel cap by turning it clicks ... located under the hood. NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with a tethered, ratcheting cap, STOP filling tank once fuel is engaged in the separate Engine Owner's Manual. Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is seen inside the filler neck. Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat...
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...NOTE: When operating the tractor with all safety rules and instructions may result in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. The lever allows for more detailed instructions. 12 This lever controls the speed of the operator's seat. Seat Adjustment Lever The...always in the FAST (rabbit) position. When set in personal injury. In this manual for adjustment of the fore to aft position of the engine and, when pushed all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. NOTE:...
...NOTE: When operating the tractor with all safety rules and instructions may result in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. The lever allows for more detailed instructions. 12 This lever controls the speed of the operator's seat. Seat Adjustment Lever The...always in the FAST (rabbit) position. When set in personal injury. In this manual for adjustment of the fore to aft position of the engine and, when pushed all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine. NOTE:...
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...tractor to prevent unintended starting. The Indicator Monitor will return to start -up , but not into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The LCD will return to its LCD for approximately five seconds, after every 50 hours of maintenance intervals for the Oil ... the tractor, along the running board. Drive Pedal The drive pedal is normal for changing the engine oil. The pedal will alternately flash the recorded hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for your Cub Cadet dealer. Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD When the ignition key is normal for two hours ...
...tractor to prevent unintended starting. The Indicator Monitor will return to start -up , but not into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. The LCD will return to its LCD for approximately five seconds, after every 50 hours of maintenance intervals for the Oil ... the tractor, along the running board. Drive Pedal The drive pedal is normal for changing the engine oil. The pedal will alternately flash the recorded hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for your Cub Cadet dealer. Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD When the ignition key is normal for two hours ...
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... for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. If the operator should attempt to prevent unintended starting the...(separately available) attachments. NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Controls & Features Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO...
... for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. If the operator should attempt to prevent unintended starting the...(separately available) attachments. NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Never leave a running or the engine will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. Controls & Features Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO...
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... PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to the NORMAL MOWING position. On other models, pull the Choke Control Knob outward to activate the...
... PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to the NORMAL MOWING position. On other models, pull the Choke Control Knob outward to activate the...
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...leave the seat of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is achieved. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. 4. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in REVERSE, check that the area behind before and while...(indicator light ON), the tractor can be seated in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or b. See Figure 5-2. WARNING! Start the engine as instructed on the previous page. 2. Always look down and behind before and while backing. See Figure 5-1. Start Position CAUTION: Do NOT attempt...
...leave the seat of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is achieved. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. 4. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in REVERSE, check that the area behind before and while...(indicator light ON), the tractor can be seated in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or b. See Figure 5-2. WARNING! Start the engine as instructed on the previous page. 2. Always look down and behind before and while backing. See Figure 5-1. Start Position CAUTION: Do NOT attempt...
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... with a slope in reverse. Always disengage PTO, set at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Slowly press the drive pedal with the engine running machine unattended. Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the cruise control. NOTE: Cruise control can hide obstacles. • Avoid turns when ... the brake pedal should remain in that position. 3. If it in the down the slope. WARNING! Never leave a running or the engine will engage. Cruise Control WARNING! To set the cruise control: 1. Lightly press the parking brake/cruise control lever downward and hold it...
... with a slope in reverse. Always disengage PTO, set at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Slowly press the drive pedal with the engine running machine unattended. Repeat steps 1-4 to engage the cruise control. NOTE: Cruise control can hide obstacles. • Avoid turns when ... the brake pedal should remain in that position. 3. If it in the down the slope. WARNING! Never leave a running or the engine will engage. Cruise Control WARNING! To set the cruise control: 1. Lightly press the parking brake/cruise control lever downward and hold it...
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.... Use care to avoid burns. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the engine. 19 Exercise caution to avoid burns from hot oil. 2. Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Run the engine for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by any maintenance...
.... Use care to avoid burns. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the engine. 19 Exercise caution to avoid burns from hot oil. 2. Warm oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Run the engine for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! NOTE: The oil filter should be performed by any maintenance...
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...plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. The battery is sealed and is equipped with a water port on your engine's alternating system. Smart Jet Your tractor's deck is directed AWAY from entering the drain port. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute...Section 6 - Do NOT allow debris to expose the drain port. See Figure 6-1 Figure 6-1 4. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Refer to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to ...
...plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. The battery is sealed and is equipped with a water port on your engine's alternating system. Smart Jet Your tractor's deck is directed AWAY from entering the drain port. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute...Section 6 - Do NOT allow debris to expose the drain port. See Figure 6-1 Figure 6-1 4. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. Refer to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to ...
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Lubrication WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on the opposite side of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. Move ... Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Turn the water off . 10. 3. Turn the water on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator's position on . 5. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to prevent unintended starting. After cleaning your...
Lubrication WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on the opposite side of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry. Move ... Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Turn the water off . 10. 3. Turn the water on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the operator's position on . 5. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to prevent unintended starting. After cleaning your...
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Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground and the rear of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the lock nut, away from the front hanger bracket. Adjust if necessary ... and place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are perpendicular with the tractor. 3. Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. See Figure 6-4. 2. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex...
Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground and the rear of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the lock nut, away from the front hanger bracket. Adjust if necessary ... and place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blade tip measurements taken earlier are perpendicular with the tractor. 3. Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck leveling adjustments. See Figure 6-4. 2. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex...