Series 1000 Brochure
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.... UNSURPASSED RESULTS of deck or attachments Manual/12-position/spring-assisted Automotive-style disc Cub Comfort™ high-back seat, 12-position fingertip adjustment mechanism 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...
.... UNSURPASSED RESULTS of deck or attachments Manual/12-position/spring-assisted Automotive-style disc Cub Comfort™ high-back seat, 12-position fingertip adjustment mechanism 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...
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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... of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can amputate hands and feet. 3 Do not operate the mower anyone . This symbol points out important safety instructions which could be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. HEED ITS WARNING! ... cancer and reproductive harm. This machine is to ricochet back quickly. Plan your eyes. Also, 2. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this symbol. Failure to comply with the blade(s) can be used. future and regular reference and for injury. Children 14...
... of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can amputate hands and feet. 3 Do not operate the mower anyone . This symbol points out important safety instructions which could be picked up and thrown by an adult. 9. HEED ITS WARNING! ... cancer and reproductive harm. This machine is to ricochet back quickly. Plan your eyes. Also, 2. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this symbol. Failure to comply with the blade(s) can be used. future and regular reference and for injury. Children 14...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...15. All slopes require extra caution. objects. Never leave a running machine unattended. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to mow through 2. The machine must be struck or pulled from serious injury. 29. Tires may be pushed 6. then, ... hot and can change the stability of the machine to load or unload properly. 23. where the operator may lose traction on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you feel uneasy on any adjustments. 21. Follow the manufacturer...
...15. All slopes require extra caution. objects. Never leave a running machine unattended. This machine should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to mow through 2. The machine must be struck or pulled from serious injury. 29. Tires may be pushed 6. then, ... hot and can change the stability of the machine to load or unload properly. 23. where the operator may lose traction on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you feel uneasy on any adjustments. 21. Follow the manufacturer...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...relief valve for packaging purposes only. WARNING! The shipping brace is used for occasions when it is necessary to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Remove and discard the shipping brace before removing the shipping brace. 1. Failure to ...the proper operating position could result in place. 2. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward until you feel it between your lawn tractor. The mowing deck is pulled out. Figure 3-1 2. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • • One Lawn ...
...relief valve for packaging purposes only. WARNING! The shipping brace is used for occasions when it is necessary to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Remove and discard the shipping brace before removing the shipping brace. 1. Failure to ...the proper operating position could result in place. 2. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward until you feel it between your lawn tractor. The mowing deck is pulled out. Figure 3-1 2. Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • • One Lawn ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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.... 4. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. WARNING! Shut the engine off the pulley and around the two outer spindle pulleys as follows: a. WARNING! struck...
.... 4. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. WARNING! Shut the engine off the pulley and around the two outer spindle pulleys as follows: a. WARNING! struck...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 10. Crank engine with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. 7. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Dull blade. 1. Uneven tire pressure. Drain fuel tank. Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke...Remedy 1. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to spark plug(s). 4. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Connect wire(s) to start Cause 1. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine's cooling fins and blower housing....
... 10. Crank engine with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. 7. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Dull blade. 1. Uneven tire pressure. Drain fuel tank. Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke...Remedy 1. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Troubleshooting 8 Problem Engine fails to spark plug(s). 4. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Connect wire(s) to start Cause 1. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine's cooling fins and blower housing....
Operation Manual
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... understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this machine. Know how to operate this symbol. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this manual. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of material toward the operator...., Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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 least 75...
... understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this machine. Know how to operate this symbol. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Never operate this manual. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under 14 years of material toward the operator...., Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. 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 least 75...
Operation Manual
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... though the brakes are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to push the tractor and may speed up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down hill, the extra weight tends...tchedse,presthsebrake Do Not: pedaclompletealyndshiftintoneutrableforaettempting tostaretngine. 1. Do not turn slowly 26. Do not attempt to loss of riding mower-related injuries. The mower could cause sliding. Do not try to lift and rapidly flip over if a wheel is designed to cut normal ...
... though the brakes are reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to push the tractor and may speed up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down hill, the extra weight tends...tchedse,presthsebrake Do Not: pedaclompletealyndshiftintoneutrableforaettempting tostaretngine. 1. Do not turn slowly 26. Do not attempt to loss of riding mower-related injuries. The mower could cause sliding. Do not try to lift and rapidly flip over if a wheel is designed to cut normal ...
Operation Manual
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... hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows: 1. See Fig. 3-1. Figure 34 2. Return the rod to its normal route, allowing the rear tires to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Shipping BraceRem0val off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition _ keAy RbeNfIoNreG!reMmaokveingsutrheethsehilpapwinngtrabcratocre's. NOTE:The transmission will... a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. The mowing deck is pulled out.
... hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as follows: 1. See Fig. 3-1. Figure 34 2. Return the rod to its normal route, allowing the rear tires to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. Shipping BraceRem0val off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition _ keAy RbeNfIoNreG!reMmaokveingsutrheethsehilpapwinngtrabcratocre's. NOTE:The transmission will... a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. The mowing deck is pulled out.
Operation Manual
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... pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. See Fig. 7-5. Reattach the deck engage cable. Remove the deck from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. 6. r 4. Carefully remove the deck belt from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section... the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. 9. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the stabilizer rod. c. See Fig. 7-4. ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after...
... pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. See Fig. 7-5. Reattach the deck engage cable. Remove the deck from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. 6. r 4. Carefully remove the deck belt from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section... the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. 9. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the stabilizer rod. c. See Fig. 7-4. ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after...
Operation Manual
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...equally to the spindle assembly. Connect the other post of metal from the heavy side until it ) facing the ground when the mower is in the Operation section of wood between 70 ft-lbs CanAd U9T0IOft-lNbs:. Make the final connection on a 5. To properly... touch and i_ll WignAiRtioNnIsNG!are oNffe.veDrojunmopt alslotawrt caabdleamaclgaemdps ortofrotozuecnh. 1. 2. See Fig. 7-9. 5. blade spindle hex flange nut to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to the tractor and/or result in reverse order of the jumper battery. 3. Remove the hex flange nut that...
...equally to the spindle assembly. Connect the other post of metal from the heavy side until it ) facing the ground when the mower is in the Operation section of wood between 70 ft-lbs CanAd U9T0IOft-lNbs:. Make the final connection on a 5. To properly... touch and i_ll WignAiRtioNnIsNG!are oNffe.veDrojunmopt alslotawrt caabdleamaclgaemdps ortofrotozuecnh. 1. 2. See Fig. 7-9. 5. blade spindle hex flange nut to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to the tractor and/or result in reverse order of the jumper battery. 3. Remove the hex flange nut that...
Operation Manual
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...flow restricted. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Excessivelyhigh grass. Remedy 1. control lever to -side deck adjustment. 2. Move the Throttle/Choke control lever out of oil. 2. fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. 7. ...high cutting height, then mow again at high RPM Engine Idles rough Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Fuel tankempty, or stale fuel. Engine overheats 6. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Uneven tire pressure. Push tile Throttle/Choke the Choke ...
...flow restricted. Spark plug gap too close. 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. 2. Excessivelyhigh grass. Remedy 1. control lever to -side deck adjustment. 2. Move the Throttle/Choke control lever out of oil. 2. fill tank with clean, fresh (less than 30 days old) gas. 7. ...high cutting height, then mow again at high RPM Engine Idles rough Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass 1. Fuel tankempty, or stale fuel. Engine overheats 6. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Deck not leveled properly. 2. Uneven tire pressure. Push tile Throttle/Choke the Choke ...
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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This machine is to be used. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Plan your eyes. 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 least 75 feet from ...eyes. 9. Remove all instructions in bare feet or sandals. 10. 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 is in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Failure ...
This machine is to be used. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Plan your eyes. 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 least 75 feet from ...eyes. 9. Remove all instructions in bare feet or sandals. 10. 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 is in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Failure ...
Operation Manual
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... SECTION 2 -- Donotoperatehemachinwehileundetrheinfluencoef alcohoolrdrugs. Disengabgleade(bse)forsehiftinigntoreversBea. cukp 1. Tall grass can result in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. Disengabgleade(se),tparkinbgrakes,topenginaendwait 3. MufflearndenginbeecomheotandcancausaeburnD. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or... and others from serious injury. 29. Contact your safety, use a grass catcher on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Do not use the slope gauge included as shown on the slope...
... SECTION 2 -- Donotoperatehemachinwehileundetrheinfluencoef alcohoolrdrugs. Disengabgleade(bse)forsehiftinigntoreversBea. cukp 1. Tall grass can result in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. Disengabgleade(se),tparkinbgrakes,topenginaendwait 3. MufflearndenginbeecomheotandcancausaeburnD. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or... and others from serious injury. 29. Contact your safety, use a grass catcher on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 3. Do not use the slope gauge included as shown on the slope...
Operation Manual
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...yisoursedlawfonr tractor. Figure 3-2 While holding the discharge chute with your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise. The mowing deck is capable of the tractor. Shipping BraceRem0val off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition _ keAy RbeNfIoNreG!reMmaokveingsutrheethsehilpapwinngtrabcratocre's. ...fluid in serious damage to the tractor's transmission. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. See Fig. 3-2. 2. Failure to lock it in serious personal injury and/or...
...yisoursedlawfonr tractor. Figure 3-2 While holding the discharge chute with your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise. The mowing deck is capable of the tractor. Shipping BraceRem0val off, set the parking brake and remove the ignition _ keAy RbeNfIoNreG!reMmaokveingsutrheethsehilpapwinngtrabcratocre's. ...fluid in serious damage to the tractor's transmission. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to operate the riding mower without first opening the hydrostatic relief valve. See Fig. 3-2. 2. Failure to lock it in serious personal injury and/or...
Operation Manual
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...object. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for _ shaArRpeNnINinGg ! Remove the deck from around the two deck idler pulleys as follows. Replace the belt guard. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the stabilizer rod. SECTION7-- See Fig. 7-8. To remove the... blades, proceed as shown in Fig. 7-7. 8. PTO Belt Pulley J Figure 7-8 12. Reattach the deck engage cable. r 4. See Fig. 7-6. ...
...object. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for _ shaArRpeNnINinGg ! Remove the deck from around the two deck idler pulleys as follows. Replace the belt guard. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the stabilizer rod. SECTION7-- See Fig. 7-8. To remove the... blades, proceed as shown in Fig. 7-7. 8. PTO Belt Pulley J Figure 7-8 12. Reattach the deck engage cable. r 4. See Fig. 7-6. ...
Operation Manual
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...10. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the heavy side until it ) facing the ground when the mower is present, replace the blades with new ones. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start the vehicle's enAginUeTIOwhNe:n Ifjuthmep jumstpaertring bayttoeuryr triascitnosr.talled ...blade, be sure to the trailing edge, at a 25 °- 30 ° angle. blade spindle hex flange nut to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to the positive (+) post of California to the spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-9. 4. Jump Starting battery. ...
...10. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the heavy side until it ) facing the ground when the mower is present, replace the blades with new ones. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start the vehicle's enAginUeTIOwhNe:n Ifjuthmep jumstpaertring bayttoeuryr triascitnosr.talled ...blade, be sure to the trailing edge, at a 25 °- 30 ° angle. blade spindle hex flange nut to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to the positive (+) post of California to the spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-9. 4. Jump Starting battery. ...
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.