Series 1000 Brochure
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... 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" - 4" 12-gauge steel 11-gauge steel Heavy-duty Kevlar® belt...specifications for a better experience. The Series 1000 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 a flawless, ...
... 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" - 4" 12-gauge steel 11-gauge steel Heavy-duty Kevlar® belt...specifications for a better experience. The Series 1000 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 a flawless, ...
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...
... 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...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. without proper slacks and shirts. WARNING! Remove all controls and their proper operation. Plan your eyes. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to ricochet back quickly... and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to operate this manual. This machine is in this manual to the blade(s). General Operation 6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read, understand, and follow...
...the mower and attachment discharge direction from the machine while it at least 75 feet 10. without proper slacks and shirts. WARNING! Remove all controls and their proper operation. Plan your eyes. avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction Know how to ricochet back quickly... and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to operate this manual. This machine is in this manual to the blade(s). General Operation 6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Read, understand, and follow...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...down ramp(s), because the machine could cause serious injury. Uneven terrain could cause sliding. Tall grass can cause a burn. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. Always keep machine in a large percentage of engine braking action. Disengage all ... improve stability. Rapid engagement or braking could result in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. A missing or damaged discharge cover...
...down ramp(s), because the machine could cause serious injury. Uneven terrain could cause sliding. Tall grass can cause a burn. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. Always keep machine in a large percentage of engine braking action. Disengage all ... improve stability. Rapid engagement or braking could result in neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or making any public roadway. 15. A missing or damaged discharge cover...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...making tight turns (e.g. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting into the path of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. If equipped, the "Reverse Caution Mode" should not...the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. Gasoline is an open device. Use only an approved gasoline container. c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from a hot muffler. h. Wait 5 minutes before refueling. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of the machine....
...making tight turns (e.g. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting into the path of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. If equipped, the "Reverse Caution Mode" should not...the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for small children. Gasoline is an open device. Use only an approved gasoline container. c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from a hot muffler. h. Wait 5 minutes before refueling. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of the machine....
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but if it 's not pressed. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor's engine, depress the brake pedal... during this maintenance interval. The LCD will return to travel . To stop engine and remove key to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this...is normal for the Oil light to the STOP position. Battery It is normal for your Cub Cadet dealer. The further downward the pedal is also controlled with the reverse pedal. Cargo Net The...
...the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but if it 's not pressed. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to start the tractor's engine, depress the brake pedal... during this maintenance interval. The LCD will return to travel . To stop engine and remove key to both Safety Interlock Switches and Starting The Engine in the Operation section of this...is normal for the Oil light to the STOP position. Battery It is normal for your Cub Cadet dealer. The further downward the pedal is also controlled with the reverse pedal. Cargo Net The...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...instructions regarding the parking brake. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting the engine. Controls & Features Pull the PTO/Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. ...in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is located on the PTO/Blade Engage handle to activate it. WARNING! Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is used to engage the parking brake and the ...
...instructions regarding the parking brake. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting the engine. Controls & Features Pull the PTO/Blade Engage handle back to disengage the power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. ...in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is located on the PTO/Blade Engage handle to activate it. WARNING! Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is used to engage the parking brake and the ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...; KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. • BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S). • BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to the...
...; KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS. • BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S). • BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or b. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in motion. The key is in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE: The operator MUST be driven in the tractor seat. 1. Once activated (indicator ... your heel) until the desired speed is clear then slowly depress the reverse pedal with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. 4. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the drive pedal forward until the desired speed...
... the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or b. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be operated in motion. The key is in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE: The operator MUST be driven in the tractor seat. 1. Once activated (indicator ... your heel) until the desired speed is clear then slowly depress the reverse pedal with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and remove the ignition key. 4. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the drive pedal forward until the desired speed...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... wire. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in place. Refer to the correct terminals; CAUTION: If removing the battery for your garden hose to rinse grass clippings from your garden hose. 20 Section 6 - Drive the tractor to a level,... clear spot on its surface as part of the oil drain valve to collect the used oil. 6. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. a. Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to ...
... wire. Air Cleaner Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in place. Refer to the correct terminals; CAUTION: If removing the battery for your garden hose to rinse grass clippings from your garden hose. 20 Section 6 - Drive the tractor to a level,... clear spot on its surface as part of the oil drain valve to collect the used oil. 6. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. a. Hydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...parking brake, stop engine and remove key to turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. See Figure 6-3. Figure 6-2 4. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position...water on the opposite side of tractor operation. Remain in the FAST (rabbit) position. 6. Repeat steps 4-10 on . 5. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Attach the hose coupler to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose ...
...parking brake, stop engine and remove key to turn the tractor's engine off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. See Figure 6-3. Figure 6-2 4. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position...water on the opposite side of tractor operation. Remain in the FAST (rabbit) position. 6. Repeat steps 4-10 on . 5. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. Attach the hose coupler to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...necessary for information regarding tire pressure. See Figure 6-4. 2. See Figure 6-5. Adjusting the Seat Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of the blade tip to the next step. 3. WARNING! Engage the parking brake. Figure 6-4 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) If the cutting deck appears... Both measurements taken should be equal. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on seat until it is achieved. Refer to the ground and the distance from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 6-5. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground. Using a wrench, raise or lower the...
...necessary for information regarding tire pressure. See Figure 6-4. 2. See Figure 6-5. Adjusting the Seat Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of the blade tip to the next step. 3. WARNING! Engage the parking brake. Figure 6-4 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) If the cutting deck appears... Both measurements taken should be equal. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on seat until it is achieved. Refer to the ground and the distance from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 6-5. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to the ground. Using a wrench, raise or lower the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. Refer to remove. b. See Figure 7-1. 7 NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it toward the tractor's left side to relieve tension on the right... cutting deck from the 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. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it to loosen) into the bottom notch on the belt.
... the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the square hole found in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. Refer to remove. b. See Figure 7-1. 7 NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it toward the tractor's left side to relieve tension on the right... cutting deck from the 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. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it to loosen) into the bottom notch on the belt.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... sharpening or replacement. Do not operate the machine 8. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. See Figure 7-4. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to act as shown in Figure 7-7. 3. Place the belt into the engine pulley. struck a foreign object. Reinstall the deck as... 3. It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to get the belt off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after you've 7. Then route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck...
... sharpening or replacement. Do not operate the machine 8. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing c. See Figure 7-4. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to act as shown in Figure 7-7. 3. Place the belt into the engine pulley. struck a foreign object. Reinstall the deck as... 3. It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to get the belt off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for cracks or damage, especially after you've 7. Then route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck...
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... section of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in the operating position. Figure 7-9 4. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from the battery. See Figure 7-10. Do not allow cable clamps... hex flange nut to touch. 1. WARNING! A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may cause damage to the tractor and/or result in it balances evenly. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the heavy side until ...
... section of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in the operating position. Figure 7-9 4. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from the battery. See Figure 7-10. Do not allow cable clamps... hex flange nut to touch. 1. WARNING! A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may cause damage to the tractor and/or result in it balances evenly. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the heavy side until ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, out of oil. 2. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Engine runs erratic 7. Spark plug wire(s) loose. 3. Dull blade. 1. Dull blade. 3. Uneven tire pressure. Throttle/Choke control or Throttle lever not in ... lever in the correct starting position. 5. Crank engine with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Spark plug(s) gap too close. 1. Engage parking brake. 3. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter...
...Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, out of oil. 2. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap. 1. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Engine runs erratic 7. Spark plug wire(s) loose. 3. Dull blade. 1. Dull blade. 3. Uneven tire pressure. Throttle/Choke control or Throttle lever not in ... lever in the correct starting position. 5. Crank engine with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Sharpen or replace blade. 3. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Spark plug(s) gap too close. 1. Engage parking brake. 3. Clean fuel line and replace fuel filter...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for Cub Cadet LTX1042KW, LTX1045 and LTX1046M. Model Number 19A30006100 19A30005100 OEM-190-032 Description Mulch Plug, 42" Mulch Plug, 46" Snow Thrower Attachment 19A30003100 Twin ... Rear Bracket Weight Kit Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon 32 tiller or moldboard plow). Use of this type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are NOT designed for use with any type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty. CAUTION: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors ...
... or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for Cub Cadet LTX1042KW, LTX1045 and LTX1046M. Model Number 19A30006100 19A30005100 OEM-190-032 Description Mulch Plug, 42" Mulch Plug, 46" Snow Thrower Attachment 19A30003100 Twin ... Rear Bracket Weight Kit Blade Removal Tool Oil Siphon 32 tiller or moldboard plow). Use of this type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. Attachments & Accessories 10 The following attachments and accessories are NOT designed for use with any type of equipment WILL void the tractor's warranty. CAUTION: Cub Cadet Series 1000 lawn tractors ...
Operation Manual
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...allow adults to cause cancer and birth defects or other foreign objects which , if not followed, could result in serious injury. Remove all instructions in bare feet or sandals. 10. Plan your eyes. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Keep this manual and on the... contain lead and lead chemicals known to operate this symbol. 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. 6. ImportantSafeOperationPractices 2 WARNING!...
...allow adults to cause cancer and birth defects or other foreign objects which , if not followed, could result in serious injury. Remove all instructions in bare feet or sandals. 10. Plan your eyes. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Keep this manual and on the... contain lead and lead chemicals known to operate this symbol. 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. 6. ImportantSafeOperationPractices 2 WARNING!...
Operation Manual
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... the ground. Never run into Reverse. SECTION 2 -- Children are around. Keep children out of grass, leaves, or other gas appliances. Remove key when machine is an open device. Towing 1. Do not shift to avoid jack-knifing. 6. Gasoline is not possible, then refuel such...g. Never over should be seriously injured or interfere with a plastic liner. i. k. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is hot or running engines. Never allow space for towing. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme...
... the ground. Never run into Reverse. SECTION 2 -- Children are around. Keep children out of grass, leaves, or other gas appliances. Remove key when machine is an open device. Towing 1. Do not shift to avoid jack-knifing. 6. Gasoline is not possible, then refuel such...g. Never over should be seriously injured or interfere with a plastic liner. i. k. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is hot or running engines. Never allow space for towing. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme...
Operation Manual
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... the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE:The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. WARNING! Never leave a running or the engine will...
... the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. NOTE:The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. WARNING! Never leave a running or the engine will...