Series 1000 Brochure
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...year and 5-year limited warranties, 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 ... Cruise Control Transmission Housing Automatic w/heavy-duty hydrostatic pump Heavy-duty belt Standard Die-cast aluminum STEERING Steering Assist Front Axle Spindles Ball Joints Rear Axle Diameter Turning Radius Manual sector and pinion 3/4" diameter with dual steel wheel drive hubs 12" Electronic ...
...year and 5-year limited warranties, 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 ... Cruise Control Transmission Housing Automatic w/heavy-duty hydrostatic pump Heavy-duty belt Standard Die-cast aluminum STEERING Steering Assist Front Axle Spindles Ball Joints Rear Axle Diameter Turning Radius Manual sector and pinion 3/4" diameter with dual steel wheel drive hubs 12" Electronic ...
Series 1000 Brochure
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... 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 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
... 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 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... it. See Figure 7-5. 6. Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Figure 7-5 Figure 7-3 11. See Figure 7-6. Remove the belt covers by not disengaging completely. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-6 Section 7 - For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts. Remove the spring from the end of...
... it. See Figure 7-5. 6. Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Figure 7-5 Figure 7-3 11. See Figure 7-6. Remove the belt covers by not disengaging completely. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-6 Section 7 - For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts. Remove the spring from the end of...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 10. PTO Belt Rotate Pulley Figure 7-8 11. Cutting Blades Figure 7-7 5. Protect your hands by routing the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. until damaged components are replaced. 9. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to ... beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Figure 7-7. See Figure 7-4. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. WARNING! Reattach the deck engage cable. See Figure 7-9. 3. It may also be necessary to loosen the...
... 10. PTO Belt Rotate Pulley Figure 7-8 11. Cutting Blades Figure 7-7 5. Protect your hands by routing the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. until damaged components are replaced. 9. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to ... beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. Cutting Deck Removal earlier in Figure 7-7. See Figure 7-4. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for sharpening or replacement. WARNING! Reattach the deck engage cable. See Figure 7-9. 3. It may also be necessary to loosen the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 90 ft-lbs. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. Figure 7-10 5. Section 7 - CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to the tractor and/or result in the Operation section of connection. CAUTION: If the cutting edge of the tractor, away from...
... 90 ft-lbs. Be certain the vehicles do NOT start a damaged or frozen battery. Figure 7-10 5. Section 7 - CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to the tractor and/or result in the Operation section of connection. CAUTION: If the cutting edge of the tractor, away from...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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.... 3. Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Engine flooded. 10. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 4. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Choke not activated 6. Spark plug wire(s) loose. 3. Vent in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Drain fuel tank.
.... 3. Place the Throttle/Choke control lever, or Choke control knob, into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. Engine flooded. 10. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 4. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Choke not activated 6. Spark plug wire(s) loose. 3. Vent in disengaged (OFF) position. 2. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 2. Drain fuel tank.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 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 your full model number and serial number ready). Parts...
... 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 your full model number and serial number ready). Parts...
Operation Manual
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... Deck Spindles _ Lube Pedal Pivot Points _" _" Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap _" _" Replace Fuel Filter _" Maintenance Changingthe Engine Oil WARNING! NOTE:The oil filter should be changed at the bottom of the engine. 19 Warm oil will _ beAhRoNt INaGnd! To complete an oil change interval. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer...
... Deck Spindles _ Lube Pedal Pivot Points _" _" Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap _" _" Replace Fuel Filter _" Maintenance Changingthe Engine Oil WARNING! NOTE:The oil filter should be changed at the bottom of the engine. 19 Warm oil will _ beAhRoNt INaGnd! To complete an oil change interval. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer...
Operation Manual
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... the end of the deck hanger rod. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS The front of the deck should be adjusted to level the deck from front to the spindle shaft. Measure the distance from the front hanger bracket. SECTION 6 -- To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against... each deck spindle. To Iowerthe front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the hex nut, away from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the...
... the end of the deck hanger rod. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS The front of the deck should be adjusted to level the deck from front to the spindle shaft. Measure the distance from the front hanger bracket. SECTION 6 -- To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against... each deck spindle. To Iowerthe front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the hex nut, away from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the...
Operation Manual
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...as follows. b. See Fig. 7-4. SERVICE 3. Then route the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Fig. 7-3. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for _ shaArRpeNnINinGg ! To remove the blades, proceed as follows: a. See Fig. 7-8.... the machine until damaged components are replaced. Remove the deck from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. 6. Remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Cutting fllades Figure 7-7 7. r 4. ...
...as follows. b. See Fig. 7-4. SERVICE 3. Then route the belt around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Fig. 7-3. Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for _ shaArRpeNnINinGg ! To remove the blades, proceed as follows: a. See Fig. 7-8.... the machine until damaged components are replaced. Remove the deck from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. 6. Remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Cutting fllades Figure 7-7 7. r 4. ...
Operation Manual
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... hex flange nut that secures the blade to positive (+) post of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with new ones. Connect the positive (+) cable to the spindle assembly. WARNING! 2. Use a torque wrench to assure a good connection. _hL vehicle (i.e. Wash hands after handling. Attach to an unpainted part to tighten the Figure 7-9 3. blade...
... hex flange nut that secures the blade to positive (+) post of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with new ones. Connect the positive (+) cable to the spindle assembly. WARNING! 2. Use a torque wrench to assure a good connection. _hL vehicle (i.e. Wash hands after handling. Attach to an unpainted part to tighten the Figure 7-9 3. blade...
Operation Manual
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... fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Excessivelyhigh grass. Dull blade. 1. Connect wire to -side deck adjustment. 2. Clean, adjust gap or replace plug. 9. control 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Perform side-to spark plug. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Refill with Choke activated. 2. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Sharpen or...
... fuel line or stale fuel. 4. Excessivelyhigh grass. Dull blade. 1. Connect wire to -side deck adjustment. 2. Clean, adjust gap or replace plug. 9. control 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Perform side-to spark plug. 4. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Refill with Choke activated. 2. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Sharpen or...
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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...of the crankcase. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which may be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Warranty repairs must be changed at the bottom of the engine. 19 Use care to warm up. engine, muffler ... Clean Battery Terminals 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! Before performing any ...
...of the crankcase. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which may be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Warranty repairs must be changed at the bottom of the engine. 19 Use care to warm up. engine, muffler ... Clean Battery Terminals 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! Before performing any ...
Operation Manual
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...the ground and the rear of the deck. DeckSpindle Grease fittings can be between 1/4"and %" less than the rear of the blade tip to the spindle shaft. See Fig. 6-4. Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the ...! NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. The front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against each deck spindle. To raise the front of the deck should be found on page 27 for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. J Figure 6-5 2. Retighten...
...the ground and the rear of the deck. DeckSpindle Grease fittings can be between 1/4"and %" less than the rear of the blade tip to the spindle shaft. See Fig. 6-4. Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the ...! NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. The front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against each deck spindle. To raise the front of the deck should be found on page 27 for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 1. J Figure 6-5 2. Retighten...
Operation Manual
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... Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. 9. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. 10. c. SECTION7-- SERVICE Then route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Reinstall the deck as follows. See Fig. 7-4. To remove the blades, proceed as follows: a. It may... engage cable. Place the belt into the engine pulley. Replace the belt guard. See Fig. 7-5. Remove the deck from around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. 8. Remove the deck belt from beneath the tractor, (refer to get the belt off the pulley and a...
... Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. 9. Remount the belt guards removed earlier. 10. c. SECTION7-- SERVICE Then route the belt around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. Reinstall the deck as follows. See Fig. 7-4. To remove the blades, proceed as follows: a. It may... engage cable. Place the belt into the engine pulley. Replace the belt guard. See Fig. 7-5. Remove the deck from around the two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7. 8. Remove the deck belt from beneath the tractor, (refer to get the belt off the pulley and a...
Operation Manual
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... wire. Attach to an unpainted part to maintain proper blade balance. Start the tractor (as a stabilizer. Use a torque wrench to the spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-10. Jump Starting battery. SERVICE 27 Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind metal from both ends .... car, truck), do not touch and i_ll WignAiRtioNnIsNG!are oNffe.veDrojunmopt alslotawrt caabdleamaclgaemdps ortofrotozuecnh. 1. Place a block of connection. blade spindle hex flange nut to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to the State of the blade marked "Bottom" (...
... wire. Attach to an unpainted part to maintain proper blade balance. Start the tractor (as a stabilizer. Use a torque wrench to the spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-10. Jump Starting battery. SERVICE 27 Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind metal from both ends .... car, truck), do not touch and i_ll WignAiRtioNnIsNG!are oNffe.veDrojunmopt alslotawrt caabdleamaclgaemdps ortofrotozuecnh. 1. Place a block of connection. blade spindle hex flange nut to between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to the State of the blade marked "Bottom" (...
Operation Manual
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... in fuel system. Fuel tankempty, or stale fuel. Engine hesitates at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Engine speed too low. 2. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Place Throttle/Choke position. Z Blocked fuel line. 8. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. control lever into 6. control 1. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged...
... in fuel system. Fuel tankempty, or stale fuel. Engine hesitates at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath. 4. Engine speed too low. 2. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Place Throttle/Choke position. Z Blocked fuel line. 8. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Deck not leveled properly. 2. control lever into 6. control 1. Clear vent or replace cap if damaged...
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.