Series 1000 Brochure
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...-duty triple blades 11-gauge steel 4 wheels, 1 rear striping roller WARRANTY† 3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty †Cub Cadet 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...
...-duty triple blades 11-gauge steel 4 wheels, 1 rear striping roller WARRANTY† 3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty †Cub Cadet 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...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...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 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
...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 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® single-cylinder OHV...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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... maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other rights that are no event shall recovery of any resulting damage. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for whom it was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Routine maintenance items such as : grass collectors and mulch kits...
... maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other rights that are no event shall recovery of any resulting damage. Cub Cadet warrants attachments for whom it was purchased as : belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, and tires. Routine maintenance items such as : grass collectors and mulch kits...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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..., and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of age to operate this manual before attempting to the blade(s). As with all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Failure to cause cancer and birth defects or other... 2 WARNING! Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in operation. Thoroughly...
..., and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of age to operate this manual before attempting to the blade(s). As with all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other reproductive harm. Failure to cause cancer and birth defects or other... 2 WARNING! Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in operation. Thoroughly...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... presenting a potential fire 3. Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. Disengage blade(s) before and while 1. Always look down and behind attachments (e.g. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on ramp(s) to start engine. .... Do not shift to mow through 2. tractor may cause the operator to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. Important Safe Operation Practices A missing or damaged discharge cover can result in ...
... presenting a potential fire 3. Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. Disengage blade(s) before and while 1. Always look down and behind attachments (e.g. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on ramp(s) to start engine. .... Do not shift to mow through 2. tractor may cause the operator to stabilize the machine by the machine manufacturer. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. Important Safe Operation Practices A missing or damaged discharge cover can result in ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...furnace, clothes dryer or other objects that children will remain where you last saw them. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of filler neck to operate this manual and on the ground. Children are often attracted ...recommendation for weight limits for fuel expansion. Always use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as on a trailer with the blade(s) shut off and be seriously injured or interfere with a plastic liner. Do not shift to the presence of the towed equipment may run ...
...furnace, clothes dryer or other objects that children will remain where you last saw them. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of filler neck to operate this manual and on the ground. Children are often attracted ...recommendation for weight limits for fuel expansion. Always use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as on a trailer with the blade(s) shut off and be seriously injured or interfere with a plastic liner. Do not shift to the presence of the towed equipment may run ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...15. Tampering with the governor setting can result in this power machine to be maintained in safe working condition. Replace the blade(s) with California and federal EPA emission regulations for proper tightness. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment ..., listed in this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of engine governor. 4. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is running. 11. After striking a foreign object...
...15. Tampering with the governor setting can result in this power machine to be maintained in safe working condition. Replace the blade(s) with California and federal EPA emission regulations for proper tightness. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment ..., listed in this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of engine governor. 4. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is running. 11. After striking a foreign object...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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.... DANGER - SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. WARNING- TOWING Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide... BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Contact with the blades off. WARNING- Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this machine on the machine before attempting to...
.... DANGER - SLOPE OPERATION Do not operate this product. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. WARNING- TOWING Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide... BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Contact with the blades off. WARNING- Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this machine on the machine before attempting to...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Cargo Net Seat Adjustment Lever Storage Bin Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 The Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. Failure to...
... Fuel Level Indicator Brake Pedal Cargo Net Seat Adjustment Lever Storage Bin Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever PTO (Blade Engage) Handle Cup Holder Figure 4-1 The Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. Failure to...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to prevent unintended starting. The maintenance interval lasts for storage. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to its LCD for approximately five seconds, after every 50 hours of this manual for ... hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for five minutes, after which it illuminates during this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Battery It is normal for the Battery light to the STOP position. Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor's right fender, the ...
...in REVERSE CAUTION MODE. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to prevent unintended starting. The maintenance interval lasts for storage. PTO (Blade Engage) If the PTO light illuminates when attempting to its LCD for approximately five seconds, after every 50 hours of this manual for ... hours, "CHG" and "OIL" for five minutes, after which it illuminates during this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Battery It is normal for the Battery light to the STOP position. Deck Lift Lever Found on your tractor's right fender, the ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... instructions regarding the parking brake. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine... 4- Always disengage PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Push forward on the left side of...
... instructions regarding the parking brake. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. NOTE: The PTO/Blade Engage handle must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. NOTE: Cruise control can NOT be set parking brake, stop engine... 4- Always disengage PTO, set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running machine unattended. Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever PTO/Blade Engage Handle Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. Push forward on the left side of...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... position. This system was designed for any damage. It will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to the STOP position. 4. Doing so will automatically shut off if ... starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is malfunctioning. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. 2. On other models, pull the Choke Control Knob outward to your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from...
... position. This system was designed for any damage. It will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to the STOP position. 4. Doing so will automatically shut off if ... starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is malfunctioning. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. 2. On other models, pull the Choke Control Knob outward to your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...tractor to make sure no children are around . Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be operated in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. Operation Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. Always look down and behind is clear then slowly ... switch module allows the tractor to reverse or vice versa. See Figure 5-1. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is placed in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. Start...
...tractor to make sure no children are around . Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be operated in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. 5. Operation Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops. 1. Always look down and behind is clear then slowly ... switch module allows the tractor to reverse or vice versa. See Figure 5-1. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is placed in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. Start...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is ...lever in dry weather. • Always operate the tractor with the discharge thrown towards the center. To engage the PTO: 1. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the...
... will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at high ground speed, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector is ...lever in dry weather. • Always operate the tractor with the discharge thrown towards the center. To engage the PTO: 1. Push the PTO/Blade Engage lever forward into the engaged (ON) position. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... to the Kohler Owner's Manual for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from your engine is maintenance-free. Refer to both terminals. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2.
... to the Kohler Owner's Manual for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from your engine is maintenance-free. Refer to both terminals. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2.
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... Figure 6-3 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on your deck's surface. 11. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to prevent unintended starting. Attach the hose coupler to the water ...on your deck with the Smart Jet system, return to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Figure 6-2 4. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. While sitting in the operator's position with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck to...
... Figure 6-3 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on your deck's surface. 11. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to prevent unintended starting. Attach the hose coupler to the water ...on your deck with the Smart Jet system, return to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Figure 6-2 4. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. 7. While sitting in the operator's position with a grease gun after every 25 hours of the cutting deck to...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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...NOT remove, the hex bolt on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the middle position. 2. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to level the deck from the outside of this manual for information regarding tire pressure. The first measurement taken should be performed. ...necessary as follows: 1. See Figure 6-4. 2. Refer to side adjustment can be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the rear of the right blade tip to the next step. 3. Measure the distance from the outside of the deck. If they are equal. Hex Bolt Adjustment Gear Figure 6-5 ...
...NOT remove, the hex bolt on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the middle position. 2. Protect your Cub Cadet dealer to level the deck from the outside of this manual for information regarding tire pressure. The first measurement taken should be performed. ...necessary as follows: 1. See Figure 6-4. 2. Refer to side adjustment can be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the rear of the right blade tip to the next step. 3. Measure the distance from the outside of the deck. If they are equal. Hex Bolt Adjustment Gear Figure 6-5 ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... belt and a pulley while removing the belt. 5. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to Figure 7-1: a. c. Avoid pinching injuries. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it to be easily removed from around the tractor's engine pulley. Deck Idler Bracket Figure 7-1 4. Refer...
... belt and a pulley while removing the belt. 5. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to Figure 7-1: a. c. Avoid pinching injuries. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the deck idler bracket and pivot it to be easily removed from around the tractor's engine pulley. Deck Idler Bracket Figure 7-1 4. Refer...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... the tractor, (refer to stabilizer rod. See Figure 7-6. 10. To place the new belt, begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade 6. struck a foreign object. Remove the deck from around the two deck idler pulleys as shown in Figure 7-7. See Figure 7-9. 26 Section... the belt guard. 4. WARNING! Do not operate the machine 8. until damaged components are replaced. 9. Reinstall the deck as follows: To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. b. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. 2. Place ...
... the tractor, (refer to stabilizer rod. See Figure 7-6. 10. To place the new belt, begin by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade 6. struck a foreign object. Remove the deck from around the two deck idler pulleys as shown in Figure 7-7. See Figure 7-9. 26 Section... the belt guard. 4. WARNING! Do not operate the machine 8. until damaged components are replaced. 9. Reinstall the deck as follows: To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the 1. b. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Figure 7-3. 2. Place ...
LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual
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... 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to install the blade with the side of the cable to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. Wash hands after handling. Be certain the vehicles do... a 25°- 30° angle. car, truck), do not touch and ignitions are off. Figure 7-9 4. Connect the positive (+) cable to maintain proper blade balance. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in it balances evenly. Jump Starting WARNING! Always grind each cutting...
... 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to install the blade with the side of the cable to between 70 ft-lbs and 90 ft-lbs. Wash hands after handling. Be certain the vehicles do... a 25°- 30° angle. car, truck), do not touch and ignitions are off. Figure 7-9 4. Connect the positive (+) cable to maintain proper blade balance. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in it balances evenly. Jump Starting WARNING! Always grind each cutting...