Series 1000 Brochure
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.... 47.5" 47.5" 69" 69" 548 lbs. 567 lbs. 16" x 7.5" 23" x 10.5" 2.1 qt. 49" 68" 587 lbs. 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 54" heavy-duty triple...Systems 15 amp. 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 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. ...
.... 47.5" 47.5" 69" 69" 548 lbs. 567 lbs. 16" x 7.5" 23" x 10.5" 2.1 qt. 49" 68" 587 lbs. 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 54" heavy-duty triple...Systems 15 amp. 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 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. ...
Series 1000 Brochure
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...tiller (Series 1000 GT only), rear bracket & weight kit, wheel weights, suitcase weights, tire chains, snow thrower and snow blade. * as rated by engine manufacturer ** Front bumper standard on oil filter Automatic CVT w/cruise control Twin CVT drive belt ...Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LTX 1046 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LTX 1046 KW LTX 1050 KW LTX 1050 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler...
...tiller (Series 1000 GT only), rear bracket & weight kit, wheel weights, suitcase weights, tire chains, snow thrower and snow blade. * as rated by engine manufacturer ** Front bumper standard on oil filter Automatic CVT w/cruise control Twin CVT drive belt ...Type Cylinders/Material Lubrication LTX 1046 22 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler® V-Twin OHV LTX 1046 KW LTX 1050 KW LTX 1050 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kohler...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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...jurisdictions. Check your product. c. B Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: grass collectors and mulch kits. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels... or replacement of the product as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of original purchase or lease. Frame and Front Axle - In addition, Cub Cadet may also have a one hundred twenty (120) ...
...jurisdictions. Check your product. c. B Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: grass collectors and mulch kits. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels... or replacement of the product as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of original purchase or lease. Frame and Front Axle - In addition, Cub Cadet may also have a one hundred twenty (120) ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual. Contact with any type of the operator can be used. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. General Operation 6. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wash hands after handling DANGER... adults to the State of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. This machine was built to be operated according to the blade(s). Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Stop machine if and do not point it...
... the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual. Contact with any type of the operator can be used. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, bare feet or sandals. General Operation 6. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Wash hands after handling DANGER... adults to the State of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. This machine was built to be operated according to the blade(s). Thrown objects can amputate hands and feet. 3 Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING! Stop machine if and do not point it...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... Important Safe Operation Practices Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. Disengage blade(s) before turning. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes greater than 5 degrees. backing to loose control (e.g. Slow down ramp...(s), because the machine could suddenly turn off blade(s), place transmission in . Tall grass can cause a burn. Always turn over accident. 2. This machine should evaluate their ability to...
... Important Safe Operation Practices Do not operate the machine while under low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 7. Disengage blade(s) before turning. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes greater than 5 degrees. backing to loose control (e.g. Slow down ramp...(s), because the machine could suddenly turn off blade(s), place transmission in . Tall grass can cause a burn. Always turn over accident. 2. This machine should evaluate their ability to...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... debris. Never over should be used when children or others in handling gasoline. c. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before filling. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from your clothes which can occur when gasoline is spilled, wipe it on mower)....in watchful care of filler neck to cool at the hitch point. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is extremely flammable and the vapors are around. Tragic accidents can suffer burns from a gasoline dispenser ...
... debris. Never over should be used when children or others in handling gasoline. c. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before filling. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from your clothes which can occur when gasoline is spilled, wipe it on mower)....in watchful care of filler neck to cool at the hitch point. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all times until fueling is extremely flammable and the vapors are around. Tragic accidents can suffer burns from a gasoline dispenser ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...dealer or contact the service department, P.O. A spark arrestor for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are equipped with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of the engine. 13. WARNING! SAVE...Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. 12. At the end of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for your machine should be serviced professionally by the operator. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use extra caution when servicing them. lines and ...
...dealer or contact the service department, P.O. A spark arrestor for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are equipped with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of the engine. 13. WARNING! SAVE...Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. 12. At the end of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for your machine should be serviced professionally by the operator. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use extra caution when servicing them. lines and ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...in its proper place. WARNING- TOWING Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before and while backing to assemble and operate. WARNING- WARNING- Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, ...understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to cool before touching. Contact with the blades off. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Never carry children, even with the...
...in its proper place. WARNING- TOWING Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns. Important Safe Operation Practices 7 ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before and while backing to assemble and operate. WARNING- WARNING- Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, ...understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to cool before touching. Contact with the blades off. HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Never carry children, even with the...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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.../left , then place in need of a charge or the engine's charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Deck Lift Lever Found on your Cub Cadet dealer. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to change the engine oil as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the...left of the seat. To use, move PTO lever into the ignition switch and turn the ignition key counterclockwise to its HOURS 1/10 PTO / BLADE PARK BRAKE LCD for the Oil light to the START position. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! The further forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster ...
.../left , then place in need of a charge or the engine's charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Deck Lift Lever Found on your Cub Cadet dealer. CAUTION: Prior to operating the tractor, refer to change the engine oil as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the...left of the seat. To use, move PTO lever into the ignition switch and turn the ignition key counterclockwise to its HOURS 1/10 PTO / BLADE PARK BRAKE LCD for the Oil light to the START position. Ignition Switch Module WARNING! The further forward the pedal is pivoted, the faster ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... and the cruise control. NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. Pull outward on the left side of the tractor... on the lower half of the dash and can NOT be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. WARNING! Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is used for...
... and the cruise control. NOTE: The parking brake must be engaged at the tractor's fastest ground speed. Parking Brake/ Cruise Control Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to do so, the tractor will automatically shut off. Pull outward on the left side of the tractor... on the lower half of the dash and can NOT be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting . 14 Section 4- Push the PTO/ Blade Engage knob inward to disengage the power to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. WARNING! Fuel Level Indicator The Fuel Level Indicator is used for...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...position with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the choke position. 5. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. 2. On units with a throttle/choke control: After the engine starts, deactivate the choke by placing it may cause damage to your Cub Cadet dealer. • The... safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is equipped with a safety interlock system...
...position with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the choke position. 5. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) position. 2. On units with a throttle/choke control: After the engine starts, deactivate the choke by placing it may cause damage to your Cub Cadet dealer. • The... safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is equipped with a safety interlock system...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...on page 16. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, left corner of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in REVERSE, check that the area behind before moving the tractor from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to maneuver in the tractor ... is in reverse is achieved. CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to reverse or vice versa. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be driven in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. Driving The Tractor WARNING! Lightly press the brake pedal to the NORMAL MOWING position. NOTE: Mowing in motion. Turn the key...
...on page 16. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, left corner of the tractor without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in REVERSE, check that the area behind before moving the tractor from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to maneuver in the tractor ... is in reverse is achieved. CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to reverse or vice versa. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will be driven in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. Driving The Tractor WARNING! Lightly press the brake pedal to the NORMAL MOWING position. NOTE: Mowing in motion. Turn the key...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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Mowing WARNING! Plan your tractor. Operation Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. See Figure 5-3. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to avoid discharge ... PTO: 1. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Move the throttle control lever to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. 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 recommended that...
Mowing WARNING! Plan your tractor. Operation Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. See Figure 5-3. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to avoid discharge ... PTO: 1. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Move the throttle control lever to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. 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 recommended that...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... underside and prevent the buildup of the cutting deck to the correct terminals; Repeat step 2 through step 11 on . 6. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. Wash hands after handling. Be certain that the wires are connected to thoroughly dry. 2.... Figure 6-3 9. Keep the cutting deck running for your engine's alternating system. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 10. The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Attach the hose coupler to cause cancer and reproductive harm...
... underside and prevent the buildup of the cutting deck to the correct terminals; Repeat step 2 through step 11 on . 6. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 3. Wash hands after handling. Be certain that the wires are connected to thoroughly dry. 2.... Figure 6-3 9. Keep the cutting deck running for your engine's alternating system. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 10. The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Attach the hose coupler to cause cancer and reproductive harm...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...operation. 1. Retighten the hex bolt on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blade tip measurements taken in step 2 are perpendicular with a grease fitting. NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. Refer ...to the ground. Figure 6-4 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the left side of the right blade tip to Tires in the middle position. 2. Maintenance & Adjustments Lubrication WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, ...
...operation. 1. Retighten the hex bolt on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blade tip measurements taken in step 2 are perpendicular with a grease fitting. NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. Refer ...to the ground. Figure 6-4 Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the left side of the right blade tip to Tires in the middle position. 2. Maintenance & Adjustments Lubrication WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Refer to operate this tractor with the belt keeper rod removed. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in serious 5. Deck Idler Bracket CAUTION! Remove the belt guard and belt as follows: 1.
... Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows Refer to operate this tractor with the belt keeper rod removed. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in serious 5. Deck Idler Bracket CAUTION! Remove the belt guard and belt as follows: 1.
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...8. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Cutting Blades WARNING! To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. 6. Protect your tractor's PTO system. Repeat the above steps on the deck. ... to raise the deck lift arms up and out of Wood Figure 7-6 Figure 7-5 Section 7 - Remove the flange lock nut that secures the blade to act as follows. 1. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from the ...
...8. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Cutting Blades WARNING! To remove the blades, proceed as a stabilizer. 6. Protect your tractor's PTO system. Repeat the above steps on the deck. ... to raise the deck lift arms up and out of Wood Figure 7-6 Figure 7-5 Section 7 - Remove the flange lock nut that secures the blade to act as follows. 1. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from the ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...WARNING! Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in the Operation section of the jumper battery. 3. to maintain proper blade balance. Connect the second cable negative (-) to the other end of the cable to protect the tractor's electrical system from the battery. ...'s Owner's Manual prior to charging your tractor's battery, use for no fewer than eight hours. Fuse WARNING! Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to 30° angle. Do not allow cable clamps to cause cancer and reproductive harm. When reinstalling the battery, always ...
...WARNING! Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in the Operation section of the jumper battery. 3. to maintain proper blade balance. Connect the second cable negative (-) to the other end of the cable to protect the tractor's electrical system from the battery. ...'s Owner's Manual prior to charging your tractor's battery, use for no fewer than eight hours. Fuse WARNING! Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to 30° angle. Do not allow cable clamps to cause cancer and reproductive harm. When reinstalling the battery, always ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the belt guards by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be dangerous by not disengaging completely. Protect your hands by removing the ... be removed and special tools used in this section. 2. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts. All belts on your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Do not overinflate. Tires CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as...
... or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the belt guards by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be dangerous by not disengaging completely. Protect your hands by removing the ... be removed and special tools used in this section. 2. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts. All belts on your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Do not overinflate. Tires CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... fuse. 1. fill tank with CHOKE activated. 2. Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner. 1. Set plug gap. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Faulty spark plug(s). 9. Tractor running with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Dirty air cleaner. Engine ... the engine's cooling fins and blower housing. 1. Replace spark plug(s). Replace air cleaner element and/or clean pre-cleaner. 1. Replace blade. 1. Place throttle in the FAST position. 5. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Mow once at a high cutting height...
... fuse. 1. fill tank with CHOKE activated. 2. Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner. 1. Set plug gap. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Faulty spark plug(s). 9. Tractor running with clean, fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 1. Dirty air cleaner. Engine ... the engine's cooling fins and blower housing. 1. Replace spark plug(s). Replace air cleaner element and/or clean pre-cleaner. 1. Replace blade. 1. Place throttle in the FAST position. 5. Do not mulch when grass is wet. 3. Mow once at a high cutting height...