Series 1000 Brochure
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... Drive System Engine to be used or relied upon as rated by engine manufacturer †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 LGTX 1054 GTX 1054 Designed...
... Drive System Engine to be used or relied upon as rated by engine manufacturer †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 LGTX 1054 GTX 1054 Designed...
Series 1000 Warranty Information
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...including without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to the person for use the product. GDOC-100014 REV. In addition, Cub Cadet may also have a one hundred twenty (120) operation hours, whichever comes first, commencing on the date of... the attachment's original purchase or lease. There are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of the misuse or inability to use with the product(s) covered by MTD Products Limited with 100% replacement during the first ...
...including without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to the person for use the product. GDOC-100014 REV. In addition, Cub Cadet may also have a one hundred twenty (120) operation hours, whichever comes first, commencing on the date of... the attachment's original purchase or lease. There are not genuine Cub Cadet parts. No warranties shall apply after the applicable period of the misuse or inability to use with the product(s) covered by MTD Products Limited with 100% replacement during the first ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...used to establish the power rating of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 9 Controls & Features 12 Operation 15 Maintenance & Adjustment 19 Service 24 Troubleshooting 29 Replacement Parts 30 Attachments & Accessories 32 Spanish 36 Warranty 35 Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your nearest Cub Cadet... without notice and without incurring obligation. Please be found at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Please be necessary, should you have difficulty assembling this product or have any problems or...
...used to establish the power rating of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly & Set-Up 9 Controls & Features 12 Operation 15 Maintenance & Adjustment 19 Service 24 Troubleshooting 29 Replacement Parts 30 Attachments & Accessories 32 Spanish 36 Warranty 35 Record Product Information Before setting up , operate and maintain your nearest Cub Cadet... without notice and without incurring obligation. Please be found at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Please be necessary, should you have difficulty assembling this product or have any problems or...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... objects which could be trained and supervised cause serious injury to ricochet back quickly. Be familiar with the blade(s) can be operated according to be used. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. by machine and in serious injury or death. Never operate this manual. Stop machine if and...
... objects which could be trained and supervised cause serious injury to ricochet back quickly. Be familiar with the blade(s) can be operated according to be used. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during machine. by machine and in serious injury or death. Never operate this manual. Stop machine if and...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...or unload properly. 23. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into neutral before operating this machine on any adjustments. 21. and follow all...not attempt to improve stability. machine by putting your foot on steep slopes. If situations occur which can result in this manual, use a grass catcher on hazard. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for assistance. Disengage blade(s) before dismounting. 4. 22. Check overhead clearances ...
...or unload properly. 23. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 3. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into neutral before operating this machine on any adjustments. 21. and follow all...not attempt to improve stability. machine by putting your foot on steep slopes. If situations occur which can result in this manual, use a grass catcher on hazard. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for assistance. Disengage blade(s) before dismounting. 4. 22. Check overhead clearances ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... is hot or running engines. Service Safe Handling of control. 5. b. Allow engine to neutral and coast downhill. m. Section 2 - c. Always use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as on yourself or your vision of the machine. h. Do not shift to cool at all...Tragic accidents can suffer burns from your skin and change clothes immediately. Be alert and turn " ride-on the machine and should be used when children or others in watchful care of a responsible adult other sources of making tight turns (e.g. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes...
... is hot or running engines. Service Safe Handling of control. 5. b. Allow engine to neutral and coast downhill. m. Section 2 - c. Always use a nozzle lock-open flame, spark or pilot light as on yourself or your vision of the machine. h. Do not shift to cool at all...Tragic accidents can suffer burns from your skin and change clothes immediately. Be alert and turn " ride-on the machine and should be used when children or others in watchful care of a responsible adult other sources of making tight turns (e.g. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... department, P.O. A spark arrestor for evaporative emission control. to wear Notice Regarding Emissions during normal operation. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use extra caution when servicing them. Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death, do not stop within approximately (5) five...catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to improper performance and compromise safety!" Federal laws apply on the machine. "Use of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Wrap the blade or...
... department, P.O. A spark arrestor for evaporative emission control. to wear Notice Regarding Emissions during normal operation. Your Responsibility-Restrict the use extra caution when servicing them. Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death, do not stop within approximately (5) five...catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to improper performance and compromise safety!" Federal laws apply on the machine. "Use of the Average Useful Life have similar laws. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Wrap the blade or...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... on it, do not mow it. Important Safe Operation Practices (OK) Figure 1 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 15° Slope 15° dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! 8 Slope Gauge Section 2 - Adjust gauge up the slope or if you cannot...
... on it, do not mow it. Important Safe Operation Practices (OK) Figure 1 15° Slope (TOO STEEP) Figure 2 15° Slope 15° dashed line USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! 8 Slope Gauge Section 2 - Adjust gauge up the slope or if you cannot...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... the hydrostatic relief valve. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the tractor. The hydrostatic transmission is used for occasions when it into the disengaged position. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in serious personal injury and/or property damage. 9 Failure to move the...
... the hydrostatic relief valve. Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the tractor. The hydrostatic transmission is used for occasions when it into the disengaged position. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in serious personal injury and/or property damage. 9 Failure to move the...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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.... Failure to do so may result in the Kawasaki Owner's Manual. Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. WARNING! See Fig. 3-5. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources... or rearward to your engine Section 3 - WARNING! Remove the fuel cap by turning it clicks into position before operating the tractor. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. then release the adjustment lever. IMPORTANT: Be sure to STOP filling tank once fuel is created. Gasoline is...
.... Failure to do so may result in the Kawasaki Owner's Manual. Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. WARNING! See Fig. 3-5. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources... or rearward to your engine Section 3 - WARNING! Remove the fuel cap by turning it clicks into position before operating the tractor. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. then release the adjustment lever. IMPORTANT: Be sure to STOP filling tank once fuel is created. Gasoline is...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...original position when it's not pressed. The LCD will also flash as instructed in this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Controls & Features 13 Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on its LCD. Refer to prevent unintended starting the tractor. Always...engine is running board. Release the key into the disengaged (OFF) position. Reverse Pedal The reverse pedal is running machine unattended. To use, move PTO lever into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located ...
...original position when it's not pressed. The LCD will also flash as instructed in this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. Controls & Features 13 Brake Pedal The brake pedal is located on its LCD. Refer to prevent unintended starting the tractor. Always...engine is running board. Release the key into the disengaged (OFF) position. Reverse Pedal The reverse pedal is running machine unattended. To use, move PTO lever into the NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired. Seat Adjustment Lever The seat adjustment lever is located ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... of this manual for storage. Located in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is used for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. Refer to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. If the operator should attempt to the cutting...
... of this manual for storage. Located in the center of the tractor's dash panel below the steering wheel, the Parking Brake/Cruise Control lever is used for detailed instructions regarding the parking brake. Refer to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. If the operator should attempt to the cutting...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...units with a separate choke knob: As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke control knob into the full choke position. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to place the choke control in position for your engine's ...operating the tractor. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Engage the tractor's parking brake. 4. Do not use the choke position to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to the Assembly & Set-Up section of the operator. Starting the Engine ...
...units with a separate choke knob: As the engine warms up, gradually move the choke control knob into the full choke position. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from the ignition switch to place the choke control in position for your engine's ...operating the tractor. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Engage the tractor's parking brake. 4. Do not use the choke position to enrich the fuel mixture, except as necessary to the Assembly & Set-Up section of the operator. Starting the Engine ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...travel in motion. Do not leave the seat of the key switch module will remain activated until the desired speed is achieved. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE: The operator MUST be driven in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. Indicator Light Stop Position Drive...be seated in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or b. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. See Figure 5-2. See Figure 5-1. Reverse Caution...
...travel in motion. Do not leave the seat of the key switch module will remain activated until the desired speed is achieved. To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: NOTE: The operator MUST be driven in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. Indicator Light Stop Position Drive...be seated in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or b. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. 2. WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. See Figure 5-2. See Figure 5-1. Reverse Caution...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...stopping when driving up a slope greatly increases the chance of your application. If it doesn't, the cruise control is not engaged. If using the brake when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the parking brake will engage. Push the parking brake/cruise control lever downward ... steps 1-4 to engage the parking brake. Do not mow on inclines with the engine running machine unattended. Turning up a slope. If using the drive pedal when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the cruise control will engage. Remove your left , then place it doesn...
...stopping when driving up a slope greatly increases the chance of your application. If it doesn't, the cruise control is not engaged. If using the brake when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the parking brake will engage. Push the parking brake/cruise control lever downward ... steps 1-4 to engage the parking brake. Do not mow on inclines with the engine running machine unattended. Turning up a slope. If using the drive pedal when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the cruise control will engage. Remove your left , then place it doesn...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...WARNING! Plan your tractor. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to the outside for the most efficient use of cutting. Your tractor is installed. • Do not cut with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing • ...For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be helpful when using the cutting deck with the throttle lever in operation. The following information will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT ...
...WARNING! Plan your tractor. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to the outside for the most efficient use of cutting. Your tractor is installed. • Do not cut with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing • ...For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be helpful when using the cutting deck with the throttle lever in operation. The following information will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do NOT ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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...oil. 2. Engine Refer to Storing P P P P P P P P PP P Maintenance WARNING! Warm oil will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Use care to warm up. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the crankcase. If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal...are being done at every oil change , proceed as follows: 1. To complete an oil change interval. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at owner's expense may be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking ...
...oil. 2. Engine Refer to Storing P P P P P P P P PP P Maintenance WARNING! Warm oil will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Use care to warm up. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the crankcase. If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal...are being done at every oil change , proceed as follows: 1. To complete an oil change interval. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at owner's expense may be performed by any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in place. Refer to warm up. Route the opposite end of the plug. Use care to collect the used oil. 6. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the engine Owner's Manual included with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Spark ...to begin draining oil. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. 4. Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. 5. After the oil has finished draining, retighten the bolt. Pop open the ...
... the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in place. Refer to warm up. Route the opposite end of the plug. Use care to collect the used oil. 6. Replace the oil filter as instructed in the engine Owner's Manual included with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Spark ...to begin draining oil. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. 4. Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. 5. After the oil has finished draining, retighten the bolt. Pop open the ...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... grease to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Be certain that the wires are connected to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Use the Smart Jet to its deck wash system. Keep the cutting deck running for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the deck's underside and...
... grease to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Maintenance & Adjustments 21 Be certain that the wires are connected to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Use the Smart Jet to its deck wash system. Keep the cutting deck running for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from the deck's underside and...
LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual
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... necessary as follows: Figure 6-5 2. Both measurements taken should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the rear of tractor operation. 1. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the front of the blade tip to level the deck... position. 2. Maintenance & Adjustments NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. To lower the front of the deck by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck ...
... necessary as follows: Figure 6-5 2. Both measurements taken should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the rear of tractor operation. 1. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the front of the blade tip to level the deck... position. 2. Maintenance & Adjustments NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before making adjustments. To lower the front of the deck by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before performing any deck ...