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Cub Cadet LTX 1042 User Manual

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Attaching the Negative Battery Cable
NOTE: 
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive

The negative cable (heavy black wire) may be secured to

attached, proceed as follows:
Raise the seat and remove the carriage bolt and hex nut 
from the negative cable (heavy black wire).
Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the 2.
negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable
to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and wing

Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the 
battery, securing it in place and make certain that the red
rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal to help
protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the
tractor.
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any

maintained at all times.
The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.


for maximum p.s.i.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing 
the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height
setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on
the right fender).
Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance 2.
with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should

follows:
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the
surface, adjust as follows:
Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.a.
Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by b.
removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which

c.
height setting.
Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge d.
wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately

pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
10 se c t i O n 2 — as s e M b l y & se t -up

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Cub Cadet LTX 1042 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine BrandKohler
Engine Power19 HP
Engine Displacement597cc
TransmissionHydrostatic
Blades2
Deck MaterialSteel
Front Tires15x6-6
Rear Tires20x8-8
Engine ModelCourage
Cutting Width42 inches
Turning Radius18 in
Wheel Size (Front)15 in
Wheel Size (Rear)20 inches
Warranty3 years
Cutting Height1.5 - 4 in. (3.8 - 10.2 cm)

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