Cub Cadet LTX 1042 User Manual

Driving The Tractor
WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. 
Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
2.

To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear 
then slowly depress the reverse pedal with the ball of your


CAUTION: 
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
moving from forward to reverse or vice versa.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor


parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode


engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating

look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
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NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous 
page.
2.

key switch module. See Fig. 5-2.

Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
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4.

Always look down and behind before and while backing to 5.
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward


a.

The operator leaves the seat.b.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Figure 5-2
Reverse Pedal
Drive Pedal
Figure 5-1
16 se c t i O n 5— Op e r a t i O n

Cub Cadet LTX 1042 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kohler
Engine Power	19 HP
Engine Displacement	597cc
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Blades	2
Deck Material	Steel
Front Tires	15x6-6
Rear Tires	20x8-8
Engine Model	Courage
Cutting Width	42 inches
Turning Radius	18 in
Wheel Size (Front)	15 in
Wheel Size (Rear)	20 inches
Warranty	3 years
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4 in. (3.8 - 10.2 cm)