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Cub Cadet LTX 1042 User Manual

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Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the 
deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades
so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade 2.
tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the
right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken


hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-5.
Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by 4.
turning the adjustment gear. See Fig. 6-5.
The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements
taken earlier are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake

roll with the parking brake applied (and the transmission relief
valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub
Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted.
Adjusting the Seat
Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat
adjustment instructions.
WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure
the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the
parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull
back on seat until it clicks into place.
Hex Bolt
Adjustment
Gear
Figure 6-5
Adjustments
WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
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heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE: 
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 25 for
information regarding tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that
can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of
the deck should be between ⁄inch and ⁄inch lower than the
rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:

the deck lift lever in the middle position.
Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 2.
parallel with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the 
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between  and  less
than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of the 
deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-4.
To 2. raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the
inner hex nut against the front hanger bracket.
To  lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the
hex nut, away from the front hanger bracket.
See Fig. 6-4.
Retighten the lock nut against each hex nut when proper 4.
adjustment is achieved.
Figure 6-4
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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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