Cub Cadet LT1042

The Cub Cadet LT1042 is a lawn tractor model from the LT1000 series, manufactured from 2005 to 2008 by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). It was available in a two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet LT1042 is equipped with a 0.6 L (36.4 cu·in) single-cylinder gasoline engine with 94.0 mm (3.7 in) of the cylinder bore and 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the piston stroke, and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet LT1042 lawn tractor features:

• The Kohler Courage SV590 gasoline engine which produces 19.3 PS (14.2 kW; 19.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
• Manual steering
• Dry disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet LT 1042
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	2005-2008
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,730 mm (68.1 in)
Width	1,143 mm (45 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,170 mm (46.1 in)
Ground clearance	110 mm (4.3 in)
Weight	226 kg (498 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	13.2 liters (3.5 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler Courage SV590
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	597 cm3, (36.4 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	94.0 mm X 86.0 mm (3.70 in X 3.39 in)
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Horsepower	19.3 PS (14.2 kW; 19.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Torque	48.8 Nm (4.98 kg·m; 36.01 ft·lb)
Starter	Electric
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	API SJ or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity (with filter):	1.5 L (1.6 US.qts, 1.32 Imp. qts)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:	0.76 mm (0.0299 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.127 mm (0.005 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.178 mm (0.007 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Hydro-Gear 0510
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 3.7 kmh (2.3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	2.25 L (0.6 US. gal, 0.5 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15x6x6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20x10x8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	16A
Battery	12V CCA: 190A

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