Cub Cadet LTX 1040

The Cub Cadet LTX 1040 is a lawn tractor model from the LTX 1000 series, manufactured from 2009 to 2014 by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet LTX 1040 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 an automatic CVT transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet LTX1040 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 sector and pinion steering
• Open operator station
• Independent front PTO with manual clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet LTX 1040
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	2009-2014
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width	–
Height	–
Wheel base	1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Weight	212 kg (467 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	12.5 liters (3.3 US gal.; 2.7 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
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 sector and pinion
Brakes	–
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Automatic CVT
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	0.6 L (0.2 US. gal, 0.1 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15×6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20×8

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

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

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V CCA: 19A

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