Cub Cadet LTX 1046M

The Cub Cadet LTX 1046M is a lawn tractor model from the LTX 1000 series, manufactured from 2009 to 2014 by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). This lawn tractor was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet LTX 1046M is equipped with a 0.7 L (44.2 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine with 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke, and a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet LTX 1046M lawn tractor features:

• The Kohler Courage SV715 gasoline engine which produces 22.3 PS (16.4 kW; 22.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
• Manual sector and pinion steering
• Disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Independent front PTO with manual lever clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet LTX 1046M
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	232 kg (510 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	12.5 liters (3.3 US gal.; 2.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler SV715
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders	2
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	725 cm3, (44.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	83.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.27 in X 2.64 in)
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Horsepower	22.3 PS (16.4 kW; 22.0 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):	1.8 L (1.9 US. qt, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
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:	0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual sector and pinion
Brakes	Disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
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	1.9 L (0.5 US. gal, 0.4 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15×6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20×10

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

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

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Flywheel alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V, CCA 190A

Attachments

Cub Cadet 46″ mid-mount mower deck with manual lift
Cutting width	1,160 mm (46 in)
Cut height	30-100 mm (1.5-4.0 in)
Cut positions	12