Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH

The Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH is a lawn tractor model from the LTX1000 series, manufactured from 2009 to 2011, and in 2013 by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) . This model was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH is equipped with the Kohler SV590 single-cylinder gasoline engine (2009), the Kohler SV600 single-cylinder gasoline engine (from 2010 to 2011), or Kohler SV175 V-twin gasoline engine (during 2013), and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH lawn tractor features:

• 2009: The Kohler SV590 gasoline engine with 19.3 PS (14.2 kW; 19.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
  2010-2011: The Kohler SV600 gasoline engine with 20.3 PS (14.9 kW; 20.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
  2013: The Kohler SV715 gasoline engine which with 22.3 PS (16.4 KW; 22.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower.
• Manual steering
• Open operator station
• Dry disc brakes
• Independent front PTO with manual lever clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet LTX1042 KH
Tractor type	Lawn and garden tractor
Production years	2009-2011, 2013
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,750 mm (68.9 in)
Width	–
Height	–
Wheel base	1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Weight	225 kg (496 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	12.5 liters (3.3 US gal.; 2.7 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine (2009)
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)

Engine (2010-2011)
Engine model	Kohler SV600
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled
Cylinders	1
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	597 cm2, (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	20.3 PS (14.9 KW; 20.0 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)

Engine (2013)
Engine model	Kohler SV715
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders	2
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	725 cm2, (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):	1.6 L (1.69 US. qt, 1.41 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
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	–
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 3.7 kmh (2.3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	1.8 L (0.5 US. gal, 0.4 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 15x6x6
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 20x8x8

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

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