Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH lawn tractor specs and service data

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

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Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KH