Cub Cadet Op's Manual Model Lt1042 Lt1045 Lt1046 Lt1050 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I would take it to a couple of places to get ideas what the problem is and if two or three tell you the same thing then get prices as well. Go from there.

Check that a wire has not been cut. Check the PTO clutch wires as well. I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/christopher_722ea729aae6fd07

There are many possible answers, but the best way I've found and for all types of mowers is: Put the mower on a level garage floor or pavement area. Rise the mower deck to the highest level. By hand (everything off, of course), position both blade tips to the furthest outside edge of the mower deck (widest from tip to tip). Use two wood blocks or equivalent sized objects and place them under the blade tips. Find something that comes very close to the blade but doesn't touch. This is so you can see a gap for reference sake. Adjust the linkages (usually long links, from front of tractor) until the spacing is the same between both blade tips and the objects under them. The manual has you measuring the blade tips. I find blocks or spacers easier... http://www.cubcadet.info/Manuels/2005/Tracteurs/LT1042-LT1045-LT1046-LT1050-Owner.pdf - see page 17

Remove lug nuts

In case anyone has a 2014 Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW and needs to know where the damned spring goes when it falls off when removing the belt keeper, here's a photo.

i have never seen one can take picture and show me

Check the clutch, sounds like you may need a new one.

Are you referring to the drive belt?

Remove the engine cover to expose the starter motor (or take the starter off). Lubricate the starter bendix, its the gear atop the starter motor shaft, use Marvel Mystery oil and then work the bendix a bit and it should fix it. If the teeth on the bendix or flywheel are damaged obviously that is where the problem lies.

Had the same problem with my GT1554. There's a hex shaped bushing with a round center that the steering column passes through, found immediately above the gear on the steering shaft, on the top side of the sheet metal. It had worn to an oblong opening and allowed the gear teeth to slip past each other. Replace that bushing. Even if there's a little wear on the teeth, they'll mesh OK after the bushing is replaced.

I sounds like there's significant resistance to the engine turning over. I experienced this when the electric PTO/clutch seized - and the mower was trying to turn over the engine AND the mower blades because the PTO wasn't disengaging. Try taking the mower belt off the PTO and see how the engine turns over. If it's still slow, the problem is in the engine. If it spins normally, replace the PTO clutch. BTW - when my clutch seized, it also burned out the PTO switch. The switch is pretty inexpensive, so if you're replacing the PTO/clutch (I found one online for about $175.00 - MUCH more expensive at the dealership) - you should probably replace the switch as well.

My GT 1052 has a spring loaded idler pulley to maintain traction on the belt. If the belt came off a pulley once, it's probably stretched or some of the internal cords have broken, allowing it to twist and come off the pulley. You should replace it immediately. One Note: Be SURE to get a belt with Kevlar - I used a lesser belt the first time, and it only lasted a short while. Considering the amount of effort to change the belt, it's better to buy the slightly more expensive one's with Kevlar as they last MUCH longer.

only way is to change pulley size on pump / has built in gear

see if there is a fuse for the clutch near the sw

remove wheels and repack yourself

you have to remove wheels and repack bearings

charge the battery start tractor and check the voltage at battery terminals should min 12volts and rise to about 13.8volts if not charger is RS

Did you check voltage on the battery, and did you leave it running at a high idle? (low idle can consume battery voltage instead of charging it. On many tractors the lights do not run unless the motor is running so don't let that throw you off. Things to checkMake sure no fuses popped. Makes sure you have gasTry jumping it to see if it starts If not, it sounds like you may have a short, or may have a safety switch that is acting up. look for loose, broken, damaged wires. Check to see if any wires are hot when the battery is fully charged. Try that and repost what you do or don't find.

Did you check for power at the pto switch? Start with checking that, then check the wire from the PTO switch to see if it has power all the way to the PTO clutch. If there is power to the clutch, and the belt is good and routed properly it's probably the PTO clutch.

grab the filter with a pipe wrwnch or drive a screw driver through it and turn it. good luck. Ron