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Cub Cadet i1042 Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model .................... Cub Cadet i1042
Tractor Type .................... Zero Turn Tractor
Manufacture Years .................... 2009
Fuel Type .................... Gasoline
Attachments .................... Mower Deck

Cub Cadet i1042 Engine

Engine Model .................... Kohler Courage SV540
Engine Type .................... Gasoline, 4-cycle single-cylinder vertical shaft air-cooled
Number of Cylinders .................... 1
Displacement, cu.in (cc) .................... 32.6 (535)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.50 (89.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................... 3.38 (86.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 18.0 (13.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 3600
Low Idle Speed, rpm .................... 1450-1550
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) .................... 39.1 (29.0)
Torque Speed, rpm .................... 2800
Compression .................... 8.5:1
Fuel System Type .................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type .................... Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump .................... Pulse type
Governor .................... Mechanical
Lubrication .................... Full pressure
Oil filter .................... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner .................... Replaceable, paper element
Spark Plug Type .................... Champion RC12YC or QC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.030 (0.76)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) .................... 0.008-0.012 (0.203-0.305)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................... 0.0015-0.0030 (0.038-0.076)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) .................... 0.0020-0.0035 (0.050-0.088)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 2.8 (10.5)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 1.9 (2.0)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator 15A
Starter Type .................... Electric
Number of Batteries .................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts .................... 12
Battery CCA .................... 190
Electric Ground .................... Negative

Power Take-Off

Mid PTO Operational Type .................... Independent
Mid PTO Clutch .................... Electric
Mid PTO Speed, rpm .................... 2000

Cub Cadet i1042 Transmission

Transmission Model .................... Hydro-Gear EZT
Transmission Type .................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears .................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears .................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 6.0 (9.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 3.2 (5.1)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .................... Front steer
Steering System .................... Differential
Brakes Type .................... Dry disc
Front Tire Size .................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size .................... 20x8.00-8

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 47.5 (1200)
Length, in (mm) .................... 69 (1745)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 50 (1265)
Weight (with Mower Deck), lb (kg) .................... 535 (242)

Cub Cadet i1042 Attachments

42" Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .................... Mid-mount, side-discharge
Number of Blades .................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) .................... 42 (1060)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................... 50 (1265)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .................... 1.25-3.75 (32-95)
Cut Positions .................... 6
Deck Construction .................... Stamped
Deck Material .................... 11-gauge steel
Deck Engagement .................... Electric
Deck Drive .................... Belt
Lift System .................... Mechanical with spring assisted

CUB CADET TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
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