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    Oil & Fuel  Cub Cadet LT 1046 - Fuel Leak

    I noticed a strong fuel smell coming from my 4 year old Cub 1046. Looked underneath and saw a slow leak where the rubber fuel line meets the tank. Thought (hoped) it was the fuel line, so I snipped off about 2 inches from the end, reconnected, and still had a slow leak. Through some basic...
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    Changing Blades - Need Help

    Changing the blades on my LT1046. Have all the recommended tools and following the procedures outlined on this forum and in the manual. Got two blades off and replaced without any problem. I am unable to remove the nut on the third. Tried several times with all the strength that I can muster...
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    Gator Blades - LT1046

    I would like to try out the Gator blades on my CC LT1046. Does anyone know which Gator blades fit this model? Thanks.
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    LT1046 Replacement Blades

    Where can I buy or order (online) replacement blades for my 2 year old LT1046? I apologize is this has already been answered in the past - - if so, please direct me to the right location. Thanks!
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    Tires  1046 Tire Pressure

    So far I've gotten great advice on my 1046. Let me go to the well one more time. What tire air pressure should I go with on my 1046. The manual says: Front: 14 PSI Rear: 10 PSI It came from the dealer with much higher (Front: 20, Rear: 17). Should I go with the recommended 14 (Front) and...
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    Buying Advice  Cub Cadet 1046 - Blade Sharpening Advice

    I would like to sharpen the blade on my CC1046. I have 30 hours on it and feel like I'm due. 1. Do I need to remove the deck to sharpen the blades, or can I raise the deck enough to remove them? 2. Can I use a standard wrench and some elbow grease, or should I use an air wrench? 3. Is a...
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    Cub Cadet 1046 Oil Change - 6 Questions

    Will the Cub Cadet experts out there please answer the following rookie questions: 1. How many hours can I go before I should change the oil in my new Cub Cadet 1046 (2005)? Some on this site say 10-12 hours, I think the manual says 25. 2. When should I change the oil filter. Every time I...
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    1046 --> Leaving Uncut Strips of Grass

    My new 1046 is running great, but not cutting as nice as I expected. I commonly get streaks or stips of uncut or uneven grass. I tried following the owners manual steps for balancing the blades. It helped a little, but I still have the same problem. I've read elsewhere that the steps in...
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    Steps for First Time Use of a New Cub Cadet 1046

    TSC is delivering my new Cub Cadet 1046 on Friday. 1. Are there any steps that I need to take before using it the first time? Do I need to add anything, remove any packaging type things? 2. What should I look for before signing the paperwork and taking delivery. I was told it will be a new...
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    Extended Warranty on Cub Cadet 1046

    Thanks to some assistance from this discussion group, I purchased a Cub Cadet 1046 today from TSC. I was even able to use a 10% coupon from Lowes. After trying two local TSC's, the second one honored it. My Question: Do you recommend buying the Extended Warranty. Both TSC and Lowes offered...
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    Cub Cadet 1042 or 1045 @ Lowes

    I have narrowed my search for a riding mower down to the following two Cubs at Lowes: 1042: 19hp 42" deck - 2 blades - $1599 1045: 20hp 46" deck - 3 blades - $1699 Other than the 1 extra hp and bigger deck, these two models look identical. 1. I don't mind paying the extra $100 bucks, but...
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