I am so happy to find this forum. I was mulching leaves with my 1042 when it just quit and immediately was engulfed in flames. It was completely destroyed. Cub Cadet wants me to file a claim with my homeowners insurance. Your post proves to me that it is as I have said, An Electrical problem. A problem that they know about and stonewall with me about a warranty replacement..Another Cadet, I don't think so, Just give me my money back.