New 1042, used actually

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The Terminator

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I just got a 2 year old 1042. I did a lot of research, it seems that a lot of problems get posted about these little mowers. I just wanted to add that mine runs and cuts great. I am very happy with it. It has 24 hours on it. I have the rest of the day off, so, I am going to piddle with it some. I will be brushing off a few rust spots on the deck, and painting them. I am thinking seriously about painting the deck with bed liner, the plastic stuff. What do you think about that?

Here is a photo. I have $818 in it. Best - Ted

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The 1000's get more troubleshooting/problems posts simply because of the volume of them that are sold compared to the other models. Most 1000 owners are very happy with their little Cubs :) Looks nice, great price.

-Fordlords-
 
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The Terminator said:
I just got a 2 year old 1042 .... It has 24 hours on it .... I have $818 in it.

Thats tough to beat. Enjoy!
 
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Use a rust conversion product after cleaning rusted areas. If you trap any rust under the liner material; it will rust under the liner mateil and go through to other side.
 
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Yikes. What I found was that the paint was chipping off. the primer coat under the paint, is fine. I just rubbed the bad paint. I really don't know if I should or will, do anything with it. Best - Ted
 
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I got my 1042 in the spring of last year, new. After I got it, I came on here and was horrified to see all the bad talking about the little cub! Mine has been absolutly great, no complaints at all.
 
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BiXLL said:
..I came on here and was horrified to see all the bad talking about the little cub! Mine has been absolutly great, no complaints at all.

I wouldn't sweat it. You know the drill. People tend not to speak up until they have problems. Out of the thousands of 1042's sold, some owners will have problems.

Joel
 
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I have 75 hours on my 2004 1554, no issues at all.
I just change the oil, filters and grease all the zerk fittings on the machine, runs like a champ.
I did go to fully synthetic oil after the break in period on the engine, runs smooth.
 

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