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Here is a link where you might find manuals and wiring diagram for your Cub Cadet LTX1040 EXACT model number. https://www.partstree.com/models/ltx-1040-cub-cadet-42-lawn-tractor-parts

You say from post #18: The seat switch has been unplugged for years now. AND Lets be a little bit reasonable That is what caused the guy in my post #20 to expire. HE had bypassed the seat operator presence switch and fell off the mower and it ran over him. It was his own doings. Just saying...

Safety switches: WHY You asked: Why so many safety switches, are they really all that neccessary? Can I just disarm them? It's your call, but think about this. The safety stuff is mainly to reduce the chance of spilling a hot cup of coffee in the crotch and then hiring a HOT CUP OF COFFEE IN...

AND hang onto your OEM Walbro carb. The are easy to re-build and usually result in a better carb than the replacements. Rebuild it as a spare in your spare time.

You might think about: Instead of hosing off a deck for debris removal try using air pressure or a leaf blower. Reduces the amount of rusting.

try this link for a free download of the 272144 Briggs SERVICE manual: Some other manual available also for other types of eq. https://www.lilredbarn.net/category-s/85198.htm

Brand New=under warranty

Only tool I lend is, I keep a Poulan chainsaw that I do not like as a loaner and for some reason it's always finds itself back home and running ok. Really wished it would not come back. If I try to use it I end up having to do a repair of some sort.

As mentioned in post #7. I keep a heads up when I see shift levers that can probably leak due to a bad boot or some did not even have a boot. I install a umbrella on the shift lever close to the xmission. Can use a stout plastic pill body or eqiv and fill the underside with grease and slide it...

Honda engines from a pressure washer. $50 area

I've seen those type and usually the star center is stripped out and the spindle bolt star also stripped. Also seen the air filter completely clogged. Adds new meaning to the term "rode hard and put away wet" They asked me to check their engine as to why it would not start. Like whipping on a...

I've seen them cooling fins get clogged from grass clipping, get engine get too hot and pop out valve seats. I use compressed air or a gas or battery type leaf blower and clean the complete tractor and deck after each mowing. Pay them now or pay the new mower dealer later if you ignore this. It...

Also you can go to little red barn.com and download a FREE service manual for your engine. Lots of other FREE downloads there also. Try this link and select twin cylinder "L" head https://www.lilredbarn.net/category-s/85198.htm

Are you now saying that it cranks but does not start? What do you mean by smoking after it shuts off? (smoking out muffler or what???? Since you are in love and want to keep that engine invest in a Service Manual. Here is a Service manual for those engines on ebay. Just type this number into...

Because some will not turn on without a certain input voltage. Strange but true. If a external voltage (usually battery voltage)is not detected by some voltage regulators used on Lawn tractors the regulator will not turn on and no or very low DC voltage will be read on the regulator output...