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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Important Safe Operation Practices
- 3 Slope Gauge
- 4 Tractor Set-Up
- 5 Know Your Lawn Tractor
- 6 Operating Your Lawn Tractor
- 7 Making Adjustments
- 8 Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
- 9 Service
- 10 Off-Season Storage
- 11 Maintenance Chart
- 12 Troubleshooting
- 13 Attachments & Accessories
- 14 Specifications
- 15 Warranty Information
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Operator's Manual
SERIES
1500
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
Model SLT1554
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws
(if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is
required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio
44136-0019.
CUBCADETLLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01651
(1/17/2005)
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- Page 1 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your Cub Cadet dealer or contact the service department, P.O.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is also illustrated below. You can locate the model plate by looking at the underside of the tractor's seat. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from your Cub Cadet dealer. Copy the model number here:... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. - Page 4 Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over- manual, usecareandgood judgment. Contact your speeding may cause the operator to lose control of Cub Cadet dealer for assistance. the machine resulting in serious injury or death. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g.
- Page 5 Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is by your Cub Cadet dealer. spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
- Page 6 8. Never t amper w iththesafety interlock system orother replace immediately withoriginal equipment safety devices. Check theirproper o peration regularly. manufacturer's (O.E.M.) partsonly, l istedinthis 9. Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine, manual. "Useofparts which donotmeettheoriginal disconnect thesparkplugwire(s) a ndground against equipment specifications mayleadtoimproper theengine.
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Page 7: Slope Gauge
Sight and hold this Ueven w ith a verticantree... or a corner of a building,., or a fence post a 15° ..,.I &i I,l.I... -
Page 8: Tractor Set-Up
SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP GasandOilFill-up Shipping BraceRemoval The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by engine is off, set the parking brake and turning it counterclockwise. -
Page 9: Know Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 1 Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter PTO (Blade Engage) Knob Throttle Control Lever Brake Pedal Choke Control Drive Pedal Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Fuel Tank Cap Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Cup Holder... - Page 10 ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitch Module The throttle control lever is Fast WARNING: Never leave a running machine located on the left side of the Position unattended. Always disengage PTO, move tractor's dash panel. This lever shift lever into neutral position, set parking controls the speed of the engine.
- Page 11 HourMeter ElectricPTO/ BladeEngage Knob Located in the center of the tractor's console, the hour meter operates whenever the ignition key is rotated out l' J i.Z.i To engage the power to the of the STOP position and records the actual hours of cutting deck or other (separately tractor operation.
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Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor
See Figure 4. should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) • The safety interlock system prevents the engine engaged. - Page 13 SettingtheGauge Wheels • If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height as described above.
- Page 14 Engaging theParking Brake • To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the lower portion of the To engage the parking brake: drive pedal with the ball of your foot (NOT your • Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there heel) until the desired speed is achieved.
- Page 15 Stop machine if anyone enters the area. This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet's quality cutting decks. The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.
- Page 16 • For best results it is recommended that the first two • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
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Page 17: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Locate the two lock nuts on the opposite side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 9. Tighten the lock adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock except where specified... - Page 18 Parking BrakeAdjustment HexNut and LockWasher WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, stop engine and remove key PivotBar to prevent unintended starting. If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the...
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Page 19: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
*Use of synthetic oH having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty acceptabUe, up to 40,T repairs must be performed by your Cub Cadet **Synthetic oils wHU provide better starting in extreme Dealer. coUd(beUow -IO°F), Engine 0il... - Page 20 Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill tube. Do NOT counterclockwise and pull outward to begin pour more than 6 oz. of oil at a time without first draining oil.
- Page 21 IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine NOTE: Handle new elements carefully; do not use if serviced by your Cub Cadet dealer before operating the the sealing surfaces are bent or damaged. tractor. •...
- Page 22 Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of Spark Plug(s) residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element Every 200 hours of operation, remove the spark which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the plug(s), check condition, and reset the gap or replace fuel filter when dirty.
- Page 23 The engines on Cub Cadet Series 1500 tractors are 12. Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the equipped with a Walbro fixed main jet carburetor.
- Page 24 • Make sure the fuel tank is filled with clean, fresh the needle is turned in (lean). Note the position of gasoline. the needle. Set the adjusting needle midway • Make sure the fuel tank cap vent is not blocked and between the rich and lean settings.
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Page 25: Service
SECTION 8: SERVICE Tires Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 20. inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the WARNING: Never exceed the maximum HexFlangeNut tire. - Page 26 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your amps. Cub Cadet dealer to have your drive belt replaced. gas while charging. Charge battery in a well WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive...
- Page 27 Hydrostatic T ransmission Changing the DeckBelt Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free WARNING: Be sure to shut the engine off, of grass and debris at all times. The hydrostatic remove ignition key, disconnect the spark transmission is sealed at the factory and is plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to maintenance free.
- Page 28 • With belt tension relieved, carefully remove the NOTE: The idler pulley(s) may have to be loosened, belt from around the left-hand spindle pulley. but not removed, in order to remove the belt from around them. IMPORTANT: Carefully allow the ratchet to pivot rearward before removing it from the square hole.
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Page 29: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: To empty the system, run the engine until the tank MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNTRACTOR on page 19 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period. WARNING: Drain fuel... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Throttle control lever not in correct Place throttle lever to FAST position. -
Page 31: Attachments & Accessories
SECTION 12: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Series 1500 Lawn Tractors. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Cub Cadet Series... -
Page 32: Specifications
SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS Capacities Fuel Tank 15.1 liters (4.0 gallons) Engine Crankcase (w/filter) 2.0 liters (67.6 oz.) Transmission 2.25 liters (76 oz.) Hydrostatic Transmission Make and Model Hydro-Gear0510 Gear Ratio 22.2:1 Forward Speed 0m.p.h.-5.2m.p.h. Reverse Speed 0m.p.h.-2.3m.p.h. Engine (Air-cooled, 4-cycle) Make Kohler Command Model... - Page 33 NOTES...
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Page 34: Warranty Information
KOHLER FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Kohler Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your small off-road equipment engine. For California, engines produced in 1995 and later must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state's stringent anti-smog standards. - Page 35 You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property or in the Yellow Pages or contact CUB CADET by calling 1- arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the prod- 877-CUB TOUGH (1-877-282-8684) or writing to RO.
- Page 36 CUB CADET MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADET Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, LLC ("CUB CADET") with respect to new merchandise pur- blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as...