Cub Cadet 1529- Manuals

7 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIGH T AN D HO L D T H IS L EVE L WIT H A VE R T IC AL T R E E A POWE R POLE A C O R N ER OF A B U IL D IN G OR A FEN C E PO ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E Do not mo w o n i n c lines with a sl ope i n e x c e s s of 15 deg r...

8 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching the Battery Cables The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–). • The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain ...

9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 3 NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H Ignition Switch B Throttle Control Lever I Brake Pedal C Choke Control J Drive Pedal D Parking Brake...

10 Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 4. Figure 4 IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor wit...

11 Hour Meter Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tractor operation. See Figure 6. Figure 6 System Indicator Lights Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights in the center of its dash panel. ...

12 Seat Adjustment Lever To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position. Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to Seat Adjustment on page 17 of this...

13 Figure 7 e. Insert the shoulder screw through the rear gauge wheel and slide the belleville washer, crowned (rounded) side toward the shoulder, onto the shoulder screw. Install the shoulder screw, with wheel and washer, into the index hole that leaves approximately 1/2" between the bottom of ...

14 Driving The Tractor WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex- cessive speed and sudden stops. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO knob inthe disengaged (OFF) position, depressingthe brake pedal and engaging the parkingbrake. If leaving the tractor unattended, alsot...

15 Operating The Headlights To turn the tractor’s headlights on: • Start the engine following the instructions earlier in this section. • Turn the key one notch counterclockwise into the On/Lights position of the ignition switch. Refer to Figure 5. To turn the tractor’s headlights off: • Turn the ke...

16 • Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to raise the deck to cut the area; then re-cut the area a second time at the lower deck setting to get a clean cut. • Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush. • Keep...

17 Leveling the Deck NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 24 for information regarding tire pressure. Front To Rear The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can adjusted to level the deck from front...

18 • Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc. See Figure 14. Figure 14 • Carefully remove the cotter pin from the crown nut on the right side of the brake assembly. • Using a feeler gauge, check the gap between the brake disc and t...

19 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 29 for a reference of recommended maintenance intervals. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, setparking brake, stop engine and remove key toprevent unintended starting. Engine Maint...

20 • Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the full (F) mark on the dipstick. Refer to Figure 16. Refer to the viscosity oil chart earlier in this section for information regarding the proper type of oil to add to the crankcase. IMPORTANT: The oil capacity (with oil filter) is 1.8 U.S. quar...

21 • Before removing the old oil filter, clean around its base to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. • Grasp the oil filter and remove it from the engine by turning it counterclockwise. Use an oil filter wrench, if necessary. • Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with the open e...

22 Service Paper Element NOTE: Refer to the Attachments & Accessories table found on page 32 of this manual for the proper air filter. The paper element should be replaced at least every 100 hours of operation. Replace more frequently if the tractor is operated under extremely dusty conditions. ...

23 Cleaning the Engine And Deck Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the engine air intake screen and cooling fins. Every 100 hours of operation, check and clean the cooling fins and inside of engine shrouds to remove grass, ch...

24 SECTION 8: SERVICE Head Lamp WARNING: If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surroundingmetal surfaces will be hot and can causeburns to the skin. Allow the tractor to cool anduse caution when changing the lamp bulbs. Replace headlight bulbs as follows: NOTE: Pay attention t...

25 • Use a 1-1/8" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 24. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25° to 30° angle. I...

26 It can be found under the hood mounted behind the top of the dash panel on the support bar. Pull the fuse out and inspect it to determine if it is good or blown. IMPORTANT: Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for replacement. WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, alwa...

27 Figure 27 • Route the new belt around the three spindle pulleys. • Pull the deck idler pulley toward the left side of the deck and position it against the backside of the belt as shown in Figure 27. • Install the PTO belt and belt guards removed earlier. • Reinstall the deck on the tractor using ...

28 • Install the new belt routing it EXACTLY as the old one was routed. Refer to Figure 28. • Install all tractor components by reversing the previous instructions and following in the reverse order. IMPORTANT: When remounting the electric PTO clutch, make certain that is properly oriented against t...

29 SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR before storing for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for 30 days or more, the fuel system must be completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treat...

30 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO knob engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.Choke not activatedFuel tank empty, or stale fuel.Blocked fuel line.Faul...

31 SECTION 12: SPECIFICATIONS 1529 Capacities Fuel Tank ......................................................... 3 gallons (11.4 liters) Crankcase (approximately) .............................. 1.8 quarts / 57.6 oz. (1.7 liters) Transmission Case (approximately) ................. 4.9 pints / 78.8 o...

36 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur-chased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defects in ...