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Cadet 1180 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Automatic Transmission Lawn Tractor
Models 1170
1180
Model 1180 Shown
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 con-
tact the service department, P.O. Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10249D.fm
(10/2000)
PRINTED IN U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 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 con- tact the service department, P.O.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 Contact an a speeding may cause the operator to lose control of Cub Cadet dealer for assistance. the machine resulting in serious injury or death. 7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g.
  • Page 5 Gasoline is frame, your unit should be serviced professionally extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. by a Cub Cadet dealer. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
  • Page 6 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or For safety protection, frequently check components other safety devices. Check their proper operation and replace immediately with original equipment regularly. manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, manual.

  • Page 7: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE...

  • Page 8: Tractor Set-Up

    SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Attaching the Battery Cables Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully. NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+).

  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Tractor

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 3 PTO (Power Take-off) Knob Cruise Control Button Choke Control Ignition Switch Parking Brake Button Brake Pedal Shift Lever Drive Pedal Cup Holder Deck Lift Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter M Seat Adjustment Lever G Throttle Control Lever...
  • Page 10 Refer to Operating The Headlights on page 15 activates the engine’s choke of this manual for detailed instructions. control. On model 1180, the choke control can be found on Drive Pedal the left side of the dash panel and...
  • Page 11 To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat Cub Cadet dealer. adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to The hour meter operates whenever the engine is the desired position.

  • Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor

    • DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. Contact a Cub Cadet dealer. The safety interlock • NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF. • LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
  • Page 13 Driving The Tractor WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting WARNING: deck. Avoid sudden starts, ex- cessive speed and sudden stops. NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the the cutting deck.
  • Page 14 If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet’s high decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed. quality cutting decks. The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

  • Page 15: Making Adjustments

    • Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 18 of this Carriage Screw manual for proper blade sharpening instructions. Mulching Model 1170 lawn tractors come equipped with a mulch kit which incorporates special blades, already standard on your tractor, in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck.
  • Page 16 Lock Nuts Deck Stabilizer Bracket Deck Nuts Adjustment Gear FRONT TO REAR SIDE TO SIDE Hex Cap Screw Figure 10 Seat Adjustment • Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step. WARNING: Before operating this machine, •...

  • Page 17: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

    Hex Nut Hex Nut and Grease Fitting Pivot Bar Lock Washer Axle Set Gap at .011" Drag Link Brake Disc Compression Spring Jam Nut Transmission Ball Joint NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor. Figure 11 Figure 12 NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag Steering Adjustment links will cause the front tires to "toe-in"...

  • Page 18: Service

    Pivot Points & Linkage (approximately 48 oz. in model 1170 and 64 oz. in Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, model 1180). parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season • Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate with light oil.
  • Page 19 Periodically inspect the blade WARNING: Blade Separation adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged The blades may be removed as follows. • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Cutting Deck Removal on page 20) then gently flip the Worn Blade Edge deck over to expose its underside.
  • Page 20 Fuse • Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided. A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to • Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage •...
  • Page 21 (beneath belt guard) Deck Idler Pulley Center Pulley Self-Tapping Screws NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity. Figure 17 Model 1180 Electric PTO Clutch PTO Idler Bracket (mounted on tractor) Deck belt (Bottom) Deck Idler Pulley PTO belt (Top)
  • Page 22 POSITIVE (Red) wire. Re-install in determine if you feel you could successfully complete it. reverse order. If you don’t, see a Cub Cadet dealer to have the belt changed. Upper Drive Belt •...

  • Page 23: Off-Season Storage

    • Remove the hex bolt from the center of the electric PTO clutch and gently lower it off of the engine Double-idler crankshaft. Be careful not to lose any washers or Bracket spacers which may be found on top of the engine pulley.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Uneven tire pressure. Check tire pressure in all four tires. SECTION 11: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Lawn Tractor Models 1170 & 1180. See the your Cub Cadet dealer for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Lawn tractor models 1170 and 1180 are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g.

  • Page 25: Parts List

    SECTION 12: PARTS LIST...
  • Page 26 Models 1170 & 1180...
  • Page 27 Models 1170 & 1180 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 683-0195 Bracket Assembly (8-style) 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x .62 710-0924 Phillips Pan Screw, 1/4-20 x .75 710-1017 Truss Phillips Screw, 1/4-20 x .625 710-1268 Screw, #10-16 x .375 710-0376 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.0...
  • Page 28 Models 1170 & 1180...
  • Page 29 Models 1170 & 1180 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 747-1130 Deck Stabilizer Rod 683-0197 Lift Shaft Assembly 711-0332 Clevis Pin, .5 x .78 712-0206 Hex Nut, 1/2-13 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 712-3004A Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 712-3083 Hex Nut, 1/2-13 714-0104...
  • Page 30 Models 1170 & 1180...
  • Page 31 Models 1170 & 1180 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 683-0304 Lower Frame Assembly 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 16-18 x .625 783-0726A RH Pivot Support Bracket 783-0727 LH Pivot Support Bracket 783-0728 Pivot Bar Bracket 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1 (Grade 5)
  • Page 32 Models 1170 & 1180...
  • Page 33 Models 1170 & 1180 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783-1015 Shift Lever Support 754-0468 Upper Drive Belt 17840 Transaxle Mounting Bracket 756-0981 Flat Idler, 2.75 OD 618-0551 Single-speed Transmission Assembly 783-1016B Speed Control Rod Bracket 631-0009 Shifter Knob 783-0667B...
  • Page 34 Models 1170 & 1180...
  • Page 35 716-0108 Retaining Ring, .437 717-1464 14-tooth Bevel Pinion 719-0391A Upper Housing 736-0723 Thrust Washer, .635 x 1.25 x .042 *Use applicable flat washer (12a, 12b or 12c) in this application allowing proper end-play as instructed in Cub Cadet’s Service Manual.
  • Page 36 Models 1170 & 1180 Model Model 1180 1170...
  • Page 37 Models 1170 & 1180 REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 783-0653D Steering Support Bracket 683-0450 Engagement Plate Assembly 710-0520 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.5 683-0314 Frame Assembly 710-0831 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x 5.5 717-1708 Electric PTO Clutch 754-0497...
  • Page 38 Models 1170 18 16...
  • Page 39 Model 1170 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 16606 Retainer Hook 618-0574 Spindle Assembly, 5.75 Dia. w/ Fitting 756-0980 Pulley Only 683-0198D 42-inch Deck Shell 683-0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket w/ Weld Nut 710-0136 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.75 710-0520 Hex Cap Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.5 710-0528 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x 1.25 710-0604A...
  • Page 40 Model 1180...
  • Page 41 Model 1180 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 16606 Retainer Hook 17982 Spindle Reinforcement Plate 618-0430A Spindle Assembly, 5.0 Dia. w/ Fitting 756-1187 Pulley Only 618-0431 Double Pulley Spindle Assembly w/ Fitting 756-0603 Pulley Only 683-0254 Deck Adjustment Bracket w/ Weld Nut 683-0265C...
  • Page 42 Models 1170 & 1180 (for choke) Briggs & Stratton Industrial Plus Twin (for throttle) (deflector must face forward) Briggs & Stratton Industrial Plus Single (deflector must face forward)
  • Page 43 Models 1170 & 1180 REF. PART DESCRIPTION 710-0227 Self-tapping Screw, #8-18 x .5 710-0599 Self-tapping Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 710-0604A Self-tapping Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1237 Screw, #10-32 x .625 710-1314 Socket Cap Screw, 5/16-18 x .625 710-1315 Self-tapping Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.25...
  • Page 44 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa- The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet rate one year warranty. Corp. with respect to new merchandise purchased and d. Cub Cadet Corp. does not extend any warranty for used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

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