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Operator's Manual
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.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Series 1500
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
Model 1529
769-00627
FORM NO.
1/03
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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. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your Cub Cadet dealer. •... -
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: Slope Operation
6. Do not coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your the operator to lose control of the machine resulting Cub Cadet dealer for assistance. in serious injury or death. 7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. - Page 5 Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is by an authorized Cub Cadet dealer. spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. 4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
- Page 6 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or 13. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for other safety devices. Check their proper operation gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. regularly. 14. Grass catcher components and the discharge 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, cover are subject to wear and damage which could disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
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Page 7: Slope Gauge
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Page 8: Tractor Set-Up
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. NOTE: Your 1529 tractor is shipped with a mulching Never fuel machine indoors or while the kit packed separately within the tractor crate. Refer to engine running. -
Page 9: Know Your Lawn Tractor
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR BRAKE NOTE: Steering Wheel not shown for clarity. Figure 3 Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H Ignition Switch Throttle Control Lever Brake Pedal Choke Control Drive Pedal Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Fuel Tank Cap Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever M Cup Holder... -
Page 10: Throttle Control Lever
Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the WARNING: Never leave running tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of machine unattended. Always disengage the the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and maintain a uniform engine speed. -
Page 11: Cruise Control
To release the engine’s charging system checked by a parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The Cub Cadet dealer. parking brake lever will then return to its original position. Cup Holder... -
Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Tractor
Contact a Cub Cadet dealer. • If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows: The safety interlock system prevents the engine from a. -
Page 13: Stopping The Engine
• Pull the choke control outward. Lock Nut • Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position. Shoulder Screws Do NOT hold the key in the START IMPORTANT: position for longer than five seconds at a time. -
Page 14: Driving The Tractor
Driving The Tractor • Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. • Exercise extreme caution when changing direction WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex- on slopes. cessive speed and sudden stops. • Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the machine. -
Page 15: Operating The Headlights
Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Bypass Disengaged 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. WARNING:... -
Page 16: Making Adjustments
If the engine is hard to start, runs roughly, or stalls at maintenance. low idle speed, contact your Cub Cadet dealer for carburetor service. -
Page 17: Leveling The Deck
Leveling the Deck • With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before perpendicular with the tractor. performing any deck leveling adjustments. -
Page 18: Steering Adjustment
• Looking at the transmission from the right side of Hex Nut and the tractor, locate the compression spring and Lock Washer brake disc. See Figure 14. Brake Rod Pivot Bar Axle Crown Nut Brake Disc Jam Nut Ball Joint Figure 15 NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor. -
Page 19: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor
FULL mark. Always re-check the oil engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty level with the dipstick before adding more oil. repairs must be performed by your Cub Cadet Dealer. Never operate the engine with the oil level... -
Page 20: Changing The Engine Oil
• Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the full • Grasp the side panel just behind the grille and pull (F) mark on the dipstick. Refer to Figure 16. Refer outward to release the side panel from the tapered to the viscosity oil chart earlier in this section for bushings on the grille. -
Page 21: Air Filter
Squeeze out excess water — DO NOT WRING. Allow the foam element If leaks are present, have your engine IMPORTANT: to air dry. serviced by your Cub Cadet dealer before operating the tractor. -
Page 22: Spark Plug
Service Paper Element NOTE: Do not clean the spark plug in a machine using abrasive grit. Some grit could remain in the spark NOTE: Refer to the Attachments & Accessories table plug and enter the engine causing extensive wear and found on page 32 of this manual for the proper air filter. - Page 23 Cleaning the Engine And Deck Grease Fitting 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, chaff of dirt clogging the cooling system.
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Page 24: Service
SECTION 8: SERVICE Head Lamp The recommended operating tire pressure is: approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and WARNING: approximately 14 psi for the front tires. If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s metal surfaces will be hot and can cause recommended or maximum psi. - Page 25 • Use a 1-1/8" wrench to remove the hex flange nut If removing the battery for any reason, IMPORTANT: that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s Figure 24. terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal When re-installing the battery, always connect the amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along...
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Page 26: Cutting Deck Removal
It can be found under the hood mounted behind the top • Gently roll the cutting deck toward the front of the of the dash panel on the support bar. Pull the fuse out tractor to allow the deck stabilizer rod to be lifted out and inspect it to determine if it is good or blown. -
Page 27: Changing The Transmission Drive Belt
(e.g. tractor electric PTO clutch. Lower the engine pulley far lift, impact tools) at your nearest Cub Cadet dealer. Read enough to be able to remove the upper drive belt through the following procedure prior to attempting it to from around it. -
Page 28: Hydrostatic Transmission
Hydrostatic Transmission • Install the new belt routing it EXACTLY as the old one was routed. Refer to Figure 28. The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory • Install all tractor components by reversing the and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be previous instructions and following in the reverse checked nor can the oil be changed. -
Page 29: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: Reconnect the fuel line and run the engine until it starts MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR before storing for an to falter, then use the choke to keep the engine running extended period. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO 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: Specifications
SECTION 12: SPECIFICATIONS 1529 Capacities Fuel Tank ............3 gallons (11.4 liters) Crankcase (approximately) ......1.8 quarts / 57.6 oz. (1.7 liters) 4.9 pints / 78.8 oz. (2.3 liters) Transmission Case (approximately) ....Hydrostatic Transmission Make and Model ..........Hydro-Gear 311-0710 22.2:1... -
Page 32: Attachments & Accessories
SECTION 13: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible with Model 1529. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Cub Cadet lawn tractor model 1529 is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. -
Page 33: Warranty Information
KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTY CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMS SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The California Air Resources Board, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (hereinafter “Kawasaki”) are pleased to explain the Emission Control Systems Warranty on your Kawasaki small off-road engine. - Page 34 3. LIMITED LIABILITY. (a) The liability of Kawasaki under this Emission Control Systems Warranty is limited solely to the remedying of defects in materials or workmanship by any authorized Kawasaki small off-road engine dealer at its place of business during customary business hours. This warranty does not cover inconvenience or loss of use of the small off-road engine or transportation of the small off-road engine to or from the Kawasaki dealer.
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Page 35: Cub Cadet Llc
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 P.O. - Page 36 CUB CADET LLC 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...