Dash Panel Removal - Cub Cadet 1000 SERIES Service Manual

Series 1000 and 1500
• For the U-bolt style:
14.11. Loosen both lock nuts securing the adjustment
nuts on the front of the deck stabilizer bracket
using a two 3/4" wrenches.
Lock Nuts
Adjustment Nuts
Figure 14.11
14.12. Locate both adjustment nuts on the front side of
the deck stabilizer bracket. See Figure 14.11.
14.13. Tighten both nuts to raise the front of the deck or
loosen both nuts to lower the front of the deck
using a 3/4" wrench.
NOTE: Make sure you count the number of turns
you put on the first nut and put the same number
on the second nut. both nuts must be moved
equally.
14.14. Retighten both lock nuts to jam the adjustment
nuts into position when the proper adjustment
has been achieved.
• For the J-bolt Style:
14.15. The J-bolt style stabilizer is adjusted in a similar
fashion. Loosen the single lock nut away from
the adjustment nut using two 3/4" wrenches.
Lock Nut
14.16. To lower the front of the deck loosen the adjust-
ment nut on the J-bolt. To raise the front of the
deck tighten the lock nut. Tighten the lock nut
against the adjustment nut when finished.
15.

DASH PANEL REMOVAL

15.1. Remove fender, as described in the FENDER
REMOVAL section of this manual.
15.2. For the 1500 remove the hood and battery, as
described in the HOOD REMOVAL section of
this manual.
• For the 1000 remove the fuel tank by first remov-
ing the fuel cap. place a piece of plastic over fuel
tank opening and put fuel cap back on.
• Remove the four 1/2" screws holding the fuel
tank in place.
• Lift the fuel tank and place on top of engine or
clamp the fuel line and remove it from the fuel
pump and remove fuel tank from unit.
15.3. Pry the cap off the center of the steering wheel.
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Adjustment Nut
Figure 14.15