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Cub Cadet SLT1550 Operator's Manual

1500 series hydrostatic lawn tractor
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Operator's Manual
SERIES
1500
Hydrostatic
Models
Lawn Tractor
SLT1550
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, O HIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 769-01651F
(10/18/2006)

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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,...

  • 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 when contacting the Cub Cadet Care Networkor 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 Gasoline is frame, your unit should be serviced professionally extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. by your Cub Cadet dealer. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
  • Page 6 8. Never t amper w iththesafety interlock system orother Forsafety protection, frequently c heck components and safety devices. Check theirproper o peration regularly. replace immediately withoriginal equipment 9. Afterstriking a foreign object, s toptheengine, manufacturer's (O.E.M.) partsonly,listed inthis disconnect thesparkplugwire(s) a ndground against manual.

  • Page 7: Slope Gauge

    Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... i _------ or a fence post Sonts a 15o I.IJ I.IJ 15° &i I.IJ...

  • Page 8: Tractor Set-Up

    SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP GasandOilFill-up Attaching TheSteering Wheel The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a • The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has capacity of three and-a-half gallons. Remove the fuel been packed within the steering wheel, beneath cap by turning it counterclockwise.

  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Tractor

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNTRACTOR ....Figure 2 A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H PTO (Blade Engage) Knob B Throttle Control Lever Brake Pedal C Choke Control Drive Pedal K Cruise Control Lever D Parking Brake Lever L Deck Lift Lever E Seat Adjustment Lever F FueITank Cap M Cup Holder...
  • Page 10 ThrottleControl L ever IgnitionSwitchModule 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 Refer to the MAINTENANCE s ection of this manual for the proper battery charging procedure or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer.

  • 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 • To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind Engaging theParkingBrake 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 while heel) until the desired speed is achieved.
  • Page 15 • Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise • Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then control and stop the tractor. down, to lock it in place. • Lightly depress the drive pedal. NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the To change the direction of travel to reverse when hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out.
  • Page 16 Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass invites machine if anyone enters the area. weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather. This tractor is equipped with one of Cub Cadet's quality • Mowing should always be done with the engine at cutting decks.

  • Page 17: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Tighten the inner hex nuts front against the front hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck; loosen adjustments while engine is running, WARNING: Never attempt to make any the hex nuts to lower the front of the deck. See except where specified...
  • Page 18 (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. SeatAdjustment WARNING: Before operating...

  • Page 19: Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

    4°C(40%), engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty **Synthetic oils will providebetterstarting in extremecold below repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. 23°C(-10%), EngineOil Recommendations Using the proper type and weight of engine oil is IMPORTANT: Never operate _/_/X extremely important.
  • Page 20 Changing theEngine011 The engine oil and oil filter should be changed after Oil Fill Oap/ every 50 hours of tractor operation. Dipstick WARNING: If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin.
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT: If leaks are present, have your engine • If any loose dirt or debris fell on the air cleaner base serviced by your Cub Cadet dealer before operating the when the element was removed, carefully remove it tractor. and wipe the base clean. Be careful that none of it drops into the intake.
  • Page 22 IMPORTANT:Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked Feeler Gauge cars, etc. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the Spark Plug parking brake and stop the engine. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
  • Page 23 PTO, after the engine has warmed up. parking brake, stop engine and remove key to The engines on Cub Cadet Series 1000 tractors are prevent unintended starting. equipped with a fixed main jet carburetor. Engine Carburetors are equipped with a idle speed adjustment screw and a low idle fuel mixture screw.
  • Page 24 Adjustment Low Idle Speed Setting: Place the throttle control into the "idle" or "slow" position. Set the low idle NOTE: Engines may have a fixed idle or limiter cap on speed to 1500 RPM* (_+ 75 RPM) by turning the low the idle fuel adjusting screw.

  • Page 25: Service

    SECTION 8: SERVICE Tires • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor (refer to Cutting DeckRemoval on page 26), then gently flip the deck over to expose its underside. • Place a block of wood between the center deck inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the WARNING: Never exceed the maximum housing baffle and the cutting blade to act as a...
  • Page 26 Battery IMPORTANT: When charging your tractor's battery, use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to California Proposition 65 Warning: Battery charging your tractor's battery. Always follow its posts, terminals, and related accessories instructions and heed its warnings.
  • Page 27 See your specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A Cub Cadet dealer to have your drive belt replaced. substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, Hydrostatic Transmission use factory approved belts.
  • Page 28 NOTE: The idler pulleys may have to be loosened, but not removed, in order to remove the belt from around them. • Route the new belts as shown below. Idler Pulley • Remount the belt guards removed earlier. 3/8" Square Hole Figure 22 SLT1550 SLT1554...

  • 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 LAWN TRACTOR on page 19 of this and system are empty. manual before storing for an extended period. WARNING: Drain fuel...

  • Page 30: Maintenance Log

    SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE L OG Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor. Date Hour Meter Maintenance Performed by...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 12: 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 32: Attachments & Accessories

    SECTION 13: 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 1500 lawn tractors are NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g.

  • Page 33: Replacement Parts

    951-3124B Fuel Tank Cap Choke Control/Cable 746-04120 746-04120 Throttle Control/Cable 746-04352 746-04352 631-04070A 631-04070A Discharge Chute Assembly Dealer or call (800) 965-4CUB. WARNING: If a safety feature is not functioning properly, do not use the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Weight (approximate) 525 lb. (238 kg.) 529 lb. (240 kg.) * Cub Cadet reserves the right to change product specifications, design, and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation ** Kohler's horsepower ratings exceed Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code J1940. Actual engine horsepower is lower and affected by, but not limited to, accessories (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, fuel pump, etc.), application,...
  • Page 35 NOTES...
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  • Page 37: Warranty Information

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS TheCaliforniaAir ResourcesBoardand MTDConsumerGroupInc.are pleasedto explainthe evaporative emissioncontrolsystemwarrantyon your2007lawnmower. In California,new lawnmowermustbe designed,builtandequippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smogstandards.MTDConsumerGroupInc. mustwarrant t he EECSon yourlawn mowerforthe periodof time listedbelowprovidedtherehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenance of yourlawnmower. YourEECSmay includeparts such asthe carburetor, f uel-injection system,the ignitionsystem,catalyticconverter, f uel tanks,fuel lines,fuel caps, valves,canisters, filters,vapor hoses,clamps,connectors,and otherassociatedemission-related components.
  • Page 38 KOHLER C O. 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 39 Cub Cadet.The exclusive remedy is repair or re- Batterieshavea one-yearproratedlimitedwarrantyagainstdefectsinmaterial placement of the product as set forth above. The terms of this warranty andworkmanship, w ith100%replacement d uringthe firstthree months.
  • Page 40 CUBCADET LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019...

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