Service - Cub Cadet Series 1500 1515 Operator's Manual

Pivot Points& Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Deck Wheels
Each of the tractor deck's front gauge wheels is
equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with
a grease fitting. See Figure 24. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Engine
Refer to Engine on page 19 for instruction regarding all
engine-related lubrication.
Axle Grease Fitting
Rim Grease Fitting
Figure 24
SECTION 8: SERVICE
HeadLamp
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. Allow the tractor to coot and
use caution when changing the lamp bulbs.
Replace headlight bulbs as follows:
NOTE:
Pay attention to which lamp wire connects to
each terminal before disconnecting.
• Unplug the wire harness leads from the lamp
socket terminals. See Figure 25.
• To remove the bulb & socket from the reflector
housing, align the tab of the socket with the notch of
the reflector, then push the socket inward and turn
as follows to unlock:
Left lamp -- 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
Right lamp -- 1/4 turn clockwise.
• With the terminals pointing upward, align the tab of
the replacement bulb & socket with the notch of the
reflector. Push then socket inward and turn as
follows to lock:
Left lamp -- 1/4 turn clockwise.
Right lamp -- 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
• Re-connect the wire harness leads to the
appropriate socket terminals.
Socket Tab
Reflector/" \Socket
Notch r
Housing
Figure 25
Tires
WARNING:
Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and
approximately 14 psi for the front tires.
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's
recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to
mow unevenly.
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