Cub-cadet SLT1500 Series Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Service Manual1000/1500 Series Riding TractorsMTD Products Inc. - Product Training and Education DepartmentFORM NUMBER - 769-021001/2006NOTE: These ma

Series 1000 and 150064. HOOD AND HINGE REMOVAL: 1500 SERIESNOTE: Use this procedure for more extensive repairs. Typical reasons may include dash panel

Series 1000 and 150075. REAR FENDER REMOVAL5.1. It is necessary to remove the fender assembly for access to the following service areas: See Figure 5.

Series 1000 and 150085.7. Remove the four bolts that hold the seat brack-ets to the frame using a 1/2” wrench. 5.8. Remove the seat to a safe location

Series 1000 and 150095.14. Remove the two screws that were revealed by peeling-back the label. This can be done using a 3/8” wrench. See Figure 5.14.

Series 1000 and 1500106.5. On current models of the 1000 and 1500 Cub Cadet, the fuel is moved from the tank to the car-buretor by a vacuum-driven fue

Series 1000 and 1500116.15. Remove the plate that supports the seat brack-ets using a 1/2” wrench. See Figure 6.15.6.16. Lift the fuel tank out of the

Series 1000 and 150012• Ether-based starting fluids should not be used, and may void engine warranties if their use is detected.9. MUFFLER REMOVALNOTE

Series 1000 and 1500139.9. Remove the four screws going through the muf-fler support brackets into the muffler mounting bracket. See Figure 9.9. 9.10.

Series 1000 and 15001410.3. Remove the PTO belt from electric PTO clutch. See Figure 10.3. NOTE: On some models you will need to remove the belt guide

Series 1000 and 15001511. DECK LIFT SHAFT ASSEMBLY11.1. If the deck lift shaft itself requires removal, first remove the cutting deck.11.2. Remove the

Series 1000 and 15001611.9. Slide the lift shaft assembly to the right, provid-ing clearance to remove the left end of the shaft from the frame. See F

Series 1000 and 15001712.4. Disconnect the deck lift assist spring that extends from the deck lift shaft to the transaxle torque bracket using a lengt

Series 1000 and 15001813.5. Remove the notched plate that the deck height control lever seats against in the fender, using a 1/2” socket. See Figure 1

Series 1000 and 15001914.1. Using a work glove or rag, rotate the blades until they are cutting edge tip to cutting edge tip (per-pendicular) to the t

Series 1000 and 150020• For the U-bolt style:14.11. Loosen both lock nuts securing the adjustment nuts on the front of the deck stabilizer bracket usi

Series 1000 and 15002115.4. Remove the steering wheel from the steering shaft using a 1/2” wrench. See Figure 15.4.15.5. Disconnect the following dash

Series 1000 and 150022• Two hex-head cap screws holding the rear flange of the dash to the frame (1/2” wrench)• Two hex-head cap screws holding the to

Series 1000 and 15002316.10.Remove the cotter pins in the brake pedal shaft and the drive pedal shafts. See Figure 16.10.. 16.11.Slide the drive pedal

Series 1000 and 15002416.19.Pivot the subframe down. Be careful of the spacer on the bolt and the hex flange bushing for the steering shaft, they will

Series 1000 and 15002517.6. Using the slack created by taking the belt off the tensioner pulley, slip the belt off of the transaxle input pulley and t

11. INTRODUCTION ...12. NEW HOOD

Series 1000 and 15002617.11. Disconnect the plug for the PTO clutch wire. It is located on the right side of the tractor, just above the opening in th

Series 1000 and 15002717.15.Remove the belt from the tractor. NOTE: There were a small number of tractors made using a CVT drive

Series 1000 and 150028• Remove the battery and battery tray from the tractor.18.6. Inspect the upper drive belt: See Figure 18.6.• Is the upper drive

Series 1000 and 15002918.11.The empty hole in the double idler bracket should swing through an arc of 1 3/8” when 10 lbs. of force is applied to the d

Series 1000 and 15003019. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT: CVT19.1. On CVT-driven lawn and garden tractors, most of the braking force is generated within the tran-sa

Series 1000 and 15003119.13.Check the movement of the brake arm:• The brake arm should move forward as the brake is applied.• The return spring should

Series 1000 and 15003219.19.A crease in the brake arm acts as a cam. At rest, the ends of the two pins ride in the peak of the crease: See Figure

Series 1000 and 15003320.4. The inboard brake pedal shaft bushing can be removed by removing the cotter pin and washer that secure it. See Figure 20.4

Series 1000 and 150034NOTE: Lubrication with grease may accelerate bushing wear. If lubrication is applied it should be in dry form such as graphite o

Series 1000 and 15003521.4. Using a 7/8 socket and extension, remover the nut securing the transmission pulley to the trans-mission. See Figure 21.4.2

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Series 1000 and 15003621.12.Using a 1/2” socket and 1/2” wrench, remove the four hex nuts securing the transmission to the frame. See Figure 21.12.CAU

Series 1000 and 15003723.4. Remove the electric PTO clutch from the engine crankshaft using a 5/8” wrench. See Figure 23.4.NOTE: Lower the clutch care

Series 1000 and 15003823.8. Slip the crankshaft pulley down far enough to get the belt off of the pulley, and remove the belt from the crankshaft. Se

Series 1000 and 15003923.13.The double idler pivot bracket is held to the frame by the same bolt that holds the fore-most of the two pulleys. The rear

Series 1000 and 15004024.7. Turn-off the engine and allow it to cool before starting to work on the tractor. To gain access to the control linkage, pe

Series 1000 and 15004124.17.Remove the washers and inboard bushings from both shafts. See Figure 24.17.24.18.Slide both shafts outboard far enough to

Series 1000 and 15004225. HYDRO CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT • If the unit “creeps” in the neutral position, one of two things may have happened: 1. The hyd

Series 1000 and 15004325.8. As the hydro control rod moves back on the input arm, it first moves a ground contact against the reverse safety switch. S

Series 1000 and 15004426.2. When properly adjusted, the brake should do two things: it should stop and hold the tractor when applied, and it should no

Series 1000 and 15004526.16.If the brakes are dragging or worn, or if the rotor needs to be removed from the shaft disconnect the brake return spring

Series 1000 and 150011. INTRODUCTIONDisclaimer: This service manual is intended to be used by trained technicians.Disclaimer: The information containe

Series 1000 and 15004626.22.The crease in the brake arm acts as a cam: See Figure 26.22.• The brake arm pivots on a square-headed stud.• The two

Series 1000 and 15004727.3. Remove and discard both cotter pins that secure the brake pedal shaft and the hydro drive pedal shaft to the frame. See Fi

Series 1000 and 15004828.2. Because the transaxle dissipates heat through air-cooling of the housing, it must be kept clean of dirt and debris, and th

Series 1000 and 150049• Repeat as necessary until the transaxle oper-ates normally.28.13.Any service beyond fluid change requires removal substantial

Series 1000 and 15005029.13.Draw the traction drive belt off of the fixed idler pulley to create slack, then work the belt off of the double idler pul

Series 1000 and 15005129.19.A length of starter rope is best used to discon-nect the front of the spring from the control arm. pass the rope over th

Series 1000 and 15005230. TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT: HYDROSTATIC GT30.1. Turn-off the engine and allow all parts to cool before beginning work.3

Series 1000 and 15005330.8. Slip the crankshaft pulley down far enough to get the belt off of the pulley, and remove the belt from the crankshaft. Se

Series 1000 and 15005430.13.The double idler pivot bracket is held to the frame by the same bolt that holds the fore-most of the two pulleys. The rear

Series 1000 and 15005531.7. Turn-off the engine and allow it to cool before starting to work on the tractor. To gain access to the control linkage, pe

Series 1000 and 150021.6. Decks: Cutting decks ranging in width from 38” to 54” have been used on the 1000 Series plat-form.1.7. There have been multi

Series 1000 and 15005631.17.Remove the washer and inboard bushing from the pedal shaft. See Figure 31.17.31.18.Slide the pedal shaft outboard far enou

Series 1000 and 15005731.28.To adjust the hydro control rod: Find the Neu-tral position for the control pedal, and set the parking brake. The cam in t

Series 1000 and 15005831.34.As the hydro control rod is pushed rearward, it draws the cam (front) surface of the input arm upward, forcing the neutral

Series 1000 and 15005932.5. There is no linkage adjustment. All adjustment is done at the brake caliper.32.6. To reach the brake caliper, lift and sa

Series 1000 and 15006032.18.Once the caliper is removed form the transaxle, the arm can be unhooked from the spring that connects it to the linkage. S

Series 1000 and 15006132.24.Install the brake caliper, tightening the two nuts to 7 to 10 ft.-lbs., then check and adjust the pad-to-rotor clearance.

Series 1000 and 15006232.34.Press the brake pedal shaft as far outward as possible, and pry the worn bushing out of the bracket. See Figure 32.34.NOT

Series 1000 and 15006333.6. The transaxle contains .95 gal (116.5 fl.oz) of 20W-50 motor oil with an API classification of SH/CD. See Figure 33.6.NOT

Series 1000 and 150064• Install the screw O-rings.• Install the lower cover without sealant, to align the cover and manifold. Secure it with the 11 p

Series 1000 and 15006534.7. Disconnect the front of the brake rod from the brake pedal shaft by removing the cotter pin, and pulling the “L” at the fo

Series 1000 and 150031.15. A Hydro-Gear 314-0610 hydrostatic transaxle with a different final drive ratio is used on LT models having 22” rear tires.

Series 1000 and 15006634.16.Disconnect the hydro relief rod from the relief valve by removing the hairpin clip. Lift the rod off of the arm that contr

Series 1000 and 15006734.27.Test run the tractor in a safe are that is free of obstacles, hazards, and bystanders after the cut-ting deck is installed

Series 1000 and 15006836. STEERING ADJUSTMENT / ALIGNMENTIMPORTANT: The front tires will have a “TOE-IN” between 1/16” and 5/16” to allow the unit to

Series 1000 and 15006936.11. Remove the right hand ball joint from the right hand drag link. See Figure 36.11.36.12.Remove the left hand ball joint pe

Series 1000 and 15007037.5. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the lighting harness connector. See Figure 37.5.37.6. Remove the hex bolts se

Series 1000 and 15007137.14.Remove the large hex flange nuts securing the axles to the pivot bar.37.15.Remove the front axles and tire assemblies from

Series 1000 and 150072to, but much less complex than the transition that the auto industry made with the conversion to fuel injection in the 1980s.•Th

Series 1000 and 150073• Symptom-engine runs with key in OFF position: The key switch is not completing the path to ground either because of an interna

Series 1000 and 150074MODE position, the white wire carries a ground signal to the RMC module. When the parking brake is not set, this ground signal t

Series 1000 and 150075• When the RMC module is disarmed, the tractor will operate as MTD tractors have historical operated:

Series 1000 and 150042.4. The 1000 Series hood can be easily removed: See Figure 2.4.• Disconnect the headlight wires• Release the retaining springs•

Series 1000 and 15007638.13.Looking at the plug head-on, it will be configured as shown in the diagram: There will be 8 female pin terminals. When p

Series 1000 and 15007738.18.The red wire on the OCR plug carries battery voltage. • Behavior: D.C. battery voltage should show-up on a volt meter when

Series 1000 and 15007839.4. The Brake Switch is mounted to the inside of the frame slightly right of the steering shaft. See Figure 39.4. • The plunge

Series 1000 and 15007939.7. The Seat Safety Switch consists of a pair of simple metal contact tangs attached to the seat mounting bracket. See Figure

Series 1000 and 15008039.11. The lighting circuit is hot whenever the engine is running. It does not draw from the battery, but runs directly off its

Series 1000 and 15008139.17.As a point of illustration, a short length of 12 or 14 gauge stranded wire can be stripped at the ends to facilitate an Oh

Series 1000 and 15008239.21.As an example, if the starter solenoid does not engage properly, check for voltage drop between the ground point for the s

Series 1000 and 15008339.28.As an example, if the tractor had a slow-turning starter, the ground-side voltage drop measured below 0.1 volts, and there

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Series 1000 and 150052.7. A torsion spring keeps the latch secure until the lower pivot latch is intentionally pulled up, to open the hood. See Figure

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