Bolens 1600, 1800

Model 1600 Labels

Contents

Main O SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER SECTION 3: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE 1-800-528-1009 CUB CADET CORP. WARNING: the State of California to cause ca nc e r, birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: 1. GENERAL OPERATION 2. SLOPE OPERATION DO: DO NOT: 3. CHILDREN 4. SERVICE WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Figure 1 Safety Labels found on your unit who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. WARNING Slope Gauge SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP IMPORTANT: NOTE: ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES NOTE: SECTION 7: CONTROLS IGNITION SWITCH WARNING: THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER IMPORTANT: CHOKE CONTROL N R F CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON SECTION 8: OPERATION SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES WARNING WARNING: IMPORTANT: SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT WARNING: NOTE: STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: IMPORTANT: DRIVING ON SLOPES WARNING earlier in this sectio n. OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS IMPORTANT: SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS LEVELING THE DECK WARNING: NOTE: Check the tractors tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to in the maintenance section of this manual for further information regarding tire pressure. AB CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: NOTE: BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) ADJUSTMENT WARNING: SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: IMPORTANT: ENGINE CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK IMPORTANT: CUTTING DECK REMOVAL WARNING: WARNING: NOTE: CHANGING THE DECK BELT(S) IMPORTANT: in the It is recommended that the PTO be readjusted after replacing the deck belt. Refer to NOTE: CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT(S) IMPORTANT: NOTE: IMPORTANT: NOTE: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: After replacing the drive belts, perform the PTO adjustment as instructed in the section of this manual prior to operating the tractor. CUTTING BLADES WARNING: NOTE: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT : BATTERY IMPORTANT : SECTION 11: LUBRICATION 25 SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Page Electrical System Page Tractor Body Page Lift Assembly Page Steering Assembly Page Drive System Page Power Take-off System 42-inch Deck 46-inch Deck Cutting Decks Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Twin Vanguard Single Engine Accessories Page Page MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: