Contents
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO
IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Operator’s Manual
SERIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
California Proposition 65 Warning
SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
GENERAL OPERATION
DO NOT
SLOPE OPERATION
CHILDREN
SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE
TOWING
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary
SECTION 2 SLOPE GAUGE
Gas and Oil Fill-up
Shipping Brace Removal
Attaching The Steering Wheel
SECTION 3 TRACTOR SET-UP
SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
Ignition Switch Module
Seat Adjustment Lever
Choke Control
Brake Pedal
Systems Indicator Monitor / Hour Meter
Battery
Electric PTO Blade Engage Knob
Cruise Control Lever
Safety Interlock Switches
SECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
Reverse Caution Mode
IMPORTANT Mowing in reverse is not recommended
Starting the Engine
Setting the Gauge Wheels
Stopping the Engine
Setting The Cruise Control
Engaging the Parking Brake
Driving The Tractor
Driving On Slopes
Using the Deck Lift Lever
Operating the Headlights
Moving The Tractor Manually
Engaging the PTO
Mowing
SECTION 6 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
Leveling the Deck
Front To Rear
Side to Side
Steering Adjustment
Parking Brake Adjustment
Seat Adjustment
SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
Engine
Engine Oil
Checking the Oil Level
Changing the Engine Oil
Draining the Oil
Changing the Oil Filter
Re-filling the Crankcase with Oil
Precleaner
Service Paper Element
Air Filter
Spark Plugs
Fuel Filter
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Smart Jet
Troubleshooting
Lubrication
Carburetor
Engine
Adjustment
Lean Adjust to Midpoint Rich
SECTION 8 SERVICE
Tires
Fuse
Cutting Blades
Battery
Cutting Deck Removal
Changing The Transmission Drive Belt
Jump Starting
Hydrostatic Transmission
Changing the Deck Belt
Drain Plug
Belt Guard
SLT1550
SECTION 9 OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Engine
SECTION 10 MAINTENANCE CHART
SECTION 11 MAINTENANCE LOG
Maintenance
Date
Hour Meter
SECTION 12 TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
SECTION 13 ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES
Attachments
SLT1050
SECTION 14 REPLACEMENT PARTS
SLT1554
SECTION 15 SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
SLT1550
SLT1554
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
LIMITED WARRANTY UTILITY AND LAWN AND GARDEN ENGINES
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS REQUIREMENTS
CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019, Phone
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SERIES 1000 & SERIES 1500 TRACTORS
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO