Cub Cadet 1529 Operator's Manual

FORM NO. 769-006271/03IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYPRINTED IN U.S.A.Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combusti

10Throttle Control LeverThe throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engin

11Hour MeterLocated in the center of the tractor’s console, the hour meter operates whenever the engine is running and records the actual hours of tra

12Seat Adjustment LeverTo adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired posi

13Figure 7e. Insert the shoulder screw through the rear gauge wheel and slide the belleville washer, crowned (rounded) side toward the shoulder, onto

14Driving The TractorWARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-cessive speed and sudden stops.WARNING: Do not leave the seat of thetractor without first placin

15Operating The HeadlightsTo turn the tractor’s headlights on:• Start the engine following the instructions earlier in this section.• Turn the key one

16• Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to raise the deck to cut the area; then re-cut the area a second time at the lower deck setting to ge

17Leveling the DeckNOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure beforeperforming any deck leveling adjustments. Refer toTires on page 24 for information re

18• Looking at the transmission from the right side of the tractor, locate the compression spring and brake disc. See Figure 14.Figure 14• Carefully r

19SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTORNOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 29 for areference of recommended maintenance intervals.WARNING: B

2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices ... 3Slop

20• Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the full (F) mark on the dipstick. Refer to Figure 16. Refer to the viscosity oil chart earlier in

21• Before removing the old oil filter, clean around its base to prevent debris from entering the crankcase. • Grasp the oil filter and remove it from

22Service Paper ElementNOTE: Refer to the Attachments & Accessories tablefound on page 32 of this manual for the proper air filter.The paper eleme

23Cleaning the Engine And DeckAny fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the engine

24SECTION 8: SERVICEHead LampWARNING: If the engine has been recentlyrun, the engine, muffler and surroundingmetal surfaces will be hot and can cause

25• Use a 1-1/8" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle assembly. See Figure 24.To properly sharpen the cuttin

26It can be found under the hood mounted behind the top of the dash panel on the support bar. Pull the fuse out and inspect it to determine if it is g

27Figure 27• Route the new belt around the three spindle pulleys.• Pull the deck idler pulley toward the left side of the deck and position it against

28• Install the new belt routing it EXACTLY as the old one was routed. Refer to Figure 28.• Install all tractor components by reversing the previous i

29SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGEClean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR before storing for an extend

3SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESWARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe

30SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTINGTrouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective ActionEngine fails to start PTO knob engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug w

31SECTION 12: SPECIFICATIONS1529CapacitiesFuel Tank ...3 gallons (11.4 liters)Crankcase (appro

32SECTION 13: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIESThe following attachments and accessories are compatible with Model 1529. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the

33KAWASAKI LIMITED WARRANTYCALIFORNIA AND FEDERALEMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEMSSMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINESThe California Air Resources Board, the Environmental

343. LIMITED LIABILITY.(a) The liability of Kawasaki under this Emission Control Systems Warranty is limited solely to the remedyingof defects in mat

CUB CADET LLCMANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY(COMMERCIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with

36CUB CADET LLCMANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY(RESIDENTIAL USE)The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respec

423. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.24. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree br

5e. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into t

68. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.9. After striking a foreign object,

7SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDINGOR A FENCE POSTFOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESE

8SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UPAttaching the Battery CablesThe positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg.

9SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTORFigure 3NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s pos