Cub-cadet 1527 User Manual

FORM NO. 769-00580A1/03IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYPRINTED IN U.S.A.Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combust

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 7• If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index hole that provides the approximate 1/2&

14• Briefly depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.• To travel FORWARD, slowly

15Moving The Tractor ManuallyYour tractor’s transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the tr

16MulchingModel 1525 & 1527 lawn tractors come equipped with a mulch kit which incorporates special blades, already standard on your tractor, in a

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 the Foam Precleaner• Clean the precleaner after every 25 hours of operation. More often if operating under extremely dusty or dirty conditio

23Fuel Filter and PumpWARNING: Do not replace the fuel filter orpump when engine is hot.The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter and fuel pum

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

25If the cutting edge of the blade has already been sharpened to within 5/8" of the wind wing radius, or if any metal separation is present, repl

26• Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck. Refer to Figure 26.F

27Figure 28Model 1527• Pull the PTO idler bracket,located under the center frame of the tractor, against its tensioner spring to loosen the tension on

28• Pivot the double-idler bracket to relieve as much spring tension as possible, then unhook the idler extension spring from the screw and the idler

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: SPECIFICATIONS1525 1527CapacitiesFuel Tank3 gallons (11.4 liters) 3 gallons (11.4 liters)Crankcase (approximately) 1.8 quarts / 57.6 oz

32SECTION 13: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIESThe following attachments and accessories are compatible for Model 1525 & Model 1527. See your Cub Cad

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