Cadet 1027 Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Riding Mower

Internal Bagging System

27.5” Cutting Deck

Model 1027

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the C alifornia Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.

770-10094D.fm (11/2001)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices ............................................................................ 3

Slope Gauge ............................................................................................................... 6

Assembling Your Riding Mower .................................................................................. 7

Know Your Riding Mower ............................................................................................ 9

Operating Your Riding Mower ..................................................................................... 11

Making Adjustments.................................................................................................... 13

Servicing Your Riding Mower ...................................................................................... 16

Maintaining Your Riding Mower................................................................................... 17

Off-Season Storage .................................................................................................... 19

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................20

Parts List ..................................................................................................................... 22

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new riding mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer.

• You can locate the model plate by pivoting the cover upward and looking under the frame. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.

(Model Number)

www.cubcadet.com

DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER:

(Serial Number)

CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX CLEVELAND, OH 44136

361131

877-282-8684

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, powerrating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Dealer Referral Line.

Call 1- (877)-282-8684 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call .

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.cubcadet.com

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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could

endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your riding mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

Your riding mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or

emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

General Operation

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

• Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine. Know controls and how to stop the machine quickly.

• Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or near rotating parts.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade. A small object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury to you or a bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers.

• Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse and backing up. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the chute guard in place.

• Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), place transmission in

neutral, set park brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

• Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.

• Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a

complete stop before (a) removing grass catcher or unclogging chute, or (b) making any repairs, adjusting or removing any grass or debris.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Do not operate the machine while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs.Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, because the unit could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload properly.

• Never make cutting height adjustment while engine is running, if operator must dismount to do so.

• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting slacks and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.

• Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious injury.

• Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.

• Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Debris may build up

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on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard.

Slope Operation

• Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

• For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15° as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit in that area or serious injury could result.

Do:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain

could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do Not:

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

Children

• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of an adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with the safe machine operation.

• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years and over should only operate machine under close parental supervision and proper instruction.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.

• Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.

Service

• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. a. Use only an approved container.

b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the

engine running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

c. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any

spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel

vapors will accumulate in the area.

f. Never store the fuel container or machine

inside where there is an open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater, space heater or furnace.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of

grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

• Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications.

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

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• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For your safety protection, frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blade(s).

• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

• Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology. a. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method

to dispose of waste from your local office of Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion.

b. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do

not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.

c. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground,

down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water. Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.

• Illustrated below are the representation of the safety labels on the equipment. For a full list of part numbers and location of all the labels, see page 38.

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SECTION 2: SLOPE GUAGE

USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE RIDING MOWER SAFELY:

Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

O perate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it

is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could

15°

WARNING

slip, resulting in serious injury.

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

OR A FENCE POST

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SECTION 3: UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING YOUR RIDING MOWER

• Remove all screws and staples from the crate.

• Holding sides of the crate firmly, lift top of the crate

up and set it aside. Avoid tire punctures.

• Remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit.

• Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom of

the crate. Repeat for the front.

• Be sure the parking brake is disengaged. See

Figure 8 for location of the parking brake. Roll unit out of the crate.

Loose Parts

• Remove loose parts from the grass catcher and/or

the crate very carefully. Compare with list and illustration (Figure 1) below.

1. Mulching plug & side-discharge chute

2. Oil drain sleeve

3. Bumper

4. Ignition keys: part # 703-1345A (not shown)

5. Operator’s manual (not shown)

Side-Discharge Chute

Oil Drain Sleeve

Mulching Plug

Figure 1

Bumper

Attaching Battery Cables

The battery is located under the hood assembly above the left rear wheel. Refer to Figure 3 .

• To access the battery, lift the hood assembly from

the left side of the hood only. Stand on the right side of the unit and pivot the hood assembly towards you until fully opened. See Figure 2 .

• Remove both wing nuts securing the battery and cover to the battery hold-down rods. See Figure 3 .

• Remove red and black insulation caps from battery terminals. See Figure 3

• Remove battery terminal screws with a Phillips screw driver or a 10 mm. socket wrench.

• Attach the red battery cable to the positive terminal (marked +), and the black battery cable to the negative terminal (marked -) on the battery. See Figure 3 .

• Align the cables with the slots in the battery cover and tighten the screws on the battery terminals.

WARNING: Press the battery cables against

side of battery so that these do not make contact with flange of rider frame when it is opened or closed.

• Reassemble the battery cover to the hold-down rods on two ends with the two wing nuts removed earlier. Check to ensure that the cables pass easily through slots in cover.

• Place right hand on the left side of the seat and slowly lower the hood assembly untill fully closed.

NOTE: Do not place your hand around the bottom edge of the hood assembly; it may get pinched between the hood assembly and grass catcher or the frame rail.

Wing

Battery Cover

Wing

Nut

Negative Termina l

Nut

Positive Terminal

NOTE: Do not lift the hood assembly by the two vent

openings located behind the seat.

Figure 2

Vent Opening

Hood Assembly

Battery Cable

Figure 3

Rider Frame

Attaching Side-Discharge Chute

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and

related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

Your riding mower is shipped to you with the grass catcher fully assembled on the unit. A side-discharge chute and a mulching plug are included as loose parts. Follow the instructions below to attach the sidedischarge chute.

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WARNING: Do not operate the mower if any

one or more of the grass catcher, discharge chute or mulching plug is not firmly installed on the mower.

• Pivot the hood assembly up and lower the cutting height adjustment lever to the lowest position.

• Remove the two wing nuts (A and B in Figure 4 ) from two ends of the grasscatcher chute.

• Loosen the wing nut (C in Figure 4 ) in the middle of the chute. Do not remove.

• Slide the grasscatcher chute to the right and out of the deck frame. Slide the side-discharge chute in and place it on the deck so that the three wing nut positions align with those on the deck.

• Reinsert wing nuts A and B. Tighten all three.

Grass Catcher

Chute

SideDischarge

Wing Nut C

Chute

Wing Nut B

• To attach the mulching plug now to the unit, follow instructions on previous page to attach sidedischarge chute to the deck.

• Place wing nut on each of the hex bolts and thread a few turns. See Figure 5 . Check that the mulch plug is aligned correctly within the discharge chute.

• Tighten both wing nuts

Attaching Bumper

• Remove bumper from the grass catcher inside which it was shipped.

• Loosen and remove the two pairs of hex bolts and lock nuts from the front rail on the riding mower. See Figure 6 .

• Align the two holes on the bumper tube with the corresponding holes on the rider frame (from where you removed the hardware). See Figure 6.

• Re-insert the two hex bolts through the bumper and the rider frame and secure with the two lock nuts.

Lock

Nut

Rider Frame

Rail

Bumper

Wing Nut A

Figure 4

Attaching Mulch Plug

While operating your riding mower, you have three options: (i) to collect grass clippings in the grass catcher, (ii) to discharge grass clippings on the side, or (iii) to mulch grass and recirculate clippings back to the lawn. For the third option, attach the mulching plug to the side-discharge chute and then to the deck.

• Put two hex bolts through the mulching plug at the respective openings. See Figure 5 .

• Place speed nuts over the hex bolts.

Wing Nut

Speed

Nut

Hex Bolt

Figure 5

• Insert the plug into the side-discharge chute aligning the two slots on two sides of the sidedischarge chute with those on the mulching plug.

Side Discharge Chute

Mulching Plug

Hex Bolt

Figure 6

Attaching Hitch Plate

The hitch plate was loosely attached to the rear frame of the rider for shipping purposes.

• Loosen the nut attaching the hitch plate to the frame and swing the plate outward. Make sure that the wider side of the hitch plate aligns with the rear frame as shown in Figure 7 .

• Remove the hex bolt, lock washer and hex nut from the other end of the rear frame. Save the hardware.

• Align the hole on the hitch plate with the corresponding hole on the rear frame assembly (from where you removed the hardware).

• Re-insert the hex bolt through the hitch plate and the rear frame. Secure with lock washer and hex nut removed earlier. See Figure 7 . Tighten both sets of hardware.

Hitch Plate

Hex Bolt

Rear Frame

Lock Washer

Hex Nut

Figure 7

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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR RIDING MOWER

Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.

WARNING: The operation of any riding mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the

operator’s eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Grass Fill Level Indicator

Ignition Switch

Side Discharge Chute

Seat

Throttle/Choke Control

Cutting Deck

Steering Wheel

“Go”

Pedal

Shift Lever

Cutting Height

LeverAdjustment

Blade Engagement

Pedal

Brake

Pedal

Hood Assembly

Parking Brake

Blade Engagement Pedal

Throttle/Choke Control

Use to regulate the engine speed and to start the engine.

“Go” Pedal

Use to regulate the ground speed of the riding mower.

Ignition Switch

Use to turn the engine ON or OFF.

Blade Lock

Grass Catcher

Figure 8

Engine

Battery

Shift Lever

Use to change direction of the mower.

Grass Fill Level Indicator

Use to determine the level of grass clipping in the bag and when to stop and empty it.

Parking Brake

Use to stop the mower from moving while parked.

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Blade Engagement Pedal

Use to engage or disengage the blade.

Blade Lock

Use to lock blade at the engaged position.

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

Use to raise and lower the cutting deck which determines the cutting height.

Brake Pedal

Use to stop the mower’s forward or reverse motion.

• Before you move the shift lever to any of the

positions, depress the brake pedal and stop the unit. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.

Stopping Mower

• Release blade engagement pedal all the way.

• Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

• When the mower comes to a complete stop, place the shift lever in neutral.

• Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the parking brake knob.

• Turn the ignition key to OFF position and remove the key.

Safety Interlock

This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection. The interlock safety switches are connected to the brake pedal, the blade engagement pedal, the shift lever, and the seat.

The purpose of the safety interlock system is threefold:

a. to prevent the engine from starting unless the

brake pedal is depressed and the blade engagement pedal is disengaged;

b. to shut off the engine if the blade pedal is not

disengaged when the shift lever is put into reverse; and

c. to shut the engine off when the operator leaves

the seat without engaging the parking brake.

WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious

injury, do not operate the riding mower if the interlock system is malfunctioning.

• Remove objects that could be thrown by the

blade(s).

• Know location and function of all controls.

• Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before

placing hands or feet near blade(s).

• Before leaving operator's position, disengage

blade(s), place the shift lever in neutral, engage parking brake, shut engine off and remove key.

CHOKE

Cutting Height

Shift Lever

Figure 9

• Move the lever outwards (left) to remove the locking pin from the lever and slide the lever to the position desired. Look at the rear and make sure the path is free of obstacles before positioning the shift lever to the reverse.

• Do not force the shift lever. If it does not shift, release the brake pedal slightly to line up the shifting collar in the transmission, then try to move the shift lever.

• Slowly release the brake pedal and take your foot off the pedal. Always make sure that there is no one in the way when you run the mower.

Grass Fill Level Indicator

This indicator (Figure 10 ) was designed to add convenience to your riding mower. While the mower is running, air will flow through the discharge chute and into the grass catcher. If the grass catcher is empty, air flows through easily pushing the ball up. If the grass catcher is full, air does not flow through it allowing the ball to fall. So if you see the ball in the grass catcher fill level indicator falling down, you should stop the mower and empty the bag.

Using Shift Lever

The shift lever is used to regulate the direction of your riding mower. It can be set at forward, neutral, or reverse settings. These settings, marked as F, N,and R respectively, are located next to the shift lever on the unit. See Figure 9.

Grass Fill Level indicator

Figure 10

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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR RIDING MOWER

Using Throttle/Choke Control

The throttle/choke control is used to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.The FAST and the SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a rabbit and a turtle respectively. See Figure 9.

• For normal operation and when using a grass catcher, move the throttle/choke control to the FAST position.

• For maximum charging of the battery and also for a cooler engine while running, move the throttle/ choke control to the FAST position.

• For transport and to tow pull-behind attachments, move the throttle/choke control to the SLOW position.

• Do not adjust the governor to increase or decrease the engine speed. The governor is set at the factory for maximum engine performance, and should not be altered.

Using Parking Brake

To engage parking brake

• Completely push the brake pedal down and stop the unit.

• With your right foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever to the neutral position.

• Continuing to hold down the brake pedal with your right foot, pull up the parking brake knob. Make sure the parking brake holds the unit.

• Release the brake pedal. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Now your riding mower is parked.

To release the parking brake

• Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake will be automatically disengaged.

Before Starting

Service the engine with gasoline as described in the engine manual. Check the oil level.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or

when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke while filling up the gasoline tank.

Starting Engine

• Attach the wire to the spark plug.

• Depress the brake pedal with your right foot.

• Set throttle/choke control in the CHOKE position

(all the way forward).

• Place the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.

• Turn the ignition key to the START position. As

soon as the engine starts, let the key return to the ON position.

• Move throttle/choke control out of CHOKE position and into FAST throttle position.

Starting Mower

• Depress the brake pedal so that the parking brake is disengaged.

• Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or the REVERSE position as you desire. Look to the rear

and check before backing up.

• Release the brake pedal.

• Depress the "Go" Pedal.

• To stop, release the "Go" Pedal and depress the

brake pedal.

• Press the blade engagement pedal downward until the blades are turning.The blades can be engaged either while the mower is in motion or while it is standing.

NOTE: Your riding mower is equipped with a blade lock to keep the blade engaged without the operator having to depress the blade pedal continuously. See Figure 8.

• To engage the blade lock: While pressing down on the blade pedal, push the blade lock down with your heel. It should click into the “blade engaged” position. To disengage the blade lock, simply push down on the blade pedal and release the lock.

WARNING: When the blades are engaged,

keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening, the blades or any part of the deck.

Stopping Mower

• Release blade engagement pedal all the way.

• Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

• When the mower comes to a complete stop, place the shift lever in neutral.

• Engage the parking brake by pulling up on the parking brake knob.

• Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove key.

NOTE: Do not leave the key in the ON position when you are not operating the mower. Such action will drain the battery dead.

To Empty Grass Catcher

• Stop the mower completely, pull up on the

parking brake knob and take the ignition key out. Get off the operator’s seat.

• Pivot the hood assembly up. Pull up the

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grasscatcher bag by the handle and take it to the proper disposal site. See Figure 11 .

• Hold the bag away from your body. Push down on the bag lever and let the bottom section of the bag fall downwards. The grass clippings will be disposed of from the bottom. See Figure 11 .

• Tap the bag on the ground so that the three legs of the bag press against the ground. The bag lever should snap close while you push the bag downwards.

• Replace the bag on to the mower making sure the bag is placed on the flange on top of the discharge chute. Pivot the hood assembly down.

Bag Handle

Grass Catcher Bag

• When mowing an area for the first time, watch out for objects lying on the grass. If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before operating it again.

• Avoid scalping the lawn by adjusting the cutting height upwards and/or sharpening the blades.

• Mow at full throttle. Learn the terrain on which you are mowing. For best mowing results, mow only when the grass is dry.

• The recommended mowing pattern is given below:

Push here

Hood Assembly

Figure 11

Using The Mower

Observe safety rules listed on pages 3-5 of this manual for safe operation of your mower.

• Before mowing, make sure that the cutting deck is leveled. For deck adjustment, refer to page 14.

• You can engage the blade by pressing on the blade engagement pedal with your left foot while sitting on the operator’s seat.

• Mow grass often and in regular intervals so that you can cut only 1/3 of the grass blade in one mowing.

• To empty grass bag, stop the mower completely, engage the parking brake, and turn the ignition off. This will prevent the hot engine exhaust gas from browning the grass.

• Many communities no longer haul grass clippings to landfills. Composting the clippings from your grass catcher is a viable solution. For this you will have to empty the grass catcher at the designated composting site.

• Your riding mower is equipped with a mulching plug to mulch the grass and recycle into the lawn instead of collecting in the grasscatcher bag.

• Mulch only when the grass is dry. Mulching wet grass may damage the underside of the deck because wet grass tends to stick to it. Clean deck thoroughly if you mulch wet grass.

• For effective mulching, overlap mowing paths so that the clippings are distributed evenly.

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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Do not at any time make any

adjustment to the mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.

Brake Pedal

During normal operation of the riding mower, the brake is subject to wear and tear. Check the brake periodically by carrying out the following test:

• Release the parking brake and place the riding mower in neutral. Depress the brake pedal and try to roll the riding mower. The tractor should not move. If the tractor moves, adjust the brake.

WARNING: Do not adjust the brake while

the engine is running. Be sure to block the wheels of the riding mower before making any adjustments on the brake cable.

Adjustment to the brake pedal is made at the cable end. See Figure 12 .

• Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.

• Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest position.

• Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the

grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or the mulching plug from the mower.

• Disconnect wire from the spark plug.

• Locate the brake cable on the right side under the

front housing. See Figure 12 .

• Using a pair of 1/2” wrenches, loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen. See Figure 12 inset.

• Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is reached.

• Unlock parking brake and repeat the test described above. Readjust if necessary.

“Go” Pedal

Adjustment to the "Go" Pedal is made at the cable end. See Figure 12 .

• Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.

• Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest position.

• Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the

grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or the mulching plug from the mower.

• Disconnect wire from the spark plug.

• Locate the speed control cable under the front

housing. See Figure 12 .

• Loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen as shown.

• Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is reached.

• Reconnect the spark plug wire and pivot the hood assembly down.

Cutting Height

The deck cutting height adjustment lever is located on the hood assembly. For a representation of the cutting height positions, refer to Figure 9.

• Pull the lever out of the slot and slide it upward or downward to the desired cutting height.

• Lower the cutting height to mow close to the ground.

• Raise the deck height to the highest position when you ride on a sidewalk or a road.

• To mow tall or thick grass, move the cutting height adjustment lever to the highest position and cut. Then move the lever to a lower position and cut again.

Brake Cable

Speed Control Cable

Frame

Lock Washer

Cable*

Jam Nuts

Tighten

Loosen

*Same type of adjustment on both cables (only one shown here)

Figure 12

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Seat Position

The seat position on the riding mower can be adjusted to maximize the operator’s convenience.

• Stop the mower completely and engage the parking brake. Turn ignition off.

• Pivot the hood assembly up.

• Loosen the four self-tapping screws on the bottom

of the seat.

• Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot, and position it as desired. Retighten the four screws.

Blade Brake/PTO

The blade engagement pedal should be adjusted so that if you depress it about 3/4” from the front of the slot, it should start engaging the deck belt. The PTO (power take off) switch is located in the blade brake slot on the left side of the upper frame. See Figure 13 . The brake engagement pedal needs to make contact with the PTO switch for the engine to start.

Under normal operation, the blade engagement pedal should not require frequent adjustment. However, perform the following test periodically and make sure that it is in fine working condition.

• Pivot the hood assembly up and check if there is enough slack on the deck engagement cable.

• Depress the blade engagement pedal (about 3/4 inch) and check if the belt is engaging.

• If the cable is tight or too loose or the belt is not engaging, adjust the deck engagement cable.

NOTE: The deck engagement cable will be correctly adjusted when the cable moves approximately 1/2” off center line in both directions.

• If the belt is slipping when you depress the blade engagement pedal about 3/4”, loosen the two hex nuts on the cable. See Figure 13.

• If the belt is engaging sooner than when the blade engagement pedal is 3/4” from the PTO switch, tighten both hex nuts on the cable. See Figure 13.

• Repeat the blade engagement test and readjust if necessary.

• Pivot the hood assembly back.

Wheel Alignment

The front wheels should toe-in 1/16-5/16 inch. To adjust toe-in, follow these steps:

• Remove the 3/8’’ hex nut and lock washer which hold the ball joint to the steering segment. See Figure 14.

• Adjust the ball joint in or out until the wheels toe-in approximately 1/16-5/16" (Dimension ‘‘B’’ should be approximately 1/16-5/16" less than dimension

‘‘A’’). See Figure 14.

• Replace the ball joint into the steering segment, and replace the 3/8’’ hex nut and the lock washer.

Hex Nut

Lock

Ball

Joint

Tie

Rod

Steering Segment

Washer

Adjustment to the blade brake will have to be made at the cable end. See Figure 13.

Deck

Engagement

Cable

Blade Engagement Pedal

PTO Switch

Hex Nut

Figure 13

front

1/16- 5/16’’ less than A

Figure 14

Adjusting the Deck

There are three tests for checking deck levelling on the riding mower. The results of each test will determine what kind of levelling, if at all, the equipment needs.

IMPORTANT:

level surface. Before continuing with deck adjustment, check air pressure in all four tires. Recommended air pressure is 12 psi. Please note that the valve stems on this riding mower are on the inside of the front wheels and on the outside of the rear wheels.

Test 1: Checking Rear Deck Height Adjustment

• Lift the hood assembly and remove grass catcher from the riding mower. Place the deck in the highest position.

Perform adjustments to the deck on a flat,

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• Inspect rear of deck. If the deck is contacting the cable bracket on the front of the transmission, you will have to adjust the rear deck height.

Test 2: Checking Front to Rear Levelling

• Place the deck in the highest position.

• Wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to prevent

injury, rotate the cutting blade so that it is pointed front to back and parallel to the rider. Depress and lock the deck engagement pedal.

• Measure the distance from the front and the rear tips of the blade to the ground.The front should be approximately 1/4” to 3/8” lower than the rear.

• If the distance is higher, level the deck front to rear.

Test 3: Checking Side to Side Levelling

• Place the deck in the highest position.

• Wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to prevent

injury, rotate the cutting blade so that it is pointed side to side and perpendicular to the rider. Depress and lock the deck engagement pedal.

• Measure the distance from the tips of the blade to the ground.

• If the two distances are unequal , level the deck side to side.

Adjusting Rear Deck Height

• Completely loosen, but do not remove, the top hex nut out of the three hex nuts that hold the hex bolt and the ferrule on the deck hanger link assembly. See Figure 15 .

IMPORTANT:

nut.

• Thread the middle nut as far down as possible.

• Locate the lower links at the rear of the deck.

Working on one side at a time, disconnect the helper springs from them.

• Remove each lower link by removing both hair pin clip and washers.

• Reattach the lower links as shown in Figure 15 inset.

Do not try to loosen/ tighten the bottom

Loosen hex nuts to adjust

Do not adjust hex nut

Deck

Height

Lever

Ferrule

Figure 15

Front to Rear Levelling

• Place the deck in the highest position.

• Wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to prevent

injury, rotate the cutting blade so that it is pointed front to back and parallel to the rider. Depress and lock the deck engagement pedal.

• Completely loosen, but do not remove, the top hex nut out of the three hex nuts that hold the hex bolt and the ferrule on the deck hanger link assembly. See Figure 15 .

IMPORTANT:

• Thread the middle nut as far down as possible.

• Keeping an equal number of threads above each of

the nuts, thread the upper nut down until the front tip of the blade is 1/4” to 3/8” lower than the rear tip of the blade. Note that threading this nut down will raise the front of the deck.

Do not try to loosen/ tighten bottom nut.

Helper

Spring

Remove Hairpin Clips

and Washers

Hanger Link

Lower Link

• Thread the middle nut up against the base of the ferrule. See Figure 15 .

• Tighten the upper nut against the top of the ferrule to lock adjustment.

Side to Side Levelling

• Place the deck in the highest position.

• Wearing heavy work gloves to prevent injury,rotate

the cutting blade so that it is pointed side to side and perpendicular to the rider. Depress and lock the deck engagement pedal.

• Loosen the middle hex nut.

• Thread the top hex nut up or down in order to set

both tips of the blade at an equal height from the ground. Remember to thread the nut down to raise the deck, and thread up to lower the deck.

• Once the deck is level, thread the middle hex nut to tighten against the ferrule. Make sure the cut is even and the lift lever moves to all cutting heights.

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SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR RIDING MOWER

Fuse Replacement

The fuse is located next to the spark plug under the rear frame. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. If the fuse blows, the source problem must be corrected or the new fuse will blow again.

• Check for loose connections in the fuse holder and replace holder if necessary. A dead short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where insulation may have rubbed through and exposed bare wire.

• Replace the wire or repair with electrician’s tape if the wire strands have not been damaged. Also look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or muffler, or rubbed against a moving part.

• Stop the riding mower and engage the parking brake. Remove ignition key.

• Pivot the hood assembly up. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it.

• Pull the fuse out of the lead wire.

• Replace with new automotive fuse.

• Make sure to reconnect the spark plug wire before

pivoting the hood assembly back.

Belt Replacement

There are two drive belts and one deck belt in your riding mower; follow the description below to identify the belts.

1. Lower drive belt goes from the variable speed

pulley to the transmission pulley.

2. Upper drive belt goes from the variable speed

pulley to the upper sheave of the engine pulley.

3. Deck belt goes from the deck pulley to the

lower sheave in engine pulley.

• Periodically check to see if these belts are too loose or damaged through wear and tear. If so, replace with new belt.

Deck Belt

• Engage the parking brake and turn the ignition off. Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the grass catcher. Remove the spark plug wire.

• Put the deck at the lowest cutting height by adjusting the cutting height adjustment lever to the lowest position.

• Using a 1/2” socket wrench, remove two selftapping screws, lock washer and hex nut that hold the deck belt cover to the deck. See Figure 16 . For this, you will have to work from the top left side of the mower. Remove the belt cover.

• Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the hex nut on the idler pulley. See Figure 16.

Imaginary Belt Keeper

Deck Belt Cover

Lock

Washer

Self-Tapping Screw

• Remove belt from around deck pulley, idler pulley, and the engine pulley.

• Place the new belt around the deck pulley and the engine pulley making sure that the belt is routed inside the belt keepers. There are two belt keepers under the grass catcher, one on the idler and the other under the deck belt cover. See Figure 16.

• Reinstall deck belt cover and secure with two selftapping screws, lock washer and hex nut.

NOTE: Belt keeper “A” must be mounted on the outside of the belt.

• Make sure to align the belt keeper in line with the frame. See Figure 16.

NOTE: An imaginary line between the belt keeper and idler pulley should be parallel to frame. See Figure 16.

• Replace the grass catcher and pivot the hood assembly back.

Deck

Pulley

Line

Hex Nut

Figure 16

Belt

Keeper “A”

Hex Nut

Idler Pulley

Lower Variable Speed Belt

• Remove the rear deck belt guard following first five steps for deck belt removal. Remove belt from the engine pulley.

• Push the spring loaded idler, located on the left side of the transmission, to the right. Remove belt from around the idler and then the transmission pulley. See Figure 17 .

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• Using a 9/16” socket, remove bolt, spacer and the flat washer from the variable speed pulley. See Figure 17 .

Variable Speed Pulley

Spring

Spring Loaded Idler

Loaded Idler

• Drop the pulley down and remove the belt.

• Replace new belt and reassemble.

• Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt

keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the same location from where it was removed.

Upper Variable Speed Belt

• Remove the engine pulley using a 5/8” socket wrench with a 6” extension. The engine pulley is located in front of the transmission.

• Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt from around it.

• Push the idler bracket to the right and remove the belt. See Figure 17 .

• Replace belt and reassemble.

Transmission

Pulley

Figure 17

Engine Pulley

Deck Belt

SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR RIDING MOWER

General Recommendations

• Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

• The warranty on this riding mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the riding mower as instructed in this manual.

• We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water may shorten life of your riding mower and reduce its serviceability.

WARNING: Always stop engine and

disconnect spark plug wire before any maintenance or adjustments.

Cutting Blade

WARNING: Protect your hands by wearing

heavy gloves or using a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Avoid personal injury.

Removal

• Remove the 5/8’’ hex flange nut which holds the blade to the blade spindle.

• Remove blade from the spindle. See Figure 18.

Deck

Flange Nut

Sharpening

• When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and/or cause personal injury.

Spindle

Blade

Figure 18

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• The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.

Reassembly

• Before reassembling the blade to the unit, lubricate the spindle with light oil (or engine oil).

• Be sure to properly align “star” fitting on blade with “star” on spindle.

• When replacing the blade, be sure to install the

blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.

• Blade Mounting Torque: 70/90 foot-pounds maximum.

NOTE: To ensure safe operation, all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness.

Lubrication

See Figure 20 for an illustration of the lube points described below.

Lube

Oil Drain Sleeve

Your riding mower has a plastic oil drain sleeve, packed with the loose parts, for draining oil from the crankcase.

• To drain the oil, snap small end of the oil drain sleeve onto oil sump. See Figure 19.

• Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable container.

Oil Drain Sleeve

Figure 19

Engine

Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.

• Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions carefully.

• Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. Service air cleaner as per the engine manual. Clean frequently under extremely dusty conditions.

• The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.

Lube

Lube (before

reassemby)

Viewed from the bottom

Figure 20: Lubrication Chart

Blade Assembly

• Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle only while reassembling the blade either after sharpening or replacement.

Pivot Points

• Lubricate pivot points with light oil once a season.

Steering Shaft and Gear

• Lubricate steering shaft and spline at least once a season with light oil.

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• Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with automotive multi-purpose grease every 25 hours of operation or once a season.

Linkage

• Lubricate all deck linkage and height adjustment linkage with a light oil.

Front Wheels

• Lubricate at least once a season with automotive multi-purpose grease.

Engine

• Maintain the engine as recommended in the separate engine manual.

Cleaning Engine

• Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the machine with clean cloth.

• Clean the underside of the blade housing after each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris accumulate around the blade which may cause rust on the deck.

• Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or debris from the finger guard on the engine daily to prevent overheating of the engine. Do not clean with a forceful spray of water since water contaminates the fuel system.

• Keep the governor linkage, springs and controls free of debris.

• If engine muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen, remove and clean the screen regularly. Replace if damaged or plugged with debris.Clean muffler area and remove any grass or other debris before operating the unit.

Fuel Filter

Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter through your engine authorized service dealer.

SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.

Riding Mower

• Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.

• Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe the entire

machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.

• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

• When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains, springs, bearings and cables.

Battery

• Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of its charge each day when the unit is not used.

NEVER store battery without a full charge. Recharge battery before returning to service or every two months, whichever occurs first.

• When storing unit for extended periods, disconnect battery cables and remove the battery from the unit.

• Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and muffler area.

Engine

• Refer to the engine manual for storage instructions. Make sure to store the engine properly so that your equipment can work smoothly afterwards.

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SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING

Trouble Possible Cause Remedial Action

Excessive vibration 1. Bent or damaged blade

2. Bent blade.

Mower will not discharge grass or leaves uncut strips

Broken Belt 1. Sudden stop or shock load to belt

Belt comes off 1. Belt too loose; stretched

Belt shreds 1. Belt guides or guards incorrectly adjusted

1. Engine speed low.

2. Speed selection.

3. Cutting height set too low.

4. Blades short or dull.

2. Incorrect belt used

3. Belt engaged abruptly

4. Defective or damaged belt

2. Broken or weak idler spring

2. Pulleys not aligned

3. Pulley rusted or in otherwise bad condition; frozen bearing

1. Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.

2. Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.

1. Throttle must be set at full throttle.

2. Use lower ground speed. Slower the ground speed, better the quality of cut.

3. Raise the deck.

4. Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).

1. Inspect rider for cause such as foreign objects stuck in between deck and frame or belt path. Remove obstruction and check for damage. Replace belt if needed.

2. Replace with proper belt. Check Parts list in this manual for correct part number.

3. Engage belt slowly by depressing the blade engagement pedal slowly.

4. Replace with proper belt. Follow instructions on page 16.

1. Readjust belt. Replace if needed. Follow instructions for belt replacement on page 16.

2. Replace. Order with correct part number from Parts List in this manual.

1. Adjust belt guides and guards so that these are approximately 1/16 to 1/8 inch from belt when engaged.

2. Realign pulleys to be within approximately 1/16 inch of each other. Check with straight edge. Make sure fastening hardware is tight.

3. Replace pulleys. Order with correct part number from the Parts List in this manual. Adjust new pulleys to 1/16”.

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Trouble Possible Cause Remedial Action

Engine will not crank 1. Safety switch button not depressed

2. Battery installed incorrectly

3. Battery dead or weak.

4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker

5. Engine ground wire loose.

Engine cranks but

1. Throttle/choke not in starting position.

will not start

2. No fuel to the carburetor

3. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged

4. No spark to spark plug

5. Faulty spark plug

6. Dirty air cleaner

Engine smokes 1. Engine oil has been overfilled

2. Dipstick not seated or broken

3. Engine loses crankcase vacuum

1. There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit. Make sure that the actuator is fully depressing both switch buttons. Brake pedal must be depressed and blade engagement pedal disengaged.

2. Install the battery with negative terminal attached to the black ground wire. Attach the positive terminal to the red wire which goes to the solenoid. Charge the battery fully before installation.

3. Check fluid level in battery. If fluid level is low, fill to just below split rings with water. Charge with 6 Amp. charger until fully charged. If this does not work, replace battery.

4. Replace fuse following instructions on page 17.

5. Make sure the black ground wire runs from engine to frame or mounting bolt.

1. Check owner's guide for correct position for throttle control/choke for starting.

2. Gasoline tank empty. Fill with gasoline.

3. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if necessary.

4. Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engine block about 1/8". Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired at authorized engine service dealer.

5. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark plug should fire at the electrode. Replace if it does not.

6. If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine manufacturer.

1. Check oil level.

2. Replace defective part.

3. Engine breather defective. Replace.

For repairs beyond those listed in the Trouble-Shooting chart above, please contact an authorized service dealer or call Cub Cadet Dealer Referral Line at 1- (877)-282-8684.

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SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 1027

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx, is painted Cub Yellow, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0716.

Cub Yellow: 0716

Cub Beige: 0499

Cub Blue: 0685

Powder Black: 0637

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Model 1027

Ref. No. Part No. Description

17962 Switch Plate

650-0007 Steering Tube Assembly

683-0033A Steering Support Bracket

683-0178A Front Axle Assembly: RH

683-0179A Front Axle Assembly: LH

710-0224 Hex Screw AB

710-0459A Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5” Gr.5 Sp.

710-0643 Lock Screw 5/16-18 x 1.0” Gr.5

710-0689 Hex Screw 1/2-13 x 0.75”

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

710-0837 Oval C-Sunk Screw #10-16 x 0.625” 710-0958 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.25 Gr.5 Sp. 710-1017 AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0.625”

710-1611B Self-Tapping Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75” 710-3008 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75” 712-0116 Lock Nut 3/8-24 712-0206 Hex Nut 1/2-13 712-0241 Hex Nut 712-0267 Hex Nut

712-0324 Lock Nut 1/4-20 712-0411 Lock Nut 712-0711 Jam Nut 714-0470 Cotter Pin 723-0156 Ball Joint

726-3046 Ratchet Clip

Ref. No. Part No. Description

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

35.

36.

37.

38.

39.

40.

41.

42.

43.

44.

45.

46.

47.

48.

731-0511 Trim Strip 735-0674 Floor Pad: LH 735-0266A Floor Pad: RH 736-0105 Bell Washer 736-0119 Lock Washer 736-0160 Flat Washer

736-0169 Lock Washer 736-0187 Flat Washer 736-0196 Flat Washer 736-0242 Beleville Washer 736-0272 Flat Washer 736-0320 Flat Washer

736-3078 Flat Washer 737-3007 Grease 738-0541 Spacer 738-3089A Steering Adapter 741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing 741-0356 Bearing: Steering Column

747-0955 Tie Rod 748-0290 Pinion Gear 750-0532 Spacer 783-0411 Gear: Steering Segment 783-0565C Upper Frame Cover

783-1013 Lift Plate

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Model 1027

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part, numbered 700-xxxx, is painted Cub Yellow, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0716.

Cub Yellow: 0716

Cub Beige: 0499

Cub Blue: 0685

Powder Black: 0637

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Model 1027

Ref. No. Part No. Description

683-0155A Brake Pedal Assembly

683-0161 Shift Cam Assembly

683-0275A Deck Pedal Assembly

683-0310A Variable Pedal Assembly

710-1017 Ab Screw 1/4-14 X .625

711-0701 Clevis Pin

711-1156 Shaft

712-0287 Hex Nut 1/4-20

712-0324 Lock Nut 1/4-20

712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16

10.

714-0104 Internal Cotter Pin

11.

714-0111 Hairpin Clip

12.

714-0470 Hairpin Clip

13.

720-0166 Ball Knob

14.

726-0100 Push Cap

15.

726-0450 Plug Cap

16.

731-0405 Snap-on Bushing

17.

731-1913 Stop Lever

18.

732-0815A

19.

732-0865 Torsion Spring

20.

735-0261 Drive Pad

21.

735-0262 Deck Pad

22.

735-0263

23.

736-0117 Flat Washer 3/8 X .620 X .033

24.

736-0133 Flat Washer.411 x 1.25” x .100

25.

736-0159 5/16 Washer

26.

736-0169 Lock Washer

27.

Extension Spring

Brake Pad

Ref. No. Part No. Description

736-0187 Flat Washer

28.

736-0262 Flat Washer

29.

736-0272 Flat Washer .510 X 1.00 X .060

30.

736-0300 Flat Washer

31.

736-0329 Lock Washer

32.

736-0608 Spring Washer

33.

736-3000 Flat Washer

34.

736-3019 Flat Washer .531 X 1.062 X .134

35.

736-3020 Flat Washer .271 X .630 X .065

36.

738-0255 Shoulder Screw .375 Dia X .18

37.

738-0373 Shoulder Screw

38.

738-0974 Shoulder Screw .375 X .380 X 1/4-20

39.

741-0591 Flange Bearing

40.

746-0935A Shift Cable

41.

746-0936 Variable Drive Cable

42.

746-0937 Brake Cable

43.

746-0940 Deck Cable

44.

746-0964 Throttle Choke Cable: 67”

45.

747-0963A Brake Rod

46.

747-0964 Brake Lock Out Rod

47.

750-0736 Shoulder Spacer

48.

783-0473 Brake Lock Out Bracket

49.

783-0525 Self-Propelled Pedal Link

50.

783-0593A Shift Lever

51.

783-0794 Bracket: Lock-Out Pedal

52.

726-0157 Cable Tie

53.

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Model 1027

Ref. No. Part No. Description

683-0152 Pivot Link Assembly

683-0194A Lift Arm Assembly

710-0376 Hex Screw 5/16-18 X 1.00 Gr.5

710-3230 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.75 Gr.5 Spec.

711-0332 Lift Bracket Pin

711-1120 Lift Rod

711-3319 Ferrule

712-0266 Jam Nut

712-3008 Jam Nut 3/8-16 Gr. 5

712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18

10.

712-3048 Jam Nut

11.

714-0104 Cotter Pin

12.

714-0147 Cotter Pin

13.

714-3010 Cotter Pin

14.

720-0298 Handle Grip

15.

Ref. No. Part No. Description

732-0829 Extension Spring

16.

732-0837 Torsion Spring

17.

736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16

18.

736-0140 Flat Washer .385 x .620

19.

736-0169 Lock Washer

20.

736-0257 Flat Washer

21.

736-0275 Flat Washer 5/16

22.

736-3019 Flat Washer

23.

738-0145 Shoulder Screw

24.

738-0183 Shoulder Screw

25.

738-0958 Shoulder Spacer

26.

783-0435 Upper Deck Link

27.

783-0437 Axle Bracket: Rear

28.

783-0440 Lower Link

29.

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Model 1027

NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

Cub Yellow: 0716

Cub Beige: 0499

Cub Blue: 0685

Powder Black: 0637

Ref. No. Par t No. Description

1 629-0865 Harness Assembly Adapter 2 710-1208 3 710-0227 Hex Washer Head Self-Tap.Scew 4 710-0805 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 1.5 Gr. 5 5 6 712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18 7 714-0115

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

710-0642 Thd. Forming Scr. 1/4-20x .75

726-0320 Insulator Nut Plate 736-0289 Shoulder Bushing 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 736-3000 Flat Washer 750-1064 Spacer 783-0591 Transaxle Bracket 783-0433A Shift Lever

Hex TT Screw 5/16-18 x 3.50

Cotter Pin

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Model 1027

IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.

Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 2

683-0147A Idler Bracket Assembly 710-0191 Hex Screw (Special)

3 710-0314 Hex Screw 7/16-20 x 1.0”

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

710-0902 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 3.75” 710-1611B TT Screw 710-3096 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 2.0” 712-0116 Jam Lock Nut 712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24 712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16 712-3035 Jam Nut 9/16-18 714-0114 Sq. Key 717-0884 Variable Speed Pulley Assembly 732-0814 Extension Spring

14 732-0815A Extension Spring

15 16

736-0169 Lock Washer 736-0171 Lock Washer

Ref. No. Part No. Description

736-0219 Bell Washer

18 736-0247 Flat Washer

736-0427 Beleville Washer 20 737-0167 Grease 21 737-0288 Grease

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

738-0968 Shoulder Spacer

741-0405 Thrust Bearing

750-0705 Slv. Spacer

754-0453 V-Belt

756-0116 Idler Pulley

756-0650 Transmission Pulley

756-0658 Engine Pulley 29 756-0981A Flat Idler Pulley

30 31

783-0528 Idler Bracket: Variable Speed

783-0529 Cable Bracket 32 683-0149B Frame Assembly

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NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

Cub Yellow: 0716

Cub Beige: 0499

Cub Blue: 0685

Powder Black: 0637

Ref. No. Part No. Description

1 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19

783-0605 Deck Stabilizing Bracket 783-0564A Front Frame: Upper 783-0811 Steering Gear Cover 683-0264A Front Channel Assembly 783-0554 Cam Bracket 783-0414A Frame Rail: Rear 783-0413 Frame Rail—L.H. 783-0412B Frame Rail—R.H. 747-0985 Deck Rod 736-3019 Flat Washer .531 X 1.062 X .134 736-0275 Flat Washer 5/16 736-0187 Flat Washer .64 I.D. X 1.24 X .06 736-0101 Flat Washer 3/8 X 1.00 X .030 735-0271 Rubber Bumper 735-0199A Rubber Bumper 732-0829 Extension Spring

Ref. No. Part No. Description

20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

35 683-0142 Pivot Bar Assembly

726-0272 Clamp: 9/16 dia. 725-0157 Cable Tie 714-0470 Hairpin Clip 714-0147 Hairpin Clip 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 712-0271 Hex Nut 712-0265 Hex Nut 1/4-20 711-1165 Clevis Pin 711-0332 Lift Bracket Pin 710-1611B TT Screw 5/16-18 x .75 710-1017 Torx Mach. AB Scr. 1/4-14 x 0.625” 710-0599 Hex TT Screw 1/4-20 683-0163A Steering Support Bracket 683-0160 Pivot Bracket Assembly: Hood

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Cub Yellow: 0716

Cub Beige: 0499

Cub Blue: 0685

Powder Black: 0637

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Ref. No. Part No. Description

683-0149B Frame Assembly

683-0190A Frame Rail Support: RH

683-0191A Frame Rail Support: LH

683-0192 Muffler Pipe Extension

710-0148 Hex Fl. Screw #8-32 x 0.375

710-0157 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75” Gr.5

710-0599 Self-Tapping Screw

710-0654A TT Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0”

710-0751 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5”

710-0871 Hex Slot Sems Screw #10-32 x 0.38

10.

710-1237 TT Screw #10-32 x 0.625”

11.

710-1611B TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75”

12.

710-1653 Machine Screw #10-32 x 0.5”

13.

710-3008 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 0.75”

14.

711-0222A Battery Hold-Down Rod

15.

712-0267 Hex Nut 5/16-18

16.

712-0271 Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20

17.

712-0291 Lock Nut 1/4-20

18.

712-0397 Wing Nut with Bell Washer

19.

712-3017 Hex Nut

20.

725-0157 Cable Tie

21.

726-0205 Hose Clamp

22.

726-0209 Cable Tie

23.

731-0708 Battery Cover

24.

Ref. No. Part No. Description

731-1682A Oil Drain Sleeve

25.

731-1945A Engine Duct

26.

732-3080A Compression Spring

27.

735-0273 Rubber Washer

28.

736-0119 Lock Washer

29.

736-0123 Flat Washer

30.

736-0169 Lock Washer

31.

736-0188 Flat Washer

32.

736-0222 Lock Washer

33.

736-0329 Lock Washer

34.

736-0400 Flat Washer

35.

736-0607 Lock Washer

36.

737-0169 Motor Oil

37.

738-0960 Shoulder Screw

38.

741-0516 Flange Bearing

39.

751B213146 Throttle Casing Clamp

40.

751-0535 Fuel Line Hose

41.

751-0637 Fuel Tank

42.

783-0561 Hitch Plate

43.

783-0624 Battery Bracket

44.

783-0455 Fuel Tank Bracket

45.

783-0809B Transaxle Support Bracket

46.

725-1698

Battery (not shown)

Ref. No. Part No. Description

634-0139 Rear Wheel Compl.

634-0169A Front Wheel Compl.

734-1727 Rear Tire

734-1382 Front Tire

734-0255 Valve: Tubeless Air

737-0211A Grease Fitting

741-0353 Flange Bearing

634-0138 Rim Assembly

634-0170A Rim Assembly

710-0627 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75”

10.

736-0242 Beleville Washer

11.

714-0115 Cotter Pin

12.

736-0285 Flat Washer

13.

736-0156 Flat Washer

14.

731-0484A Hub Cap (not shown)

15.

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NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

Cub Yellow: 0716

Cub Beige: 0499

Cub Blue: 0685

Powder Black: 0637

Ref. No. Part No. Description

710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5

710-0870 TT Screw 3/8-16 x 0.62

710-1017 Torx AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0.625

720-0238 Rod End Grip

731-0511 Trim Strip

731-1691A Grass Bag Lens

783-0410 Bracket Reinforcement: Hood

783-0445 Hood

Ref. No. Part No. Description

783-0446 Plate: Hood

783-0447 Hood Bracket

10.

783-0448 Hood Bracket: Reinforcement

11.

783-0449A Hinge Bracket: Rear

12.

783-0451A Pivot Plate: Rear Hood

13.

783-0545 Hood Screen

14.

783-0562 Hinge Bracket: Front

15.

757-0381 Seat: Medium, Black

16.

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MTD

Ref. No. Part No. Description

618-0232 Differential Assembly: Single Speed

618-0248 Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake

618-0072B Upper Housing Assembly

611-0114 Detent Shaft Assembly

661-0006 Brake Yoke Assembly: LH

710-1206 Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x 2.37 Gr.5

710-1325 Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.65

717-0678 Brake Puck

719-0313B Lower Housing

732-0863 Spring Detent

10.

737-0148 Grease

11.

741-0862 Ball Detent

12.

761-0202 Brake Disc

13.

777-6318 Label

14.

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NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to

Cub Yellow: 0716

Cub Beige: 0499

Cub Blue: 0685

Powder Black: 0637

3 27

Ref. No. Part No. Description

618-0250 Spindle Assembly

683-0150D Deck Assembly

683-0159 Brake Bracket Assembly

683-0173 Deck Belt Cover

710-0134 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .62”

710-0191 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25”

710-0347 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 “

710-0599 Self-Tapp. Screw 1/4-20 x .5”

710-0650 Self-Tapp. Screw 5/16-18 x .75”

710-0672 Hex Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x 1.25”

10.

710-0932 Carriage Screw

11.

710-1611B Torx Screw 5/16-18 x .75”

12.

712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24

13.

712-0397 Wing Nut

14.

712-0417A Flange Nut 5/8-18

15.

712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16

16.

712-3057 Hex Nut 5/16-24

17.

714-0115 Cotter Pin

18.

726-0201 Speed Nut

19.

726-0233 Push Nut

20.

732-0429A Extension Spring

21.

736-0101 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.00 x .030”

22.

736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16

23.

736-0169 Lock Washer 3/8

24.

736-0289 Bushing

26.

736-0300 Flat Washer .406 x .875 x .059”

27.

736-0343 Flat Washer .330 x 1.25 x .120”

28.

736-3020 Flat Washer

29.

738-0968 Spacer

30.

742-0651 Three-in-one Blade

32.

747-0957 Link Rod

33.

747-0972 Belt Keeper

34.

747-1172 Belt Keeper

35.

754-0754 V Belt

36.

756-0627 Flat Idler Pulley

37.

783-0463A Idler Bracket

38.

783-0529 Cable Bracket

39.

783-0569B Deck Plate

40.

783-0594 Deck Cable Plate

41.

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Ref. No. Part No. Description

631-0060 Flow Indicator Assembly

631-0080 Grass Bag Assembly

710-0166 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0

710-0286

710-0456 Hex Screw #10-16 x 0.5”

710-0564 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 2.75”

710-0642 Self-Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75”

710-0825 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 3.75”

710-0924 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75”

711-0415 Clevis Pin

10.

712-0271 Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20

11.

712-0298 Jam Nut

12.

712-0397 Wing Nut

13.

714-0115 Cotter Pin

14.

726-0271 Speed Nut

15.

731-1441 Bag Handle

16.

731-1743A Discharge Chute: Grass Bag

17.

731-1744 Side-Discharge Chute

18.

731-1745A Mulching Plug

19.

732-0839

20.

732-0841 Torsion Spring

21.

732-0854 Clip Spring

22.

736-0173

23.

736-0329

24.

783-0544A Grass Bag Screen

25.

783-0575A Pivot Bracket

26.

783-0645 Deflector Plate

27.

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5”

Bag Release Lever

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

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Ref. No. Part No. Description

629-0855 Harness Assembly

725-0267 Ignition Switch: 5 Pin

725-1426 Solenoid: 12 V. 100 amp.

725-1657A Interlock Switch

725-1727 Battery Cover

725-1746 Spring Switch

725-3234 Seat Switch: 1/4 Turn N/C

725-1698

Battery

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Ref.

No.

1 731-3209 Steering Wheel: Soft Grip 2 731-3210 Steering Wheel Cap

Ref.

No.

1 731-1919 Steering Column: Black 2 731-1857 Control Knob 3 712-0142 Hex Nut 8-32 4 710-3217 Pan Head Machine Screw #8-32 5 710-0599 Hex Screw TT 1/4-20 x .50” 6 710-0514 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0” 7 712-0431 Lock Nut 8 749-1099 Bumper Tube: Front

Part No. Description

Cub Yellow: 0716

Cub Beige: 0499

Cub Blue: 0685

Powder Black: 0637

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Safety & Decorative Labels

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Your Notes

Date Comments

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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

Cub Cadet LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Cub Cadet LLC for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and components include, but are not limited to: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber, and tires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282-8684, or log on to our Web site at www.cubcadet.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a sepa

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

d. Cub Cadet LLC does not extend any warranty for

products sold or exported outside of the United States, its possesions and territories, except those sold through Cub Cadet LLC’s authorized channels of export distribution.

e. Parts that are not genuine Cub Cadet parts are not

covered by this warranty.

f. Service completed by someone other than an

authorized service dealer is not covered by this warranty.

g. Transportation charges and service calls are not

covered.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet LLC. During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. Cub Cadet LLC shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration

of safety features of the product shall void this warranty.

You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-877-282-8684

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