Cub Cadet 1027 Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual

Riding Mower

Internal Bagging System

Model 1027

(13A-328-101)

IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.

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 California 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 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

CUB CADET CORP. P.O. BO X 368023 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO.

770-10094B.fm (12/99)

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 Rider Mower ..............................................................................15

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 Dealer Referral line.

• 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 equipme nt in the spac e below.

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

CUB CADET CORP.

P.O. BOX 368023

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

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- (800)-528-1009 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 .

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

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 rider mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

Your rider 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: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to casue cancer, birth defects or other repro ductive 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 t he mow er whil e it is in op erati on. Alw ays 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) removi ng 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 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 ex plosiv e. 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 accum ulate 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.

• 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 was te from y our local off ice 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 location and part numbers of all labels found on your rider mower. Please follow the instruction on these labels. For replacement labels, please order by the part numbers.

777I20800

LIFT HERE

SECTION 2: SLOPE GUAGE

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

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in e xcess of 15 degree s (a rise of app

A riding mower could overturn and cause se

is extremely di

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

Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the

fficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

rious injury. If operating a w al k- be hind mower on such a slope, it

15°

WARNING

opes.

roximatel y 2-1/2 f eet e v ery 10 fe et).

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

OR A FENCE POST

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

SECTION 3: UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING YOUR RIDER MOWER

• Remove all screws and staples from crate.

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

the crate up and keep 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 parking brake is disengaged; roll unit out of

the crate’s way.

Loose Parts

• Remove loo se pa rts fr om th e gras s catc her and/ or

the crate very carefully. Refer to Figure 1.

1. Operator’s manual (not shown in Figure 1)

2. Mulching plug & side-discharge chute

3. Oil drain sleeve

4. Ignition keys (not shown in Figure 1)

5. Bumper (optional)

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 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 your right hand on the left side of the seat and slowly lower th e hood assem bly untill i t is fully closed.

CAUTION: Do not place your hand around the bo ttom 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

Terminal

Nut

Positive Terminal

CAUTION: Do not lift the hood assembly by the two

vent openings located behind the seat.

Vent Opening

Hood Assembly

Figure 2

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

Battery Cable

Figure 3

Rider Frame

Attaching Side-Discharge Chut e

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.

WARNING: Do not operate the mower if any one 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 two wing nuts (C and D in Figure 4 ) in the middle of the chute. Do not remove. All four wing nuts hold the chute to the deck frame.

• 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 four wing nut positions align with those on the deck.

• Reinsert wing nuts A and B. Tighten to secure. Tighten the two wing nuts C and D.

Grass Catch er

Chute

SideDischarge

Chute Wing Nut D

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.

• Loosen and remove the two hex bolts and lock nuts

from the front rail on the rider 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. See Figure 6 .

Rider Frame

Rail

Loc

Bumper

Wing

Wing Nut A

Nut C

Figure 4

Attaching Mulch Plug

While operating your rider 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 .

Wing Nut

Speed Nut

Hex Bolt

Figure 5

• Place speed nuts over the hex bolts.

• 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 wide r side of th e hit ch pl ate a lig ns wit h th e rear frame as sh own in Figu re 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 the 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

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR RIDER MOWER

Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your rider mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. The operation of any rider 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.

Steering Wheel

“Go”

Pedal

Shift Lever

Cutting Height

LeverAdjustment

Blade Engagement

Pedal

Brake

Pedal

Grass Fill Level Indicator

Ignition Switch

Side Discharge Chute

Seat

Throttle/Choke Control

Cutting Deck

Parking Brake

Blade Engagement Pedal

Blade Lock

Grass Catcher

Throttle/Choke Control

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

“Go” Pedal

Use to regulate the ground speed of the rider mower.

Ignition Switch

Use to turn the engine ON or OFF.

Shift Lever

Use to change direction of the mower.

Hood Assembly

Engine

Battery

Figure 8

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.

Blade Engagem ent Pe dal

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 r evers e mot ion.

Stopping Mower

• Release blade engagement pedal all the way.

• Release the " Go" p edal and d epres s th e brak e

pedal.

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

• Engage the pa rking br ake by pu lling up on the parking brake knob.

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

• 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.

CHOKE

Safety Interlock

This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system for your protection. The interlock safety switches are connect ed to t he br ake pedal , th e bla de en gagem ent 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 rider 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.

Using Shift Lever

The shift lever is used to regulate the direction of your rider 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.

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 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.

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR RIDER 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 rider 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 oil level.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke while filling up the gasoline tank.

• 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 rider m ower is e quipped with a blade lock to keep the blade engage d wi tho ut th e op er ator h av ing 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 feet and hands 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 pa rking br ake by pu lling up on the parking brake knob.

• Turn ignition key to OFF position and remove it.

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 s hift lever in the NEUTR AL posi tion.

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 Catc her

• 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 cover up. Pull up the grasscatcher bag by the handle and take it to the proper disposal site. See Figure 10 .

• 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 10 .

• 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 cover down.

Bag Handle

Seat

Grass Catcher Bag

Frame

Figure 10

Push here

Using The Mower

Observe safet y rules list ed on pages 3- 5 of this ma nual 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.

• 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:

• 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 rider 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.

SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to riding mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.

Brake Pedal

During normal operation of the rider 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 rider mower in neutral. Depress the brake pedal and try to roll the rider 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 rider mower before making any adjustments on the brake cable.

Adjustment to the brake pedal is made at the cable end. See Figure 11 .

• Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off.

• Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest position.

• Pivot the cover 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 11 .

• 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 11 inset.

• Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is reached.

• Unlock the 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 11 .

• 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 11 .

• 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 11

Seat Position

The seat position on the rider 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 12 . 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 t ight or too loose or th e belt is not engaging, adjust the deck engagement cable.

• 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 12.

• 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 12.

• 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 which holds the ball joint to the steering segment. See Figure 13.

• 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 13.

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

Hex Nut

Lock

Steering Segment

Wash er

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

Adjustment to the blade brake will have to be made at the cable end. See Figure 12.

Deck

Engagement

Cable

Blade Engagement Pedal

PTO Switch

Hex Nut

Figure 12

Tie Rod

Ball Joint

1/16-5/16’’ less than A

front

Figure 13

Adjusting the Deck

IMPORT ANT :

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 rider mower are on the inside of the front wheels and on the outer side of the rear wheels.

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

• Inspect rear of deck. The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4” to 3/8” lower than the rear of the deck. To maintain that, you may have to adjust the deck pitch. If the deck is contacting the cable bracket on the front of the transmission, you will have to adjust the rear deck height. Follow the steps on the next page for adjustments.

Perform adjustments to the deck on a flat,

• 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.

Do not try to loosen or tighten t he bottom nut.

Deck Height Lever

Ferrule

• Thread the middle nut as far down as possible.

• When desired adjustment is reached, retighten the

two nuts. Adjust both sides if necessary.

Loosen hex nuts to adjust

Do not adjust hex nut

Hanger Link

Figure 14

SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR RIDER MOWER

Belt Replacement

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

1. The lower drive belt goes from the variable speed pulley to the transmission pulley.

2. The upper drive belt goes from the variable speed pulley to the upper sheave of engine pulley.

3. The 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, r emove t wo self tapping screws, lock washer and hex nut that hold the deck belt cover to the deck. See Figure 15 . For

this, you will have to work from the top left side of the mower. R emove t he belt cover.

Deck Belt Cover

Self-Tapp ing Screw

Belt Keeper

Lock

Washer

Deck

Pulley

Imagina ry

Line

Hex Nut

Figure 15

Belt

Keeper “A”

Hex Nut

Idler Pulley

• Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen the hex nut on the idler pulley. See Figure 15.

• 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 15.

• 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 be lt.

• Make sure to align the belt keeper in line with the frame. See Figure 15.

NOTE: An imaginar y line between the belt ke eper and idler pulley should be parallel to frame. See Figure 15.

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

• Drop the pulley down and remove the belt.

• Replace new belt and reassemble following above

instructions in re verse orde r.

• Make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in the

same locati on fro m where it wa s remo ved.

Upper Variable Speed Belt

• Remove the engine pulley using a 9/16” 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 16 .

• Replace belt and reassemble in reverse order.

• Replace the grass catcher and pivot the hood

assembly back.

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 16 .

V a r iable Speed Pulley

Spring Loaded Idler

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 rider 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.

T rans mis sion

Pulley

Deck Belt

Figure 16

SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR RIDER MOWER

General Recommendations

• Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

• The warranty on this ri der 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 rider 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 rider mower and reduce its serviceability.

WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before any maintenance or adjustments.

Cutting Blade

Removal

WARNING: Protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves or using a rag to grasp the cutting blade.

• Remove the 5/8’’ hex flange nut whic h hold s the blade to the blade spindle.

• Remove blade from the spindle. See Figure 17.

Deck

when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and/or cause personal injury.

• The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side u ntil it ba lance s even ly.

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.

Oil Drain Sleeve

Your rider 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 18.

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

Spindle

Blade

Flange Nut

Figure 17

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

Oil Drain Sleeve

Figure 18

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 instruction s 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.

NOTE: Your engine is equipped with a resistor spark plug, When replacing plug, make sure to use resistor type.

Lubrication

See Figure 19 for an illustration of the lube points described below.

Lube

Blade Assembly

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

Pivot Points

• Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a season.

Steering Shaft and Gear

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

• 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

• Lubricat e at least once a seas on with aut omotiv e multi-purpose grease.

Engine

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

Lube

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.

Viewed from the bottom

Lube (before

reassemby)

Figure 19: Lubrication Chart

SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

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

Rider Mower

• Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.

• Lubricate a ll p ivot points . Wi pe the enti re

machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.

• Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive mate rials, such as fe rtiliz er.

• 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.

SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING

T rouble Possible Cause Remedial Action

Excessive vibration 1. Bent or damaged blad e

2. Bent blade.

Mower will not discharge grass o r leaves uncut strips

Broken Belt 1. Sudden stop or shoc k load to belt

Belt comes off 1. Belt too loose; stretched

Belt shreds 1. Belt guides or guards incorrec tly adju sted

Engine will not cran k 1. Safety switch butt on not depressed

1. Engine speed low.

2. Speed selection.

3. Cutting height set too low.

4. Blades short or du ll.

2. Incorrect belt used

3. Belt engaged abruptly

4. Defective or dama ged belt

2. Broken or weak idler spring

2. Pulleys not aligne d

3. Pulley rusted or in otherwise bad condi tion; frozen bearing

2. Battery installed incor rectly

3. Battery dead or weak.

4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker

5. Engine ground wire loose.

1. Stop engine immedi ately. C heck al l pulleys, blade adapte rs, keys and bolts for tightness and spin dle dam age. Tight en or replace any damaged parts.

2. Stop engine immedi ately. R eplace damaged blade. Only us e origina l equipment blade s.

1. Throttle must be set at full throttle.

2. Use lower ground speed . Slower the ground speed, be tter the qu ality of cut.

3. Raise the deck.

4. Sharpen or replace bl ades (unc ut strip problem only).

1. Inspect rider for cause such as foreign objects stuck in between deck an d frame or belt path. Remo ve obstr uction and che ck for damage. Replac e belt i f needed.

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

3. Engage belt slowly b y depres sing the blade engagemen t pedal s lowly.

4. Replace with proper belt. Follow instructions in Service and Adjust ments section.

1. Readjust belt. Repl ace if ne eded. Fol low instructions for bel t replace ment in the Service and Adjustm ents sec tion.

2. Replace. Order with co rrect part num ber from Parts List in th is manua l.

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 approx imately 1/16 inch of each othe r. Check with straight edge. Make sure fastening hardware is tight.

3. Replace pulleys. Orde r with corre ct part number from the Parts List in this manual . Adjust new pulleys to 1/16 inch.

1. There are two switch es in the starting circuit of your uni t. Make sure that the actuator is fully depressing both switch buttons. Brake pedal must be depres sed and blade engagement ped al disengaged .

2. Install the battery with negative terminal attached to the blac k ground wire. Attach the positive termin al to the red wire which goes to the soleno id. Charg e the bat tery fully before inst allation.

3. Replace battery.

4. Replace fuse followin g instruc tions o n page 16.

5. Make sure the black ground wire runs from engine to frame o r mountin g bolt.

T rouble Possible Cause Remedial Action

Engine cranks but will not start

Engine smokes 1. Engine oil has been overfill ed

1. Throttle/choke not i n starting position .

2. No fuel to the carburet or

3. Fuel line or in-line fuel filt er plugged

4. No spark to spark pl ug

5. Faulty spark plug

6. Dirty air cleaner

2. Dipstick not seated or broken

3. Engine loses crankcase vacuum

1. Check owner's guide for correct position for throttle control/ch oke for st arting.

2. Gasoline tank empty . Fill with gaso line.

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

4. Spark plug lead disco nnected. Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engine block abou t 1/8". Crank e ngine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired a t authoriz ed engin e service dealer.

5. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark plug body again st the en gine bloc k. Crank the engine. The spark plug should fire at the electrode. Rep lace if it does not.

6. If the air cleaner is dirty, th e engine may not start. Clean or replace a s recommended by the engi ne manufacturer.

1. Check oil level.

2. Replace defective part.

3. Engine breather defec tive. Repla ce.

For repairs beyond those listed in the Trouble-Shooting chart above, please contact an authorized service dealer or call Cub Cadet Customer Service at 1- (800)-528-1009.

SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 1027

Ref.

No.

1 731-2295 Steering Wheel 2 731-2296 Steering Wheel In ser t

Part No. Description

Ref.

No.

Part No. Description

731-1919 Steering C olumn: Blac k

731-1857 Control Kn ob

712-0142 Hex Nut 8-32

710-3217 Pan Head Machine Screw # 8-32

710-0599 Hex Screw TT 1/4-20 x .50”

710-0514 Hex Scre w 3/8-16 x 1.0 ”

712-0431 Lock Nut

749-10990716

Bumper Tube: Front, Yello w

Model 1027

Ref.

No.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

Part No. Description

17962 Switch Plate

650-0007 Steeri ng Tube Ass embly

683-0033A Steering Support Bracke t

683-0178A Front Axle Assembly : RH

683-0179A Front Axle Assembly : LH

710-0224 Hex Scre w AB

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

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

710-0689 Hex Scre w 1/2-13 x 0.75”

710-0837 Oval C -Sunk Screw #10-16 x 0.625” 710-0958 Hex Scre w 1/4-20 x 1.25 Gr.5 Sp. 710-1017 AB Scre w 1/4-14 x 0.625” 710-1611 Self-T apping Sc rew 5/16-18 x 0.75” 710-3008 Hex Screw 5/1 6-18 x 0. 75” 712-0116 Lock Nu t 3/8-24 712-0206 Hex N ut 1/2-13 712-0241 He x Nut 712-0267 He x Nut 712-0324 Lock Nu t 1/4-20 712-0411 Loc k Nut 712-0711 Jam N ut 714-0470 Cotter Pin 723-0156 Ball Joint 726-3046 Ratch et Clip

Ref.

Part No. Description

No.

731-0511 Trim Strip

25.

735-0265A Floor Pad: LH

26.

735-0266A Floor Pad: RH

27.

736-0105 B ell Washer

28.

736-0119 Lock Washer

29.

736-0160 Fl at Washer

30.

736-0169 Lock Washer

31.

736-0187 Fl at Washer

32.

736-0196 Fl at Washer

33.

736-0242 Belleville Washer

34.

736-0272 Fl at Washer

35.

736-0320 Fl at Washer

36.

736-3078 Fl at Washer

37.

737-3007 Grease

38.

738-0541 Spacer

39.

738-3089A Steering Adapter

40.

741-0225 Hex Flange Bearing

41.

741-0356 Bearing: Steering Column

42.

747-0955 Tie Rod

43.

748-0290 Pinion Gear

44.

750-0532 Spacer

45.

783-0411 G ear: Steering S egment

46.

783-0565B Upper Frame Co ver

47.

783-0566A Lift Plate

48.

Model 1027

Ref.

No.

10.

11.

12.

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29.

Part No. Description

683-0155 Brake Pedal Ass embly

683-0156 Varia ble Pedal Assembly

683-0275 Deck Pedal As sembly

683-0161 Shift Cam Asse mbly

710-1017 Ab Screw 1 /4-14 X .62 5

711-0701 Clev is Pin

711-1156 Shaft

712-0287 Hex N ut 1/4-20

712-0324 Lock Nu t 1/4-20 712-3017 Hex N ut 3/8-16 714-0104 Inte rnal Cotter Pi n 714-0111 Hairp in Clip 714-0470 Hairp in Clip 720-0166 Ball Knob 731-0405 Snap -on Bushing 731-1913 Stop Lev er 732-0865 Torsion Spring 732-0815 Extensi on Spring 735-0262 Deck Pad 735-0261 Drive Pad 735-0263 Brake Pad 736-0117 Flat Washer 3 /8 X .620 X .033 736-0159 5/16 Washer 736-0169 Loc k Washer 736-0187 Flat Washer 736-0272 Flat Washer .5 10 X 1.00 X .060 736-0133 Flat Washer .406 x 1.25 x .1 0

Ref.

No.

30.

31.

32.

33.

34.

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36.

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39.

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50.

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55.

Part No. Description

736-0329 Lo ck Wash er 736-0608 Spri ng Washer 736-3000 Fla t Washer 736-3019 Fla t Washer .531 X 1.062 X .134 736-3020 Fla t Washer .271 X .630 X .065 738-0255 Sho ulder Screw .37 5 Dia X .18 738-0373 Sho ulder Screw 738-0974 Shoulder Screw .375 X .380 X 1/4-20 741-0591 Fla nge Bearing 746-0935A Shift Cable 746-0936 Vari able Drive Cable 746-0937 Brak e Cable 746-0940 Dec k Cable 746-0964 Thr ottle Ch oke Cable: 67” 747-0963 Brak e Rod 747-0964 Brak e Lock Out Rod 750-0736 Sho ulder Spacer 783-0473 Brak e Lock Out Bracket 783-0525 Sel f-Propelled Pedal Lin k 726-0450 Plu g Cap 783-0593A Shift Lever 783-0794 Brac ket: Lock-o ut Pedal 726-0157 Cabl e Tie 736-0300 Fla t Washer .406 I.D. x .875 O.D. 726-0100 Pus h Cap 736-0262 Fla t Washer

Model 1027

Ref.

No.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

Part No. Description

683-0152 Pi vot Link Assembl y

683-0194 L ift Arm Assembly

710-0376 He x Screw 5/1 6-18 X 1.00 G r.5

710-3230 He x Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.75 Gr.5

Special

711-0332 L ift Bracket Pin

711-1120 L ift Rod

711-3319 Ferrule

712-0266 J am Nut

712-3008 J am Nut 3/8 -16 Gr. 5

712-3010 He x Nut 5/16-1 8 712-3048 J am Nut 714-0104 Co tter Pin 714-0147 Co tter Pin 714-3010 Co tter Pin 720-0298 Ha ndle Grip 732-0829 Ex tension Spring 732-0837 T orsion Spri ng

Ref.

No.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28.

29.

Part No. Description

736-0119 Lo ck Wash er 5/16 736-0140 Fla t Washer .385 I.D. x .620 O. D. 736-0169 Lo ck Wash er 736-0257 Fla t Washer 736-0275 Fla t Washer 5/16 736-3019 Fla t Washer 738-0145 Sho ulder Screw 738-0183 Sho ulder Screw 738-0958 Sho ulder Spacer 783-0435 Upp er Deck Link 783-0437 Axl e Bracket : Rear 783-0440 Lo wer Link

Model 1027

Ref.

No.

629-0865 Harnes s Assembl y Adapter

710-1208 Hex T T Screw 5/16 -18 x 3.5 0

710-0227 Hex Washer Head Self-Tap.Scew

710-0805 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 1.5 Gr. 5

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

712-3010 Hex Nut 5/16-18

714-0115 Cotter Pin

726-0320 Insu lator Nut Pl ate

736-0289 Shoul der Bushing

736-0119 Loc k Washe r 5/16

10.

736-0173 Flat Washer .28 I. D. x .74 O .D. x .083

11.

750-1064 Spacer

12.

783-0591 Trans axle Bracke t

13.

783-0433A Shift Lever

14.

Part No. Description

Model 1027

Ref.

No. 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Part No. Description

683-0147 Idler Bracket Assembly 710-0191 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25

710-0314 Hex Screw 7/16-20 x 1.0”

710-0902 Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 3.75 710-1611 Pan Head TL Screw 5/16-18 x .75 710-3096 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 2.0 Special 712-0116 Jam Lock Nut 3/8-24 712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24 712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16 712-3035 Hex Jam Nut 9/16-18 (Gr. 5) 714-0114 Square Key 717-0884 Variable Speed Pulley Assembly 732-0814 Extension Spring 732-0815 Extension Spring

736-0169 Lock Washer

736-0171 Lock Washer 7/16 I.D. 736-0219 Bell Washer .406 I.D. x 1.13 O.D. 736-0247 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.25 O.D. 736-0427

737-0167 Grease

Belleville Washer

Ref.

No.

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Part No. Description

737-0288 Grease

738-0968 Shoulder Spacer 741-0405 Bearing 750-0705 Spacer 754-0453 V-Belt 756-0116 Idler Pulley 756-0650 Transmission Pulley 756-0658 Engine Pulley 756-0981 Flat Idler Pulley 783-0528 Idler Bracket 783-0529 Cable Bracket

683-0149B-0716

Frame: Lower, Yellow

Model 1027

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11.

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Part No. Description

783-0605 Dec k Stabil izing Bra cket

783-0564A Front Frame: Upper

783-0811-

0716 683-0264 Fr ont Channel Asse mbly

783-0554 Cam Bracket

783-0414A Frame Rail: R ear

783-0413 Fr ame Rai l—L.H.

783-0412A Frame Rail—R.H. 747-0985 Dec k Rod 736-3019 Fl at Washer .531 X 1.0 62 X .134 736-0275 Fl at Washer 5/16 736-0187 Fl at Washer .64 I.D. X 1 .24 X .06 736-0101 Fl at Washer 3/8 X 1.00 X . 030 735-0271 Rub ber Bumpe r 735-0199A Rubber Bumper 732-0829 Ex tension Spring

Steering Gear Cover

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737-3007 Grease 725-0157 Cab le Tie 714-0470 Hai rpin Cli p 714-0147 Hai rpin Cli p 714-0104 Hai rpin Cli p 711-1165 Cle vis Pin 711-0332 Li ft Bracket Pin 710-1611 TT Screw 5/16-1 8 x .75 710-1017 To rx 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 Brac ket Ass’y.: Hood 683-0142 Pivot Bar A ssembly

Model 1027

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683-0149B Frame Assembly

683-0190A Frame Rail Support: RH

683-0191A Frame Rail Support: LH

683-0192 Muffler Pipe Extensio n

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

710-0624 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x 1 .5” Gr. 5

710-0654A TT Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0”

710-0871 Hex Slot Sems Screw # 10-32 x 0 .38 710-1237 Hex Washer TT Screw # 10-32 x 0 .625” 710-1611 TT Screw 5/16-18 x 0. 75” 710-1653 Machine Screw #10- 32 x 0. 5” 711-0222A Battery Hold-Down Rod 712-0271 Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20 712-0291 Lock Nut 1/4-20 712-0397 Wing Nut with Bell Washer 712-3017 Hex Nut 712-3057 Hex Nut 5/16-24 Gr.5 725-0157 Cable Tie 726-0205 Hose Clamp 726-0209 Cable Tie 731-0708 Battery Cover 731-1682A Oil Drain Sleeve

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731-1945 Engine Duct 732-3080 Compression Spring 735-0273 Rubber Washer 736-0119 Lock Washer 736-0123 Flat Washer 736-0159 5/16 Washer 736-0169 Lock Washer 736-0188 Flat Washer 736-0400 Flat Washer 736-0607 Lock Washer 737-0169 Motor Oil 738-0960 Shoulder Screw 741-0516 Flange Bearing 741-0591 Flange Bearing 751B213146 Throttle Casing Clamp 751-0535 Fuel Line Hose 751-0656 Fuel Tank 783-0624 Battery Bracket 783-0630 Fuel Tank Bracket 783-0809B Transaxle Support Bracket 783-0561 Hitch Plate 710-3008 Hex Bolt: 5/16-18 x .75” 712-0267 Hex Nut

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634-0139 Rear Wheel Compl. 634-0169 Front Wheel Compl. 734-1727 Rear Tire 734-1382 Front Tire 734-0255 Valve: Tubeless Air 737-0211A Grease Fitting 741-0353 Flange Bearing 634-0138-0499 Rim Assembly: Beige 734-1455A-0499 Rim Assem bly: Beige 710-0627 Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x .75” 736-0242 Beleville Washer 714-0115 Cotter Pin 736-0285 Flat Washer 736-0366 Flat Washer 731-0484A Hub cap (not shown)

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710-0599 TT Screw 1/4 -20 x 0.5 710-0870 TT Screw 3/8 -16 x 0.6 2 710-1017 Torx AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0.6 25 720-0238 Rod End G rip 731-0511 Trim Strip 731-1691 Grass Bag L ens 783-0410 Bracket Re inforcement: Hood 783-0445-0499 Hood: Beige

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783-0446 Plate: Hood 783-0447 Hood Bracket 783-0448 Hood Bracket: Reinf orcement 783-0449 Hinge Bracket: Rear 783-0451A Pivot Plate: Rear Hood 783-0545 Hood Screen 783-0562 Hinge Bracket: Front 757-0381 Seat

Model 1027

MTD

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618-0232 Differential Assembly: Single Speed 618-0248 Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake 618-0072B Upper Housing Ass embly 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 737-0148 Grease 741-0862 Ball Detent 761-0202 Brake Disc 777-6318 Label

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618-0250 Spindle Assembly 683-0150C-

0716 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 Grade 8 710-0347 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Gr. 5 710-0599 Self-Tapp. Screw 1/4-20 x .5

Deck Assembly: Yellow

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710-0650 Self-Tapp. Screw 5/16-18 x .75 710-0672 Hex Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x 1.25 710-0932 Carriage Screw 710-1611 Torx Screw 5/16-18 x .75 712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24 712-0397 Wing Nut With Bell Was her 712-0417A Flange Nut 5/8-18 712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16 712-3057 Hex Nut 5/16-24 714-0115 Cotter Pin 726-0201 Speed Nut 726-0233 Push Nut 732-0429A Extension Spring 736-0101 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1. 00 x .030 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 736-0169 Lock Washer 3/8 736-0289 Bushing 736-0300 Flat Washer .406 x .875 x .0 59 736-0343 Flat Washer .330 x 1 .25 x .12 0 736-3020 Flat Washer 738-0968 Spacer 742-0651 Three-in-one Blade 747-0957 Link Rod 747-0972 Belt Keeper 747-1172 Belt Keeper 754-0754 V Belt 756-0627 Flat Idler Pulley 783-0463 Idler Bracket 783-0529 Cable Bracket 783-0569A Deck Plate 783-0781 Deck Skirt 783-0594 Deck Cable Bracket

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1 631-0060 Flow Indicator Ass embly 2 631-0080 Grass Bag Assembly

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

710-0286

710-0456 Hex Screw #10-16 x 0.5”

5 6 710-0564 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 2.7 5” 7 710-0642 Self-Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75” 8 710-0825 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 3.7 5”

710-0924 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75”

711-0415 Clevis Pin

712-0271 Hex Sems Nut 1/4-20

11 12 712-0298 Jam Nut 13 712-0397 Wing Nut 14 714-0115 Cotter Pin 15 726-0271 Speed Nut 16 731-1441 Bag Handle

731-1743A Discharge Chute: Grass Bag

731-1744 Side-Discharge Chute

18 19 731-1745A Mulching Plug 20 732-0839

732-0841 Torsion Spring

732-0854 Clip Spring

22 23 736-0173

736-0329

24 25 783-0544A Grass Bag Screen 26 783-0575A Pivot Bracket

783-0645 Deflector Plate

Machine Screw 1/4-2 0 x 0.5”

Bag Release Lever

Flat Washer Lock Washer

Model 1027

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629-0945 Harness Assembl y w/o relay s 725-0267 Ignition Switch: 5 Pin 725-1345 Ignition Key (not shown) 725-1426 Solenoid: 12 V. 10 0 amp. 725-1462 Seat Switch 725-1643 Spring Switch 725-1657A Interlock Switch 725-1381 Fuse: 20 amp. 725-1726 Battery Cover 725-3237 Battery Cover: Red 729-0125 Connecter 729-0139 Connecter 729-0171 Connecter 729-0357 Fuse Holder w/C lip 729-0359 Harness Clip 729-1108 Connecter

Your Notes

Date Comments

Your Notes

Date Comments

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL

Proper maintenance of your Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line of quality lubricants and filters for your equipment’s engine, transmission, chassis and attachments.

Riding mowers, lawn tractors, Cadet

attachments and home maintenance products

This limited warranty for residential users, covers any defect in materials or workmanship in your Cadet equipment for two years from the dat e of purchase for the firs t user purchase r. We will replace or repa ir any part or parts without charge through your authorized Cub Cadet dealer.

Batteries have a one-year prorated limited warranty with 100% replacement during the first three months. V-belts for either the traction drive or any attachments are covered for one year only. Cadet equipment used commercially is warranted for one year only. (Commercial use is defined as either having hired operators or used for income producing purposes.)

Items not covered

The warranty doe s not c over rout ine ma intena nce i tems suc h as lubri cants, f ilt ers (o il, fue l, air a nd h ydraul ic), cleaning, tune-ups, br ake and/or clutch inspection, a djustments made as part of normal maintenance, blade sharpening, set-up, a bus e, a ccid ent s and normal wear. It doe s n ot c over in ci den tal cos ts suc h as trans po rti ng your equipment to and from the dealer, telephone charges or renting a product temporarily to replace a warranted product.

There is no other express warranty.

How to obtain service

Contact your authorized Cub Cadet servici ng dealer who so ld you your Cadet equ ipment. If this dea ler is not available, see the Consumer Yellow Pages under “lawn mowers” for the name of a dealer near you.

If you need further assistance in finding an authorized Cadet servicing dealer, contact:

Cub Cadet Corporation Post Office Box 368023

Cleveland, Ohio 44136

How does state law apply?

This limited warranty gi ves y ou spec ific lega l rig hts, and you m ay als o have ot her right s which va ry from s tate to state.

Cub Cadet 1027 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual