Cub Cadet 1282, 782, 682 Operator's Manual

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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply
with the instructions may result in personal injury.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDING VEHICLES

1. Read this owner's manual carefully in its en- 16. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop
tirety before attempting to assemble or engine before making any repairs or ad­operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe justments. Disconnect the spark plug wire
place for future and regular reference and for and keep the wire away from the plug to pre­ordering replacement parts. vent accidental starting.

2. This unit is a precision piece of power equip- 17. Before attempting to unclog the mower or
ment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise ex- discharge chute, stop the engine. The mower
treme caution at all times. blade(s) may continue to rotate for a few

3. Know the controls and how to stop quickly- seconds after the engine is shut off.

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL. Therefore, be sure the blade(s) have stopped

4. Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire

not allow adults to operate it without proper and keep the wire away from the plug to pre­instruction. Only persons well acquainted vent accidental starting.
with these rules of safe operation should be 18. Disengage power to attachment(s) when
allowed to use your mower. transporting or not in use.

5. ~o one shO';Jld op.erate th.is u,nit whil~ int<?x- 19. Take all possible precautions when leaving
Icated or while takl~g medication that Impairs vehicle unattended such as disengaging

the senses or reactions. power-take-off, lowering attachments, shift-

6. Wear ~t~rdy, rough-soled yvork shoe~ and ing into neutral, setting parking brake, stop­close-fitting. slacks a.nd shirts to avoid en- ping engine and removing key.

tanglement In the moving parts. Never operate .

a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers. 20. Do .not stop or. start suddenly when going

7. To prevent injury, do not carry passengers or uphill or dow.nhili. Mow up and down face of
give rides. Keep children, pets and by- steep slop~s, ~e~er. across the face. ~se ex­standers out of the area while mowing. Only treme cautlo~ If .It IS necessary to drive the
the operator should ride on the unit and only trac.tor ~p an Incline or back the tractor down
ride in the seat an Incline because the front of the tractor

8. Check overhea'd clearance carefully before could lift and ra~idly !Iip over backward which
driving under power lines, guy wires, bridges could cause serious Injury.

or low hanging tree branches, before entering 21. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
or leaving buildings, or in any other situation prevent tipping or loss of control. Always
where the operator may be struck or pulled keep the tractor in gear when going down
from the unit, which could result in serious in- steep hills to take advantage of engine brak-

jury. ing action.

9. To maintain control of the unit and reduce the 22. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
possibility of upset or collision, operate the hazards.
tractor .smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and 23. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
excessive speed.. equipment.10.

Keep the ':lrea of operation .clear of all per- A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

sons, pa~tlcularly small ch~ldren a.n~ .pets. B. Limit loads to those you can safely control.

Stop engine when they are In the vIcinity. of C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when back­your mower. Although the area of oP.eratlon ing.
~hould be comple,tely cleared of foreign ob- D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights

jects, a small object ~ay have been over. when suggested in owner's manual.

looked and could be accidently thrown by the " .
mower in any direction and cause injury. 24. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near

11. Clear work area of objects which might be roadways.
picked up and thrown by the mower in any 25. When using any a~tachments, never direct dis-

direction and cause injury. charge of material toward bystanders nor

12. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, allow anyone near vehicle while in operation.

walks or roads. 26. Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flam-13.

Disengage all attachment clutches and shift mable.
into neutral before attempting to start engine. A. Use approved gasoline container.

14. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a run­engine before leaving operating position. ning or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors.

15. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating Wipe up spilled gasoline.
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at C. Open doors if engine is run in garage. Ex-

all times as the rotating blade(s) can cause in- haust fumes are dangerous. Do not run

jury. engine indoors.

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(2) Never make a cutting height adjustment

while engine is running if operator must

dismount to do so.

(3) Shut the engine off and wait until the

blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher.

(4) Check blade mounting bolts for proper

tightness at frequent intervals.

34. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear
or deterioration. For safety protection, replace
only with new bag meeting original equipment

specifications.35.

Look behind to make sure the area is clear
before placing the transmission in reverse
and continue looking behind while backing

up. Disengage blades before shifting into

reverse and backing up.36.
This unit should not be driven up 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 to
load properly.

27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
operating condition, and keep safety devices

in place. Use guards as instructed in
operator's manual.

28. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi-

tion.

29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.

30. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of

grass, leaves or excessive grease.

31. The vehicle and attachments should be

stopped and inspected for damage after strik­ing a foreign object. The damage should be
repaired before restarting and operating the

equipment.

32. Do not change the engine governor settings

or overspeed the engine.33.
When using the vehicle with mower, proceed
as follows:
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial

light.

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The Owner

recommended operation and maintenance pro.
cedures are followed.

To obtain top performance and assure economical
operation the tractor should be inspected,
depending on its use, periodically, or at least once
a year, by your authorized dealer.

When in need of parts, always specify the model,
chassis, and engine serial numbers, including the

prefix and suffix letters. Write these serial
numbers in the space provided on this page.

Should you have difficulties with the unit consult
your authorized dealer. UNDER NO CIRCUM.
STANCES SHOULD YOU AnEMPT TO SERVICE
THESE UNITS YOURSELF. Only your dealer is
authorized to repair or replace units on this drive
under the terms of the warranty. Should you
desire additional information not found in this
manual, contact your authorized Cub Cadetdealer.

Assembled in this manual are operation, lubrica-tion,

and maintenance instructions for the Cub

Cadet 1282, 682 and 782 Tractors. The material has
been prepared in detail to help you better under­stand the correct care and efficient operation of
your tractor. Before you operate the tractor, study
this manual carefully. Additional copies may be
ordered from your dealer at a nominal price.

Your local authorized dealer is interested in the
performance you receive from your tractor. He has
factory-trained servicemen, informed in the latest
method of servicing tractors, modern tools, and
original-equipment service parts which assure
proper fit and good performance.The

Cub Cadet 1282,682 and 782 Tractors have a

hydrostatic drive. It is the best hydrostatic drive

unit available and will require minimum service if

NUMBER LOCATION

Chassis Serial Number

FIGURE 1,

FIGURE 2.

Serial number plate is located near left rearfender.

See figure 1.

NOTE: LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right
sides of the tractor when facing forward in the
driver's seat. Reference to FRONT indicates the
grille end of the tractor; to REAR the drawbar end.

MODEL
DELIVERY

DA TE -

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WARNING ~

The hydrostatic transmission will

not hold the tractor on a hill. In a

short period of time (depending on
the hill) the oil will drain from the
transmission and allow the tractor
to roll down hill. To avoid an acci-

dent and/or possible injury, lock the

brake.

the "OFF" position when shifting tractor into
reverse or the PTO will shut off automatically. To
re.engage the PTO, shift unit into neutral. Move

PTO switch to the "OFF" position and t:r,en move
PTO switch to "ON" position.

CHARGE INDICATORThis

instrument indicates whether the alternator
is charging or the battery is discharging. If it
shows- discharge continuously, investigate the

cause to avoid completely discharging the battery
and possible damage to the charging circuit.

HOUR METER

The hour meter is located on the instrument
panel. See figures 3, 4 and 7. It indicates the ac-

tual hours of engine operation, enabling the
operator to determine without guesswork, when
lubrication, change of oil or periodic inspections
are necessary. It also provides a means of com­puting cost of specific jobs. The hour meter
operates whenever the engine is running or the ig-

nition key is in the "ON" position.

IGNITION/LIGHT SWITCH

The combination lights and ignition switch is a
four position switch. See figure 6.

FIGURE 6.

~ WARNING:

Remove the key from the tractor
when the tractor is not in use to pre.
vent accidental starting and batterydischarge.

FRONT POWER TAKE.OFF (PTO)

The front power take-off is an electric clutch
operated by a toggle switch on the left side of the

instrument panel. See figure 3 or 4.
INTERLOCKS (Not Shown)

Interlock safety switches are located at and ac­tivated by the clutch-brake pedal, the PTO switch
and the seat.

The safety starting switches activated by the
brake pedal and the power take-off clutch switch
serve to prevent starting the engine accidentally.
The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed and
the PTO switch in the "OFF" position before
engine will start.

When using PTO operated equipment, the
operator must remain in tractor seat at all times. If
operator should leave tractor seat without turning

off the PTO switch, the engine will automatically

shut off. In addition, the PTO switch must be in

FIGURE 7.
FUSES (Electric Lighting and

Electric Power Take-Off Clutch)There

are two fuses on the tractor pedestal. The

fuse on the left is for the lights, the fuse on the

right is for the electric clutch. See figure 3 or 4.
LIFT HANDLE

1282 and 682 TractorsThe

lift handle is used to lift or lower equipment
used with the tractor. The equipment can be set in
multiple positions by depressing the button on
the handle and releasing it when the desired posi­tion is reached.

An additional feature has been provided to give in­creased float capability to the deck by depressing
the button and rotating the pin into the slot as

shown in figure 8.

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FIGURE 8.

FIGURE 10.

1. Hydraulic lift control lever

2. Front hydraulic outlet control lever
(Optional on 782 Tractor)

The cam stop may be adjusted to allow the imple-

ment to return to a single preset height. See figure9.

With implement in desired height position,

release cam stop by turning locking knob counter­clockwise. Turn cam stop until it contacts lift
bracket. Lock cam stop into this position by turn-

ing cam knob clockwise.

NOTE: Refer to the equipment manual for proper

hitching instructions.

The hydraulic lift control lever is spring loaded. To

raise the equipment move the lever back, toward

the tractor seat. To lower the equipment move the

lever forward.

The front hydraulic outlet control lever (optional

on 782 tractor) provides for "on-the-go" angling of

a front mounted blade.

FIGURE 9.

HYDRAULIC liFT

782 Tractor Only
The hydraulic lift is ready to operate when the
engine is running.

FIGURE 11.

1. Locking knob

2. Cam stop

3. Rockshaft arm

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The cam stop may be adjusted to allow the imple-

ment to return to a single preset height. See figure

11.

With implement in desired height position,

release cam stop by turning locking knob counter­clockwise. Turn cam stop until it contacts lift
bracket. Lock cam stop into this position by turn-

ing cam knob clockwise.

FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

The fuel shut-off valve is located below the
gasoline tank.

To turn the fuel on, turn the knob counterclock­wise to the stop.

To turn the fuel off, turn the knob clockwise until

it is tight.

HOOD AND NOISE ISOLATION PANELS

The tractor hood is arranged to swing up and for­ward for easy access to the engine compartment.
The hood locks automatically when raised. To

lower hood, release latch on left side by gently
pushing hood up to release tension and pull latch
to left. See figure 13. Also, whenever engine
maintenance is required, the noise isolation
panels can be readily removed by removing the
two wing nuts and two washers (one on each side)
and disconnecting the panel spring.

FIGURE 12.

1. Lift bracket

2. Hole (not seen) for bolt

3. Lift arm

Equipment is normally operated in a "Float" posi­tion (implement free to move upward).

To operate equipment in a fixed "Locked" posi­tion, where down pressure of the implement is re­quired (blade work), remove frame cover and in-

stall bolt, 1/2 x 1-1/8-inch, (not furnished with trac-

tor) between the lift arm and lift bracket. See

figure 12.

FIGURE 13.

1. Noise isolation panel (one on each side)

2. Panel spring

3. Latch

4. Hood

GASOLINE TANK
The gasoline tank is located under the hood.

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OPERATION

10. Refer to various sections of the operator's
manual for additional information.

STARTING THE ENGINE

NOTE: This unit is equipped with a safety in­terlock system for your protection. The purpose of
the safety interlock system is to prevent the
engine from cranking or starting unless the brake

pedal is depressed and the PTO switch is in the

off position. In addition, the PTO lever must be in

the off position when the unit is put into reverse or

the PTO will shut off. Operator must remain in the

seat when the PTO is on or the engine will shut

off.

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WARNING- -.

Do not operate the tractor if the in­terlock system is malfunctioning be­cause it is a safety device, designed
for protection.

1. Pull choke control button to full choke posi­tion. Less choking may be necessary due to
variations in temperature, grade of fuel, etc.

Little or no choking will be needed when the
engine is warm.

2. Place the throttle on the "FAST" position.

3. To start the engine, safety starting switches
must be activated by pressing the brake pedal

all the way down and moving the power take-

off clutch switch to the OFF position.

NOTE: The speed control lever will return to
neutral when the brake pedal is pressed all the

way down.

4. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the

"START" position and release it as soon as
the engine starts; however do not operate the
starter for more than 30 seconds at anyone
time. If the engine does not start within this
time, turn the key "OFF" and wait a few
minutes, then try again.

5. After the engine starts, slowly release the
brake pedal and gradually push the choke con­trol button all the way in. Do not use the choke
to enrich the fuel mixture, except as

necessary to start the engine.

STOPPING THE ENGINE
Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position

and allow the engine to idle for a short time before

stopping. Then turn the key to the "OFF" position.

NOTE: Remove the key to prevent accidental start­ing and battery discharge if equipment is left unat-

tended.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

1. Before you operate the tractor study this
manual carefully. It has been prepared to help
you operate and maintain your tractor with ut-

most efficiency.

2. Familiarize yourself with the operation of all
the instruments and controls.

3. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free,
low-lead or regular grade leaded gasoline.

4. Check the engine and transmission oil level.

5. Clean the air cleaner element if necessary.

6. Check the tire inflation pressures.

7. Adjust the seat for operator's maximum com­fort, visibility, and complete control of the
tractor.

8. Remove noise isolation panels and clean any
accumulated grass and debris from the intake

fan on engine.

9. Make certain that the backside of the grille is

clean and unobstructed. Pull forward on top

edge to expose rear side of grille. Remove by

hand any accumulated grass and debris.

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TRACTOR BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Never operate a new engine immediately under

full load. Break it in carefully as shown in the tablebelow.

5. Leave the throttle in the slow position but
push the choke in all the way; then turn the ig­nition key to the start position and slowly pull
the choke out to the position which will cause
the engine to start and continue running. If
the engine falters after putting tractor into

motion, pull the choke out part way until the
engine runs smoothly, then gradually push
the choke back in as the engine warms.

OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER

(682 and 782 Tractors)

While operating tractors equipped with a 17 HP 2

cylinder engine, at light loads and usually in low
temperature conditions, it is possible to foul out a
spark plug. This will result in gasoline entering the
crankcase by way of the piston ri ngs on the
cylinder which is not firing.

Some symptoms are:

1. Oil level will rise due to gasoline in crankcase.

2. Air filter becomes oil and fuel soaked.

3. Engine leaks oil.

4. Mis-firing.

This condition does not necessarily mean that the
carburetor, piston rings, ignition coil-wires-points,

or gaskets are defective.
Correction:

1. Replace both spark plugs.

2. Check air filter element, replace if needed.

3. Change oil.

4. Adjust carburetor if needed.

5. Service spark plugs regularly when using trac-

tor under light duty or low temperature condi­tions.

COLD WEATHER STARTING
Engine starting is possible in cold weather pro-

viding the correct weight of engine oil is used, the

battery is fully charged, and the proper starting

procedure is followed. The best procedure for
starting at temperatures near or below freezing is
as follows:

1. Pull the choke all the way out into the full
choke position.

2. Move the throttle lever just off "FAST" posi-

tion.

3. Press the brake pedal all the way down and be
sure the power take-off switch is in the off
position. The safety interlocks will prevent
starting unless this is done.

4. Move the key switch into the start position
and hold until the engine starts; however, do

not operate the starter for more than 30
seconds at anyone time. As soon as the
engine starts, slowly push the choke in part

way.

DRIVING THE TRACTOR

1. Depress the standard brake pedal, release the
brake lock, and let the pedal up. Move the

throttle lever to the position where the engine
operates best for the load to be handled.

2. Start the tractor in motion by moving the

speed control lever slowly forward'or rearward
to desired speed.

~ CAUTION

During operation do not run the
engine in confined area such as
storage building any longer than is
necessary. Immediately move the
tractor outside into the air.

& CAUTION

Avoid sudden starts, excessivespeed,

sudden stops. Keep vehicle

in gear when going down hills.

NOTE: In cold weather the starting motor maydisengage

prematurely. This is caused by theengine

firing once but failing to continue running.

If this happens several times, the engine will be
flooded and it will be necessary to start as
described in step 5.

NOTE: When using power take-off operated equip-ment,

best performance is achieved with the throt-

tle lever in the "FAST" position.