Parts Manual
Series 1500
Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor
Models 1515
1517
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-10604A
(01/2002)
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MODELS 1515 & 1517
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
Axle, Front ....................................................... 5, 6
Battery ............................................................. 15, 16
Brake Pedal ..................................................... 11, 12
Bulkhead .......................................................... 17, 18
Mower Deck, 38-inch ........................................ 21, 22
Mower Deck, 42-inch ........................................ 23, 24
Dash Panel ...................................................... 15, 16
Drive System ................................................... 3, 4
Electrical Sysytem ........................................... 27, 28
Engine
Air Filter ........................................................
Blower Housing ............................................
Breather ........................................................
Carburetor ....................................................
Controls ........................................................
Crankcase ....................................................
Crankshaft ....................................................
Cylinder Head ...............................................
Electrical .......................................................
Exhaust..........................................................
Fuel System ..................................................
Oil Pan ..........................................................
Starter ...........................................................
Valves ...........................................................
41
37
33, 34
39, 40
38
29, 30
29, 30
33, 34
35, 36
41
39, 40
31, 32
35, 36
33, 34
DESCRIPTION PAGE
Engine Mounting .............................................. 14
Fender ............................................................. 9
Frame .............................................................. 7, 8
Fuel Tank ......................................................... 9
Grille ................................................................ 17, 18
Hood ................................................................ 17, 18
Deck Lift Handle/Linkage ................................. 10
Muffler .............................................................. 14
PTO Clutch ...................................................... 19, 20
Seat ................................................................. 13
Side Panels ..................................................... 17, 18
Steering ........................................................... 5, 6
Transmission, Hydrostatic ............................... 25, 26
Wheels, Front & Rear ...................................... 2
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-0498.
Cub Yellow: 0498
Cub Beige: 0499
Powder Black: 0637
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WHEELS
1
2
3
4
5
6
REF.
NO.
1 634-0245 Rim/Wheel Assembly, 20 x 9 x 8 (4-Lug) 2
2 634-3012A Wheel, Complete, 15 x 6 x 6 2
3 734-3189 Tire, Turf, Cub Cadet 20 x 9 x 8 2
4 634-0246 Rim Assembly, 8.0 x 6.19 (4-Lug) 2
5 712-3050 Lug Nut, 7/16-14 8
6 741-3032 Bearing, Ball, .75 ID x 1.75 OD 4
7 634-3015 Rim Assembly, Bead Lock, 6 x 4.5 2
8 731-3020 Hub Cap 2
9 734-3186 Tire, Turf, Cub Cadet 15 x 6 x 6 2
— 737-0224 Gease Fitting 2
— 734-0255 Valve, Tubeless Air 4
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
6
9
7
8
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42
20
A
1
A
21
33
B
34
B
B
29
49
23
35
B
DRIVE SYSTEM
27
13
17
36
8
39
22
11
31
22
37
37
18
22
18
8
5
41
40
45
47
48
46
19
25
2
28
51
3
44
10
26
6
36
16
18
12
50
7
32
36
4
30
Attach Spring (732-1716) Here
9
23
35
36
43
44
15
23
9
24
38
14
36
52
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DRIVE SYSTEM
REF.
PART
NO.
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 17840 Bracket, Mounting, Transaxle 2
2 618-0365 Hub Assembly, Wheel 2
3 618-0667 Transmission, Hydrostatic 1
4 629-0949A Harness Assembly, Ground & Reverse 1
5 683-0251 Bracket Assembly, Idler, Center Dbl 1
6 710-0176 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18, 2.75, Gr5 4
7 710-0227 Screw, #8-18, 0.500 2
8 710-0344 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16, 1.50, Gr5 3
9 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.625 6
10 710-0653 Screw, 1/4-20, 0.375 1
11 710-3007 Screw, #12-24, 0.375 3
12 710-3011 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16, 2.25, Gr5 1
13 710-3103 Hex Cap Screw, 5/16-18, 2.00, Gr5 1
14 711-0677 Ferrule, 5/16-18 x .312 Dia 1
15 711-0832 Ferrule, 3/8-24 x .375 Dia 1
16 712-0291 Nut, Hex Lock, 1/4-20 1
17 712-0333 Nut, Hex, 1/2-20, Gr2 1
18 712-0431 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 3
19 712-1329 Nut, 3/4-16, Grb, Hx 2
20 712-3004A Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Gr5 5
21 712-3010 Nut, Hex, 5/16-18, Gr5 1
22 712-3017 Nut, Hex, 3/8-16, Gr8 4
23 714-0104 Pin, Cotter, .072 Dia. x 1.13 Lg 2
24 714-0111 Pin, Cotter, 3/32, 1.0 1
25 725-0157 Cable, Tie, 3/16 x .05 x 7.4 2
26 725-1644 Switch, Spring, Short 1
27 726-0154 Tie, Cable, Push Mount 7.5 Lg 1
28 726-0320 Plate, Insulator Nut 1
29 731-1449A Fan, Blade, 10” 1
30 732-0209 Spring, .48 OD x 2.03 Extension 1
31 732-0429A Spring, Extension, .50 Dia x 3.97 Lg 1
32 732-0716 Spring, Extension, .59 OD x 4.00 Lg 1
33 732-0729 Ring, Wire 1
34 732-0994 Spring, Extension, .500 Dia x 7.0 Lg 1
35 732-3118 Spring, Extension, 3/8 OD x 1.44 Lg 1
36 736-0140 Washer, Flat, .385 x .62 x .063 3
37 736-0169 Washer, Lock, 3/8 , Regular Duty 2
38 736-0275 Washer, Flat, .344 x .688 x .065 1
39 736-0921 Washer, Lock, 1/2 , Regular Duty 1
40 736-3010 Washer, Flat, .407 x .812 x .135 Hdn 1
41 738-0372B Spacer, Shoulder, 1.00 x .38 x .38 1
42 747-1149 Rod, Hydro Bypass 1
43 747-1150 Rod, Brake, Hydro 1
44 747-1151 Rod, Control, Hydro 1
45 750-0535 Spacer, .376 ID x .625 OD x .22 1
46 754-0640 Belt, V Type, Poly 1
47 756-0116 Pulley, Idler, V Type x 3.06 Dia 2
48 756-0981A Pulley, Idler, Flat 2.75 OD 1
49 756-1166 Pulley, Input, 5.0 Dia 1
50 783-0810 Bracket, Transmission, Torque Hydro 1
51 783-1019 Bracket, Actuator, Switch 1
52 756-0639 Pulley, Engine, 3.56 Dia
29
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STEERING
4
14
28
18
20
19
9
15
11
1
20
10
3
19
9
7
8
17
2
7
27
25
6
13
5
23
26
21
24
22
12
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STEERING
REF.
NO.
1 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16, 1.00, Gr5, Std 2
2 711-1408 Link, Drag, RH 1
3 711-1409A Link, Drag, LH 1
4 712-0237 Nut, Hex Lock, 5/16-24 1
5 712-0240 Nut, Jam, 7/16-20, Gr2 2
6 712-0241 Nut, Hex, 3/8-24, Gr5 2
7 712-0431 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 4
8 712-0459 Nut, Flange Lock, 7/16-20 1
9 712-3004A Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18 2
10 717-1550D Gear, Steering, 11/90 Ratio 1
11 717-1554 Gear, Pinion, Steering 1
12 723-0610 Ball Joint, 7/16-20 2
13 736-0169 Washer, Lock, 3/8 , Regular Duty 2
14 736-0242 Washer, Bell, .340 x .872 x .060 1
15 736-3084 Washer, Flat, .510 x 1.120 x .060 1
16 737-3007 Grease, Alvania Ep 2 1
17 738-0372B Spacer, Shoulder, 1.00 x .38 x .38 2
18 738-1194 Shaft, Steering, .625 OD x 25.00 Lg 1
19 741-0475 Bushing, Plastic, .380 ID 2
20 741-0656 Bearing, Hex Flange, 5/8 1
21 683-0605 Axle Assembly, LH .750 Dia 1
22 683-0606 Axle Assembly, RH .750 Dia 1
23 712-0417A Nut, Hex, Flange, 5/8-18 2
24 714-0162 Pin, Cot, 5/32, 1.25 2
25 719-0583 Axle, Pivot, Cast .750 Dia 1
26 736-0866 Washer, Flat, .755 x 1.92 x.060 2
27 738-1011 Spacer, Shoulder, .500 x 2.230, 3/8-16 2
28 731-3209 Wheel, Steering, Soft Grip, Three Spoke 1
29 731-3210 Cover, Steering Wheel 1
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
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FRAME
3
20
3
17
13
3
10
3
10
13
20
17
710-0607 Used
4
At This Location Only
5
26
3
7
1
14
15
11
6
23
21
19
16
23
6
16
7
22
19
9
12
8
2
-8-
FRAME
REF.
NO.
1 683-0304A Frame Assembly, Lower 1
2 683-0612 Bumper Assembly 1
3 710-0604A Screw, Self-tapping, 5/16-18, 0.625 19
4 710-0607 Screw, Self-tapping, 5/16-18, 0.500 1
5 710-0642 Screw, Self-tapping, 1/4-20, 0.750 1
6 710-1238 Screw, 5/16-18, .875, Gr5 2
7 710-1260A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750 2
8 711-0332 Pin, Clevis, .50 Dia x .78 Lg 2
9 712-0431 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 2
10 712-0459 Nut, Flange Lock, 7/16-20 2
11 712-3006 Nut, Hex, 1/4-20, Gr5 1
12 714-0145 Pin, Click, .092 x 1.64 Lg 2
13 732-3080A Spring, Compression, 1.28 OD x 3.50 Lg 2
14 736-0222 Washer, Lock, Ext 1/4 2
15 736-0329 Washer, Lock, 1/4, Regular Duty 1
16 736-0331 Washer, Bell, .390 x 1.13 x .062 2
17 736-0407 Washer, Bell .45 x 1.00 x .062 2
18 737-3007 Grease, Alvania Ep 2 1
19 738-0143 Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16 2
20 738-1020 Shoulder Screw .625 x .500, 7/16-20 2
21 783-0726B Bracket, Pivot, Support RH 1
22 783-0727A Bracket, Pivot, Support LH 1
23 783-0728 Bracket, Pivot, Bar 1
24 783-1462 Frame, Upper, Cub 1500 1
25 783-1463 Bracket, Frame, Seat 1
26 722-3022 Foam Tape, .625 x .25 18
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
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FENDER & FUEL TANK
6
2
11
15
7
2
3
14
2
12
13
16
10
1
9
REF.
NO.
1 710-0260A Bolt, Carriage, 5/16-18 x .62 Lg 2
2 710-0604A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.625 8
3 710-0895 Screw, 1/4-15, 0.750 9
4 712-3004A Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18 2
5 731-0511 Strip, Trim 1.5
6 731-2616 Cover, Fender, RH 1
7 731-2617 Cover, Fender, LH 1
8 736-3078 Washer, Flat, .349 x 1.00 x .063 2
9 783-0677 Bracket, Lift, Adjustment 1
10 783-1461 Fender 1
11 783-1489 Bracket, Seat, Mount 2
12 726-3046 Clip, Ratchet, .250 Dia 12
13 735-0697 Pad, Foot, LH 1
14 735-0698A Pad, Foot, RH 1
15 751-0819 Tank, Fuel 1
16 751-3124B Cap, Fuel 1
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1
5
8
4
8
4
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LIFT ASSEMBLY
1
10
17
9
21
10
20
22
5
14
7
20
25
11
21
12
25
B
14
8
B
18
23
19
22
18
A
14
A
5
8
26
4
19
13
26 13
4
24
REF.
NO.
1
2
3
4 712-0431 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 2
5 712-3004A Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Gr5 2
6
7 714-0104 Pin, Cotter, .072 Dia. x 1.13 Lg 2
8 714-0111 Pin, Cotter, 3/32, 1.0 2
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
683-0197B Shaft Assembly, Lift 1
711-0332 Pin, Clevis, .50 Dia x .78 Lg 2
712-0206 Nut, Hex, 1/2-13, Gr5 2
712-3083 Nut, Hex Lock , 1/2-13, Gr8, Nylon 2
714-0145A Pin, Click, .092 x 1.64 Lg 2
716-0106 E-ring, .625 Dia. Shaft 2
731-2111A Knob 1
732-0874 Spring, Torsion 1
736-0160 Washer, Flat, .53 x .93 x .050 2
736-0275 Washer, Flat, .344 x .688 x .065 4
736-0921 Washer, Lock, 1/2 , Regular Duty 2
736-3019 Washer, Flat, .531 x 1.062 x .134 2
736-3084 Washer, Flat, .510 x 1.120 x .060 3
738-0138A Screw, Hex Cap, 5/16-18x.620 Gr2 2
738-0143 Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16 2
741-0225 Bearing, Hex Flange 2
741-0715 Bearing, Flange , Snap .500 ID 2
746-0968 Cable, Lift, 16.16 Lg 2
747-1111A Handle, Lift 1
747-1130B Rod, Deck, Front Adjustment .5" Dia 1
756-1154 Pulley, Roller 2
783-0678A Lift, Arm 2
783-0720A Bracket, Adjustment, Front Deck Rod 1
3
15
17
2
3
15
16
9
27
6
12
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PEDAL ASSEMBLY
10
6
20
20
6
11
25
19
28
27
8
7
10
10
2
17
32
29
18
30
31
5
24
10
10
21
8
23
13
9
Hook to Flange
In Frame (78 3-0650)
25
19
26
18
15
11
1
9
16
33
14
3
22
5
26
4
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PEDAL ASSEMBLY
REF.
NO.
1 647-0031 Control Assembly, Brake 1
2 647-0049 Control Assembly, Hydro 1
3 710-0604A Screw, Self-tapping, 5/16-18, 0.625 4
4 710-0650 Screw, Self-tapping, 5/16-18, 0.875 1
5 710-1260A Screw, 5/16-18, 0.750 3
6 711-0736 Adjustment Ferrule 1/4-20 x 1.0 2
7 711-1363 Pin, 3/8-16, 3/8 x 2.43 Lg 1
8 712-0431 Nut, Flange Lock, 3/8-16 2
9 712-3004A Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Gr5 2
10 714-0104 Pin, Cotter, .072 Dia. x 1.13 Lg 6
11 714-0111 Pin, Cotter, 3/32, 1.0 2
12 719-0584 Pedal, Control 1
13 732-0335 Spring, Compression, .405 x 1.17 1
14 732-0955 Spring, Extension, .50 OD x 1.41 Lg 1
15 732-0963 Spring, Extension, .50 Dia x 6.37 Lg 1
16 735-3049 Pad, Brake, Control 1
17 736-0133 Washer, Flat, .411 x 1.25 x .100 1
18 736-0142 Washer, Flat, .281 x .50 x .063 2
19 736-0187 Washer, Flat .64 ID x 1.24 x .06 2
20 736-0204 Washer, Flat, .344 ID x .62 OD 2
21 736-3004 Washer, Flat, .406 ID x .875 OD x .105 1
22 736-3008 Washer, Flat, .344 x .750 x .120 1
23 738-0155 Shoulder, Screw .437 x 1.62 Lg 1
24 738-0507B Screw, Shoulder, .500 Dia x .434 1
25 741-0225 Bearing, Hex Flange 2
26 741-3065B Bearing, Hex Flange, .628 ID, Split 2
27 747-1137 Rod, Control, Cruise 1
28 747-1138 Rod, Control, Brake Lock 1
29 748-0413 Latch, Cruise 1
30 748-0415B Spacer, .385 ID x .635 OD x 1.54 1
31 783-0653F Bracket, Support, Stearing 1
32 783-0663C Bracket, Lockout, Hydro 1
33 783-1469 Pedal, Brake 1
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
ADJUSTABLE SEAT
13
10
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21
6
18
11
9
3
20
19
15
REF.
NO.
1 710-1268 Screw, #10-16, 0.375 2
2 712-3004A Nut, Flange Lock, 5/16-18, Gr5 2
3 712-3027 Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20 1
4 720-0433 Grip, Seat, Adjustment (Yellow) 1
5 726-0201 Nut, Speed, .3125 ID 2
6 731-1989 Spacer, Seat, Adjustment 4
7 732-0499 Spring, Compression .41 OD x 1.50 1
8 732-1184 Spring, Extension, .84 Dia x 4.6 Lg. 1
9 736-0175 Washer, Spring, .265 x .562 x.025 1
10 736-0204 Washer, Flat, .344 ID x .62 OD 1
11 736-0275 Washer, Flat, .344 x .688 x .065 2
12 736-3019 Washer, Flat, .531 x 1.062 x .134 2
13 738-0137A Screw, Shoulder, .340 x .285, 1/4-20 1
14 738-0296 Shoulder, Screw .437 x .286 Lg 2
15 738-1198 Screw, Shoulder, .50 x.50, 5/16-18 4
16 783-0209A Bracket, Lift, Seat 1
17 783-0611 Stop, Seat, Adjustment 1
18 783-0738 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 1
19 783-0739 Lever, Seat, Adjustment 1
20 783-0753 Selector, Seat, Adjustment 1
21 757-3003 Seat, Mid-back, V-1480 1
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
5
17
12
15
4
14
8
16
7
1
2
2