Specifications, Service and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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Cub Cadet 1527 Lawn Tractor Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model .......................... Cub Cadet 1527
Tractor Type .......................... Lawn tractor
Series .......................... 1500
Manufacture Years .......................... 2003
Fuel Type .......................... Gasolinel
Attachments .......................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Cub Cadet 1527 Engine Specifications

Engine Model .......................... Kawasaki FH500V
Engine Type .......................... Gasoline, forced air cooled 4-stroke, vertical shaft
Number of Cylinders .......................... 90 deg, V-Twin
Displacement, cu in (L) .......................... 30.2 (0.494)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .......................... 2.68 (68.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .......................... 2.68 (68.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .......................... 17.0 (12.6)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .......................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm .......................... 1200-1550
Compression .......................... 8.5:1
Fuel System .......................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type .......................... Float type with fixed main jet
Governor .......................... Flyweight all speed
Lubrication System Type .......................... Full-Pressure
Oil Filter .......................... Spin-on type
Air Cleaner .......................... Dual element
Ignition System .......................... Transistorized Flywheel Magneto
Spark Plug Type .......................... Champion RCJ8Y
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) .......................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .......................... 0.030 (0.75)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) .......................... 0.008-0.016 (0.20-0.40)
Intake Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) .......................... 0.003-0.005 (0.075-0.125)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) .......................... 0.003-0.005 (0.075-0.125)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .......................... 3.0 (11.4)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .......................... 1.8 (1.7)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts .......................... 12
Charging System .......................... Alternator 13A
Starter Type .......................... Electric
Number of Batteries .......................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts .......................... 12
Electric Ground .......................... Negative

Cub Cadet 1527 Power Take-Off

PTO Location .......................... Front
PTO Operational Type .......................... Independent
PTO Clutch .......................... Electric

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Model .......................... Hydro-Gear 311-0710
Transmission Type .......................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Forward/Reverse Gears .......................... Infinite
Overall Transaxle Reduction .......................... 22.2:1
Axle Shaft Diameter, in (mm) .......................... 0.75 (19.1)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .......................... 2.5 (2.4)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .......................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .......................... 2.5 (4.0)

Cub Cadet 1527 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .......................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .......................... Front steer
Steering System .......................... Manual
Brakes Type .......................... Dry disc
Front Tire Size .......................... 15x6.0-6
Rear Tire Size .......................... 20x9.0-8

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .......................... 47 (1190)
Length, in (mm) .......................... 68 (1720)
Height, in (mm) .......................... 43 (1090)
Overall Width, in (mm) .......................... 45 (1140)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .......................... 6 (152)
Weight, lb (kg) .......................... 503 (227)

Cub Cadet 1527 Attachments

42-in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .......................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Style Of Deck .......................... Stamped
Number of Blades .......................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) .......................... 42 (1060)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .......................... 1.5-4.0 (30-100)
Lift System .......................... Manual

42-in Snowblower

Snowblower Type .......................... 2-Stage, Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) .......................... 42 (1060)
Lift System .......................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type .......................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) .......................... 46 (1160)
Height, in (mm) .......................... 16 (400)
Lift System .......................... Mechanical
Angle .......................... Manual

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ENGINES FOR CUB CADET LAWN TRACTORS

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CUB CADET TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
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3184 3205 GT1554 GT2550 GTX2100
LT1040 LT1042 LT1045 LT1046 LT1050
LT2180 LTX1040 LTX1042 LTX1045 LTX1046
LTX1050 SLTX1054 XT1 LT42 XT1 LT46 XT3 GSX