Specifications, Service and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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Cub Cadet 580 Technical Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model ...................... Cub Cadet 580
Tractor Type ...................... Garden tractor
Manufacture Years ...................... 1982-1984
Fuel Type ...................... Gasoline
Attachments ...................... Mower Deck

Cub Cadet 580 Engine Specs

Engine Model ...................... Briggs and Stratton 401417
Engine Type ...................... 4-stroke, air-cooled, twin L-head gasoline
Number of Cylinders ...................... 2
Displacement, cu in (L) ...................... 40.1 (0.655)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ...................... 3.44 (87.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ...................... 2.16 (55.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ...................... 16.0 (11.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ...................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ...................... 1200-1400
Maximum Torque, Nm (lb-ft) ...................... 25.8 (35.0)
Torque Speed, rpm ...................... 2600
Fuel System ...................... Downdraft carburetor with integral fuel pump
Ignition System ...................... Magneto
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.004-0.006 (0.101-0.152)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 0.007-0.009 (0.177-0.228)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) -0.010-0.014 (0.253-0.354)
Spark Plug ...................... Champion RJ12
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.030 (0.762)
Point Gap, in (mm) ...................... 0.020 (0.508)
Cylinder Bore (Standard) Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 3.437-3.438 (86.956-86.981)
Crankpin Journal Diameter, in (mm) ...................... 1.622 (41.037)
Crankshaft Journal Diameter (PTO Side), in (mm) ...................... 1.376 (34.813)
Crankshaft Journal Diameter (Magneto Side), in (mm) ...................... 1.376 (34.813)
Crankshaft End Play, in (mm) ...................... 0.002-0.026 (0.051-0.658)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ...................... 4.0 (15.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 1.75 (1.70)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ...................... 12
Charging System ...................... Alternator 13A
Starter Type ...................... Electric
Number of Batteries ...................... 1x32 Ah
Battery Voltage, Volts ...................... 12
Electric Ground ...................... Negative

Cub Cadet 580 Transmission

Transmission Type ...................... Peerless
Gearbox Type ...................... 4F/1R, Sliding gear
Number of Forward Gears ...................... 4
Number of Reverse Gears ...................... 1
Clutch Type ...................... Belt and pulley
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ...................... 2.0 (1.9)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 5.2 (8.4)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ...................... 2.7 (4.4)

Cub Cadet 580 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ...................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ...................... Front steer
Steering System ...................... Manual
Brakes Type ...................... Wet disc
Front Tire Size ...................... 16x6.5-8
Rear Tire Size ...................... 23x10.5-12
Front Tread Width, in (mm) ...................... 29 (730)
Rear Tread Width, in (mm) ...................... 26.8 (675)

Cub Cadet 580 Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1110)
Length, in (mm) ...................... 72 (1820)
Height, in (mm) ...................... 43 (1090)
Overall Width, in (mm) ...................... 37.3 (945)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ...................... 6 (152)
Turning Radius, in (mm) ...................... 81.6 (2065)
Weight, lb (kg) ...................... 640 (290)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Model ...................... 44C
Mower Deck Type ...................... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ...................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ...................... 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ...................... 1-4 (20-100)
Lift System ...................... Mechanical

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CUB CADET TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINES FOR CUB CADET LAWN TRACTORS

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