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Cub Cadet 1515 Engine
Cub Cadet 1515 Engine Specifications
Engine Model - Kohler Command CV15S
Engine Type - Gasoline, vertical shaft, 4-cycle
Displacement - 426 cc (26.0 cu.in)
Number of Cylinders - 1
Bore and Stroke, mm (in) - 90x67 (3.60x2.64)
Maximum horsepower - 11.2 Kw (15.0 Hp)
Maximum torque - 33.2 Nm (24.5 ft-lbs)
Torque speed - 2400 rpm
Maximum speed - 3600 rpm
Idle speed - 1400 rpm
Compression Ratio - 8.5:1
Carburetor model - Walbro or Nikki
Carburetor type - Float fixed main jet
Fuel Pump - Diaphragm type mechanical pump
Governor - Centrifugal Mechanical Flyweight
Cooling system - Liquid-cooling
Ignition system - Electronic magneto
Lubricating system - Full-Pressure
Starting system - Solenoid shift type electric starter
Charging system - With regulator
Fuel Type - Unleaded gasoline with octane number 86 or higher
Cooling system - Air Intake
Electrical system rating - 12V
Alternator charging capacity - 15A
Cub Cadet 1515 Engine Maintenance Data
Engine Oil and Filters
Engine Oil Type - SAE 5W-20/5W-30
Oil Classification - SG, SH, SJ or higher
Oil Capacity, L (qts) - 1.9 (2.0)
Oil Filter Part Number - 12-050-01-S
Air Filter Part Number - 12-083-08-S
Carburetor Adjustment
Main Fuel - Not adjusting
Idle Fuel - Adjust by needle and spring with limiter cap
Low Idle Speed, rpm - 1400±75
High Idle Speed, rpm - 3600±50
Valve Adjustment
Intake Valve Clearance - 0.04-0.08 mm (0.0015-0.0030 in.)
Exhaust Valve Clearance - 0.05-0.09 mm (0.0020-0.0035 in.)
Intake Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance - 0.038-0.076 mm
(0.0015-0.0030 in.)
Exhaust Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance - 0.050-0.088 mm
(0.0020-0.0035 in.)
Nominal Valve Seat Angle - 45 degrees
Ignition System
Spark Plug - Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Thread Size, mm (in) - 14 (0.55)
Spark Plug Reach, mm (in) - 19.1 (0.75)
Spark Plug Gap, mm (in) - 1.02 (0.040)
Ignition Module Air Gap, mm (in) - 0.200-0.300 (0.0078-0.0118)
Spark Plug Torque, Nm - 24.4-29.8
Cub Cadet 1515 Engine Repair Specifications
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Bore I.D (Std) - 90.000-90.025 mm (3.5433-3.5443 in.)
Cylinder Bore I.D (Maximum Wear Limit) - 90.063 mm (3.5458 in.)
Cylinder Bore I.D (Max. Out-of-Round) - 0.12 mm (0.0047 in.)
Cylinder Bore I.D (Max. Taper) - 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
Crankshaft End Play (free) - 0.0575-0.4925 mm (0.0022-0.0193 in.)
Crankshaft Bore in Crankcase I.D (Std) - 44.965-44.990 mm (1.7702-1.7712
in.)
Crankshaft Bore in Crankcase (Maximum Wear Limit) - 44.9758-45.0012 mm
(1.7707-1.7717 in.)
Camshaft End Play - 0.088-0.393 mm (0.003-0.015 in.)
Camshaft Running Clearance - 0.025-0.105 mm (0.0010-0.0041 in.)
Camshaft Bore I.D (Std) - 20.000-20.025 mm (0.7874-0.7884 in.)
Cylinder Head and Valves
Hydraulic Valve Lifter to Crankcase Running Clearance - 0.0124-0.0501 mm
(0.0005-0.0020 in.)
Intake Valve Stem-to-Valve Guide Running Clearance - 0.038-0.076 mm
(0.0015-0.0030 in.)
Exhaust Valve Stem-to-Valve Guide Running Clearance - 0.050-0.088 mm
(0.0020-0.0035 in.)
Intake Valve Guide I.D (Std) - 7.038-7.058 mm (0.2771-0.2779 in.)
Intake Valve Guide I.D (Maximum Wear Limit) - 7.134 mm (0.2809 in.)
Exhaust Valve Guide I.D (Std) - 7.038-7.058 mm (0.2771-0.2779 in.)
Exhaust Valve Guide I.D (Maximum Wear Limit) - 7.159 mm (0.2819 in.)
Valve Guide Reamer Size (Std) - 7.048 mm (0.2775 in.)
Valve Guide Reamer Size (0.25 mm Oversize) - 7.298 mm (0.2873 in.)
Intake Valve Minimum Lift - 8.96 mm (0.353 in.)
Exhaust Valve Minimum Lift - 9.14 mm (0.360 in.)
Piston and Piston Rings
Piston to Piston Pin (selective fit) - 0.006-0.017 mm (0.0002-0.0007
in.)
Piston Pin Bore I.D (Std) - 19.006-19.012 mm (0.7483-0.7485 in.)
Piston Pin Bore I.D (Maximum Wear Limit) - 19.025 mm (0.7490 in.)
Piston Pin O.D (Std) - 18.995-19.000 mm (0.7478-0.7480 in.)
Piston Pin O.D (Maximum Wear Limit) - 18.994 mm (0.74779 in.)
Top Compression Ring to Groove Side Clearance - 0.060-0.105 mm
(0.0023-0.0041 in.)
Middle Compression Ring to Groove Side Clearance - 0.040-0.085 mm
(0.0015-0.0033 in.)
Oil Control Ring to Groove Side Clearance - 0.036-0.186 mm
(0.0014-0.0073 in.)
Top Compression Ring End Gap Bore - 0.28-0.51 mm (0.011-0.020 in.)
Center Compression Ring End Gap Bore - 0.22-0.48 mm (0.008-0.018 in.)
Oil Control Ring End Gap - 0.250-0.760 mm (0.0098-0.0299 in.)
Piston Thrust Face O.D (Std) - 89.951-89.969 mm (3.5413-3.5420 in.)
Piston Thrust Face O.D (Maximum Wear Limit) - 89.824 mm (3.5363 in.)
Piston Thrust Face to Cylinder Bore Running Clearance - 0.031-0.043 mm
(0.0012-0.0016 in.)
Cub Cadet 1515 Engine Tightening Torque Specs
Cylinder Head - 20-40.7 Nm (15-30 ft-lb.)
Valve Cover - 10.7 Nm (95 in-lb.)
Rocker Arm Screw - 11.3 Nm (100 in-lb.)
Rocker Arm Pivot Stud Torque - 11.3 Nm (100 in-lb.)
Connecting Rod - 14.7-22.7 Nm (130-200 in-lb.)
Fuel Bowl Retaining Screw - 5.1-6.2 Nm (45-55 in-lb.)
Starter Mounting Screw - 15.3 Nm (135 in-lb)
Fan - 9.9 Nm (88 in-lb)
Flywheel Retaining Screw - 66.4 Nm (49 ft-lb)
Fuel Pump - 9.0 Nm (80 in-lb)
Spark Plug - 24.4-29.8 Nm (18-22 ft-lb.)
Ignition Module - 6.2 Nm (55 in-lb.)
Muffler Retaining Nuts - 24.4 Nm (216 in-lb.)
Oil Filter - 10.4-12.7 Nm (90-110 in-lb.)
Oil Pan - 24.4 Nm (216 in-lb.)
Oil Pump Cover - 6.2 Nm (55 in-lb.)
Governor Control Lever - 9.9 Nm (88 in-lb.)
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