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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.)

CUB CADET TRACTORS TROUBLESHOOTING
1050	1863	2166	2182	2186
3184	3205	GT1554	GT2550	GTX2100
LT1040	LT1042	LT1045	LT1046	LT1050
LT2180	LTX1040	LTX1042	LTX1045	LTX1046
LTX1050	SLTX1054	XT1 LT42	XT1 LT46	XT3 GSX