Cub Cadet SERIES 1000 user manual

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Series 1000 and 1500
1.15. A Hydro-Gear 314-0610 hydrostatic transaxle 2. NEW HOOD DESIGN
with a different final drive ratio is used on LT
2.1. Early 1000 and 1500 Series tractors used a vari-
models having 22” rear tires. Hydrostatic tran-
ety of steel hoods and side panels. Later ones
saxles have a rocker pedal to control forward
resembled those used on the 2000 and 2500
and reverse direction and speed. See Figure
Series tractors.
1.15.
2.2. The hood presently used on the 1000 series
tra

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Series 1000 and 1500 2.4. The 1000 Series hood can be easily removed: • A pair of gas charged cylinders provide lift assist. See Figure 2.4. See Figure 2.5. Gas lift Cylinders Pivot Rod Figure 2.5 Figure 2.4 2.6. A new spring-loaded latch was added to hold the hood closed. See Figure 2.6. • Disconnect the headlight wires • Release the retaining springs • Align the bolts in the hood with the slots in the hinge. • Lifting the hood off of the tractor. 2.5. The hood used on the 1500 Series tracto

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Series 1000 and 1500 2.7. A torsion spring keeps the latch secure until the 3.2. Disconnect headlight harness (plugged secured lower pivot latch is intentionally pulled up, to to hood lift cylinder). See Figure 3.2. open the hood. See Figure 2.7. Headlight Harness Torsion Spring Upper Pivot Pivot Rod Latch Cotter Pin Lower Pivot Latch Figure 3.2 Figure 2.7 3.3. Remove the air deflector baffle using a 3/8” 2.8. The hood latches to a sturdy rod that is mounted wrench. See Figure 3.3.