Cub Cadet 1420 User Manual

OPERATING THE FRONT POWER TAKE-OFF
CLUTCH (PTO) (Refer to Figure 15.)
1. Move the throttle lever back to the medium or
"SLOW’' position.
2. Flip the toggle switch to the "RUN" (C) position.
3. Advance throttle to operating speed (full speed).
4. The operator must remain in tractor seat at all
times. If operator should leave tractor seat
without turning off the power take-off switch, the
PTO will disengage.
5. PTO switch must be in the "OFF" (A) position
when shifting the tractor into reverse or the PTO
will disengage automatically. To re-engage the
PTO, shift unit into neutral. Move PTO switch to
"OFF" (A) position. Then pull knob out and lift up
to "START (B) position and release.
Figure 15
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Before starting the tractor, adjust the seat to the most
comfortable driving position. Tilt the seat forward over
the steering wheel, loosen the four cap screws in the
seat support, and slide the seat assembly forward or
rearward to the position which is most comfortable for
the operator. (Refer to Figure 16.)
Retighten the cap screws after the seat is adjusted.
FRAME COVER REMOVAL
To remove the frame cover, the seat assembly must
be removed.
1. Remove two screws from one seat bracket. Slide
seat assembly off the pin on the other seat
bracket.
2. Remove screw and flat washer from frame cover
as shown in Figure 16.
3. Remove two screws holding frame cover to frame
in the step through area (not shown).
4. Remove ball knob from end of dump valve (on
1420 Tractor only).
5. Disconnect seat switch to harness.
6. Lift up and slide frame cover rearward from
underneath the pedestal.
7. Reassemble frame cover and seat assembly in
reverse order. Make certain all screws are
tightened securely.
CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT (1415 Tractor)
Clutch rod adjustment is necessary when belt slippage
occurs, or when brake/clutch pedal bottoms out on the
running board and does not return to the up position.
If adjustment is needed, contact your authorized
dealer.
Figure 16
1. Seat Adjustment Bolts
2. Seat Bracket
3. Seat Switch
4. Screw On Frame Cover
ADJUSTING THE POWER TAKE-OFF CLUTCH
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, always disengage
all clutches, move speed control or gear shift
lever into neutral, depress the brake, set the
brake pedal lock and turn the ignition “OFF"
before working on the machine.
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Cub Cadet 1420 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1420
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English