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Cadet 1027 Operator's Manual

Summary of 1027

  • Page 1

    Printed in u.S.A. Operator’s manual form no. 770-10094d.Fm (11/2001) riding mower internal bagging system 27.5” cutting deck model 1027 important: read safety rules and instructions carefully warning: this unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 table of contents content page important safe operation practices ............................................................................ 3 slope gauge ............................................................................................................... 6 assembling your riding mowe...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    3 section 1: important safe operation practices your riding mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules,...

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    4 on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard. Slope operation • slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you ...

  • Page 5

    5 • never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual. • after striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and ...

  • Page 6: Section 2:  Slope Guage

    6 section 2: slope guage 15 ° sight and hol d t h is l e ve l wit h a ve r t ic al t r e e a powe r pol e a c o r n e r o f a b u il ding or a fe nc e post fo l d o n d o t t e d l in e , r e pr e se n t in g a 1 5° s l o pe d o not m o w o n in cl ines w ith a sl op e i n e xcess of 15 d egr ees ( ...

  • Page 7: Loose Parts

    7 section 3: unpacking & assembling your riding mower • remove all screws and staples from the crate. • holding sides of the crate firmly, lift top of the crate up and set it aside. Avoid tire punctures. • remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit. • lift the rear of the mower and clear the b...

  • Page 8: Attaching Mulch Plug

    8 • pivot the hood assembly up and lower the cutting height adjustment lever to the lowest position. • remove the two wing nuts (a and b in figure 4 ) from two ends of the grasscatcher chute. • loosen the wing nut (c in figure 4 ) in the middle of the chute. Do not remove. • slide the grasscatcher c...

  • Page 9

    9 section 4: know your riding mower compare the illustrations in figure 8 with your riding mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Figure 8 throttle/choke control use to regulate the engine speed and to start the engine. “go” pedal use to regulate the gro...

  • Page 10: Stopping Mower

    10 blade engagement pedal use to engage or disengage the blade. Blade lock use to lock blade at the engaged position. Cutting height adjustment lever use to raise and lower the cutting deck which determines the cutting height. Brake pedal use to stop the mower’s forward or reverse motion. Stopping m...

  • Page 11: Using Parking Brake

    11 section 5: operating your riding mower using throttle/choke control the throttle/choke control is used to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.The fast and the slow positions are marked with illustrations of a rabbit and a turtle respectively. See figure 9. • for normal operation and when...

  • Page 12: Using The Mower

    12 grasscatcher bag by the handle and take it to the proper disposal site. See figure 11 . • hold the bag away from your body. Push down on the bag lever and let the bottom section of the bag fall downwards. The grass clippings will be disposed of from the bottom. See figure 11 . • tap the bag on th...

  • Page 13: Brake Pedal

    13 section 6: making adjustments brake pedal during normal operation of the riding mower, the brake is subject to wear and tear. Check the brake periodically by carrying out the following test: • release the parking brake and place the riding mower in neutral. Depress the brake pedal and try to roll...

  • Page 14: Seat Position

    14 seat position the seat position on the riding mower can be adjusted to maximize the operator’s convenience. • stop the mower completely and engage the parking brake. Turn ignition off. • pivot the hood assembly up. • loosen the four self-tapping screws on the bottom of the seat. • slide the seat ...

  • Page 15

    15 • inspect rear of deck. If the deck is contacting the cable bracket on the front of the transmission, you will have to adjust the rear deck height. Test 2: checking front to rear levelling • place the deck in the highest position. • wearing a pair of heavy work gloves to prevent injury, rotate th...

  • Page 16: Fuse Replacement

    16 section 7: servicing your riding mower fuse replacement the fuse is located next to the spark plug under the rear frame. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. If the fuse blows, the source problem must be corrected or the new fuse will blow again. • check for loose connections in the fuse holder an...

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    17 • using a 9/16” socket, remove bolt, spacer and the flat washer from the variable speed pulley. See figure 17 . Figure 17 • drop the pulley down and remove the belt. • replace new belt and reassemble. • make sure that the belt is routed inside of belt keeper, and the belt keeper is reassembled in...

  • Page 18: Oil Drain Sleeve

    18 • the blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. Reassembly • before reassembling the blade to the unit, lubricate the spindle with light oil (or engine oil). • be sure to properly align “star” fitting o...

  • Page 19: Cleaning Engine

    19 • lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with automotive multi-purpose grease every 25 hours of operation or once a season. Linkage • lubricate all deck linkage and height adjustment linkage with a light oil. Front wheels • lubricate at least once a season with automotive multi-purpose gr...

  • Page 20

    20 section 10: trouble-shooting trouble possible cause remedial action excessive vibration 1. Bent or damaged blade 2. Bent blade. 1. Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts. 2. Stop engine imme...

  • Page 21

    21 for repairs beyond those listed in the trouble-shooting chart above, please contact an authorized service dealer or call cub cadet dealer referral line at 1- (877)-282-8684. Engine will not crank 1. Safety switch button not depressed 2. Battery installed incorrectly 3. Battery dead or weak. 4. Bl...

  • Page 22

    22 section 11: parts list for model 1027 26 8 34 2 10 42 19 11 1 6 7 28 37 5 20 37 44 35 41 45 33 39 9 30 14 3 22 32 41 32 17 31 21 4 7 15 36 31 17 43 23 29 18 13 6 1 12 12 47 25 48 27 25 40 16 24 46 note: for painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable co...

  • Page 23: Model 1027

    23 model 1027 ref. No. Part no. Description 1. 17962 switch plate 2. 650-0007 steering tube assembly 3. 683-0033a steering support bracket 4. 683-0178a front axle assembly: rh 5. 683-0179a front axle assembly: lh 6. 710-0224 hex screw ab 7. 710-0459a hex screw 3/8-24 x 1.5” gr.5 sp. 8. 710-0643 lock...

  • Page 24: Model 1027

    24 model 1027 41 7 28 40 3 40 28 13 52 29 11 27 10 25 19 15 39 33 51 18 5 20 30 48 44 22 16 14 17 43 23 21 42 12 8 32 49 37 12 26 6 2 34 12 30 13 35 47 28 40 1 24 11 12 36 34 40 28 11 31 4 28 12 46 45 38 53 50 note: for painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the app...

  • Page 25: Model 1027

    25 model 1027 ref. No. Part no. Description 1. 683-0155a brake pedal assembly 2. 683-0161 shift cam assembly 3. 683-0275a deck pedal assembly 4. 683-0310a variable pedal assembly 5. 710-1017 ab screw 1/4-14 x .625 6. 711-0701 clevis pin 7. 711-1156 shaft 8. 712-0287 hex nut 1/4-20 9. 712-0324 lock n...

  • Page 26: Model 1027

    26 ref. No. Part no. Description 1. 683-0152 pivot link assembly 2. 683-0194a lift arm assembly 3. 710-0376 hex screw 5/16-18 x 1.00 gr.5 4. 710-3230 hex bolt 1/2-13 x 2.75 gr.5 spec. 5. 711-0332 lift bracket pin 6. 711-1120 lift rod 7. 711-3319 ferrule 8. 712-0266 jam nut 9. 712-3008 jam nut 3/8-16...

  • Page 27: Model 1027

    27 model 1027 ref. No. Part no. Description 1 629-0865 harness assembly adapter 2 710-1208 hex tt screw 5/16-18 x 3.50 3 710-0227 hex washer head self-tap.Scew 4 710-0805 hex screw 5/16-18 x 1.5 gr. 5 5 710-0642 thd. Forming scr. 1/4-20x .75 6 712-3010 hex nut 5/16-18 7 714-0115 cotter pin 8 726-032...

  • Page 28: Model 1027

    28 ref. No. Part no. Description 1 683-0147a idler bracket assembly 2 710-0191 hex screw (special) 3 710-0314 hex screw 7/16-20 x 1.0” 4 710-0902 hex screw 3/8-24 x 3.75” 5 710-1611b tt screw 6 710-3096 hex screw 3/8-16 x 2.0” 7 712-0116 jam lock nut 8 712-0241 hex nut 3/8-24 9 712-3017 hex nut 3/8-...

  • Page 29: Model 1027

    29 model 1027 20 726-0272 clamp: 9/16 dia. 21 725-0157 cable tie 22 714-0470 hairpin clip 23 714-0147 hairpin clip 25 714-0104 hairpin clip 26 712-0271 hex nut 27 712-0265 hex nut 1/4-20 28 711-1165 clevis pin 29 711-0332 lift bracket pin 30 710-1611b tt screw 5/16-18 x .75 31 710-1017 torx mach. Ab...

  • Page 30: Model 1027

    30 model 1027 14 22 22 41 6 29 30 39 2 41 42 40 11 25 12 36 10 35 19 24 18 15 44 26 13 35 30 12 7 33 17 21 4 5 14 43 38 28 32 23 29 16 8 45 41 31 20 30 12 17 46 9 34 27 note: for painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to t...

  • Page 31: Model 1027

    31 model 1027 ref. No. Part no. Description 1. 683-0149b frame assembly 2. 683-0190a frame rail support: rh 3. 683-0191a frame rail support: lh 4. 683-0192 muffler pipe extension 5. 710-0148 hex fl. Screw #8-32 x 0.375 6. 710-0157 hex screw 5/16-24 x .75” gr.5 7. 710-0599 self-tapping screw 8. 710-0...

  • Page 32: Model 1027

    32 9. 783-0446 plate: hood 10. 783-0447 hood bracket 11. 783-0448 hood bracket: reinforcement 12. 783-0449a hinge bracket: rear 13. 783-0451a pivot plate: rear hood 14. 783-0545 hood screen 15. 783-0562 hinge bracket: front 16. 757-0381 seat: medium, black ref. No. Part no. Description ref. No. Part...

  • Page 33: Model 1027

    33 model 1027 mt d 13 7 14 7 7 8 5 2 11 1 4 10 12 9 3 6 ref. No. Part no. Description 1. 618-0232 differential assembly: single speed 2. 618-0248 drive shaft assembly: lh brake 3. 618-0072b upper housing assembly 4. 611-0114 detent shaft assembly 5. 661-0006 brake yoke assembly: lh 6. 710-1206 hex w...

  • Page 34: Model 1027

    34 model 1027 ref. No. Part no. Description 1. 618-0250 spindle assembly 2. 683-0150d deck assembly 3. 683-0159 brake bracket assembly 4. 683-0173 deck belt cover 5. 710-0134 carriage screw 1/4-20 x .62” 6. 710-0191 hex bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25” 7. 710-0347 hex screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 “ 8. 710-0599 self-tapp....

  • Page 35: Model 1027

    35 model 1027 ref. No. Part no. Description 1. 631-0060 flow indicator assembly 2. 631-0080 grass bag assembly 3. 710-0166 machine screw 1/4-20 x 1.0 4. 710-0286 machine screw 1/4-20 x 0.5” 5. 710-0456 hex screw #10-16 x 0.5” 6. 710-0564 hex screw 1/4-20 x 2.75” 7. 710-0642 self-tapping screw 1/4-20...

  • Page 36: Model 1027

    36 model 1027 ref. No. Part no. Description 1. 629-0855 harness assembly 2. 725-0267 ignition switch: 5 pin 3. 725-1426 solenoid: 12 v. 100 amp. 4. 725-1657a interlock switch 5. 725-1727 battery cover 6. 725-1746 spring switch 7. 725-3234 seat switch: 1/4 turn n/c 8. 725-1698 battery 6 3 1 4 4 2 7 5...

  • Page 37: Model 1027

    37 model 1027 ref. No. Part no. Description 1 731-3209 steering wheel: soft grip 2 731-3210 steering wheel cap ref. No. Part no. Description 1 731-1919 steering column: black 2 731-1857 control knob 3 712-0142 hex nut 8-32 4 710-3217 pan head machine screw #8-32 5 710-0599 hex screw tt 1/4-20 x .50”...

  • Page 38

    38 safety & decorative labels.

  • Page 39: Your Notes

    39 your notes date comments.

  • Page 40

    Manufacturer’s limited warranty for: the limited warranty set forth below is given by cub cadet llc with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the united states, its possessions and territories. Cub cadet llc warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing o...