Cub Cadet 1000 Series User manual

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1.15. A Hydro-Gear 314-0610 hydrostatic transaxle
with a different final drive ratio is used on LT
models having 22” rear tires. Hydrostatic tran-
saxles have a rocker pedal to control forward
and reverse direction and speed. See Figure
1.15.
1.16. A Hydro-Gear 320-3000 hydrostatic transaxle is
used on GT designated models. This is a sub-
stantially heavier duty IHT than the one used in
the LT models. Hydrostatic transaxles have a
rocker pedal to control forward and reverse
direction and speed. See Figure 1.16.
Figure 1.15
Figure 1.16
2. NEW HOOD DESIGN
2.1. Early 1000 and 1500 Series tractors used a vari-
ety of steel hoods and side panels. Later ones
resembled those used on the 2000 and 2500
Series tractors.
2.2. The hood presently used on the 1000 series
tractors is a molded 1-piece design. See Figure
2.2.
2.3. The 1000 Series hood opens from the back.
See Figure 2.3.
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3

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2.4. The 1000 Series hood can be easily removed:
See Figure 2.4.
• 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 tractors for
2005 and 2006 is more substantial than that
used on the 1000 Series. It is a one-piece
molded design very similar to the one used on
the much larger 5000 and 6000 series tractors.
See Figure 2.5.
• It opens from the front.
• A pair of gas charged cylinders provide lift assist.
See Figure 2.5.
2.6. A new spring-loaded latch was added to hold the
hood closed. See Figure 2.6.
Figure 2.4
Figure 2.5
Gas lift Cylinders
Pivot Rod
Figure 2.5
Figure 2.6

Series 1000 and 1500
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2.7. A torsion spring keeps the latch secure until the
lower pivot latch is intentionally pulled up, to
open the hood. See Figure 2.7.
2.8. The hood latches to a sturdy rod that is mounted
to the front of the frame. See Figure 2.8.
3. HOOD PANEL REMOVAL: 1500 SERIES
NOTE: Use this procedure if the hood alone is to
be removed. Typical reasons might include
replacement because of damage to the hood, or
to ease access for other service.
3.1. Disconnect ground cable from battery using a
7/16” wrench.
Figure 2.7
Torsion Spring
Cotter
Lower
Pivot
Latch
Upper
Pivot
Latch
Pin
Pivot
Rod
Figure 2.8
Hood Latch Rod
3.2. Disconnect headlight harness (plugged secured
to hood lift cylinder). See Figure 3.2.
3.3. Remove the air deflector baffle using a 3/8”
wrench. See Figure 3.3.
3.4. Support the hood as it is being loosened.
3.5. Separate hood from hinge using a 3/8” wrench.
3.6. Lift hood off of tractor.
Figure 3.2
Headlight
Harness
Figure 3.3