Specifications, Service and Repair of Farm and Lawn Tractors

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Cub Cadet 1715 Technical Data

General Information

Tractor Model ................... Cub Cadet 1715
Tractor Type ................... Lawn Tractor
Manufacture Years ................... 1988-1990
Fuel Type ................... Gasoline
Attachments ................... Mower Deck

Cub Cadet 1715 Engine

Engine Model ................... Kohler Magnum MV18
Engine Type ................... Gasoline, 4-cycle V-Twin air-cooled
Number of Cylinders ................... 2
Displacement, cu in (L) ................... 42.2 (0.691)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ................... 3.13 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ................... 2.75 (70.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ................... 17.0 (12.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ................... 1350
Compression ................... 6:1
Fuel System Type ................... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ................... Adjustable main jet or fixed jet
Fuel Pump ................... Mechanical
Lubrication System Type ................... Full-Pressure
Oil filter ................... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner ................... Replaceable, paper element
Ignition System ................... Electronic
Spark Plug Type, in (mm) ................... Champion RV15YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.025 (0.63)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ................... 0.008-0.012 (0.2-0.3)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ................... 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ................... 3.0 (11.4)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ................... 2.0 (1.9)

Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts ................... 12
Charging System ................... Alternator
Charging Rating, Amps ................... 15
Electrical Ground ................... Negative
Starter Type ................... Electric
Battery Voltage, Volts ................... 12

Cub Cadet 1715 Power Take-Off

Front PTO Operational Type ................... Independent
Front PTO Clutch ................... Electric
Front PTO Speed, rpm ................... 3600

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Type ................... Belt-driven gear
Gearbox Type ................... 5F/1R, gear
Number of Forward Gears ................... 5
Number of Reverse Gears ................... 1
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ................... 2.4 (3.8)

Cub Cadet 1715 Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ................... Front steer
Steering System ................... Manual
Brakes Type ................... Dry disc
Front Tire Size ................... 15x6.00-6
Rear Tire Size ................... 20x10.0-8

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ................... 45 (1140)
Length, in (mm) ................... 68.5 (1730)
Height, in (mm) ................... 40 (1010)
Overall Width, in (mm) ................... 40.2 (1015)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ................... 5.0 (130)
Weight (without Mover Deck), lb (kg) ................... 423 (190)

Cub Cadet 1715 Attachments

38-in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Model Number ................... 190-357-100
Deck Style ................... Stamped
Number of Blades ................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.5-4.0 (38-101)
Lift System ................... Manual

46-in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ................... Mid-mount
Model Number ................... 190-336-100
Deck Style ................... Stamped
Number of Blades ................... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ................... 46 (1160)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ................... 1.5-4.5 (38-113)
Lift System ................... Manual

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CUB CADET TRACTORS SPECIFICATIONS

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ENGINES FOR CUB CADET LAWN TRACTORS

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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