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Cub Cadet 1715

Cub Cadet 1715 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 1715 is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1990 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The tractor has a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and dry disc brakes, and an open operator station. The power take-off (PTO) is a mid PTO, independent type with an electric clutch. Dimensions include a 45 inch wheelbase, 68.5 inch length, and 40 inch height at the steering wheel, with an operating weight of 699 lbs including the mower deck. Tires are 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Attachments include 38" and 46" mid-mount mower decks with manual lift and adjustable cutting heights. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system with 15 amps, and a 12 volt battery. Variants include the 1715 gear model and the 1720 hydrostatic model. Serial numbers are located on the left side of the pedestal.
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Power17 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model1715

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1715

Engine

Type:17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline
Brand:Kohler
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1350-3400
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:3 gal (11.4 L)
Fuel type:gasoline
Sparkplug:759-334
Bore/Stroke:3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Compression:6.0:1
Displacement:691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross):17 hp (12.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:50 h

Variants

1715:gear
1720:hydrostatic

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Dry disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Years:1988 - 1990

Attachments

38" mid-mount mower deck:38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
46" mid-mount mower deck:46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut adjustments: 4

Transmission

Type:belt-driven gear
Gears:5 forward and 1 reverse

Serial Numbers

Location:Left side of pedestal

Dimensions & Tires

Length:68.5 inches (173 cm)
Rear tire:20x10-8
Wheelbase:45 inches (114 cm)
Front tire:15x6-6
Operating weight:699 lbs (317 kg)
Height (steering wheel):40 inches (101 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:electric
Location:Mid PTO