Cub Cadet SLT1554

The Cub Cadet SLT1554 is a lawn tractor model from the 1500 series, manufactured from 2005 to 2008 by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). It was available in two-wheel drive (2WD) version.

The Cub Cadet SLT1554 is equipped with a 0.7 L (44.2 cu·in) two-cylinder gasoline engine with 83.0 mm (3.27 in) of the cylinder bore and 67.0 mm (2.64 in) of the piston stroke, and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The Cub Cadet SLT1554 lawn tractor features:

• The Kohler Courage SV740 gasoline engine which produces 27.3 PS (20.1 kW; 27.0 HP) at 3,375 rpm of horsepower.
• Manual steering
• Dry disc brakes
• Open operator station
• Independent front PTO with electric clutch

General specifications

General Specifications
Model	Cub Cadet SLT1554
Tractor type	Lawn tractor
Production years	2005-2008
Factory	–
Dimensions and weight
Length	1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Width	1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Height	1,090 mm (42.9 in)
Wheel base	1,160 mm (45.7 in)
Weight	257 kg (567 lbs)
Fuel capacity
Fuel tank capacity	13.0 liters (3.4 US gal.; 2.9 Imp. gal)

Engine

Engine
Engine model	Kohler SV740
Engine type	Four-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin
Cylinders	2
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	725 cm3, (44.2 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	83.0 mm X 67.0 mm (3.27 in X 2.64 in)
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Horsepower	27.3 PS (20.1 kW; 27.0 HP) at 3,375 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil system
Lubrication system:	Full pressurized
Oil type:	API SJ or higher
Recommended oil:	SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity (with filter):	1.8 L (1.9 US. qt, 1.6 Imp. qt.)
Ignition system
Spark plug:	Champion RC12YC
Spark plug gap:	0.76 mm (0.0299 in)
Spark plug torque:	27 N·m (2.8 kg·m, 19.9 ft·lb)
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:	0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.101-0.152 mm (0.004-0.006 in)

Transmission and chassis

Chassis, steering and brakes
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Manual
Brakes	Dry disc
Transmission
Transmission manufacturer or model	Hydro-Gear 0510
Transmission type	Belt-driven hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 8.4 kmh (5.2 mph) Reverse: 3.7 kmh (2.3 mph)
Transmission oil capacity	2.3 L (0.6 US. gal, 0.5 Imp. gal.)

Tires

Tires
Front tires	Lawn/turf: 16×6.5-8
Rear tires	Lawn/turf: 22×9.5×12

PTO (Power take-off shaft)

PTO
Front PTO type	Independent with electric clutch
Front PTO speed	–

Electrical system

Electrical system
Ground	Negative
Charging system	Alternator
Charging amps	15A
Battery	12V, CCA 235A

Attachments

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