MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Ignition and Fender Maintenance; Spark Plug and Fuse Service; Fender Removal and Installation

Maintenance (continued)
Spark Plug (Fig. 6-10)
Every 50 operating hours or every
season, remove and check the condition
of the spark plug. Do not service a plug
in poor condition. Best results are
obtained with a new plug. See the
engine owner manual to determine the
proper replacement spark plug
specifications.
Fuse
There is one fuse (X, Fig. 6-11) located
under hood in wiring harness behind
instrument panel. Replace as necessary
with standard 30-amp, automotive-type
fuse.
NOTE: A blown fuse is a symptom of an
electrical problem. Simply replacing
fuse DOES NOT correct such a problem.
Fender Removal
Fender removal is simple and provides
excellent access to drive and lift
systems. It is not necessary to remove
fender to perform basic maintenance.
NOTE: Lifting fender from unit requires
two people.
• ALL UNITS: Loosen hand knobs under
seat and move seat back. Re-tighten
hand knobs.
• GEAR DRIVE UNITS: Unscrew and
remove gear shift knob from shift lever.
• MANUAL LIFT UNITS: Place lift lever
into UP position.
• Remove bolts, spacers and nuts
retaining two front edges of fender to
frame (A, Fig.
6 - 12 ).
• Unhook brake lock return spring (B).
• Remove bolts and nuts (C) securing
brake pedal assembly to brake arm.
Remove brake pedal assembly.
• On models with the dial-a-height knob,
reach under fender and remove hair pin
(D) securing lift height adjusting knob.
Remove knob.
• Disconnect seat switch lead (E) from
seat switch. Push lead and rubber
grommet (F) down through fender.
• Remove cable for height indicator
located on right side lift arm. Loosen the
lower nut on the cable and remove from
the slot. NOTE: Avoid loosening the
upper nut on the cable as doing so will
result in misadjustment of the cable.
• Remove bolts (G) securing top of
fender to frame.
• With an assistant, lift fender back and
up off of unit. NOTE: Gear drive units
require gear shift lever to be pulled in
slightly to clear fender.
Fender Installation
Install fender by reversing removal
sequence. Re-assemble with brake
pedal assembly (Z, Fig. 6-12) to outside
of brake arm. Tighten all hardware (C)
securely.
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