Cub Cadet 1020 Parts Catalog – 61 Pages of OEM Exploded Views

Description

If you own a Cub Cadet 1020 mower and you’ve ever stood in a dealer’s parts counter with a broken bracket and a blank stare, this catalog is why you’ll never do that again. The Cub Cadet 1020 Parts Catalog is a 61-page factory document that gives you the exact part number for every fastener, seal, filter, and casting – not a parts list somebody copy-pasted from a third-party database. I’ve seen too many shade-tree mechanics order a carburetor based on an online description and get the wrong one because the serial number break wasn’t checked. This catalog covers serial numbers 126,001 through 207,400. That’s not a suggestion – that’s the spec. If your tractor falls outside that range, put the cash back in your wallet and find the right book.

Air Cleaner Assembly – Part Breakdown on Page 2

Page 2 shows the air cleaner assembly with reference numbers 1 through 11. You get the screw (BS-94248), the cover (BS-223700), the knob (BS-212706), the nut (BS-231532), and the cartridge (BS-491519). Notice the “S” and “/P” flags in the right column – those aren’t decoration. “S” means service part available over the counter; “/P” means it was installed during production and may have superseded numbers. The gasket (BS-270853) is marked /P. If you’re rebuilding a carbureted 1020 engine and the air cleaner gasket is hard or cracked, that’s the number to give your dealer. No guessing – just a factory number. The OCR excerpt even lists a phone number for discount parts (606-678-9623), but I’d run that through a dealer first.

Brake Pedal & Connections: 36 Parts on Page 4

Page 4 of the catalog covers the entire brake pedal and linkage assembly – 36 components with reference numbers, part numbers, descriptions, and S/P/F codes. Things like the parking brake bracket (703-1393), the brake cam (703-1558A), compression spring (732-0330), and cotter pins (714-0507). The catalog even notes design changes by serial number – for example, the switch actuator bracket (703-1897) only applies to tractors with serial number 170,600 and above. Without this factory breakout, you’d be digging through a bin of used parts trying to match springs by eye. That wastes your Saturday. This catalog turns a Saturday into a job you finish before lunch.

3 Serials-Specific Details That Make This Catalog Essential

First, the serial range is printed on every page header – 1020 S/N 126,001 – 207,400. That means every part listed is validated for that build window. Second, the “S”, “/P”, and “F” flags tell you whether the part is a service replacement, a production-only part, or a factory-installed item that may have superseded. Third, the reference numbers tie directly to the exploded diagrams. Aftermarket catalogs often omit the diagrams or redraw them in a way that loses the bolt orientation. This is a scan of the original factory print. You see exactly where the flat washer (0.635 x 1.12 x 0.090 thick) goes.

Ordering Parts: Use the Factory P/N

When you call a dealer or search online, give them the eight-digit Cub Cadet part number from this catalog – not the reference number. The catalog lists both, but the parts system keys on the number like BS-270853. If you give a dealer a reference number like “14” from the brake assembly, they’ll look at you sideways. Use the factory number. The 61 pages cover every major assembly group visible in the scans: air cleaner, brake pedal, carburetor (page 5 and beyond), front axle, steering, electrical, and more. Each page has the same header and phone number – consistent formatting. This is the same document the dealer tech would pull up on his screen.

Source Validity – OEM Factory Print, Not Aftermarket Recreation

I’ve seen aftermarket “parts lists” that combine ten models into one PDF and call it a day. This is the real factory document, scanned from the original Cub Cadet publication. The footers show “www.mymowerparts.com” as the distributor, but the content is pure OEM. No one redrew the diagrams. No one guessed at washer thicknesses. The part numbers match the original Cub Cadet numbering system. If you’ve worked with aftermarket catalogs that list a “generic” air filter that doesn’t fit the housing, you know the difference. This catalog eliminates that risk.

Does this catalog cover repair procedures or torque specs?

No. It is a parts catalog, not a service manual. You get exploded diagrams, part numbers, quantities, and S/P/F codes. For torque specs and repair steps, you need the factory service manual for the Cub Cadet 1020.

Will these part numbers still be valid for a 2025 order?

Some have been superseded. Take the number to a Cub Cadet dealer or cross-reference on the official parts site. The catalog lists the original number – dealers can check supersession history.

What does “S” and “/P” mean in the columns?

“S” designates a service part you can order individually. “/P” means the part was used only during production; it may still be available but often is not listed in online catalogs without this flag.

I have a Cub Cadet 1020 with serial number 125,000. Will this work?

No. This catalog is for serial range 126,001 to 207,400. Earlier tractors used different part numbers for many assemblies. Find the catalog for S/N below 126,001.

Stop ordering the wrong part because the online description said “fits 1020” but didn’t account for the serial-number break. Get the factory number from the catalog that the dealers use. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and keep a copy on your tablet or print the pages you need. I keep mine in a three-ring binder in the shop – dog-eared, grease-stained, but dead-nuts accurate. That’s how real work gets done.

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