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Cub Cadet 1420 Parts Catalog

If you have ever tried to find the correct brake pedal spring for a 1420 using a blurry screenshot from a forum, you already know why printed factory documentation still matters. This is not a reprint of a third-party summary. This is the Cub Cadet 1420 Parts Catalog — 76 pages of OEM exploded views and part numbers, straight from the source. I have spent 28 years turning wrenches and watching guys waste billable hours because they trusted a generic parts list. Do not be that guy.

Air Cleaner Assembly: Exploded View and Part Numbers

Page 1 gives you the full air cleaner breakdown. You get ref #1 through #16, including the wing nut (KH-X-276-7), the precleaner (KH-45-083-01), and the element cover seal (KH-231032). Each part has a quantity, description, and supplier flag (S for service part, P for optional). The catalog even includes the decal for air cleaner instructions — KH-25-113-01. You do not have to guess which foam precleaner fits the 1420; the factory number is right there. If you need the elbow assembly, ref #10 includes the gasket and screw, listed separately on the same page.

Brake Pedal and Connections: Ref # Breakdown

Page 3 covers the entire brake pedal linkage. Forty parts listed, from the foot pad (735-0189) to the switch actuator bracket for tractors built after serial 170,600. You want the parking brake grip? Ref #4, part 720-3019. Need the brake rod? Ref #14, 747-3131. The catalog tells you the exact washer thickness, cotter pin diameter, and lock nut thread. No aftermarket diagram will show you that the bell washer (ref #10) is .265 x .75 x .062 thick. This catalog does.

Serial Number Range: Why It Matters

The catalog covers 1420 tractors with serial numbers 147,088 through 207,400. If your machine falls outside that window, some parts may differ. The brake bracket for tractors above 170,600 is called out explicitly (ref #34). Ignoring serial number splits is how you end up with a spring that is half an inch too short. The factory included those notes because they know the field.

Why OEM Documentation Beats Aftermarket

Aftermarket catalogs often combine several models into one messy table, then leave out fasteners like the I.T. washer (ref #14, KH-X-22-9). This manual lists every screw, nut, washer, and cotter pin. The part numbers start with KH- or 7xx- — genuine Kohler or MTD numbers. If you call a dealer with a KH-45-082-01, you get the right air cleaner cover. Call with “the round plastic thing” and you get charged for two wrong parts. Automotive Industry Overview aside, the principle is the same: exact part numbers eliminate returns.

Who Should Own This Catalog

Home mechanics who maintain their own Cub Cadet 1420. Small engine repair shops that see a half-dozen of these tractors a season. Anyone who has ever ordered a brake cam and got a brake shaft because the parts lookup was vague. This catalog saves you from buying parts twice. If you rebuild a 1420 from the frame up, you will reference pages 1-76 multiple times.

Access the Factory Manual

Stop flipping between three website tabs trying to match a fuzzy photo. Get the Cub Cadet 1420 Parts Catalog in PDF form, with every OEM part number, exploded diagram, and serial range note. No reprints, no aftermarket shortcuts. Access the Factory Manual and pull up page 3 the next time you need that brake link (747-3130).

Related catalogs you might need: Cub Cadet 1420 Parts Catalog, Cub Cadet 21121C29025 Parts Catalog – 73 Pages of Factory Specs, Cub Cadet 984 Parts Catalog – 128 Pages of OEM Factory Parts Breakdowns.

Does this catalog include assembly instructions?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It shows exploded views and part numbers. You will not find torque specs or step-by-step rebuild procedures here. For that, you need the separate service manual.

Can I use this for a Cub Cadet 1420 with serial number outside the range?

Use with caution. The catalog explicitly covers S/N 147,088 – 207,400. Parts changed on later or earlier builds. If your tractor is outside that range, expect some differences in brackets, springs, and fasteners.

Are part numbers from this catalog still current?

Some numbers remain active, others have superseded. The OEM numbers are the correct starting point. You can cross-reference with a dealer or online parts lookup. This catalog gives you the original factory numbers.

Why should I buy a factory catalog instead of a free online parts diagram?

Online diagrams get cropped, compressed, and often combine models incorrectly. This 76-page PDF includes every fastener, every washer, and serial number splits. One misordered spring costs more than the catalog. Plus, you keep a permanent reference file that does not disappear when the site goes down.