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Cub Cadet 1715 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Breakdown on 69 Pages

Cub Cadet 1715 Parts Catalog is not a repair manual. It is a parts breakdown. You need this when you order a replacement gasket for the air cleaner elbow and the counter guy asks for a part number. Without this 69-page document you gamble on fitment. I have torqued head bolts on machines where the owner ordered the wrong brake rod because the aftermarket listing skipped the S/N split. Save yourself that call.

Air Cleaner Assembly: 9 Components Listed

Page 2 of this catalog breaks down the air cleaner into nine numbered items. Ref # KH-X-276-7 is a wing nut. KH-45-082-01 is the cover. Each line includes a quantity and an S/P/F code – Service, Part, or Fastener. That code tells you if you can still buy it or if it’s a standard fastener. The elbow assembly (KH-52-754-02) includes refs 15 and 16 – a gasket and a self-tapping screw. If you tear the gasket during removal you order KH-25-041-06, not the whole elbow.

Brake Pedal & Connections: 19 Parts with Reference Numbers

Every washer matters. On page 4 you get the brake pedal and connections: 19 parts starting with the foot pad (735-0189) down to the brake return spring (732-3046). Three different flat washers are listed: 736-0156, 736-0176, 736-0173 – same inside diameter, different outside diameters and thicknesses. Use the wrong one and the parking brake bracket locks up. The catalog shows you a bell washer (736-0270) and a wave washer (736-3001). These are not interchangeable.

Breather & Vent Assembly: What You’ll Find

Page 5 starts the breather and vent assembly. Eleven parts, including a hex nut and a gasket. The drawing is exploded. This is the section you need when oil mist leaks past the breather. The part numbers here are factory-verified. Aftermarket lists often consolidate parts into one number that doesn’t match the original. Use the S/N range printed at the top of every page: 147,088 to 170,600. If your machine falls outside that range, this catalog is not correct for you.

Why a Factory Parts Catalog Beats Aftermarket Lists

Aftermarket catalogs repackage numbers from unknown sources. This document comes from the Automotive Industry Overview – meaning the manufacturer’s own engineering department. Every screw, washer, and gasket carries the original Cub Cadet part number. No third-party renumbering. If you need a hex insert lock nut for the brake pedal (712-0324), you get the exact nut from the factory bin. A generic supplier might substitute a nylon-insert nut that does not lock the same way.

Who Needs This 69-Page Catalog?

Home garage enthusiasts restoring a 1715 mower. DIY mechanics tired of returning wrong parts. Professionals who want to quote a job without guesswork. If you own a Cub Cadet 1715 within the serial number range, this catalog saves you trips to the parts counter. Related models with similar breakdowns include the Cub Cadet 1715 Parts Catalog (same doc), the Cub Cadet 21121C29025 Parts Catalog – 73 Pages of Factory Specs, and the Cub Cadet 984 Parts Catalog – 128 Pages of OEM Factory Parts Breakdowns. Each catalog is model-specific – use only your own.

How to Use the S/N Range for Correct Parts

Every page is labeled with the serial range. Your machine’s tag is on the frame near the left footrest. Write it down. If it falls between 147,088 and 170,600, the numbers in this catalog are correct. If not, find the right edition. A small misread of the tag can send you after a part that does not fit. Check twice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this catalog to repair the engine?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists components – no torque specs, no removal sequence. For repair procedures, order the factory service manual.

Does it cover the fuel system?

The OCR excerpt shows air cleaner, brake, and breather sections. Fuel system is likely included in later pages, but I cannot confirm without seeing pages 6-69. The catalog covers the entire tractor.

How do I order parts once I find the number?

Take the part number to any Cub Cadet dealer or enter it on an OEM parts site. The S/P/F code tells availability: S = Service (in stock), /P = Part, S = Fastener. Some numbers may be superseded – cross-reference at the dealer.

What tools do I need to install these parts?

Standard hand tools. Because this is a parts catalog, no special tools are required beyond what the service manual calls for. You will need a torque wrench for reassembly – that information is not in this catalog.

Stop ordering the wrong parts. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and confirm every number before you buy. One correctly identified gasket pays for the catalog. The Automotive Industry Overview shows how critical component traceability is – trust the factory print.