General Information
Tractor Model ………………. Cub Cadet 1541
Tractor Type ………………. Garden Tractor
Manufacture Years ………………. 1990-1991
Fuel Type ………………. Gasoline
Attachments ………………. Mower Deck and Snowblower
Cub Cadet 1541 Engine
Engine Model ………………. Kohler Magnum M18
Engine Type ………………. Gasoline, 4-cycle 2-cylinder air-cooled
Number of Cylinders ………………. V-Twin
Displacement, cu in (L) ………………. 42.2 (0.691)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ………………. 3.13 (79.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ………………. 2.75 (70.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) ………………. 15.0 (11.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ………………. 3600
Idle Speed, rpm ………………. 1200
Compression ………………. 6:1
Fuel System Type ………………. Carburetor
Carburetor Type ………………. Adjustable main jet or fixed jet
Fuel Pump ………………. Mechanical
Lubrication System Type ………………. Full-Pressure
Oil filter ………………. Full-flow type
Air Cleaner ………………. Replaceable, paper element
Ignition System ………………. Magneto
Spark Plug Type, in (mm) ………………. Champion RV17YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ………………. 0.035 (0.89)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ………………. 0.008-0.012 (0.2-0.3)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ………………. 0.003-0.006 (0.08-0.16)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ………………. 0.011-0.014 (0.28-0.35)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ………………. 5.0 (18.9)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ………………. 1.7 (1.6)
Electrical System
Electrical System Rating, Volts ………………. 12
Charging System ………………. Alternator
Charging Rating, Amps ………………. 15
Electrical Ground ………………. Negative
Starter Type ………………. Electric
Battery Voltage, Volts ………………. 12
Cub Cadet 1541 Power Take-Off
Front PTO Operational Type ………………. Independent
Front PTO Clutch ………………. Electric
Front PTO Speed, rpm ………………. 3600
Transmission Configuration
Transmission Type ………………. Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ………………. Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ………………. Infinite
Oil Capacity, qt (L) ………………. 7.0 (6.6)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ………………. 7.5 (12.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ………………. 4.0 (6.4)
Cub Cadet 1541 Wheels and Tires
Drive Wheels ………………. 2WD 4×2
Steering Configuration ………………. Front steer
Steering System ………………. Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ………………. Dual disc
Front Tire Size ………………. 16×6.50-8
Rear Tire Size ………………. 23×10.5-12
Front Tread, in (mm) ………………. 29 (730)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ………………. 27 (680)
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase, in (mm) ………………. 45.5 (1150)
Length, in (mm) ………………. 72 (1820)
Height, in (mm) ………………. 44 (1110)
Overall Width, in (mm) ………………. 37.8 (950)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ………………. 6.0 (150)
Weight (without Mover Deck), lb (kg) ………………. 600 (273)
Weight (with Mover Deck), lb (kg) ………………. 684 (311)
Cub Cadet 1541 Attachments
38″ Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type ………………. Mid-mount
Model Number ………………. 190-357-100
Deck Style ………………. Stamped
Number of Blades ………………. 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) ………………. 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ………………. 1.5-4.0 (38-101)
Lift System ………………. Manual
44″ Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type ………………. Mid-mount
Model Number ………………. 190-358-100
Deck Style ………………. Stamped
Number of Blades ………………. 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ………………. 44 (1110)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ………………. 1.5-4.5 (38-113)
Lift System ………………. Manual
46″ Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type ………………. Mid-mount
Model Number ………………. 190-336-100
Deck Style ………………. Stamped
Number of Blades ………………. 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ………………. 46 (1160)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ………………. 1.5-4.5 (38-113)
Lift System ………………. Manual
50″ Mower Deck
Mower Deck Type ………………. Mid-mount
Model Number ………………. 190-359-100
Deck Style ………………. Stamped
Number of Blades ………………. 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ………………. 50 (1260)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ………………. 1.5-4.5 (38-113)
Lift System ………………. Manual
45″ Snow Blower
Snowblower Type ………………. Front-mount, 2-stage
Model Number ………………. 190-450-100
Clearing Width, in (mm) ………………. 45 (1140)
Drive Type ………………. Belt
Number of Belts ………………. 1
Lift System ………………. Manual/Electric