Assembly & Set-Up - Cub Cadet GT 2000 Garden Tractor Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
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NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
Tractor Set-Up
Moving The Tractor Manually
Your tractor's transmission is equipped with a hydrostatic
relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the
tractor manually. Opening this valve permits the fluid in the
transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires
to "freewheel." To open the hydrostatic relief valve, proceed as
follows:
1. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor.
See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1
2. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod down, outward and then up
to lock it in place.
NOTE: If the tractor will not move or does not move freely when
pushing check if the bypass lever is fully open.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic
bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position
prior to operating the tractor. If the tractor will not move when
pushing on the forward/reverse pedals, or moves slowly, check to
see of the bypass valve is on.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to move the tractor
manually without first opening the hydrostatic relief
valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the
tractor's transmission.
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Connecting the Battery Cables
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment
may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the
factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Positive (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Negative (–).
1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive (+)
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 3-2.
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (–)
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
(–) battery terminal with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 3-2.
3. Position the red rubber boot over the positive (+) battery
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on
top or side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating the
tractor.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
When attaching battery cables, always
connect the POSITIVE (red) wire to its terminal first,
followed by the NEGATIVE (black) wire.
Figure 3-2
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