Tractor And Deck Preparation - Cub Cadet GT 2550 Operator's Manual

Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the
manual bag and store for future use.
MOWER DECK
The mower deck may have been installed on the tractor
at the factory, or it may be secured to the side panel of
the tractor's shipping crate.
If the deck has been installed on the tractor:
• Remove the tractor assembly from the shipping crate.
• Locate the cable tie holding the deck discharge chute
in the up position for shipping purposes.
• Cut the cable tie and lower the discharge chute.
WARNING: Never operate the mower deck
without the discharge chute installed and
in the down position.
If the deck is secured to the crate side panel:
• Remove the top of the shipping crate.
• Cut the tie strap securing the mower deck to the side
panel of the crate.
• Using a hoist, or with the help of an assistant, carefully
lift the mower deck out of the shipping crate.
• Cut the tie strap securing the PTO belt and remove
the belt from the deck.
• Refer to Section V - Mower Deck for installation in-
structions.
1. TRACTOR STEERING WHEEL
For shipping purposes, the steering wheel was removed
from the steering shaft. Pivot the seat rearward and re-
move any packaging material from the seat. Cut the ties
securing the steering wheel and remove any packaging
material. Install the steering wheel as follows:
1. Locate the steering bellow and note the riser at one
end of the bellow. With the riser facing upward, slide
the bellow onto the steering shaft. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Pry the steering wheel cover off the steering wheel
and remove the hex lock screw and flat washer.
3. Check that the tractor front tires are in the straight
position. If not, temporarily slide the steering wheel
onto the steering shaft and straighten the front
wheels. Carefully remove the steering wheel.
4. From the operator's seat, rotate the steering wheel
so that the spokes of the wheel are in the basic 'T'
position. Align the splines of the steering wheel
hub with the splines of the steering shaft and press
the steering wheel onto the shaft. See Figure 1.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
5. Position the steering bellow so that its riser is
6. Slide the flat washer onto the hex lock screw.
7. Position the steering wheel cover to align with the
2. CONNECT THE BATTERY
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery.
The positive battery cable is factory connected. The
negative cable must be connected.
Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" po-
sition before attaching the battery cables.
1. Pull the protective cap, if present, off the negative
2. Connect the negative battery cable (black) and
3. If equipped, slide the black terminal cover over the
3
HEX LOCK SCREW
FLAT WASHER
Figure 1
inside the bottom of the steering wheel.
Insert the screw through the center hole of the
steering wheel and thread into the steering shaft.
Fully tighten the lock screw into the steering shaft.
steering wheel. Press the cover downward until it
snaps into place on the steering wheel.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
terminal of the battery, and remove the hex cap
screw and nut from the free end of the negative bat-
tery cable.
green ground wire to the negative terminal (NEG)
of the battery using the hex cap screw and nut.
negative terminal of the battery.
STEERING WHEEL
COVER
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING SHAFT
STEERING BELLOW