Table Of Contents; Tractor And Deck Preparation - Cub Cadet GT 2554 Operator's Manual

Section
Tractor and Deck Preparation .............
Safe Operation Practices ....................
Product Graphics ................................
Slope Gauge .......................................
To The Owner .....................................
Calling Service Information .................
Recording Model & Serial Number......
I Controls and Indicators .......................
II Operation ............................................
III Adjustments ........................................
IV Maintenance........................................
V Mower Deck ........................................
After removing 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
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the
manual bag and store for future use.
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. See Figure 1.
2. Pry the steering wheel cover off the steering wheel
and remove the hex lock screw and flat washer.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
STEERING WHEEL
COVER
HEX LOCK SCREW
FLAT WASHER
STEERING
WHEEL
STEERING SHAFT
STEERING BELLOW
Figure 1
CONTENTS
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2 VI Off-Season Storage.............................
3 VII Mowing ................................................
7 Optional Equipment and Accessories
8 Maintenance Chart ..............................
9 Lubrication Table.................................
9 Lubrication ..........................................
9 Lubrication Guide ................................
10 Trouble Shooting .................................
14 Specifications ......................................
19 Emission Control Systems Warranty...
24 Warranty .............................................
32 Maintenance Parts Chart ....................
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.
5. Position the steering bellow so that its riser is
inside the bottom of the steering wheel.
6. Slide the flat washer onto the hex lock screw.
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.
7. Position the steering wheel cover to align with the
steering wheel. Press the cover downward until it
snaps into place on the steering wheel.
2. CONNECT THE BATTERY
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
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
terminal of the battery, and remove the hex cap
screw and nut from the free end of the negative bat-
tery cable.
2. Connect the negative battery cable (black) and
green ground wire to the negative terminal (NEG)
of the battery using the hex cap screw and nut.
3. If equipped, slide the black terminal cover over the
negative terminal of the battery.
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