Cub Cadet GT 2554 Operator's Manual page 31

JUMP STARTING
WARNING: Failure to use this jump start-
ing procedure could cause sparking,
which could result in an explosion of
either battery.
1. Attach the first jumper cable from the positive
terminal of the good battery to the positive terminal
of the dead battery.
2. Attach the second jumper cable from the negative
terminal of the good battery to the FRAME OF THE
UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
IMPORTANT: If the jumper battery is installed on a
vehicle (e.g. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's
engine when jump starting your tractor.
LUBRICATING THE STEERING HOUSING
The steering housing must be lubricated after every 25
hour of operation with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or
an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease.
Lubricating The Segment Gear Shaft
To access the lube fitting for the segment gear shaft,
proceed as follows:
• Raise the hood using the hood latch at the bot-
tom front of the hood.
• Working from the left side of the tractor at the
front of the dash panel, remove the wing nut and
carriage bolt securing the LH engine shield.
• Note the position of the LH shield, then maneuver
the shield out of the tractor.
• Near the front of the steering housing, locate the
lube fitting for the segment gear shaft. Apply
lubrication through the lube fitting, using a
pressure lubricating gun.
• Reposition the LH engine shield inside the tractor
as noted earlier, and secure with the wing nut
and carriage bolt.
• Close the tractor hood.
Lubricating The Steering Shaft.
Working beneath left side of the tractor frame, locate
the lube fitting near the rear of the steering housing.
Using a pressure lubricating gun, apply grease through
the steering shaft lube fitting.
LUBRICATING THE FRONT AXLE
The front axle must be lubricated after every 10 hour of
operation with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or an
equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease. There is
a lube fitting at each end of the axle for lubricating the
steering knuckles, and single lube fitting at the middle/
bottom of the axle for lubricating the axle pivot bolt.
TIRES
Keep the pneumatic tires properly inflated. Over-
inflation will cause operator discomfort. Under-inflation
will cause short tire life.
Improperly inflated tires will also affect the leveling of
the mower deck and quality of cut.
Inflate the front and rear tires as shown in the following
table:
Tire SizePounds per Square Inch
Front Tires
16 x 6.5–8
Rear Tires
23 x 9.5–12
Always ensure that the tire valve caps are in place and
tightened securely to prevent loss of air and to protect
the valve core and stem.
Do not overload the tractor tires by mounting
equipment on the tractor which exceeds the load
capacity of the size of the tires on the tractor.
MOUNTING TIRES ON THE RIM
WARNING: Do not mount a tire unless
you have the proper equipment. Do not
inflate the tire above the recommended
pressure. Do not stand over the tire
assembly when inflating. Accidental over
inflation could cause an explosive sepa-
ration of the tire and rim, which could
result in serious injury of death.
After mounting a new or old tire on the rim, inflate it to
20 pounds (maximum) pressure to seat the tire bead
on the rim flange. Then deflate the tire to the correct
operating pressure.
NOTE: After the first 10 hours of operation, check and
re-torque the rear wheel lug nuts (both sides) to 35 ft-
lbs to make sure they are properly tightened.
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