Cub Cadet GT 2042 Garden Tractor Operator's Manual page 10

Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
The discharge chute deflector must be installed before operating
the mower.
1. Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the chute
bracket.
2. Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Do not remove
the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will
aid in installing the chute. See Figure 3-3.
Push Nuts
3. Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage
bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown in Figure
3-4 and securely tighten the hardware.
Flange Lock Nuts
Discharge
Chute
Deflector
Push Nuts
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Flange Lock Nuts
Carriage Bolts
Figure 3-3
Carriage Bolts
Figure 3-4
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Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat adjustment lever
to the left. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired
position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is
locked into position before operating the tractor. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING!
Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstances is 10 psi on rear tires and 12 psi on
front tires. Equal tire pressure should be maintained
at all times.
The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i.
for the rear tires & 12 psi for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire
for maximum psi.
Gas and Oil
The fuel tank is located at the rear of the tractor and holds
4-1⁄2 gallons of gas. Remove the fuel cap by turning it counter-
clockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old),
unleaded gasoline. Fill the tank no higher the bottom of the fill
neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
WARNING!
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However,
you MUST check the oil level before operating.
CAUTION:
Always check the engine oil level before
each use as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual.
Add oil as necessary. Failure to do so may result in
serious damage to your engine