Cub Cadet TANK SZ 54 Operator's Manual page 19

Seat Prop (Not Shown)
The seat prop is located on the left, rear side of the operator's
seat. It is isued to prop the seat forward.
Seat Latch (Not Shown)
The seat latch is located below the rear, center of the operators seat.
The latch is used to secure the seat into the operating position. Lift
the latch and tilt the seat forward access the area under the seat.
Deck Height Index
The deck height index consists of several holes located on the
left of the foot platform. Each hole corresponds to a 1⁄4" change in
the deck height position ranging from 1" at the lowest notch to
5" at the highest notch.
Deck Lift Pedal
The deck lift pedal is located on the left front corner of the foot
platform, and is used to raise and lower the mower deck.
To raise the mowing deck to the transport position, push the pedal
all the way forward until the deck lock rod snaps into position. To
remove the deck from the transport position push forward on the
deck lift pedal and pull up on the deck lock rod. To position the
deck push the pedal all the way forward, remove the clevis pin and
reinsert it in the desired cutting height and slowly release pressure
on the pedal until you reach the clevis pin.
Deck Lift Release Lever
The deck lift release lever is located on the left side of the
operator's seat and is used to lock the deck in the transport
position. Press down on the deck lift pedal and lift up on the
deck lift release lever to release the deck.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir (Not Shown)
The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses
to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located under
the seat. The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural
expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission
warms up during operation. DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
Under normal operating conditions, no oil should be added to
the reservoir. The COLD oil level should be approximately 1⁄4"
above the bottom of the reservoir.
NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the tractor, the oil level in
the reservoir may be slightly higher than the maximum due to air
in the oil lines. Operation of the tractor will eventually purge the
air from the lines and the oil level will settle to the maximum.
Steering Column Adjustment Lever
The steering column adjustment lever is located on the right
side of the steering column. To adjust the angle of the steering
column rotate the lever counterclockwise, move the steering
column to the desired position and then rotate the lever
clockwise to lock it into position.
NOTE: Be sure that the steering column adjustment lever is tight
to prevent the column from moving when operating the tractor.
Fuel Gauge
There is a fuel gauge on top of each
of the two fuel tanks and measures
the fuel level in each tank.
Fuel Valve (Not Shown)
The fuel valve is located behind the
seat on the right side of the frame.
The valve switches the fuel flow
from the right and left tank and also
can shut of fuel flow to the engine.
Rotate the valve to the right to open
the flow from the right fuel tank.
Rotate the valve to the left to open
the flow from the left tank. To shut off fuel from both tanks rotate
the valve 90° towards the rear of the tractor. See the Operation
section for more information on using the fuel valve.
Accessory Switch Receptacles
The three receptacles for
optional accessories are
on the RH console. See the
Attachments & Accessories
section for information. The
receptacles are for switches
for an optional electric deck
lift, lights and/or an auxiliary switch.
Tool Box
The tool box is located on the right side of the tractor between
the seat and the console.
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RIGHT
FUEL
TANK
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LEFT
FUEL
TANK
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