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Cub Cadet GT1554 VT Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Hydrostatic Garden Tractor — GT1554 VT
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-04682
(December 10, 2007)

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  • Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-04682...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
  • Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Do not modify engine Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER—...
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  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Garden Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Garden Tractor Operator’s • One Briggs & Stratton Engine Manual Operator’s Manual Tractor Set-Up Shipping Brace Removal WARNING! Make sure the garden tractor’s engine Moving The Tractor Manually...
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories maintained at all times. contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
  • Page 11 Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the Gas and Oil deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the The fuel tank is located under the fender and has a capacity cutting deck. See Fig. 3-4. of three and-a-half gallons.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Ignition Switch Module Throttle/Choke PTO (Blade Engage) Control Knob Brake Pedal REVISIONS Drive Pedal Cruise Control Parking Brake Lever Lever Reverse Pedal Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages. WARNING! Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual, including the entire Operation section, before attempting to operate this machine.

  • Page 13: Brake Pedal

    Throttle/Choke Control Drive Pedal The throttle/choke control is located on the left side of The drive pedal is located on the right side of the the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed tractor, along the running board. Press the upper of the engine and, when pushed all the way forward, portion of the drive pedal forward to cause the closes the choke for cold starting.
  • Page 14 Cub Cadet dealer. Deck Lift Lever PTO / Blade Engage Knob Activating the PTO engages power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

  • Page 15: Operation

    If the interlock system should ever WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). dealer. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.

  • Page 16: Driving The Tractor

    Reverse Caution Mode Driving The Tractor The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.

  • Page 17: Engaging The Parking Brake

    Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise Control Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever where you may operate the tractor safely. while traveling in reverse. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 18 Engaging the PTO Mowing Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO: thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) while it is in operation.

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals...
  • Page 20 Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Spark Plug valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Owner’s Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
  • Page 21 Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks Front Wheels surface. See Fig. 6-2. Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
  • Page 22 Deck Spindle Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- each deck hanger rod.
  • Page 23 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
  • Page 24 Deck Rear Roller Adjustment The rear rollers on the mower deck are not designed to carry the weight of the deck. The rear rollers should be adjusted to approximately 1⁄4” to 1⁄2” above the ground when the deck is moved to the desired cutting height. Place the tractor on a smooth, flat surface, move the deck to the desired cutting height, and check the height of the rear rollers.

  • Page 25: Service

    Service Cutting Deck Removal NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: a 3⁄8” drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the square hole found in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) toward the tractor’s right side to relieve tension on the belt.

  • Page 26: Cutting Blades

    Cutting Blades Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3. WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or...
  • Page 27 To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal Jump Starting amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the WARNING! Never jump start a damaged or frozen cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25°- to 30° battery.
  • Page 28 Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Changing the Deck Belt WARNING!

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. Connect wire(s) to spark plug(s). Throttle control lever not in correct starting Place throttle lever to FAST position.

  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug BS-792105 Air Filter Cartridge BS-792303 Pre-Cleaner BS-696854 Oil Filter BS-691035 Fuel Filter 954-0642 Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 942-0677B 2-in-1 Deck Blade 918-0671B Deck Spindle Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
  • Page 31 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-3111 Fuel Tank Cap 746-04621 Throttle/Choke Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 631-04070A Discharge Chute Assembly Phone (800) 965-4CUB to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).

  • Page 32: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet GT1554 VT. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description 190-032 Snow Thrower, 42”...
  • Page 33 Notes...

  • Page 34: Warranties

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
  • Page 35 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 36 Frame and Front Axle — Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet.

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