Section 3: Tractor Set-Up; Loose Parts - Cub Cadet CLT-538 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE. Check oil before starting engine. Do not overfill. After
IMPORTANT:
assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE:
This owner's manual covers various models of
lawn tractors. The units illustrated may vary slightly
from your unit. Follow only those instructions which
pertain to your model lawn tractor.

Loose Parts

Packaged with this Operator's Manual you'll find:
• One Small Clamp
• One 1/4-20 x 1/2-inch Screw
• One Oil Drain Sleeve
Store the clamp and screw in a convenient place. Both
will be necessary to properly secure your tractor's wire
harness should you choose to purchase a front-end
attachment for your lawn tractor. Refer to page 23 for a
table of available attachments and accessories.
Refer to page18 for information regarding the oil drain
sleeve and changing your engine oil.
Attaching the Steering Wheel
Tools Required For Assembly
(1) 1/2" socket wrench
1. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel is
located under the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry
off the steering wheel cap and remove the
hardware.
2. Position the front wheels of the tractor so they are
pointing straight forward.
3. Place the washer with the cupped side down over
the steering shaft. Secure with hex bolt. See Figure
1.
4. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel and seat it with your hand.
Attaching The Seat
NOTE:
For shipping reasons, seats are either
fastened to the tractor seat's pivot bracket with a plastic
tie, or mounted backward to the pivot bracket. In either
case, free the seat form its shipping position and
remove the two hex screws (or knobs, on models so
equipped) from the bottom of seat before proceeding
with instructions below.
1. Position the shoulder screws (found on the base of
the seat) inside the slot openings in the seat pivot
bracket. See Figure 2.
2. Slide the seat slightly rearward in the seat pivot
bracket, lining up the rear slots in the pivot bracket
with the remaining two holes in the seat's base.
3. Select desired position for the seat, and secure with
(726-0354)
(710-0599)
(731-1682A)
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of 1-1/2 gallons. Do not overfill.
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the two hex screws/knobs removed. Do not
overtighten. See Figure 2.
Figure 1
Knobs
Shoulder
Screws
Opening
in Slot
Pivot
Bracket
Figure 2
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
or running. Extinguish