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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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GTX2154LE
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. 769-06467C
(March 30, 2011)
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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. 769-06467C...
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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 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.
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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—... - Page 8 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...
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Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Operator’s Manual • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Steering Wheel Assembly • One Engine Operator’s Manual NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Shipping Brace Removal features may vary by model. - Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! pavement, and proceed as follows Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known the lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting to the State of California to cause cancer and...
- Page 11 Adjusting the Suspension Seat Refer to Fig. 3-5 for suspension seat adjustments. Suspension Adjustment Lever Tilt Adjustment Knob Seat Adjustment Lever Figure 3-5 To adjust the position of the seat, pull the seat adjustment lever to the right, slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position;...
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Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Choke Control Hour Meter/Service Indicator Cruise Control/ Parking Brake Lever PTO/Blade Engage Lever Throttle Control Ignition Switch Module Forward Drive Pedal Brake Pedal Steering Tilt Lever Reverse Drive Pedal Electric Lift Switch Cup Holder Storage Compartment Cutting Height Lever Fuel Cap Low Gas Window Hydrostatic Transmission... - Page 13 Electric Lift Switch Reverse Pedal The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor along the running board. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal. The further downward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel.
- Page 14 Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. \When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not into the START position, the systems indicator monitor displays the battery’s output, in volts, on its LCD for...
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Page 15: Operation
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the so may cause damage to your engine’s electric protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever starter. malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control. •... -
Page 16: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light WARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the at the top, left corner of the key switch module will be ON engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s). - Page 17 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 position.
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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 Check/Clean Engine Intake Screen Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Transmission Oil Change Transmission Oil & Filter * Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Lube Front Deck Wheels... -
Page 20: Hydrostatic Transmission Oil
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner’s expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Oil Filter... -
Page 21: Cleaning The Tractor
Cleaning the Tractor Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck. See Fig. 6-5. Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine, the transmission’s cooling fan or on any other part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. - Page 22 Working beneath the left side of the tractor frame, locate grease fitting. See Fig. 6-6. Lubricated after every 10 hour of the lube fitting near the rear of the steering housing. See operation with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2 Fig 6-8. multipurpose lithium grease.
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Page 23: Adjustments
Deck Spindles Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the lift lever in a middle position. The deck spindles should be lubricated after every 10 hour of NOTE: On models with electric lift, place the cutting height operation. - Page 24 Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck Steering/Toe-in Adjustment hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-11. To adjust front wheel toe-in, proceed as follows: Check the steering gear to ensure it is in the centered position. The hole in the steering segment gear will align with the hole in the steering housing (See Fig.
- Page 25 Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment If the tractor creeps forward or rearward when neither the forward nor reverse pedal is depressed, contact your local Cub Cadet dealer to have the hydrostatic control rods properly adjusted. Deck Gauge Wheel Adjustment Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for instructions on adjusting the deck gauge wheels.
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Page 26: Service
Service Battery Note which battery tray hole the RH side of the hold-down rod is hooked into. Common Causes For Battery Failure Rotate the hold-down rod upward, over and around the battery to unhook from the battery tray. Overcharging Loosen the hose clamp and pull the drain tube from the Undercharging battery. - Page 27 Headlights Cutting Deck Removal Refer to Replacement Parts section when replacement of WARNING! Before removing the mower deck, headlight bulbs is necessary. place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” Replace headlight bulbs as follows: position and remove the key from the switch.
- Page 28 Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from Align the tractor’s lift links with deck support pins found the lift arm. See FIg. 7-4. on the rear deck brackets. See Fig. 7-5. Figure 7-4 Figure 7-5 Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side. Use the lift switch to lower the lift links into the lowest cutting position.
- Page 29 Remove and retain the lock nuts from each end of the front Feed the belt rearward, toward the deck drive pulley found hanger. Position the hanger over the hooks found on the on the cutting deck. front of cutting deck, with the angled ends facing upward.. Working on the left side of the tractor, insert a ¹/ 2-inch drive Insert the ends of the front hanger through the holes in...
- Page 30 Blade Care Changing the Deck Belt WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove WARNING! The V-belts found on your tractor are ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for specifically designed to engage and disengage safely. sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. Tighten blade and spindle. Damaged or bent cutting blade. Replace blade. Mower will not mulch grass Engine speed too low. Place throttle in FAST (rabbit) position. Wet grass. Do not mulch when grass is wet. Excessively high grass. -
Page 32: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug KH-24-083-02-S Pre-Cleaner KH-47-083-02-S Air Filter Element KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter KH-24-050-13-S Fuel Filter 723-3014 Transmission Oil Filter 954-04118 Deck Belt 954-04055 PTO Belt 02005018 Deck Blade, 19” 918-3129C 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 33: Replacement Parts
Component Part Number and Description 634-3159 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 751-11817 Fuel Cap 925-0963 12V Bulb 746-04759 Choke Control Cable 746-04771 Throttle Control Cable 925-2054A Ignition Key 01006693 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 34 FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S.
- 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 outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
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Page 36: Warranties
In the U.S.A.: original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 required maintenance and service intervals.