Cub Cadet ENDURO XT Series Operator's Manual page 7

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the
tractor are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
NOTE: Some components may come already assembled. If they are already
assembled, skip ahead to the next step.
Preparation
Before beginning installation, remove all the contents from the crate and all the
hardware from the pack to make sure everything is present.
Contents of Crate
• Tractor
• Battery Charger
• Hood Topper (If equipped)
• Front Bumper (If equipped)
• Dash Cap (If equipped)
• Steering Wheel
• Seat Assembly
• Operator's Manual
• Charger Operator's Manual
• Hardware Bag
Recommended Tools for Assembly
• 5/16" wrench and/or socket
• 7/16" wrench and/or socket
• 1/2" wrench and/or socket
• 5/8" wrench and/or socket
• Phillips screwdriver
• Standard screwdriver
Manually Moving the Tractor
Never tow your tractor. Towing the tractor with the rear wheels on the ground
may cause severe damage to the drive motors.
The tractor can be moved as long as the parking brake is not set. The tractor can be
pushed slowly.
Install Operator's Seat Assembly (If necessary)
To install the seat proceed as follows:
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan attached.
1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly to the tractor. Remove any
packing material.
NOTE: Be careful
not to cut the
wiring harness
connecting the
seat and the
seat switch.
2. Remove the two
(a)
shoulder bolts (a)
and flange lock
nuts (b) in the seat
pan as shown in
Figure 1.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
(b)
(b)
(a)
Figure 1
3. Rotate the seat into
position and slide a
Phillips screwdriver
through one of the
seat-securing holes
and seat bracket
for alignment.
4. With the previously
removed shoulder
bolts (a) and flange
lock nuts (b) secure
one side of the seat
and seat bracket. While
supporting the seat,
remove the Phillips
screwdriver and secure
the other side of the
seat. Be careful not to
crimp or damage the
wire harness while
installing the seat.
See Figure 2. Torque
to 84-103 in-lbs (9.5-
11.6 N-m).
5. Using the harness clip
attached to the harness,
secure the excess
wire to the fender by
snapping the harness
clips in place as shown in Figure 3.
Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
Never operate the tractor deck without the chute deflector installed and in
the down position.
1. Check the tractor
deck for a shipping
brace that may be holding
the chute deflector upward
for shipment. If the brace is
present, it must be removed
before operating the tractor.
Holding the chute deflector
fully upward, remove the
shipping brace. Lower the
chute deflector and discard
the shipping brace. See
Figure 4.
Installing the Screw-On Hood Topper (If necessary)
NOTE: Be careful not to damage
the headlight harness when
installing the screw-on
hood topper.
1. Set the hood topper up
against the top of the
hood with the hood
open, and align the
holes on the hood.
2. Secure the screw-on
hood topper (a) from
below, hand-tighten
the screws (b) on the
rear half of the hood and then securely tighten them. See Figure 5.
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(a)
(b)
(b)
(a)
Figure 2
Figure 3
WARNING
Figure 4
(a)
(c)
(b) (b)
(b)
(d) (d) (d) (d)
Figure 5