Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 33

CONTROL
CAM
1. Front Control Rod
2. Rear Control Rod
3. Hex Tap Screw
4. Hex Wash Hd Tapp Screw
5. Control Arm
6. Control Arm Pin
7. Neutral Arm
8. Centering Pin
9. Neutral Return Adjust. Brkt.
10. Internal Cotter Pin
Adjusting the Control Rod
After completing the previous steps (1 thru 4) for
checking neutral setting, refer to Figure 6-7 and adjust
the control rod as follows:
NOTE: The brake pedal lock MUST be engaged to
properly adjust the control rod.
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the hex tap screws (3)
that fasten the front and rear control rods together.
2. While making certain to not move the front control
rod (1), control cam, or control arm (5), slide the
rear control rod (2) in the direction necessary to
directly align its hole with the control arm pin (6).
3. Slide the rear control rod onto the control arm pin
and secure with the internal cotter pin (10), then
tighten the hex tap screws(3). Make sure to
maintain the adjusted position of the control rods
when tightening the screws.
4. Raise the rear of the tractor, remove the jack
stands and lower the tractor.
COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE
1. Overcharging
2. Undercharging
3. Loose and/or corroded connections
4. Excessive loads
5. Freezing of electrolyte
* These causes do not constitute warranty in
the event of a battery failure.
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Figure 6-7
BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION
When removing the battery, disconnect the battery
cables in the following order to avoid arcing and the
resulting sparks:
Battery Removal:
1. Disconnect the Negative cable.
2. Disconnect the Positive cable.
When installing the battery, connect the battery cables
in the following order:
Battery Installation:
1. Connect the Positive cable.
2. Connect the Negative cable.
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the negative cable from the negative
terminal of the battery, then remove the positive
cable from the positive terminal.
2. Remove the hex screw securing the LH side of the
holddown rod to the battery tray (Refer to Figure 6-
8).
3. Note which battery tray hole the RH side of the
holddown rod is hooked into.
4. Rotate the holddown rod upward, over and around
the battery to unhook from the battery tray.
5. Loosen the hose clamp and pull the drain tube
from the battery.
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash Hands after handling.
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