Cub Cadet GT-1554- Manuals

6 8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the damage b...

7 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIGHT AND HO L D THI S LEVEL WITH A VER T ICAL TRE E A POWE R POLE A CORNER OF A BUIL D ING OR A FENC E P O ST F O L D O N DO T T E D L INE , R E P RE S E NT ING A 1 5 ° S L O P E Do n o t mow o n inclin es with a slo pe in excess of 15 de gr ees ( a r ise of a ppr oxima...

8 SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP Gas and Oil Fill-up The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no more than four inches below the top o...

9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Figure 2 NOTE: Any reference in this manual to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor is observed from operator’s position. A Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter H Ignition Switch Module B Throttle Control Lever I Power Take-Off (PTO) Control Switch C Choke Contro...

10 Throttle Control Lever The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. This lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed. IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck enga...

11 Hour Meter Located in the center of the tractor’s console, the hour meter operates whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position and records the actual hours of tractor operation. See Figure 4. Figure 4 System Indicator Lights Your tractor is equipped with four indicator lights in...

12 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR Safety Interlock Switches This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system pr...

13 Setting the Gauge Wheels Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in one of the six different cutting height notches on the right fender. Adjust the deck wheels and rollers so that they are be-tween ¼-inch and ½-inch above the ground as follows. WARNING: Keep ...

14 Engaging the Parking Brake To engage the parking brake: • Fully depress the brake pedal and hold it there while gently pushing the parking brake lever downward. • Hold the parking brake lever down while removing your foot from the brake pedal. • Once engaged, the parking brake lever and the brake...

15 • Lightly depress the drive pedal. To change the direction of travel to reverse when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slowly depress the rear portion of the drive pedal with the ball of your foot ...

16 • For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. • Do not cut the gras...

17 . Figure 11 • Locate the two lock nuts on the front side of the front hanger bracket. See Figure 11. Tighten the lock nuts to raise the front of the deck; loosen the lock nuts to lower the front of the deck. • Retighten the two jam nuts loosened earlier when proper adjustment is achieved. Parking...

18 • Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance. • The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle. • Adjust if necessary. Se...

19 Figure 15 • Always keep the oil level at or near the FULL markon the dipstick. If the oil is low, add oil of the propertype up to the FULL mark. Always re-check the oillevel with the dipstick before adding more oil. IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil level below the ADD mark or abov...

20 • After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain valve back in, rotate it clockwise to lock the valve closed and re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port. IMPORTANT: Always change the oil filter when performing an oil change on your tractor’s engi...

21 • Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element. • Reinstall the air cleaner cover and tighten the knob securely. Service Paper Element The paper element should be replaced at least every 100 hours of operation. Replace more frequently if the tractor is operated under extremely dusty conditions...

22 IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. 2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake, and stop the engine. 3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with Opera-tor’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. 4. P...

23 SECTION 8: SERVICE Tires WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of thetire. The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended o...

24 Battery The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added. • Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up. • After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both...

25 Hydrostatic Transmission Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times. The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked and cannot be changed. Changing the Deck Belt WARNING: Shut the engine...

26 SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Clean and lubricate the tractor as instructed in Section 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR on page 18 of this manual before storing for an extended period. Engine If the engine will be out of service for two months or more, use the following storage procedure: • Clean...

27 SECTION 11: TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged.Parking brake not engaged.Spark plug wire(s) disconnected.Throttle control lever not in correct starting position.Choke not activatedFuel tank empty, or stale fuel.Blocked f...

28 SECTION 12: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES The following attachments and accessories are compatible to the GT1554 tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. NOTE: Cub Cadet GT1554 tractors are NOT desig...

29 SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS GT 1554 Capacities Fuel Tank 4.0 gallons (13.2 liters) Engine Crankcase (w/ filter) 2.1 qts. (2.0 liters) Transmission 122 oz. (3.62 liters) Hydrostatic Transmission Make and Model Hydro-Gear 320-3000 Forward Speed 0 m.p.h. - 5.2 m.p.h. Reverse Speed 0 m.p.h. - 2.3 m.p....

CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (COMMERCIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur-chased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defect...

32 CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY (RESIDENTIAL USE) The limited warranty set forth below is given by CUB CADETLLC (“CUB CADET”) with respect to new merchandise pur-chased and used in the United States, its possessions andterritories. CUB CADET warrants this product against defects in ...