Cub Cadet 1529 - Manual (Page 8)

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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Attaching the Battery Cables
The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to protect it from corrosion.
• Lift the tractor’s hood and remove the hex bolt and
wing nut from the negative cable (thick black wire).
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with the
bolt and wing nut.
Figure 1
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge as instructed on page
25 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.
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 of the filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion. Do not overfill.
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 or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level on page 19 for
detailed instructions. Be careful not to overfill.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s
engine is off, set the parking brake and
remove the ignition key before removing the
shipping brace
.
• Locate the shipping brace and warning tag found
on the right side of the cutting deck. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
• While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING: The shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Operating the tractor
without the discharge cover in the proper
operating position could result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTE: Your 1529 tractor is shipped with a mulching
kit packed separately within the tractor crate. Refer to
Mulching on page 16 for information regarding usage of
the tractor’s mulching feature. Refer to the instructions
included with the mulch kit for installation information.
Hex Bolt
Wing
Nut
Positive Cable/
Rubber Boot
Negative Cable
Warning Tag
Shipping Brace