Cub Cadet CLT-538 - Manual (Page 9)

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Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your tractor.
Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s
engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set
the parking brake before removing the
shipping brace
.
• Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag found on the right side of the mower,
between the discharge chute and the cutting deck.
See Figure 3.
Figure 3
• 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. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
Tire Pressure
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for the
front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE: 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 help protect it from
corrosion.
• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the
negative cable.
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut.
• Make certain the retainer rod is in position over the
battery, securing it in place. See Figure 4.
Figure 4
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 20 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Shipping Brace
Warning Tag
Rubber Boot
Hex Bolt Wing Nut
Retiner
Rod