Cub Cadet GT-1554 - Manual (Page 13)

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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 hands and feet away
from the discharge opening of the cutting
deck.
Place the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, refer to Figure 6, and proceed as follows:
• Place the tractor’s deck lift handle in the normally
desired mowing height setting, then check the
gauge wheels and rollers for contact or excessive
clearance with the surface below.
Figure 6
• If the wheels and rollers contact the surface adjust
as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest
setting.
b. Remove the lock nuts and shoulder screws
which secure the front gauge wheels to the
deck.
c. Remove the internal cotter pin and clevis pin
positioning the roller index bracket in the
deck roller bracket on each side of the deck.
d. Place the deck lift handle in the desired
mowing height setting.
e. From either side of the deck, lift the roller
shaft and roller index bracket so that the
rollers are approximately 1/4" to 1/2" above
the pavement. Align the hole in the index
bracket that best aligns with the hole in the
deck roller bracket. Insert the clevis pin and
secure with the internal cotter pin.
f. Note the index hole used; then re-position
the roller index bracket on the other side of
the deck using the corresponding index hole.
g. Install one of the front gauge wheels and
shoulder screw into the hole in the front
bracket that positions the wheel
approximately 1/2" above the pavement.
h. Note the index hole used and install the other
front gauge wheel into the corresponding
index hole of the other gauge wheel bracket.
• If the gauge wheels and rollers have excessive
clearance with the surface below, reset the to the
proper ground clearance following the instructions
above.
Refer to Leveling the Deck on page 16 of this manual for
more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
Starting the Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This
system was designed for your safety and
protection.
NOTE: Refer to the TRACTOR SET-UP on page 8 of this
manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
• Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.
• Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
• Engage the tractor’s parking brake.
• Activate the choke control.
• Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine’s electric starter.
• After the engine starts, deactivate the choke
control.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while
operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: If you strike 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 before restarting
and operating
• If the blades are engaged, place the PTO control
switch knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.
• Place the throttle control near the FAST position
• Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
• Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
Roller Index
Bracket
Roller
Gauge Wheel
Shoulder Screw
Lock Nut
Clevis Internal
Cotter Pin Pin
Deck
Roller
Bracket