Cub Cadet GT-1554 - Manual (Page 8)

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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 of the filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion. Do not overfill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish ciga-
rettes, 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 18 for
detailed instructions. Be careful not to overfill.
Openning the Tractor Hood
The hood of the tractor raises from the front of the
tractor and pivots upward toward the dash panel. The
hood is equipped with gas cylinders to aid in lifting the
hood and to hold the hood in the up position.
To raise the hood proceed as follows:
• Locate the latch bracket at the bottom/center of the
front of the hood. See Figure 1.
• Pull the latch bracket upward until it releases from
the latch rod; then lift the hood.
To close the hood, push the hood firmly downward until
the latch bracket engages the latch rod.
NOTE: To ensure the hood is locked in the down
position, push the latch bracket fully downward after
closing the hood.
Figure 1
Connect the Battery
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery,
with the positive battery cable factory connected. The
negative cable must be connected .
Note: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF" po-
sition before attaching the battery cable.
• Pull the protective cap off the negative terminal of
the battery, and remove the hex cap screw and nut
from the free end of the negative battery cable.
• Connect the negative battery cable (heavy black) to
the negative terminal (NEG) of the battery using the
hex cap screw and nut.
Latch Bracket Bumper
Front/Bottom
of Hood
Pull Upward