Cub Cadet GT1554 Operator's Manual

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019Printed In USAOp e r a t O r ’s Ma n u a lSafe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Ma

Connecting the Battery CablesCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! contain lead and lead compounds, che

Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the e. deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the 

REVISIONS Systems Indicator MonitorIgnition Switch ModuleParking Brake LeverCruise Control LeverSeat Adjustment LeverPTO (Blade Engage) KnobCup Hold

Throttle/Choke ControlThe throttle/choke control is located on the left side of of the engine

BrakePTO (Blade Engage)

Safety Interlock SwitchesThis tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ev

Reverse Caution Modeenga

Driving On Slopeswhere you may operate the tractor safely.WARNING! Do not mow on inclines

Engaging the PTO

MaintenanceWARNING! engine and remove key to prevent unintended s

Customer SupportIf you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine

Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil f

Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks Turn the water on.4. 

Deck Spindlepurpose lithiu

Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. 2. Thread the ball joint outward t

Deck Rear Roller AdjustmentThe rear rollers on the mower deck are not designed to carry the weight of the deck. The rear rollers should be adjusted to

Cutting Deck RemovalTo remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:position and engage the

5. 6. Mo

To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal 4. amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the 

Figure 7-8CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.TiresWARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation pr

Problem Cause RemedyEngine fails to start 2. Throttle

Important Safe Operation Practices23General OperationRead, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attem

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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pl

WARRANTED PARTS:The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage i

IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the servicing dealer. Pl

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5se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r t a n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e sChildrenTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

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Tractor Set-UpMoving The Tractor Manuallyrelief valve for occasions when it is necessary to