Cub Cadet GT 3200 Tractor Preparation, Position the High Back Seat, Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly

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SECTION 1: TRACTOR PREPARATION

Connect the Battery

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

The tractor is shipped with a 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" position before attaching the battery cable.

Open the tractor hood. Remove the upper bulkhead baffle from the front of the dash panel by lifting upward on the locking tab on each side of the baffle.

Remove the protective cap from the negative terminal of the battery.

Connect the black battery cable to the negative battery post. Slide terminal cover over the connection and reinstall the upper baffle.

Position the High Back Seat

For shipping purposes the seat is installed sideways. Reposition the seat as follows:

Remove from the seat the two screws NOT fastening the seat to the hinge brackets.

Loosen the RH screw and remove the LH screw from the seat and hinge bracket.

Rotate the rear of the seat to the right and align the four front seat holes with matching holes in the LH and RH hinge brackets.

Temporarily install the three previ- ously removed screws into the three open front seat holes.

See Section 8: Adjustments for final seat adjustment procedures.

Hinge Brackets

Rotate

Remove Screw

Loosen Screw

Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly

For shipping purposes, the deck front lift rod assembly has been installed on the tractor. Cut the tie strap holding the lift rod assembly to the tractor; then pull downward on the quick latch rod at the front of the tractor to remove the lift rod assembly.

Quick Latch Rod

Lift Rod Assembly

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Contents Series Page Table of Contents Tractor Preparation Deck Front Lift Rod AssemblyPosition the High Back Seat Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Do not Hot Calling Service Information Finding Your Model & Serial NumberSafety Labels Found on Your Unit Deck Height AdjustmentControls and Features Low Fuel Indicator Lamp Indicator Panel/Hour MeterIndicator Panel Features See Figure Hour Meter/Battery DisplayKey Switch Module Important Mowing in reverse is not recommendedPTO Switch 12V Power OutletSeat Adjustment Lever Parking Brake Lever Forward PedalCenter Lift Height Indicator Fuel Fill CapCup Holder Hydraulic Lift LeverSafety Interlock Switches OperationChoke Lever Starting The EngineStopping The Engine Setting The Cruise ControlDriving The Tractor Using the Hydraulic Lift System Driving On SlopesStopping The Tractor Auxiliary HydraulicsUsing the Reverse Caution Mode key position Important The operator Must be seated in the tractor seatEngaging Differential Lock Using The DrawbarMowing Adjustments Seat AdjustmentFront Wheel Alignment FrontBrake Inspection and Adjustment Adjusting the BrakeTurning Radius Adjustment Checking the BrakeMaintenance Maintenance ChartOperation to Be performedLubrication Illustration Accessing Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Maintenance Battery RemovalBattery Storage Charging the Battery Headlight Bulb ReplacementTire Inflation Checking Transmission Oil LevelAdding Transmission Oil Changing Transmission OilElectrical Box Fuse Off-Season StorageMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Engine InformationLimitations Checking Engine Oil Level Cleaning The EngineAdding Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil Sparkplugs Changing Air CleanerChanging Fuel Filter Servicing The Paper Element Servicing The PrecleanerServicing Oil Cooler Trouble Shooting Engine Operates Irregularly or KnocksTenance Optional Equipment Description Model NumberTires SpecificationsBrakes Slope Gauge Page Page Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio Phone 1 Year/500 Hour Limited Warranty Cub Cadet LLC, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio Phone 1 Page Quick Reference Parts Description
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GT 3200 specifications

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Cub Cadet has integrated advanced technology in the GT 3200, including a digital gauge cluster that provides vital information at a glance, such as fuel levels and engine performance metrics. This technology enhances user experience and helps operators maintain optimal performance.

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