Cub Cadet LTI050 Tractorset-Up, ShippingBraceRemoval, Tire Pressure, AttachingtheBatteryCables

SECTION3: TRACTORSET-UP

ShippingBraceRemoval

engine is off, set the parking brake and

_, WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's remove the ignition key before removing the

shipping brace.

Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning tag found on the right side of the cutting deck. 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

any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire

_, WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under 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.

AttachingtheBatteryCables

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 red

rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion.

•Remove the carriage bolt and hex 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 hex nut.

•Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the battery, securing it in place.

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 26 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.

GasandOilFill-up

The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a capacity of three and-a-half gallons. Remove the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill the tank no higher than four inches below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.

WARNING: Use extreme care when

handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the

engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, 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 Checkingthe 0il Levelon page 19 for detailed instructions. Be careful not to overfill.