Cub Cadet SLT1554 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-03403...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 828-5500 or (330) 558-7220 Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ ◊...
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
Page 4 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
Page 5 Children Use only an approved gasoline container. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place presence of children. Children are often attracted to the containers on the ground away from your vehicle machine and the mowing activity.
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Notice Regarding Emissions Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual.
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Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate Contents of Crate • • One Lawn Tractor One Lawn Tractor • • One Oil Drain Tube One Oil Drain Tube • • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • •...
Page 9 Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Attaching the Negative Battery Cable Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably negative battery terminal is marked Neg.
Page 10 Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat forward or backward, move the To adjust the position of the seat forward or backward, move the seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or seat adjustment lever to the left and slide the seat forward or rearward.
Page 11: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Systems Indicator Monitor Ignition Switch Module PTO (Blade Engage) Throttle Control Knob Brake Pedal Choke Control Drive Pedal Parking Brake Cruise Control Lever Lever Deck Lift Lever Seat Adjustment Lever Fuel Tank Cap Cup Holder Figure 4-1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Fig 4-1 and described on the following pages.
Page 12: Choke Control
Throttle Control Lever Throttle Control Lever Ignition Switch Module Ignition Switch Module Fast Fast Fast Fast The throttle control lever is located on The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the the left side of the tractor’s dash panel. tractor’s dash panel.
Page 13 Charge the battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the charging system checked by section of this manual or have the charging system checked by your Cub Cadet dealer. your Cub Cadet dealer. PTO / Blade Engage Knob...
Page 14 Parking Brake Lever Parking Brake Lever Cruise Control Lever Cruise Control Lever Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the Located in the center of the tractor’s dash panel below the The cruise control lever is located in the center of the tractor’s The cruise control lever is located in the center of the tractor’s steering wheel, the parking brake lever is used to engage the steering wheel, the parking brake lever is used to engage the...
Page 15: Operation
Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet engine to run poorly.
Page 16 Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode Driving The Tractor Driving The Tractor The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module WARNING! WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops.
Page 17 Driving On Slopes Driving On Slopes Setting The Cruise Control Setting The Cruise Control Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 7 to help determine slopes WARNING! WARNING! Never engage the cruise control lever Never engage the cruise control lever where you may operate the tractor safely.
Page 18 Engaging the PTO Engaging the PTO Mowing Mowing Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other WARNING! WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a To help avoid blade contact or a (separately available) attachments.
Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Maintenance Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the WARNING! WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or...
Page 20 Cleaning the Tractor Cleaning the Tractor Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
Page 21: Adjustments
Adjustments Adjustments Pivot Points & Linkage Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake WARNING! WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the Shut the engine off, remove the and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Page 22 Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if adjustment can be performed.
Page 23 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Before Before Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Every Prior Prior Each use Each use 10 Hours 10 Hours 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours 100 Hours to Storing to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level...
Page 24 Maintenance Log Maintenance Log Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor. Please keep a record of the maintenance performed on your tractor. Date Date Hour Meter Hour Meter Maintenance Maintenance Performed By Performed By 6 — M &...
Page 25: Service
Service Cutting Deck Removal Cutting Deck Removal Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor, carefully guiding the hooks on the deck off of the tractor, carefully guiding the hooks on the deck off of the To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: deck stabilizer rod.
Page 26: Cutting Blades
Cutting Blades Cutting Blades To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the WARNING! WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove...
Page 27: Battery/Fuse
If the jumper battery is installed on a unevenly. Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s Changing the Transmission Drive Belt engine when jump starting your tractor.
Page 28 Changing the Deck Belt Changing the Deck Belt Note: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be Note: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully WARNING! WARNING!
Page 29 Figure - 7 — s ectiOn ervice...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Problem Cause Cause Remedy Remedy Engine fails to start Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake.
Page 31: Replacement Parts
Deck Spindle Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).
Page 32: Replacement Parts
Component Component Part Number and Description Part Number and Description 734-04155 734-04155 Deck Wheel (Front) Deck Wheel (Front) 734-0973 734-0973 Deck Wheel (Rear) Deck Wheel (Rear) 925-1707D 925-1707D Battery Battery 951-3111 951-3111 Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Tank Cap 746-04120 746-04120 Choke Control/Cable Choke Control/Cable 746-04352...
Page 33: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet SLT1554. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from The following attachments and accessories are compatible for Cub Cadet SLT1550. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability.
Page 34 Notes...
Page 35: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system warranty on your 2007 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mower must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. MTD Consumer Group Inc must warrant the EECS on your lawn mower for the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn mower.
Page 36 Frame and Front Axle — Cub Cadet warrants the frame, and front cast iron dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind Cub Cadet.

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