Tractor Set-Up; Attaching The Steering Wheel; Shipping Brace Removal - Cub Cadet SLT1550, SLT1554 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a
capacity of three and-a-half 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:
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
Your tractor is shipped with oil in the
IMPORTANT:
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Refer to Checking the Oil Level on page 19 for
detailed instructions. Be careful not to overfill.

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING:
engine is off, set the parking brake and
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:
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING:
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.
Use extreme care when
or running. Extinguish
Make sure the riding mower's
The shipping brace, used for
The mowing deck is capable of

Attaching The Steering Wheel

• The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has
been packed within the steering wheel, beneath
steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering
wheel cap and remove the hardware.
• With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place the steering wheel over the steering
shaft.
• Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over
the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See
Figure 1.
• Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks"
into place.
Steering
Wheel Cap
Hex Bolt
& Washer
Steering Shaft
8
Figure 1