Tractor Set-Up - Cub Cadet 1529 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Attaching the Battery Cables
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 rubber
boot covers the terminal to protect it from corrosion.
• Lift the tractor's hood and remove the hex bolt and
wing nut from the negative cable (thick black wire).
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with the
bolt and wing nut.
Negative Cable
Wing
Nut
Figure 1
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge as instructed on page
25 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a
capacity of three 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.
Positive Cable/
Rubber Boot
Hex Bolt
Use extreme care when
or running. Extinguish
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 and warning tag found
on the right side of the cutting deck. See Figure 2.
• 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.
without the discharge cover in the proper
operating position could result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
NOTE:
Your 1529 tractor is shipped with a mulching
kit packed separately within the tractor crate. Refer to
Mulching on page 16 for information regarding usage of
the tractor's mulching feature. Refer to the instructions
included with the mulch kit for installation information.
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Make sure the riding mower's
.
Shipping Brace
Warning Tag
Figure 2
The shipping brace, used for
The mowing deck is capable of
Operating the tractor