Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Series 2500 Garden Tractor - Model GT 2544 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
Page 3: Section 1: Safe Operation Practices
Section 1: 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 When practical, remove gas-powered equipment Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a which may cause discharged material to ricochet back...
Page 5 Do Not: Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before attempting Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly to start engine. and gradually downhill, if possible. Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
Page 6 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.
Page 8: Section 2: Assembly & Set-Up
Section 2: Assembly & Set-Up TRACTOR STEERING WHEEL CONNECT THE BATTERY For shipping purposes, the steering wheel was removed WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and from the steering shaft. Pivot the seat rearward and re- related accessories contain lead and lead move any packaging material from the seat.
Page 9: Section 3: Controls And Features
Section 3: Controls & Features J. Reverse Control Pedal A. Hour Meter/Battery Display B. Indicator Panel/Hour Meter K. Seat Adjustment Lever C. Key Switch Module L. Lift Handle D. Power Take-Off (PTO) Control Switch M. 12V Power Outlet E. Throttle Control Lever N.
Page 10 NORMAL MOWING — The normal operating check the battery and charging system for possi- position. All safety interlock circuits are activated ble causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. and the blades (PTO) will disengage when the Oil Pressure Indicator (Refer to Figure 3-2) tractor is driven in the reverse direction.
Page 11 WARNING: To prevent accidental start- To engage the cruise control, depress the forward con- ing and/or battery discharge, remove the trol pedal to attain your desired speed; then push the key from the key switch when the tractor parking brake/cruise control lever downward. While is not in use.
Page 12 To close the hood, push the hood firmly downward tor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The until the latch bracket engages the latch rod. safety interlock system prevents the engine from...
Page 13: Section 4: Operation
Section 4: Operation WARNING: Before you operate the trac- NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not tor, study this manual carefully. use gasoline left over from the previous season, to Familiarize yourself with the operations minimize gum deposits in the fuel system. of all the instruments and controls.
Page 14 Do not make further throttle control lever between the “MID” and “FAST” attempts. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer. positions. Wait a moment to allow the engine speed to 7. After the engine starts, slowly release the brake stabilize, then turn the ignition key to the “STOP”...
Page 15 DRIVING THE TRACTOR • To change to the reverse direction when operat- ing with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to NOTE: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sud- disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor; den stops. then depress the reverse control pedal. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO and DRIVING ON SLOPES...
Page 16 • Turn the ignition switch to “STOP’” and remove the key from the switch before dismounting. HITCH PTO CLUTCH BREAK-IN (Before initial use ONLY) HOLE Before operating the new clutch under load (mowing grass, etc.), perform the following break-in procedure: 1.
Page 17 IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the CHUTE DEFLECTOR CHUTE tractor seat. DEFLECTOR 1. Start the engine and engage the PTO as previous- HINGE ROD ly instructed in this Operator’s Manual. 2. Turn the key from the “NORMAL MOWING” HOOKS (Green) position to the “REVERSE CAUTION MODE”...
Page 18 MOWING WARNING: To avoid possible injury, do not allow anyone in the area opposite the discharge chute while mowing. Although the area has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, small objects may be picked up and discharged by the mower. Never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation.
Page 19: Section 5: Maintenance & Adjustment
Section 5: Maintenance and Adjustments MAINTENANCE 2. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the transmission CHECKING THE ENGINE case. Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for all engine 3. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port.
Page 20 50 hours of operation. Refer to the Lubrication Guide at the end of this section. The steering housing must be lubricated after every 25 hour of operation with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or CLEANING THE MOWER DECK an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease.
Page 21 • Move the tractor to an area within reach of the OFF SEASON STORAGE hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer not objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO, than days, following...
Page 22 NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressure ADJUSTING LIFT ASSIST SPRING TENSION washer or garden hose to clean your tractor. They may The effort required to operate the implement lift handle cause damage to electrical components; spindles; can be varied by loosening or tightening the lift assist pulleys;...
Page 23 • NOTE: Check the tires for proper inflation before adjustment ferrule and right hand lift link rod (Refer making a leveling adjustment. To level the deck, to Figure 5-7). the tractor and deck MUST be placed on a hard, 7. Loosen the upper jam nut on the lift link rod and turn level surface during adjustment.
Page 24 3. Refer to Figure 5-9. Measure and record the GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT distance from the front cutting edge to the ground WARNING: Before making any adjust- (measurement A), and from the rear cutting edge ments, place the PTO switch in the to the ground (measurement B), for each of the “OFF”...
Page 25: Lubrication Guide
e. Note the index hole position used for the rear CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT gauge wheels. Insert a shoulder screw into a The mower can be set in multiple positions. Proceed front ball wheel and slide a bell washer onto as follows: the threads of the shoulder bolt.
Page 26 LUBRICATION GUIDE...
Page 27: Lubrication Table
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus and transaxle with before needed 6 qts NOTE: Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus is specially filter each formulated for this application. If any other oil is used Cub Cadet will not be responsible for substandard performance.
Page 28: Maintenance Chart
MAINTENANCE CHART 10 hours 50 hours 100 hours Operation to Before or once Every or twice Before be performed each use a month 25 hours a season yearly storage Check engine oil level Fill fuel tank Change engine oil After first 25 every 100 hours &...
Page 29: Section 6: Service
(Refer to Figure 6-1). Remove the dipstick sion oil filter replacement. The filter, part number 923- and oil fill cap. 3014, can be obtained from your Cub Cadet dealer. 4. Push the oil drain tube (supplied in owner’s manu- Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information al package) onto the end of the drain valve.
Page 30 If brake rod remove the ignition key. Pull and lock the transmission adjustment does not correct the problem, see your release lever in the “TRANSMISSION RELEASED” authorized Cub Cadet dealer. position. Perform the following checks:...
Page 31 WHEEL ALIGNMENT 4. Loosen the jam nuts from the ball joints (See Figure 6-5). The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch, as measured across dimensions A and B 5. Disconnect the front ball joints from the steering shown in Figure 6-4.
Page 32 2. Raise the rear of the tractor, so that the rear tires are PIVOT AXLE at least one inch above the surface, and set it on ADJUSTMENT BOLTS jack stands. Make certain the jack stands are posi- tioned to balance the tractor and prevent tipping. WARNING: The operator presence safety LOCK circuit will stop the engine if the seat is...
Page 33 CONTROL 1. Front Control Rod 2. Rear Control Rod 3. Hex Tap Screw 4. Hex Wash Hd Tapp Screw 5. Control Arm 6. Control Arm Pin 7. Neutral Arm 8. Centering Pin 9. Neutral Return Adjust. Brkt. 10. Internal Cotter Pin Figure 6-7 Adjusting the Control Rod BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION...
Page 34 2. Unplug the wire harness leads from the headlight HOLDDOWN socket terminals. Note which wire connects to each terminal before disconnecting. 3. Rotate the socket assembly approximately 1/4 turn to align the socket tab with the reflector housing notch; then withdraw the bulb and socket assembly from the reflector housing.
Page 35 REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK WARNING: The exhaust system is HOT. To avoid personal injury, allow the WARNING: Before removing the mower engine and exhaust system to cool deck, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” before proceeding with the following position, engage the parking brake, turn PTO belt removal instructions.
Page 36 6. Pull the deck support pins outward, turn TRACTOR downward and release so both spring-loaded LATCH RECEIVER pins are held in the disengaged position against (BOTH SIDES) the outer surface of the deck brackets (Refer to Figure 6-14). REAR DECK BRACKET QUICK ATTACH...
Page 37 When removing the blades, use a 1-1/8 inch wrench to 4. Pull the movable flat idler pulley away from the hold the hex head of the spindle bolt when loosening backside of the belt and slip the belt under the idler the hex nut securing the blade.
Page 38 SLOT IN REAR DECK BRACKETS FRONT ROLLER (BOTH SIDES) BRACKET IMPLEMENT LIFT LINKS (BOTH SIDES) FRONT LIFT ROD Figure 6-19 4. Refer to Figure 6-20 to ensure the correct orientation of the front lift rod/bracket assembly [form (bend) in sides of rod point downward]. From Figure 6-21 the front of the tractor, push downward and hold the tractor quick-attach rod.
Page 39 8. Pull both deck support pins outward and rotate 10. Open the tractor hood. From the front of the tractor rearward to disengage the outer surface to the rear pass the belt upward in front of the lower front deck brackets. Release the pins, making certain pulleys and inside the tractor frame (Refer to each deck support pin passes through the inner Figure 6-26).
Page 40 14. Working from the left/rear of the mower deck, 15. While holding the belt in position, rotate and make sure there is only a 1/4 twist inward in both engage the deck idler arm lever into its stop runs of the belt. Then install the the narrow side of bracket to tension the PTO belt (See Figure 6-28).
Page 41: Section 7: Troubleshooting
Section 7: Trouble Shooting Possible Cause Possible Remedy HARD TO START No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor ..... Fill the tank with gasoline. Check the fuel line, carburetor and fuel filter. Fuel line or carburetor clogged ....... Clean the fuel line and carburetor with a commercial carburetor cleaner.
Page 42: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Possible Cause Possible Remedy LACK OF POWER Air cleaner clogged ..........Service the air cleaner element. Refer to “MAINTE- NANCE.” Engine overload ............Reduce the load. Engine overheated ..........Make sure the air intake screen, shrouding, and engine cooling fins are free of accumulated dirt and debris.
Page 43: Section 8: Replacement Parts
Optional Blade Hi-Lift Mower Blade Part No. 759-3949 Deck Spindles 618-3129C Ignition Key 725-2054A Solenoid KH-25-435-06-S Fuel Filter KH-24-050-10-S Discharge Chute Ass’y. 631-0094A WARNING: If a safety teature is not functioning properly, do not use the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer or call (800) 965-4CUB.
Page 44: Section 9: Attachments & Accessories
When you purchased your tractor, you probably had it completely equipped for your particular needs at the time. However, later you may wish to obtain optional equipment or accessories. Refer to the chart below for a list of optional equipment and accessories currently available through your Cub Cadet dealer. Description...
Page 45: Section 10: Specifications
Engine Speed (governed) Low Speed ..............1200 RPM High Speed (no load) ........... 3600 RPM ± 75 Ignition ................Battery Spark Plug Gap (Cub Cadet No. 759-3336) ....030 in. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM System Voltage ............... 12 volt neg. ground Battery ................725-1707D Alternator ................
Page 46 NOTES...
Page 47: Warranties
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 2008 lawn mower. In California, new lawn mowers 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 48 In the U.S.A.: original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance records to the Check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 361131, servicing dealer. Please see the operator’s manual for information on Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, call 1-877-282- 8684 required maintenance and service intervals.

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