Cub Cadet XT2 SLX50 FAB Operation Manual - Page 8

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ASSEMBLY

Installing the Steering Wheel (If necessary)

The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering

wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and

remove the hardware.

IMPORTANT!

Do not use impact tools

to install or remove the steering

wheel. Doing so can overtorque and

damage the fastener.

1.

With the wheels of the tractor

pointing straight forward,

align the steering wheel (a)

by using the center-line (b)

on the front of the steering

wheel (a) pointing straight

ahead and the flat section

(c) of the steering wheel (a)

facing toward the seat, place

the steering wheel (a) over the

steering shaft (d). See Figure 14.

2.

Secure the steering wheel (a) with the hex bolt (e) from under the steering

wheel cap (f) and torque to 18-22 ft.-lbs (24.4-29-8 N-m).

3.

Place the steering wheel cap (f) over the center of the steering wheel (a) and

push downward until it “clicks” into place.

NOTE:

The hex bolt (e) securing the steering wheel (a) has thread locker

applied to it, so if it is removed, it is recommended that the hex bolt (a) be

replaced or thread lock re-applied.

Installing the Front Bumper (If equipped)

WARNING

Disengage the PTO, engage the brake lock, and stop the tractor engine

before performing any preparation procedures. Place the tractor on a firm

and level surface before beginning installation or removal procedures.

The exhaust system and surrounding areas are HOT. To avoid personal

injury, allow the tractor to cool before beginning any brush guard

installation or

removal procedures.

The hardware for attaching the

front bumper is shipped installed

into the bumper.

1.

Remove the four hex screws

(a) from the bumper (b).

2.

Position the bumper

brackets to the

inside

of the

tractor’s frame and secure

it in place with the four

hex flange screws (a). See

Figure 15.

Installing the FastAttach™

Brush Guard (If equipped)

1.

Align the brush guard assembly

with the FastAttach™ brackets

and push assembly together. See

Figure 16.

(e)

(f)

(c)

(a)

(b)

(d)

Figure 14

(a)

(a)

(b)

Figure 15

Figure 16

2.

Secure the screw-on hood topper (a) from below, hand-tighten the screws

(b) on the rear half of the hood and then snug them. See Figure 9.

3.

With the rear screws in place, align the holes in the hood topper (a) with the

holes in the hood (c) and secure in place with remaining two screws (d). See

Figure 9.

4.

Tighten all four screws to 16-24 in-lbs (1.8-2.7 N-m).

Installing the Plenum (If necessary)

Note:

Be careful not to damage the

headlight harness when installing

the plenum.

To install the plenum (a) onto the

hood (b):

1.

Insert the rear tabs (c) as

shown in Figure 10.

2.

With the rear tabs installed,

insert the front tabs (a) on the plenum (b) as shown in Figure 11.

Note:

The rear tabs fit into a recessed area on the top of the hood. They slide up

from under the hood and into these recessed areas.

Push up on the bottom of the plenum to make sure that the plenum is securely in

place.

Secure the headlight harness (a) into the two guides (b) on the front of the plenum.

Figure 12.

Installing the Dash Cap (If necessary)

To install the dash cap

(a), line up the tabs (b) on

the dash cap (a) with the

holes in the upper dash as

shown in Figure 13. Slide

the tabs (b) into the holes

in the upper dash and push

forward on the dash cap to

lock into place.

NOTE:

Be sure to

press on the lower

part of the dash

cap (a)

facing the

operator position

to ensure the lower

tabs on the dash cap

are in place.

(b)

(a)

(c)

Figure 10

(a)

(a)

(b)

(a)

Figure 11

(b)

(a)

(b)

Figure 12

(a)

(b)

Figure 13

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Installing the Front Bumper If equipped

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