Cub Cadet GT 2148 Garden Tractor GT 2148 Operator's Manual - Page 10

Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector The discharge chute deflector must be installed before operating the mower. 1. Remove the keys that are attached with a zip tie to the chute bracket. 2. Remove the flange lock nuts from the deck. Do not remove the push nuts or carriage bolts, leaving them in place will aid in installing the chute. See Figure 3-3. Adjusting the Seat To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat adjustment lever to the left. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Figure 3-5. Flange Lock Nuts Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-3 3. Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown in Figure 3-4 and securely tighten the hardware. Flange Lock Nuts Discharge Chute Deflector Push Nuts Carriage Bolts Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 Checking Tire Pressure WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 10 psi on rear tires and 12 psi on front tires. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i. for the rear tires & 12 psi for the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum psi. Gas and Oil The fuel tank is located at the rear of the tractor and holds 4-1⁄2 gallons of gas. Remove the fuel cap by turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill the tank no higher the bottom of the fill neck to allow space for fuel expansion. WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. CAUTION: Always check the engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual. Add oil as necessary. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to your engine 10 Section 2 - Assembly & Set-Up