Cub Cadet XT2 SLX54 Operation Manual - Page 7

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ASSEMBLY

Note:

This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by

model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the

tractor depicted may differ from yours.

Note:

All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the

tractor are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.

Preparation

Manually Moving the Tractor

1.

Engage the transmission

bypass rod to move the tractor

manually without starting it.

The transmission bypass rod

is located on the rear of the

tractor, on the frame. Engage

the bypass rod by pulling out.

See Figure 1.

NOTE:

If the tractor will not

move or does not move freely

when pushing check if the

hydrostatic bypass rod is fully

open or the brake is engaged.

NOTE:

The transmission will

NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to

its disengaged position prior to operating the tractor.

2.

Disengage the transmission bypass rod by pushing the rod back in after

moving the tractor. See Figure 1.

Install Operator’s Seat (If necessary)

To install the seat proceed as follows:

NOTE:

The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan attached.

1.

Cut any straps securing the seat assembly to the tractor. Remove any packing

material.

NOTE:

Be careful not to cut the

wiring harness connecting the

seat and the seat switch.

2.

Remove the two shoulder

bolts (a) and flange lock nuts

(b) in the seat pan as shown in

Figure 2.

3.

Rotate the seat into position

and slide a Phillips screwdriver

through one of the seat-

securing holes and seat bracket

for alignment.

4.

With the previously removed

shoulder bolts (a) and flange

lock nuts (b) secure one side

of the seat and seat bracket.

While supporting the seat,

remove the Phillips screwdriver

and secure the other side of the

seat. Be careful not to crimp or

damage the wire harness while

installing the seat. See Figure

3. Torque to 84-103 in-lbs (9.5-

11.6 N-m).

Figure 1

(a)

(a)

(b)

(b)

Figure 2

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

Figure 3

5.

Using the harness clip attached

to the harness, secure the excess

wire to the fender by snapping the

harness clip in place as shown in

Figure 4.

Installing the Hood Collar (If

necessary)

There are three (3) alignment posts (a)

on the hood collar (b) that line up with

corresponding alignment holes (c) in the

hood (d). See Figure 5

(a)

(a)

(a)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(c)

(c)

(d)

Figure 5

Use these alignment points to properly

position the hood collar (a), then secure

it in place with the six hex bolts (b)

provided in the hardware bag. See Fig-

ure 8. Tighten the hex bolts to 102-124

in-lbs (11.5-14 N-m). See Figure 6.

Installing the Snap-On Hood

Topper (If necessary)

1.

To install the snap-on hood

topper (a), line up the holes on

the hood topper (a) up with the

tabs (b) in the hood frame as shown in Figure 7.

2.

Insert the tabs (b) into the hood topper and pull back to lock into place.

3.

Once the hood topper is in place, the two locking tabs near the rear of the hood

need to be pushed upward to lock the hood topper in place. See Figure 8.

Installing the Screw-On Hood

Topper (If necessary)

Note:

Be careful not to damage the

headlight harness when installing the

screw-on hood topper.

1.

Set the hood topper up against the

top of the hood with the hood open,

and align the holes on the hood.

Figure 4

b

a

b

b

b

Figure 6

(a)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

Figure 7

Hood Topper Not Shown for Clarity

Figure 8

(a)

(b)

(b)

(d)

(c)

(d)

Figure 9

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