GT 2550SERIES 2500OPERATOR’S MANUALIMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYCUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
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11SECTION I. KNOW YOUR TRACTORA. Hour Meter/Battery DisplayB. Indicator Panel/Hour MeterC. Key Switch ModuleD. Power Take-Off (PTO) Control SwitchE. T
12A. HOUR METER/BATTERY DISPLAYThe hour meter records and digitally displays thehours that the tractor has been operated (tenths of anhour-right most
13WARNING: To prevent accidental start-ing and/or battery discharge, remove thekey from the key switch when the tractoris not in use.REVERSE PUSH BUTT
14L. LIFT HANDLEThe lift handle is located in the left fender and is usedto raise and lower equipment used with the tractor. Theequipment can be set i
15SECTION II. OPERATIONWARNING: Before you operate the trac-tor, study this manual carefully.Familiarize yourself with the operationsof all the instru
16STARTING THE ENGINEWARNING: For personal safety, theoperator must be sitting in the tractorseat when starting the engine. Never tryto start the engi
17DRIVING THE TRACTORNOTE: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sud-den stops.WARNING: Do not leave the seat of thetractor without disengaging the
18STOPPING THE TRACTORWARNING: Always engage the brakepedal lock, push the PTO switch to the“OFF” position, lower the equipment andshut off the engine
19USING THE “REVERSE CAUTION MODE” KEYPOSITIONNOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.The “REVERSE CAUTION MODE” position of the keyswitch module a
2TABLE OF CONTENTSSection PageTractor and Deck Preparation... 3Safe Operation Practices... 4Product Graphics ...
20SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTSThis section contains information for the variousadjustments on the tractor. Adjustment information forthe mower deck is loc
21WHEEL ALIGNMENTThe front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8 to1/4 inch, as measured across dimensions A and Bshown in Figure 13.Figure 13 FRON
22Figure 15 3. Grasping the ends of the pivot axle, attempt tomove each end of the axle forward and rearwardto check for side play between the axle
23Figure 16 Adjusting the Control RodAfter completing the previous steps (1 thru 4) forchecking neutral setting, refer to Figure 16 and adjustthe con
24CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTSWARNING: When making adjustments tothe carburetor while the engine is run-ning, disengage the PTO clutch andengage the brake
25SECTION IV. MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCEMaintenance, repair, or replacement of the emissioncontrol devices and systems, which are being done atthe
26NOTE: For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark on thedipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity of oil.Always check the level on the dipstick b
2710. Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket ofthe new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand untilthe gasket contacts the oil filter adap
283. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill portand SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port. Fill thetransmission case until the oil level
294. Saturate the foam precleaner with new engine oil.Squeeze out all excess oil.Figure 23 5. Reinstall the precleaner over the paper element.6. Rein
3TRACTOR PREPARATIONRemove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from themanual bag and store for future use. MOWER DECKThe mower deck may have been ins
30FUEL FILTERWARNING: Do not replace the fuel filterwhen engine is hot.The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter.Visually inspect the filter p
31STORAGE OF THE BATTERY1. When storing the tractor for extended periods,disconnect the negative battery cable. It is notnecessary to remove the batte
32JUMP STARTINGWARNING: Failure to use this jump start-ing procedure could cause sparking,which could result in an explosion ofeither battery.1. Attac
33SECTION V. MOWER DECK A. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DECKINSTALLATION OF DECKWARNING: Before performing the mowerdeck installation, place the PTO s
345. While holding the front lift rod up, slide the mowerdeck forward until the rod aligns with both frontroller bracket slots. Lower the lift rod in
3510. From the front of the tractor, loop the PTO belt withthe narrow side of the ‘V’ belt inward; then pass thebelt upward in front of the lower fro
36REMOVAL OF DECK WARNING: Before removing the mowerdeck, place the PTO switch in the “OFF”position, engage the parking brake, turnthe ignition key t
376. Pull the deck support pins outward, turndownward and release so both spring-loadedpins are held in the disengaged position againstthe outer surf
38B. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTSIn order to achieve even cutting, the mower deck mustbe properly leveled. This leveling procedure will resultin the lef
39FRONT TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT1. Raise the deck to its highest position.2. Position the mower blades so the ends of eachouter blade point toward
4WARNINGc• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to c
40IMPORTANT: Gauge wheels are intended to preventscalping of the lawn, and are not designed to be usedto set the cutting height. Do not run the deck
41When removing the blades, use a 1-1/8 inch wrenchto hold the hex head of the spindle bolt whenloosening the hex nut securing the blade. A block ofw
42LUBRICATIONAfter every 10 hours of operation and/or before puttingthe deck into winter storage, lubricate the spindle as-semblies and the spindle b
43SECTION VI. OFF-SEASON STORAGEIf the machine is to be inoperative for a period longerthan 30 days, the following procedures arerecommended:WARNING:
44SECTION VII. MOWINGMOWING WARNING: To avoid possible injury, donot allow anyone in the area opposite thedischarge chute while mowing. Althoughthe ar
45OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIESWhen you purchased your tractor, you probably had it completely equipped for your particular needs at the time.How
46MAINTENANCE CHARTNOTEMaintenance information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with thatspecific piece of equipmen
47LUBRICATION TABLEPoint ofLubricationCheckatHoursChangeatHoursCapacityAnticipated Air TemperatureAbove + 32°F Below + 32°FEngine crankcase Checkbefor
48LUBRICATION GUIDE10101010010LEFT SIDEBOTH SIDESBOTH SIDESCHECK OILLEVEL BEFOREEACH USECHECK OIL LEVELBEFORE EACH USE1050100— 5— 9— 3— 15— 6— 2— 6— 6
49LUBRICATION GUIDE—Before Each UseNOTELubrication information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with thespecific pi
518. Slow down before turning. Operate the machinesmoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessivespeed.19. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop
50PTROUBLE SHOOTINGPossible Cause Possible RemedyHARD TO START No gasoline in fuel tank or carburetor ... Fill the tank with gasoli
51TROUBLE SHOOTINGPossible Cause Possible RemedyLACK OF POWERAir cleaner clogged ... Service the air cle
52GT 25502.0 gallons4 pints6 qts.0 to 6 mph0 to 3 mphKohler Command22 HP23.03 in.2.64 in.38.11200 RPM3600 RPM ± 75Battery.030 in.12 volt neg. ground72
53KOHLER CO.FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSLIMITED WARRANTYSMALL OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT ENGINESThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E
54CUB CADET LLCMANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR2500 SERIES GARDEN TRACTORSRESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below i
55CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STAT EMENTYOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air Resources Board and MTD Consumer Group Inc. a
MODEL GT 2550 SERIES 2500 22 HP KOHLEREngine Oil Requirements approx. . . 4 pints Part No.Cub Cadet engine oil (Grade SG,SH,SJ or higher)Ambient temp
63. Before and when backing up, look behind anddown for small children.4. Never carry children, even with the blades off.Children may fall off and be
75. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts atfrequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g.,excessive
8AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE IT COULDSLIP OR TIP.IF MACHINE STOPS GOI
9SLOPE GAUGE15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDINGOR A FENCE POSTFOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15°
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