Cub Cadet GT 2000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Assembly & Set-Up
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NOTE: 
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.
Tractor Set-Up
Moving The Tractor Manually
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relief valve for occasions when it is necessary to move the

transmission to bypass its normal route, allowing the rear tires

follows:
 Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor.
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Figure 3-1
2. Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod down, outward and then up
to lock it in place.
NOTE: If the tractor will not move or does not move freely when
pushing check if the bypass lever is fully open.
NOTE: 
bypass rod is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position
prior to operating the tractor. If the tractor will not move when
pushing on the forward/reverse pedals, or moves slowly, check to
see of the bypass valve is on.
CAUTION: Never attempt to move the tractor
manually without first opening the hydrostatic relief
valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the
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Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always

followed by the NEGATIVE (black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment
may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the
factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Positive (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Negative (–).
 Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive (+)
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive (+)

Figure 3-2
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (–)
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative

 Position the red rubber boot over the positive (+) battery
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on
top or side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
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tractor.
Contents of Crate
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