John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 12)

Assembly - 8
ASSEMBLY
Assembly
Identify Parts
Clear Plastic Bag Contains:
• Operator’s Manual
• Safety Video
• Warranty Cards
Bag of Parts Contains:
• Hardware for Steering Wheel
• Hardware for Battery Cables
• Key Chain
• Padded Key
NOTE: There is an extra ignition key strapped to one of
seat suspension springs.
Install Steering Wheel
1. Put front wheels in straight forward position.
2. Lubricate steering shaft.
3. Install steering wheel with logo in upright position.
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4. Install shoulder bolt (A). Drive bolt in until head of bolt
contacts steering wheel.
5. Install washer and nut (B).
6. Tighten lock nut until it is snug. Do not tighten lock nut to
pull washer or head of bolt into steering wheel.
Install and Connect Battery
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1. Install battery and secure with hold-down strap (A)
2. Remove and discard red positive (+) protective cap from
positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Connect blue harness wire (B) and red positive (+) cable
(C) to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to
terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is
tight. Install red terminal cover.
4. Remove and discard black (–) protective cap from
negative battery terminal.
5. Connect black negative (–) cable (D) to battery. Apply
petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent
corrosion. Make sure connection is tight.
Check Engine Oil
1. Lift hood.
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2. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.
3. Insert dipstick into tube and rest oil fill cap on tube. Do
not thread cap onto tube.
A
B
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not run engine if oil
level is below add mark.
C
B
D
A
A