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Cub Cadet GT2550 Parts Catalog – Factory Specs, Not Guesswork

You’ve been there. Tractor down, you pull a part, drive to the dealer, and they hand you the wrong one because the counter guy read the serial number wrong. Or you order online from a generic list and end up with a filter that doesn’t seal. That stops with this Cub Cadet GT2550 Parts Catalog. This is the same 72-page booklet the dealer uses – factory exploded views, OEM part numbers, quantities, and design revisions sorted by build date. Mine says “Mfg Date K015 & Before” on page 1, so you know exactly which version of the tractor this covers. No cross-referencing, no guessing which Kohler intake gasket you need. You see it, you order it, you’re done.

Air Intake And Filtration – Page 1 Breakdown

Page 1 of this Cub Cadet GT2550 catalog hits you with the air intake system. Seventeen line items with ref numbers, part numbers, and descriptions – including seals, gaskets, and the full air cleaner cover kit (KH-24-743-08, includes refs 2-5 and 12). The exploded diagram shows exactly how the precleaner (ref 9) sits inside the element (ref 10). If you’ve ever had a Kohler engine suck dirt because the inner seal was missing, you know why having the right gasket (ref 14, KH-24-041-06) matters. The catalog also lists the intake manifold (ref 15) with its O-ring and carburetor gasket. No diagrams to interpret – it’s a factory layout. You see the screw specs: M6 x 1.0 x 16 hex flange (ref 11). Torque values? Those are in the service manual, not this catalog – but every fastener spec is here so you can order the correct bolt.

Battery, Electrical Components And Switches – What You Get

Page 3 of the catalog shows the electrical side. Twenty-five refs covering the main wire harness (629-04111), battery (925-1707D), key switch module (725-04227), and all the interlock switches – brake, reverse, PTO, seat. Each switch has a distinct part number. That seat switch that keeps dying? Part 725-04040. The relay? 725-1648. You also get the power receptacle (12V), fuses (25A and 5A), and the hour meter (725-04036A). The diagram shows routing: red to starter, black to ground, connections to PTO and engine. When you’re chasing a no-crank, having the main harness number and the interlock switch numbers saves you from pulling your hair out. This is the difference between a half-hour diagnosis and a two-hour parts run.

Blower Housing And Baffles – Exploded View

Page 5 kicks off the blower housing section. Seventeen parts in the assembly, including the housing itself, baffles, and cooling fins. Kohler engines run hot if the blower housing is missing a baffle or if someone used a wrong screw. The catalog lists every fastener – no scrounging through your bolt bin. Ref numbers match the diagram, so you can point at what you need. This is the kind of detail that keeps a lawn tractor running another decade.

3 Reasons a Factory Parts Catalog Beats Aftermarket Lists

First, aftermarket sites often combine multiple build dates into one ambiguous list. This catalog separates by mfg date – K015 & before – so you don’t get a part that changed mid-year. Second, the exploded drawings show assembly order. You see how the precleaner nests into the element, how the air cleaner base bracket (ref 12, KH-24-126-21) mounts. Third, the OEM part numbers are verified. Kohler numbers start with KH- and match the engine manufacturer’s own system. You can walk into any dealer and say “I need KH-24-083-02” and they hand you the precleaner. Try that with a generic “air filter element” description and you’ll get the wrong one.

Who Needs This Catalog?

If you own a Cub Cadet GT2550 with a mfg date of K015 or earlier, you need this. But it’s also for the guy who’s rebuilding a salvaged GT2550 and doesn’t know what’s missing. Or the small engine shop that sees these machines regularly. The catalog doesn’t teach you how to rebuild the engine – it gives you the parts IDs so you can order what’s broken. Pair it with Cub Cadet GT2550 2009 Electrical Schematic for wiring troubleshooting. For a full service manual, grab Cub Cadet GT2550 Parts Catalog (yes, the same one) – wait, that’s this one. For another model, see Cub Cadet 21121C29025 Parts Catalog – 73 Pages of Factory Specs.

Source validity? This is an OEM Cub Cadet publication, not a reprint. The original file is CubCadet_GT2550_Parts_Catalog_en-21214001567.pdf – direct from the manufacturer supply chain. Every page has the mymowerparts.com watermark, but the content is factory-sourced. Automotive Industry Overview provides context on how OEM documentation standards apply here – the same rigor you’d expect from a car manufacturer. Automotive Industry Overview reinforces that OEM data is the gold standard.

Does this catalog include repair procedures?

No. This is a parts catalog with exploded diagrams and part numbers. For torque specs and step-by-step repair, you need the Cub Cadet GT2550 service manual.

What parts are covered in these 72 pages?

Air intake, battery and electrical components, switches, blower housing and baffles, plus more sections not shown in the sample. Each section has an exploded diagram with ref numbers, OEM part numbers, quantities, and S/P/F codes (service, production, or functional).

Will this fit my GT2550 with a later mfg date?

This catalog is for mfg date K015 and before. Later tractors may have different part numbers. You need the catalog that matches your build date.

How do I know the part numbers are accurate?

They’re from the original Cub Cadet/Kohler engineering release. The catalog lists Kohler part numbers (KH- prefix) directly. No aftermarket renaming or cross-referencing.

Bottom line: If you’re tired of ordering the wrong air cleaner gasket or electrical switch, stop guessing. Access the Factory Manual and get the correct part numbers on your bench today.