CubCadet Z-Force Lapbar Manual Del Operador página 12

• Do not operate the tractor with the tractor
deck removed. Removal of the deck will
change the balance of the tractor, and could
contribute to a tractor rollover.
• Avoid operation on traction surfaces that
are unstable; use extreme caution if the
surface is slippery. Always remove debris
and other objects from the area to be
mowed - debris and loose grass will reduce
traction.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other
hidden hazards.
• Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.
• Slow down before turning and come to
a complete stop before any zero turn
maneuver.
• If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn
off the PTO, place the steering levers in the
neutral, opened-out position, move the
throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut
off the engine, and take the key from the
ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair
the damage. Make sure the blades are in
good condition and that the blade bolts are
tight before restarting the engine.
• Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor
over combustible materials such as dry
grass, leaves, debris, etc.
• Keep the tractor and especially the engine
and hydraulic components clean and free
of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the
chance of fire and permit proper cooling.
• Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is
running or while the engine is hot. Allow
the engine several minutes to cool before
refueling. Tighten the fuel cap securely.
Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits
Periodically check the safety interlock circuits
to ensure they are working properly. If a safety
circuit is not working as designed, contact your
authorized service dealer to have the tractor
inspected. DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety
circuit is not functioning properly. To check the
safety circuits, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the PTO switch upward to the engaged
position. Momentarily turn the ignition
switch to the START position; the engine
should not crank.
2. Move both control levers fully inward in the
neutral position; then lift upward from the
operator's seat. The engine should stop.
3. With both control levers fully outward in the
neutral/parking brake engaged position,
engage the PTO. Lift upward from the
operator's seat; the engine should stop.
4. Start the tractor and move the control levers
inward to the neutral operating position.
Engage the PTO and move both control
lever slowly into the slow reverse position
with the key in the NORMAL MOWING
the PTO should disengage and the tractor
deck should stop.
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Before Operating Your Tractor
1. Before you operate the tractor, study this
manual carefully to familiarize yourself
with the operation of all the instruments
and controls. It has been prepared to help
you operate and maintain your tractor
efficiently.
2. Fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh,
unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker
octane rating of 87 or higher and 10%
ethanol maximum. When the fuel reaches
one inch from the top of the tank, stop.
DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be left for
expansion.
3. Unleaded gasoline is recommended because
it leaves less combustion chamber deposits
and reduces harmful exhaust emissions.
Leaded gasoline is not recommended and
must not be used where exhaust emissions
are regulated.
Note: Purchase gasoline in small quantities.
Do not use gasoline left over from the
previous season, to minimize gum deposits
in the fuel system.
4. Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90%
unleaded gasoline by volume) is an
approved fuel. Other gasoline/alcohol
blends are not approved.
5. Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and
unleaded gas blends (up to a maximum of
15% MTBE by volume) are approved fuels.
Other gasoline/ether blends are not approved.
6. Check the engine oil level. Refer to the
Engine Operator's manual for instructions
on checking the engine oil level.
7. Clean the air cleaner element if necessary.
8. Check the tire inflation pressures. See the
tire side wall for proper inflation pressures.
Note: New tires are overinflated in order to
properly seat the bead to the rim.
9. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.
10. Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
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11. Check if deck is level. When correctly
adjusted the tractor deck should be level
side to side, and the front of the deck should
be approximately 1⁄4" lower than the rear
of deck. If deck needs to be leveled, refer to
the Maintenance & Adjustments section.
12. Lubricate all pivot points listed in the
Product Care section.
13. Adjust the seat for operator's maximum
comfort, visibility and for maintaining
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complete control of the tractor.
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Remove the deck cover
The tension of the deck drive belts are
maintained by a spring mechanism
that adjusts for wear and stretch.
Examine the belts for cuts, fraying,
and excessive wear. Replace if any of
these are detected.
Replace the deck cover.
Safety Interlock System
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock
system for the protection of the operator. If the
interlock system should ever malfunction, do
not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized
service dealer.
• The safety interlock system prevents the
engine from cranking or starting unless the
RH and LH drive control levers are moved
fully outward in the neutral position — which
engages the parking brake — and the PTO is
disengaged.
• The safety interlock system will shut off the
engine if the operator leaves the seat before
the RH and LH drive control levers are fully
outward in the neutral position engaging
the parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will shut off the
engine if the operator leaves the seat with
the PTO engaged, regardless of whether
the RH and LH drive control levers are fully
outward in the neutral position engaging the
parking brake.
Note: The PTO switch must be moved to the
"OFF" position to restart the engine.
• The safety interlock system will shut off
the PTO and the tractor blades will stop if
both drive control levers are moved into the
reverse position. To restart the blades the
PTO must be moved to the "OFF" position
and then back to the "ON" position.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system
designed for the protection of the operator. Do not
operate the tractor if any part of the interlock system is
malfunctioning. Periodically check the functions of the
interlock system for proper operation.
WARNING
For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in the
tractor seat when starting the engine.
1. Open the fuel shut-off valve (if equipped) by
selecting the right or left tank.
2. Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat
with the RH and LH drive control levers fully
outward in the neutral position engaging the
parking brake.
3. Make certain the PTO switch is in the
disengaged (OFF) position.
4. Pull the choke knob (if equipped) up
into the CHOKE position or move the
throttle/choke control (if equipped) into the
CHOKE position.
Note: If the engine is warmed up, it may not
be necessary to choke the engine.
5. Move the throttle control (if equipped) to
midway between its slow
positions.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the
START position. After the engine starts,
release the key. It will return to the NORMAL
MOWING position.
CAUTION
Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer
than ten seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to
your engine's electric starter.
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