CubCadet Z-Force Lapbar Manual Del Operador página 15

4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the
tractor can be driven in reverse with the
cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and
while backing to make sure no children are
around. After resuming forward motion,
return key to the NORMAL MOWING
position.
(b)
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the
NORMAL MOWING
or STOP (e) position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Executing a Zero Turn
WARNING
When executing a zero turn, the tractor MUST BE STOPPED.
Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can
significantly reduce your control of the tractor and will
cause severe turf defacement to occur.
1. Stop the forward or reverse motion of the
tractor by moving the two drive control
levers to neutral.
2. To turn clockwise, move the left control lever
forward while simultaneously moving the
right control lever rearward. See Figure 3-10.
Clockwise Zero Turn
Figure 3-10
3. To turn counterclockwise, move the right
control lever forward while simultaneously
moving the left control lever rearward. See
Figure 3-11.
Counterclockwise
Zero Turn
Figure 3-11
Executing a "Y" Manuever
For low traction conditions, follow these
procedures for zero turns (the "Y-manuever"):
To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward
RIGHT) when traveling FORWARD:
1. Come to a stop,
2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward
(no more than ½ maximum reverse speed)
to initiate REVERSE travel,
(a)
3. Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward
while maintaining the RIGHT lap bar in the
will remain
rearward travel position.
4. To stop the turn and re-initiate FORWARD
travel, slowly move the RIGHT lap bar from
(a) position
the REVERSE travel position to a FORWARD
travel position equal to that of the LEFT lap
bar.
5. For counterclockwise turns, reverse the
above procedure.
Stopping the Tractor
1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral
position to stop the motion of the tractor.
2. Push the PTO switch downward to the
disengaged position.
3. Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its
highest position by depressing the button at
the end of the handle and pulling upwards.
Make sure the latch engages on the pin. See
Figure 3-12.
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive
control handles fully outward in the neutral
position engaging the parking brake, move
the throttle control lever to the mid-throttle
or SLOW
switch to STOP
the switch.
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the
PTO, moving drive control levers fully outward in the neutral
position engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor
unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove key.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation
Section to help determine slopes where you may
not operate safely.
Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15
degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2 feet every 10 feet). The
tractor could overturn and cause serious injury.
1. Always drive across slopes, never up and
Figure 3-12
position, turn the ignition
and remove the key from
WARNING
WARNING
down. Control the speed and direction of
the tractor using primarily the control lever
on the downhill side of the tractor, with the
uphill control lever remaining essentially in
a fixed position.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at
the bottom of a slope and work upward.
Always slow down before turning.
3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning
downhill.
Engaging The PTO
Engage the PTO clutch as follows:
Note: During your tractors initial break-in period,
in order to engage the PTO and avoid engine stall,
allow the engine to warm before engaging the PTO.
Break-In period varies depending on your engine.
1. Move the throttle control lever to the FAST
position.
2. Pull the PTO switch upward to the ENGAGED
position.
3. The operator must remain in the tractor
seat at all times. If the operator should leave
the seat without disengaging the PTO, the
tractor's engine will shut off.
4. The PTO clutch cannot be operated when
the tractor is driving in the reverse direction.
The PTO will disengage when both drive
control levers are moved to the reverse
position and will re-engage when one (or
both) control lever(s) is moved to the neutral
or forward position.
Mowing
WARNING
Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks,
stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown by the
rotating blades.
Note: Do not engage the tractor deck when
lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible
failure of the 'V" belt and PTO clutch will result.
Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy area
before engaging the tractor deck.
1. Mow across slopes, not up and down. If
mowing a slope, start at bottom and work
upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
2. On the first pass pick a point on the
opposite side of the area to be mowed.
3. Engage the PTO and move the throttle
control to the FAST position.
4. Lower the tractor deck to the desired height
setting using the deck lift handle.
5. Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive
control levers forward to move the tractor
forward, and keep the tractor headed
directly toward the alignment point.
Note: The speed of the tractor will affect
the quality of the tractor cut. Mowing at full
speed will adversely affect the cut quality.
Control the ground speed with the control
levers.
6. When approaching the other end of the
strip, slow down or stop before turning. A
U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or
zero turn is required.
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