Operation
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GOUP ANDDOWNSLOPES,NOTACROSS.
• AVOIDSUDDEN TURNS.
• DONOTOPERATE THEUNITWHEREIT COULD SLIPORTIP.
• IF MACHINESTOPSGOING UPHILL,STOPBLADE(S)
ANDBACKDOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• KEEPSAFETYDEVICES (GUARDS, S HIELDS, A ND
SWITCHES, E TC.) IN PLACEANDWORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BETHROWN BYTHE BLADE(S).
• KNOWLOCATION ANDFUNCTION OFALLCONTROLS.
• BESUREBLADE(S) ANDENGINE ARESTOPPED BEFORE
PLACINGHANDSORFEET NEARBLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S P OSITION, D ISENGAGE
BLADE(S),ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE,SHUTOFFAND
REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Safety InterlockSwitches
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 Cub Cadet
dealer.
The safety interlock
system prevents the engine from
cranking
or starting
unless the parking
brake is engaged,
and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
The engine will automatically
shut off if the operator
leaves
the seat before engaging
the parking
brake.
The electric
PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shut off if the operator
leaves the tractor's
seat with the
PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged
(ON) position,
regardless
of whether
the parking
brake is engaged.
With the ignition
key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the electric
PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the
engaged
(ON) position
with the drive pedal in position
for
Reverse travel.
WARNING!
Do not operate
the tractor
if the
interlock
system is malfunctioning.
This system was
designed
for your safety and protection.
Starting the Engine
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ARNING!
Do not operate
the tractor
if the
interlock
system is malfunctioning.
This system was
designed
for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly
section of this manual
for Gasoline
and Oil fill-up
instructions.
1.
Insert the tractor
key into the ignition
switch
module.
2.
Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged
(OFF)
position.
3.
Engage the tractor's
parking
brake.
4.
Activate
the choke control.
5.
Turn the ignition
key clockwise
to the START position.
After the engine
starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING
position.
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AUTION:
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.
6.
After the engine
starts, deactivate
the choke control.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control
on while operating
the
tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture
and cause the
engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
_
ARNING!
If you strike a foreign
object,
stop the
engine
and disconnect
the spark plug wire(s).
Thoroughly
inspect the machine
for any damage.
Repair the damage
before restarting
and operating
1.
If the blades are engaged,
place the PTO/Blade Engage
knob in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
2.
Place the throttle
control
near the SLOW position
3.
Turn the ignition
key counterclockwise
to the STOP
position.
4.
Remove the key from the ignition
switch to prevent
unintended
starting.
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