Cub Cadet SLTX1054 Driving On Slopes, Engaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise Control

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Driving On Slopes

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may operate the tractor safely.

WARNING! Do not mow 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.

Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across.

Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope greatly increases the chance of a roll over.

Avoid stopping when driving up a slope. If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope, start up smoothly and carefully to reduce the possibility of flipping the tractor over backward.

Engaging the Parking Brake/

Setting the Cruise Control

NOTE: The parking break and cruise control are controlled by the same lever. If using the brake when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the parking brake will engage. If using the drive pedal when engaging the parking brake/cruise control lever, the cruise control will engage.

Parking Brake

NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running or the engine will automatically shut off.

To set the parking brake:

1.Press the brake pedal completely down with your left foot and hold it in that position.

2.Push the parking brake/cruise control lever downward and hold it in that position.

3.Remove your foot from the brake pedal.

4.Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever.

After completing step 3, the brake pedal should remain in the down position. If it doesn’t, the parking brake is not engaged. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to engage the parking brake.

To disengage the parking brake, lightly press the brake pedal.

Warning! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Cruise Control

Warning! Never engage the cruise control lever while traveling in reverse.

To set the cruise control:

1.Slowly press the upper portion of the drive pedal with your right foot until the desired speed is achieved.

2.Lightly press the parking brake/cruise control lever downward and hold it in that position.

3.Remove your foot from the drive pedal.

4.Release pressure from the parking brake/cruise control lever.

After completing step 3, the drive pedal should remain in the down position and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed. If it doesn’t, the cruise control is not engaged. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to engage the cruise control.

To disengage the cruise control, lightly press the drive pedal or the brake pedal.

NOTE: Cruise control can not be set at the tractor’s fastest ground speed. If the operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the fastest optimal mowing ground speed.

To change the direction of travel from forward to reverse when cruise control is engaged, press the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and bring the tractor to a complete stop. Then slowly press the reverse pedal with the ball of your foot to travel in reverse.

Using the Deck Lift Lever

To raise the cutting deck, move the deck lift lever to the left, then place it in the notch best suited for your application.

Operating the Headlights

The lamps are ON whenever the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position. The lamps turn OFF when the ignition key is moved to the STOP position.

Engaging the PTO

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:

1.Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.

Section 5 — Operation

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Operator’s Manual To The Owner Table of ContentsThank You Record Product InformationCalifornia Proposition General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo Not Slope OperationGeneral Service ServiceChildren TowingSpark Arrestor Do not modify engineSymbol Safety SymbolsImportant Safe Operation Practices Tractor Set-Up Assembly & Set-UpContents of Crate Checking Tire Pressure Connecting the Battery CablesSetting the Deck Gauge Wheels Gas and Oil Adjusting the SeatSeat Adjustment Lever Controls and FeaturesBrake Pedal Throttle/Choke Control Lever Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter LCD Ignition Switch Module Deck Lift Lever Drive PedalParking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Fuel Level IndicatorPTO / Blade Engage Knob Operation Safety Interlock SwitchesStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving The Tractor Reverse Caution ModeUsing the Deck Lift Lever Engaging the Parking Brake Setting the Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Operating the HeadlightsMowing OnoffMaintenance Schedule Maintenance & AdjustmentsMaintenance Changing the Engine OilSmart Jet Cleaning the TractorAir Cleaner Spark Plug Hydrostatic Transmission Front Wheels LubricationPivot Points & Linkage Deck WheelsLeveling the Deck Front To Rear AdjustmentsDeck Spindle Parking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentBall Joint Adjustment Gear Hex Bolt Leveling the Deck Side to SideInsert Ratchet Here Deck Idler Bracket ServiceCutting Deck Removal Flange Lock Nut Block of Wood Cutting BladesDeck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Charging BatteryJump Starting Tires Changing the Deck Belt FuseChanging the Transmission Drive Belt Hex Screws Belt Keeper RodPTO Belt PulleyOuter Spindle Pulleys Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingComponent Part Number and Description Replacement PartsPart Number and Description ComponentModel Number Description Attachments & AccessoriesPage Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Vapor lines U.S.A Manual del Operador Gracias Al propietarioÍndice Registro de información de productoFuncionamiento general Medidas importantes de seguridadProposición 65 de California No haga lo siguiente Funcionamiento en pendientesHaga lo siguiente Niños ServicioRemolque Manejo seguro de la gasolinaGuardachispas No modifique el motorAviso referido a emisiones Advertencia Superficie Caliente El poste de una empalizada Configuración del tractor Montaje y ConfiguraciónContenido del cajón Mover Manualmente el TractorAjuste de las ruedas de calibración de la plataforma Instalación del cable de la bateríasControl de la presión de los neumáticos Gasolina y aceite Ajuste del asientoControl del regulador/cebador Controles y CaracterísticasPedal de freno Palanca de ajuste del asientoPedal de la marcha atrás Módulo del interruptor de encendidoPedal de la transmisión Batería Si el motor equipados Cargo NetoIndicador de nivel de combustible Detención del motor FuncionamientoEncendido del motor Botón de Conducción del tractorOperación en pendientes Funcionamiento de los faros delanteros Corte de céspedUtilización de la palanca de elevación de la plataforma Activación del control de crucero Colocación del freno de manoCalendario de mantenimiento Mantenimiento y AjustesMantenimiento MotorDepurador de aire Limpieza del tractorBujía de encendido Palanca de cambioRuedas delanteras LubricaciónPuntos de pivote y varillaje Ruedas de plataformaNivelación de la plataforma adelante atrás AjustesHusillo de plataforma Ajuste del freno de mano Nivelación de la plataforma lado a ladoAjuste del volante Engranaje De ajuste Perno HexagonalInserte aquí Trinquete Soporte de la Cubierta Polea ServicioExtracción de la plataforma de corte Para retirar las cuchillas, haga lo siguiente Cuchillas de corteCarga de la batería BateríaArranque por medio de conexión en puente Neumáticos FusibleCambio de la correa de transmisión Cambio de la correa de la plataformaPTO Cebador no activado Solución de ProblemasEl motor vacila a altas Componente Piezas de reemplazoComponente Número de pieza y Descripción Descripción Aditamentos y AccesoriosSUS Derechos Y Obligaciones EN Cuanto a LA Garantía Líneas de vapor GDOC-100014 REV. B