Start the Engine | Cub Cadet S7237 guide

also referred to as blade control switch) is in the “off” (down) position.

2.Move the choke control forward and the engine speed control (throttle) forward (half way).

Note: E.F.I. Tanks do not have a choke control.

3.Insert the ignition key, turn the switch toward the spring-loaded “Start” position, maintain the Start position until the engine begins to run, then release the switch (it will return to the “Run” position).

4.Retard the choke slowly by moving it rear- ward. If the engine is “cold”, the choke may need to be partially applied for a few minutes. Be sure to totally retard the choke after the engine has “warmed up”.

g.Check safety devices:

1.With the park brake engaged, gently try to move the speed control pedals (speed/direc- tional control) from the neutral/start position

— they should not move.

2.With the park brake engaged and the speed control pedals in the neutral/start position, advance the engine speed control completely forward (Hi-idle), engage the PTO control switch (pull upward), then lift off the seat — the engine should stop running. Sit down and the engine should run. Turn off the PTO by pushing the control switch down.

h.To drive in the FORWARD direction:

1.Set the engine speed to 2000 to 2500 rpm (refer to tachometer on right control panel). This must be increased to full speed (3525-3675 rpm) after becoming familiar with the machine.

2.Release the park brake.

3.Slowly, push the forward speed control pedal until the machine begins to move forward — release the pedal and the machine should stop moving. The more that the forward speed con- trol pedal is depressed, the faster the machine will move in the forward direction. Release the forward speed control pedal, and the machine should stop traveling forward.

4.Do not advance the forward speed control pedal rapidly as this could cause turf deface- ment, loss of traction, and/or instability.

5.To turn, turn the steering toward the direction of desired travel — I.E. to turn clockwise (to the Operator’s Right), turn the steering wheel clockwise, and to turn counter-clockwise (to the Operator’s LEFT), turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise. NOTE: If the steering wheel is turned so that the inside wheel is angled approximately 88 degrees a “pivot turn” will be executed — turf defacement could occur (if on grass) as well as potential damages to the traction surface and the tire. If the inside

wheel turns less than 88 degrees the turn side tire will continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will be executed with a low potential for turf defacement as well as traction surface and tire damage. If the steering wheel is turned com- pletely one way, a zero-turn will be executed.

i.To drive in the REVERSE direction:

1.Make sure no bystanders, animals, or objects are behind the machine. Look behind the machine, and use extreme care.

2.Slowly, push the reverse speed control pedal until the machine begins to move rearward. Release the pedal and the machine should stop. The more the pedal is depressed, the faster the machine will move in the reverse direction. Release the pedal and the machine should stop traveling in reverse.

3.Do not retard the reverse speed control pedal rapidly as this could cause turf defacement and/or loss of traction.

4.To turn, turn the steering opposite the direction of the desired travel — I.E., to turn counter- clockwise (to the Operator’s LEFT), turn the steering wheel clockwise, and to turn clock- wise (to the Operator’s RIGHT), turn the steer- ing whel counter-clockwise. NOTE: If the steering wheel is turned so that the inside wheel is angled 88 degrees, the turn side tire will not rotate and a “pivot turn” will be exe- cuted. Turf defacement could occur (if on grass) as well as potential damages to the trac- tion surface and the tire. If the inside wheel is not turned 88 degrees, then the turn side tire will continue to rotate and a “U-turn” will be executed with a low potential for turf deface- ment as well as traction surface and tire dam- age.

j.To perform a “zero turn”:

1.Please note, a zero turn maneuver can be exe- cuted while the machine is moving in the For- ward or, Reverse directions, if the steering wheel is turned completely in the one direction.

2.To turn clockwise when going forward, turn the steering wheel clockwise and depress the forward speed control pedal. Release the pedal and the machine should stop turning. If the reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be counter-clockwise.

3.To turn counter-clockwise, turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise and depress the for- ward speed control pedal. Release the pedal and the machine should stop turning. If the reverse pedal is depressed, the turn will be clockwise.

3.Start the Engine:

a.Open the fuel shutoff valve.

b.Sit on the Seat. Set the parking brake “On”.