Cub Cadet RZT 50 manual Driving the Tractor Forward, Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward

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•Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral position. Refer to Figure 10.

Control Lever Moved

Inward and in Neutral

Figure 10

NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral position, refer to Section 3 and adjust the levers so that they are even.

•Move the throttle control lever forward to the full throttle position (3500-3600 RPM).

NOTE: The tractor and engine are designed to run at full throttle. If performing a practice session, it is preferable that the tractor is operated at less than full throttle (approximately 2500-3000 RPM), but this only applies to practice operation.

WARNING: Always maintain a firm grip on the control levers. DO NOT release the control levers to slow or stop the tractor; move the levers to the neutral position using your hands.

•To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the respective drive control levers with your right and left hands and proceed as follows :

Driving the Tractor Forward

WARNING: Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrubt movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator.

•Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers forward. The tractor will start to move forward. See Figure 11.

•As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase.

DRIVING FORWARD

Faster

Slower

Neutral

Position

Figure 11

•To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.

IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral.

Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward

WARNING: When reversing the direction of travel, we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where possible. Sharper turns increase the possibility of turf defacement, and could affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns.

•To turn the tractor while driving forward, move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is rearward of the other. The tractor will turn in the direction of the rearward control lever.

-To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever. See Figure 12.

FORWARD LEFT TURN

Figure 12

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully OPERATOR’S ManualTable of Contents Tractor PreparationPosition Drive Control Levers Connect the BatteryLower the Deck Discharge Chute Safe Operation Practices General OperationDo not II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. Service Safety Decals and Labels IndicatorDeck Height Indicator Park Brake Mower Deck Safety Graphic Information GraphicSlope Gauge To the Owner Calling Service InformationRecording Model and Serial Number Information Controls and Features Ignition Switch Power Take-Off PTO SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Not Seen Deck Height IndexHour Meter/Indicator Panel Hour Meter FeaturesIndicator Panel Features Throttle ControlGeneral Safety OperationChoke Control Parking Brake Engagement LeverSafety Interlock System Starting the EngineUsing Jumper Cables to Start Engine Cold Weather StartingStopping the Engine Practice Operation Initial USEDriving the Tractor Forward Turning the Tractor While Driving ForwardDriving the Tractor In Reverse Turning While Driving RearwardExecuting a Zero Turn Stopping the TractorDriving on Slopes Operating the PTOUsing the Mower Deck Checking the Safety Interlock CircuitsAdjusting the Operators Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers Maintenance Engine MaintenanceHydrostatic Transmission Maintenance General Battery InformationCharging the Battery Battery MaintenanceBattery Storage Servicing Electrical SystemUsing the Transmission Bypass Rods Tire MaintenanceTractor Creeping Tractor High Speed Tracking Transmission Drive BeltUsing a fuel stabilizer Tractor StorageIf storing the tractor for 30 days or more Emptying the fuel systemMower Deck Deck RemovalReleasing belt tension with the idler pulley Rolling the belt off the PTO pulleyUsing the idler pulley to tension the belt Deck InstallationRolling the belt into the PTO pulley Side to Side Leveling Leveling the Mower DeckFront to Back Leveling Adjusting the Gauge Wheels Deck MaintenanceUsing the Deck Wash System Cleaning the Spindle PulleysDeck Lubrication Mower Blade CareReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Page U.S.A Canada

RZT 50 specifications

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