Cub Cadet RZT 50 manual Driving the Tractor In Reverse, Turning While Driving Rearward

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-To turn to the right, move the right drive control lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 13.

FORWARD RIGHT TURN

Figure 13

The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.

To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever forward.

IMPORTANT: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf.

Driving the Tractor In Reverse

WARNING: Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in the reverse direction.

Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers rearward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse direction. See Figure 14.

DRIVING REARWARD

Neutral

Position

Slower

Faster

Figure 14

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

To slow the tractor move the controls lever forward 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 While Driving Rearward

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

-To turn to the left while traveling in reverse, move the left drive control lever forward of the right lever. See Figure 15.

REARWARD LEFT TURN

Figure 15

-To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the right drive control lever forward of the left lever. See Figure 16.

REARWARD RIGHT TURN

Figure 16

The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two levers, the sharper the tractor will turn.

To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control lever rearward.

IMPORTANT: Making a "pivot turn" on grass will greatly increase the potential for defacement of the turf.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTractor Preparation Table of ContentsLower the Deck Discharge Chute Connect the BatteryPosition Drive Control Levers General Operation Safe Operation PracticesIII. Children II. Slope OperationDo not IV. Service Indicator Safety Decals and LabelsDeck Height Indicator Park Brake Mower Deck Safety Graphic Information GraphicSlope Gauge Recording Model and Serial Number Information Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Controls and Features Power Take-Off PTO Switch Ignition SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Not Seen Deck Height IndexHour Meter Features Hour Meter/Indicator PanelIndicator Panel Features Throttle ControlOperation General SafetyChoke Control Parking Brake Engagement LeverStarting the Engine Safety Interlock SystemCold Weather Starting Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineStopping the Engine Practice Operation Initial USETurning the Tractor While Driving Forward Driving the Tractor ForwardTurning While Driving Rearward Driving the Tractor In ReverseStopping the Tractor Executing a Zero TurnDriving on Slopes Operating the PTOChecking the Safety Interlock Circuits Using the Mower DeckAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers AdjustmentsAdjusting the Operators Seat Engine Maintenance MaintenanceHydrostatic Transmission Maintenance General Battery InformationBattery Maintenance Charging the BatteryBattery Storage Servicing Electrical SystemTractor Creeping Tire MaintenanceUsing the Transmission Bypass Rods Transmission Drive Belt Tractor High Speed TrackingTractor Storage Using a fuel stabilizerIf storing the tractor for 30 days or more Emptying the fuel systemDeck Removal Mower DeckReleasing belt tension with the idler pulley Rolling the belt off the PTO pulleyRolling the belt into the PTO pulley Deck InstallationUsing the idler pulley to tension the belt Front to Back Leveling Leveling the Mower DeckSide to Side Leveling Deck Maintenance Adjusting the Gauge WheelsUsing the Deck Wash System Cleaning the Spindle PulleysReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Mower Blade CareDeck Lubrication Page U.S.A Canada

RZT 50 specifications

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