Cub Cadet 3165 manual Driving The Tractor, Setting The Cruise Control, Driving On Slopes

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•Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. Move the throttle control lever to the “MID” position. Then turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position.

•Remove the key from the ignition switch.

Driving The Tractor

WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.

WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the PTO, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key.

•Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever to the position where the engine operates best for the load to be handled (normally full throttle).

NOTE: Do not use the forward or reverse control pedals to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a stop before depressing either the forward or reverse control pedal.

•To move forward, slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

•To move in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then slowly depress the reverse control pedal.

Setting The Cruise Control

NOTE: The cruise control feature can only be operated in the forward direction.

•Slowly depress the forward control pedal until the desired speed is achieved.

•Lightly push the cruise control lever downward.

•While continuing to hold the cruise lever down, lift your foot from the forward control pedal (you should feel the cruise latch engage).

•If properly engaged, the cruise lever and forward control pedal should lock in the down position, and the tractor will maintain the same forward speed.

•Disengage the cruise control using one of the following methods:

-Depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor.

-Lightly depress the forward control pedal.

-Lift the cruise control lever upward.

NOTE: Although not recommended, depressing the reverse pedal will also disengage the cruise control.

To change to the reverse direction when operating with cruise control, depress the brake pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop the tractor; then depress the reverse control pedal.

Driving On Slopes

Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 35 to help determine slopes where you may not operate 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.

Operate the tractor up and down slopes, never across slopes. Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over sideways

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Contents CUB Cadet P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, Ohio 3000Important Safe Operation Practices Table of ContentsPage Slope Operation Service Finding Your Model & Serial Number Calling Service InformationIgnition Stop Safety Labels Found on Your UnitControls Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly PTO SwitchSteering Wheel Parking Brake LeverCenter Lift Height Indicator Ignition / Light SwitchTransmission Release Rod Transmission Oil Fill/DipstickIndicator Light Pod Seat Adjustment LeverOil Pressure Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorOperation Safety Interlock SwitchesFueling The Tractor Starting The EngineDriving The Tractor Setting The Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Using the Hydraulic Lift System Using The DrawbarStopping The Tractor Opening Tool BoxSeat Adjustment AdjustmentsBrake Inspection and Adjustment Steering Wheel Tilt AdjustmentFront Wheel Alignment Turning Radius Adjustment MaintenanceMaintenance Chart Lubrication Illustration General Battery Information Accessing Engine CompartmentBattery Maintenance Battery RemovalBattery Storage Headlight Bulb ReplacementTire Inflation Tail Light Bulb ReplacementChecking Transmission Oil Level Changing Transmission Oil Adding Transmission OilDamage the hydro transmission Electrical BoxOff-Season Storage FuseEngine Information Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and ObligationsChecking Engine Oil Level Cleaning The EngineChanging Engine Oil Adding Engine OilSAE 30W SparkplugsServicing The Precleaner Changing Air CleanerChanging Fuel Filter Servicing The Paper ElementPage Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks Trouble ShootingPossible Cause Possible Remedy Optional EquipmentTires SpecificationsBrakes Quick Reference Parts Slope Gauge Limited Warranty TWO-YEAR Residential ONE-YEAR Commercial

3165 specifications

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