Cub Cadet 3184 manual Driving The Tractor, Setting The Cruise Control, Driving On Slopes

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•Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position. Place the throttle control lever between the “MID” and “FAST” positions. 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 49 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 3000Tractor and Deck Preparation Table of ContentsGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Do not Inspect blade for damage e.g Environment and the ecology Finding Your Model & Serial Number Calling Service InformationIgnition Stop Safety Labels Found on Your UnitCont Controls Parking Brake Lever PTO SwitchCenter Lift Height Indicator Steering WheelHydraulic Lift Lever Ignition / Light SwitchFuel Fill Cap Cup HolderHour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverIndicator Light Pod Oil Pressure Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorStarting The Engine Safety Interlock SwitchesOperation Fueling The TractorSetting The Cruise Control Driving The TractorDriving On Slopes Opening Tool Box Using the Hydraulic Lift SystemUsing The Drawbar Stopping The TractorChecking the Brake Brake Inspection and AdjustmentFront Wheel Alignment FrontAdjusting the Brake Turning Radius AdjustmentMaintenance Maintenance Chart Operation toBe performed 100 Lubrication IllustrationGeneral Battery Information Accessing Engine CompartmentBattery Storage Battery RemovalHeadlight Bulb Replacement Battery MaintenanceTire Inflation Checking Transmission Oil LevelAdding Transmission Oil Changing Transmission Oil Important Information The service Electrical BoxFuse Off-Season Storage Engine Information MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageChecking Engine Oil Level Cleaning The EngineChanging Engine Oil Adding Engine OilSparkplugs Before making any adjustments or repairsChanging Air Cleaner Servicing The PrecleanerChanging Fuel Filter Servicing The Paper Element Mower Deck Side To Side Leveling AdjustmentFront to Back Leveling Adjustment As needed Setting the Cutting HeightRemoval of Deck Removal and Installation of Mower DeckViewed from Right Side Front Caster Wheel Rear Gauge Wheel Upper Hole Installation of Mower DeckTo Lock Cleaning and Blade Care Mower Deck MaintenanceGear Box Mounting Bracket LubricationRemove Spindle Belt Spindle Belt ReplacementInstall new spindle belt Normal Mowing Mowing With Mulching Option Installation of Mulching PlugMulching Operation Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks Trouble ShootingDescription Model Number Optional EquipmentSpecifications TiresBrakes Slope Gauge Page Page Page Year/500 Hour Limited Warranty Year Limited Warranty PTO ClutchPage Page Description Quick Reference Parts

3184 specifications

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