Safety InterlockSwitches, Startingthe Engine

Operation

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

•GOUP ANDDOWNSLOPES,NOTACROSS.

•AVOIDSUDDENTURNS.

•DONOTOPERATETHEUNITWHEREIT COULDSLIPORTIP.

•IF MACHINESTOPSGOINGUPHILL,STOPBLADE(S) ANDBACKDOWNHILLSLOWLY.

•KEEPSAFETYDEVICES(GUARDS,SHIELDS,AND SWITCHES,ETC.) IN PLACEANDWORKING.

•REMOVEOBJECTSTHATCOULDBETHROWNBYTHEBLADE(S).

•KNOWLOCATIONANDFUNCTIONOFALLCONTROLS.

•BESUREBLADE(S)ANDENGINEARESTOPPEDBEFORE

PLACINGHANDSORFEET NEARBLADE(S).

•BEFORELEAVINGOPERATOR'SPOSITION,DISENGAGE BLADE(S),ENGAGEPARKINGBRAKE,SHUTOFFAND

REMOVEKEY.

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Safety InterlockSwitches

This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged, and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged (OFF) position.

The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.

The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.

With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for reverse travel.

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was WARNING!designed for Doyournotsafetyoperateand theprotectiontractor. if the

Startingthe Engine

interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was

WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the designed for your safety and protection.

NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.

1.Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.

2.Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.

3.Engage the tractor's parking brake.

4.Activate the choke using the Throttle/Choke control.

5.Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.

After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the NORMAL MOWING position.

position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing

_CAUTION:so may causeDodamageNOT holdto yourthe keyengine'sthe electricSTART starter.

6.After the engine starts, deactivate the choke by moving the

throttle/choke control from the choke position into the fast (rabbit) position.

NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke on while operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.

Stopping the Engine

engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).

_ThoroughlyARNING! inspectIf you strikethe machineforeign forobject,any damagestop the. Repair the damage before restarting and operating.

1.If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.

2.Place the throttle/choke control lever near the SLOW position.

3.Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.

4.Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting.