Cub Cadet GTX1054 warranty Engagingthe PTO, Mowing

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Engagingthe PTO

Engaging the PTO transfers power to the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments. To engage the PTO:

1.Move the throttle control lever to the FAST (rabbit) position.

2.Pull the PTO/Blade Engage knob outward into the engaged (ON) position. See Fig. 5-3.

NOTE: Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position for the most efficient use of the cutting deck or other (separately available) attachments.

OFF

Figure 5-3

Mowing

WARNING! To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

The following information will be helpful when using the cutting deck with your tractor.

discharge of materials toward roads, sidewalks, WARNING!bystanders andPlantheyourlike.mowingAlso, avoidpatterndischargingto avoid material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

Do not mowat high ground speed, especially ira mulch kit or grass collector is installed.

Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.

Always operate the tractor with the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing

For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn.

Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or

extremely tall grass. Your tractor is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.

Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.

SECTION S -- OPERATION

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Contents PrintedIn USA January4ThankYou RecordProductinformationCustomerSupport Which, if not followed ImportantSafeOperationPracticesGeneralOperation Or other reproductive harmWheretheoperatormaybestruckorpulledfromthe SlopeOperationDisengageblades,setparkingbrake,stopengineandwait Service ChildrenSafeHandling of Gasoline Donot modify engine SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONSSafetySymbols Read the OperatorsmanualsDiine Assembly& Set-Up TractorSet-UpSetting the DeckGaugeWheelsand Roller CheckingTire PressureAdjusting the Seat Gasand 0ilBrake Pedal Controls and FeaturesSeatAdjustmentLever Throttle/Choke Control LeverDrive Pedal OilIf EngineSoEquipped BatteryDeckLift Lever PT0BladeEngageFuelLevelIndicator PTO/ BladeEngageKnobParkingBrake/CruiseControl Lever Safety InterlockSwitches Startingthe EngineStopping the Engine ReverseCaution Mode DrivingTheTractorDriving OnSlopes Settingthe CruiseControlUsingthe DeckLift Lever Engagingthe ParkingBrakeEngagingthe PTO MowingBefore Every Maintenance& AdjustmentsMaintenanceSchedule EngineSparkPlug Hydrostatic Transmission Cleaningthe TractorAir Cleaner Battery SmartJetPivot Points& Linkage LubricationFrontWheels DeckWheelsAdjustments DeckSpindleLevelingthe DeckFrontTo Rear ParkingBrakeAdjustment Leveling the DeckSideto SideDeckRearRoller Adjustment Index BracketService Cutting DeckRemovalService Battery JumpStartingCharging Changingthe DeckBelt FuseChangingthe TransmissionDriveBelt Troubleshooting ProblemRemedy Attachments & Accessories Model Number DescriptionReplacementParts9 Part Number and DescriptionComponent Part Number and Description Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranted Parts CUB Cadet LLC