Cub Cadet 18.5HP Z-Force 42 Steering Levers Brake, Deck Lift Handle, Fuel Shutoff Valve

Steering Levers

Brake

Figure. 3 Deck Lift Handle

4.Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push-pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cut- ting blades through the PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the engine and should be turned off for safety any time another per- son approaches the mower or the mowing deck is raised to the transport position. Power to the electric clutch will also be cut off if the operator leaves the operator’s seat.

5.Parking Brake: (See Figure 3.) Located on the left side of the traction unit. The handle is an overcenter lever which applies the drum brakes on the drive wheels when the handle is pulled to the rear. The brake must be engaged in order to start the engine.

6.Deck Lift Handle: (See Figure 3.) Located on the panel in front of the seat. Raise the mow- ing deck to the transport position, by pulling the handle to the rear and moving it upward for transport. To lower the mowing deck, pull the deck lift handle to the rear and lower it to the desired position.

7.Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located on top of the fuel tank. When turned in a clockwise direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine. When turned in a counterclockwise direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the engine. Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more to prevent flooding the engine.

Figure. 4
	Fuel Shutoff Valve

8.Seat Adjustment Lever: The Seat Adjust- ment Lever is located beneath the seat. The Seat Adjustment Lever is used to move the seat forward and backward. To place the seat in the desired position pull the seat adjust- ment lever to the left then push the seat for- ward or back to the desired position. Release the lever so the seat will lock in place.

9.Hour Meter: (See Figure 1) Located on the right side of the mower behind the ignition switch. The hour meter displays running time.

Note: There will be a flashing “LUBE” for each recommended lubrication interval. There is a flashing “OIL” at each recommended engine oil and filter change.

10.Choke Lever: (See Figure 2) The Choke is integrated into the throttle control which is operated manually. Having the Choke in the ON (full forward) position helps the engine to start during initial start-up. During normal operation the Choke should be in the OFF (the detent for full throttle) position.

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