Cub Cadet 3184 manual Ignition / Light Switch, Fuel Fill Cap, Cup Holder, Hydraulic Lift Lever

Ignition / Light Switch

To prevent accidental starting and/or battery discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use. The combination lights and ignition switch has four positions. See Figure 8 for a description of each position.

Off

On/Lights

On

Start

Figure 8

Fuel Fill Cap

The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of the seat.

Cup Holder

The cup holder is located on the fender to the left of the seat.

Hydraulic Lift Lever

The hydraulic lift lever is located on the fender to the left of the seat. This lever is used to operate the tractor’s center lift system.

Cruise Control Lever

Figure 9

The cruise control lever is located to the left of the steering wheel. Push the cruise control lever downward while traveling at the desired forward speed to engage the cruise control.

Transmission Release Rod

The transmission release rod is located at the back of the tractor in the draw bar. This rod, when engaged, allows the tractor to be pushed short distances by hand.

To disengage the transmission, pull back on the rod until its locking flange is visible outside the drawbar, then lower the rod into the slot and release. To reengage the transmission, pull back on the rod, lift out of the slot and release.

Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick

The transmission oil fill/dipstick is located at the back of the tractor in the rear draw bar. The handle of the transmission oil dipstick serves as the fill tube plug and should fit snugly in the fill tube.

Choke Lever

The choke lever is located to the left of the steering wheel in the throttle/choke lever pod. Push the lever forward to close the engine choke plate.

Throttle Lever

This symbol shows the fast position.

This symbol shows the slow position

The throttle lever is located to the left of the steering wheel in the throttle/ choke lever pod. This lever controls the speed of the engine. Push the lever forward to increase the engine speed. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.

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