•Set the throttle lever approximately 1/4 of the way forward (approximately 1500 RPM position).
Throttle Lever
1/4 forward
On/Preheat
Position
PTO Switch
In Neutral
Figure 24
•Turn the ignition switch to the "ON/Preheat" position. Refer to Figure 24.
NOTE: Some of the instrument panel lamps will light momentarily to indicate they are functioning. The oil pressure and battery charge lamps should remain on until the tractor is started.
•Observe the glow plug indicator light on the instrument panel — it should go out after approxi- mately 10 seconds, indicating the combustion chamber has been preheated. However, allowing the glow plugs to preheat an additional 10 sec- onds (or longer in colder ambient temperatures) is recommended.
NOTE: It is not normally necessary to preheat the engine when restarting after its been warmed up.
•Fully depress the clutch pedal.
•Turn the ignition key to the “START” position and release it as soon as the engine starts; however, do not crank the engine continuously for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not start within this time, turn the key to “OFF” and wait at least 30 seconds to allow the engine’s starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting.
•Slowly release the clutch pedal and allow the engine to run at medium speed for 5 to 10 minutes (depending on ambient temperatures) to warm the tractor before operating under load.
IMPORTANT: The engine oil pressure and battery charge lights should turn off. If they do not, stop the engine immediately and check for the cause or contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
•Reduce the engine speed to idle using the hand throttle lever and apply even foot pressure on both brake pedals.
•Depress the clutch pedal and place the main shift lever and
•Turn the PTO switch to the neutral (OFF) position.
•Use the position control lever to lower equipment.
•Allow the engine to idle for a short period of time. NOTE: Stopping a hot engine at high speed may cause internal engine damage.
•Interlock the brake pedals using the brake pedal lock and set the parking brake using the parking brake lever.
•Turn the ignition switch counterclockwise to the OFF position to stop the engine.
WARNING: To prevent unauthorized operators from starting the tractor, always remove the key from the ignition switch when leaving the tractor.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING: Always allow the engine to warm up before applying load. Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sud- den stops.
WARNING: Always look behind and down for bystanders or obstacles before operating the tractor in the reverse direction
•If transporting the tractor to a job site or traveling on roadways, make certain the two brake pedals are interlocked. See Figure 25.
Engage |
BRAKE
PEDAL
LOCK
Figure 25
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