IMPORTANT: When using power
V. 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.
SECTION 5: OPERATION
Safety Interlock Switches
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 authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the brake pedal is fully depressed, and the PTO is “OFF”.
•The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the brake lock.
•The safety interlock system will auto- matically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat with the PTO “ON”, regardless of whether the brake lock is engaged. The PTO switch must be “OFF” to restart the engine.
•With key switch in “NORMAL MOWING” position: The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the PTO if the reverse control pedal is depressed with the PTO “ON”. To
Fueling The Tractor
NOTE: Some fuels, called oxygen- ated or reformulated gasolines, are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers. Gasolines blended with either ethyl alcohol (Max. 10%) or methyl ter- tiary butyl ether (MTBE, Max. 15%) are approved as fuels for this engine. If any undesirable operating symp-
toms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of these blends. Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol or other alcohol blends. For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with an octane rat- ing of 87 or higher. Purchase fuel in a quantity that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. Do not use gasoline left over from the previ- ous season to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system. Leaded gasoline is NOT RECOMMENDED and must not be used where exhaust emissions are regulated.
Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Tighten the fuel cap securely.
Unscrew the fuel cap and fill the fuel tank from an approved gasoline container.
Starting The Engine
•Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.
•Push choke lever to the full choke position. Less choking may be necessary due to variations in temperature, grade of fuel, etc. Little or no choking will be needed when the engine is warm.
•Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” position.
•Make sure the PTO switch is in the “OFF” position.
•Fully depress the brake pedal.
•Turn the ignition key clockwise to the “START” position and release it as soon as the engine starts. However, do not crank the engine
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