Battery Indicator Light
Illuminates when the ignition switch it turned to an ON position and the engine is not started.
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below
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Oil Pressure Indicator Light (If Engine So Equipped)
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor immediately and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is within the operating range, but the light remains on, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the key switch is turned to an on position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator Light
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned to the “START” position while the PTO switch is in the “ENGAGED” position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the key switch in the “START” position. Move the PTO switch to the “DISENGAGED” position.
Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned to the “START” position and the brake pedal is not fully depressed. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the key switch in the “START” position. If necessary, fully depress the brake pedal.
Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever controls the speed of the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will maintain a uniform engine speed.
NOTE: When operating the tractor with the cutting deck engaged, the throttle control lever must always be in the FAST (rabbit) position.
Key Switch Module
The key switch module is used to start and stop the engine. It is also used to activate the reverse caution mode. Insert key into the key switch module and turn clockwise to the START position. Release the key into the normal mowing position once engine has started.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP position.
WARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
WARNING! Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both “Safety Interlock System” on page 12 and “Starting The Engine” on page 13 of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
WARNING! Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s starter.
Choke Control
The choke control knob is located on the lower left side of the dash panel and is activated by pulling outward. Activating the choke control closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine.
PTO (Blade Engage) Control Switch
To engage the electric PTO and provide power to the cutting deck, pull outward on the PTO control switch knob. Push the switch knob inward to disengage the PTO and stop the cutting deck.
NOTE: The PTO Control Switch must be in the disengaged (OFF) position when starting the engine.
Parking Brake Lever
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running; otherwise the engine will automatically shut off.
To set the parking brake, fully depress the brake pedal and push the bottom of parking brake lever inward. See the image to the right for parking brake identification. Hold the lever in while removing your foot from the brake pedal. Both parking brake lever and brake pedal will stay depressed.
To release the parking brake, depress the brake pedal slightly. The parking brake lever will then return to its original position.
WARNING! Always set the parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
12Section 4— Controls & Features