PTO Knob
The PTO (Power
RH console to the right of the operator’s seat.
The PTO knob operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine crankshaft. Pull the knob upward to engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to disengage the clutch.
The PTO knob must be in the “disengaged” position when starting the engine.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located on the left console. Turn the fill cap to remove. Always
WARNING! Never fill the fuel tank when the engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently running, allow to cool for several minutes before refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash onto the engine and cause a fire.
Hour Meter/Indicator Panel
Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped)
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If the indicator comes on while the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes. Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected.
NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is in the RUN 
position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the PTO is engaged and the ignition switch is turned to the START 
position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the START 
position. If necessary, disengage the PTO.
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the START 
position. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in the START 
position. If necessary, engage the parking brake.
Throttle/Choke Control
The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the RH console to the right of the operator’s seat.
Hour Meter Features
The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the digital display (tenths of an hour - right most digit).
BATT. | OIL |
HOURS 1/10
PTO / | PARK |
BLADE | BRAKE |
The throttle/choke control is located on the RH console to the right of the operator’s seat. When set
in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be | CHOKE |
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maintained. |
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•Push the throttle/choke control lever forward
to increase the engine speed. The tractor is | FAST | |
designed to operate with the throttle/choke |
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control in the FAST | position when the |
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tractor is being driven and the mower deck is
NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition switch is turned to the RUN
position. Keep a record of the actual hours of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual.
When key is turned to the RUN 
position, the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash, “CHG” ; “OIL” and the recorded hours for five minutes after every
50 hours of recorded operation. The maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from
Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN 
position.
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below
11.5
engaged.
• Pull the throttle/choke control lever rearward to decrease the engine speed.
• When starting the engine, push the control lever fully forward into the CHOKE
position.
• | After starting and warming the engine, move | SLOW |
| the control lever rearward until you feel it |
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| move past the choke detent. |
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14Section 4— Controls & Features