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.
L. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel
The hour meter/indicator panel is located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat.
Battery | Oil Pressure | |
Indicator | Indicator | |
| Hour | |
| Meter | |
PTO | Parking Brake | |
Engaged | ||
Indicator | Engaged | |
Indicator | ||
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Figure 7
Hour Meter Features
The hour meter records the hours that the tractor has been operated in the digital display (tenths of an
NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the igni- tion switch is turned to the "ON" 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 "ON" position, the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.
•Every 50 hours a "change oil" message will flash on the display for 2 minutes every time the tractor is started. This message will repeat for the first two hours after each 50 hour interval. The oil pressure indicator light will also flash when this display is active. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual.
Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator (Refer to Figure 7)
•Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the "ON" position.
•Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below 11.5
Oil Pressure Indicator (Refer to Figure 7)
•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 ON position, but should turn off when the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 7)
•This indicator illuminates when the PTO switch is pulled upward in the "ENGAGED" 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, move the PTO switch to the "DISENGAGED" position.
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator (Refer to Figure 7)
•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 neces- sary, move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned to the "START" position and the RH and/or LH drive control levers are in a posi- tion other than the fully out in neutral position. Move the control levers fully outward.
M. Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.
This symbol indicates the fast position.
This symbol indicates the slow position.
Figure 8
•Push the throttle control handle forward to in- crease the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control in the fast posi- tion (full throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the mower deck is engaged.
•Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine speed.
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