Throttle Control (If so equipped)

The throttle control is located on the RH console to the

FAST

left of the hour meter/indicator panel. When set in a given

 

position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.

 

Push the throttle control handle forward to increase the engine speed. The tractor is designed to operate with the throttle control in the fast position (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.

SLOW

Choke Control (If so equipped)

The choke control is located on the RH console to the right of the hour meter/indicator panel .The choke control determines the position of the engine choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to open the choke.

Hour Meter/Indicator Panel

 

BATT.

 

OIL

The hour meter/indicator panel is

 

 

 

located on the RH console to the right

 

 

 

of the throttle or throttle/choke control.

 

 

 

Hour Meter Features

 

HOURS 1/10

The hour meter records the hours that

PTO /

 

PARK

BLADE

BRAKE

 

the tractor has been operated in the digital display (tenths of an hour - right

most digit).

NOTE: The hour meter is activated whenever the ignition 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.

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 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as described for five minutes every time the tractor’s engine is started during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual.

Indicator Panel Features

Battery Indicator

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(+0.5/-1.0) volts. The battery voltage is also displayed on the hour meter. If this indicator and display come on during operation, check the battery and charging system for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer.

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 ON position, but should turn off when the engine is started.

PTO Engaged Indicator

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

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, 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 position other than the fully out in neutral position. Move the control levers fully outward.

14Section 4— Controls & Features