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.

Throttle Control

FAST

The throttle 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

 

 

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

S

throttle) when the tractor is being driven and the

W

mower deck is engaged.

 

 

Pull the throttle control handle rearward to decrease the engine speed.

Parking Brake Engagement Lever

The parking brake engagement lever is located on the left of the seat box frame, and is used to engage the parking brake.

Pull the lever reward to stop the tractor or slow it down.

Pull the lever fully rearward and to the right; then into the short “J” slot to engage the brake.

Pull the lever up out of the “J” slot and to the left; then completely forward to disengage the parking brake.

Drive Pedal

The drive pedal is located on the right side of the tractor, along the running board. Press the drive pedal forward to cause the tractor to travel forward. Ground speed is also controlled with the drive pedal. The further forward the

pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not pressed.

Reverse Pedal

The reverse pedal is located on the right side of the tractor along the running board. Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse pedal. The further downward the pedal is pivoted, the faster the tractor will travel. The pedal will return to its original position when it’s not pressed.

14Section 4— Controls & Features