Cargo Net
Conveniently located on the tractor’s dash panel, the cargo net can be used to store personal items while operating the lawn tractor.
Hydro Transmission Bypass Rods
The hydro transmission bypass rods are located at the back of the tractor above the rear hitch plate. When engaged, these levers open a hydro pump bypass valve in each transmission which allows the tractor to be pushed short distances manually. See “Moving the Tractor Manually” later in this section.
Headlights
The tractor headlights are turned on whenever the ignition switch is turned to either of the run positions.
Safety Interlock System
The safety interlock system is designed for safe operation of the tractor. If this system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor, immediately contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
•The safety interlock system prevents the engine from starting unless the parking brake is engaged and the PTO switch is in the disengaged (OFF) position.
•The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.
•The safety interlock system will automatically shut off the engine if the operator leaves the tractor’s seat with the PTO (Blade Engage) switch engaged, regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
•With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position, the electric PTO clutch will automatically shut off if the PTO switch is in the engaged (ON) position and the drive pedal is depressed for Reverse travel.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
•GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.
•AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
•DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
•IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
•DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
•NEVER CARRY CHILDREN, EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.
•LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
•KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
•REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
•KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
•BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
•BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING: Tampering with or attempting to bypass the Safety Interlock Switches in any way will void your tractor’s warranty.
Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning.
Reverse Caution Mode
WARNING: Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area. The REVERSE CAUTION MODE
position of the key switch module allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) engaged. IMPORTANT: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
IMPORTANT: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1.Start engine as instructed earlier in this manual section.
2.Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the key switch module. See Figure 6.
3.Depress the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange,
Indicator | Reverse | |
Light | Push | |
| Button | |
Stop | Start | |
Position | ||
Position | ||
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Reverse Caution Mode
Position
Figure 6
Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key switch module will be ON while
activated. See Figure 6.
4.Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5.Always look down and behind before and while backing to make sure no children are around.
6.After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
IMPORTANT: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will
remain activated until:
a.The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position.
b.The operator leaves the seat. Follow the previous instructions to
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Operation
WARNING
Tampering with or attempting to bypass the Safety Interlock Switches in any way will void your trac- tor’s warranty. Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning. Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the
REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down and behind before and while back- ing. Do not operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor im- mediately if someone enters the area.
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