Cub Cadet 769-08448A Lawn Mower User Manual


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Section 5— operation
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Stopping the Tractor
 Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the tractor.
2. 
 Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles
fully outward in the neutral position which also engages
the parking brake, move the throttle control lever to the
fast position, turn the ignition switch to stop and
remove the key from the switch.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor

control levers fully outward in the neutral/parking
brake engaged position. If leaving the tractor
unattended, turn the ignition key off and remove key.
Driving On Slopes

determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING! Do not operate on inclines with a slope
⁄

cause serious injury.
 Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control
the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the
control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the
uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
 Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
Operating The PTO

 Move the throttle control lever to approximately the mid
throttle position.
2. 
 Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed (full
engine speed).
4. The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If
the operator should leave the seat without turning off the

5. 

when both drive control levers are moved to the reverse




Using the Mower Deck
WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is
free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects
that can be thrown by the rotating blades.
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass.

clutch will result. Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy
area before engaging the mower deck.
 Mow across slopes, not up and down. If mowing a slope, start
at bottom and work upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
2. 
area to be mowed.
 
throttle control or throttle/choke control to the fast
position.
4. Lower the mower deck to the desired height setting using
the lift handle.
5. Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive control levers
forward to move the tractor forward, and keep the tractor
headed directly toward the alignment point.
NOTE: The speed of the tractor will affect the quality of the
mower cut. Mowing at full speed will adversely affect the cut
quality. Control the ground speed with the control levers.
6. When approaching the other end of the strip, slow down
or stop before turning. A U-turn is recommended unless a
pivot or zero turn is required.
7. Align the mower with an edge of the mowed strip and

8. Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip to align with a
previously cut strip.
 To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if possible, change

for the next and each subsequent mowing.
WARNING! 

to the highest position before crossing.
NOTE: When stopping the tractor for any reason
while on a grass surface, always:
 Place the control levers in the neutral/parking brake
engaged position,
 Shut engine off and remove the key.
 Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn

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