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• Set the throttle lever in approximately the middle
position (40hp). See Figure 25.
Figure 25
• Turn the ignition switch to the "ON/Preheat"
position. Refer to Figure 25.
NOTE: Some of the instrument panel lamps will
light momentarily to indicate they are functioning.
The oil pressure and battery charge lamps should
remain on until the tractor is started.
• Observe the glow plug indicator light on the
instrument panel — it should go out after approxi-
mately 10 seconds, indicating the combustion
chamber has been preheated. However, allowing
the glow plugs to preheat an additional 10 sec-
onds (or longer in colder ambient temperatures)
is recommended.
NOTE: It is not normally necessary to preheat the
engine when restarting after its been warmed up.
• Fully depress the clutch pedal.
• Turn the ignition key to the “START” position and
release it as soon as the engine starts; however,
do not crank the engine continuously for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start within this time, turn the key to “OFF” and
wait at least 30 seconds to allow the engine’s
starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting.
• Slowly release the clutch pedal and allow the
engine to run at medium speed for 5 to 10
minutes (depending on ambient temperatures) to
warm the tractor before operating under load.
IMPORTANT: The engine oil pressure and battery
charge lights should turn off. If they do not, stop the
engine immediately and check for the cause or
contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
• Reduce the engine speed to idle using the hand
throttle lever and apply even foot pressure on
both brake pedals.
• Depress the clutch pedal and place the main shift
lever and Hi-Lo range shift lever in neutral.
• Turn the PTO switch to the neutral (OFF)
position.
• Use the position control lever to lower equipment.
• Allow the engine to idle for a short period of time.
NOTE: Stopping a hot engine at high speed may
cause internal engine damage.
• Interlock the brake pedals using the brake pedal
lock and set the parking brake using the parking
brake lever.
• Turn the ignition switch counterclockwise to the
OFF position to stop the engine.
WARNING: To prevent unauthorized
operators from starting the tractor,
always remove the key from the ignition
switch when leaving the tractor.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
WARNING: Always allow the engine to
warm up before applying load. Avoid
sudden starts, excessive speed and sud-
den stops.
WARNING: Always look behind and
down for bystanders or obstacles before
operating the tractor in the reverse
direction
• If transporting the tractor to a job site or traveling
on roadways, make certain the two brake pedals
are interlocked. See Figure 26.
Figure 26
PTO Switch
In Neutral
On/Preheat
Position
Throttle Lever
to Mid Position
BRAKE
PEDAL
LOCK
Engage