Cub Cadet RZT L Lawn Mower User Manual


 
14 Section 4— controlS & FeatureS
Throttle Control (If so equipped)
The throttle control is located on the RH console to the
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.
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
The hour meter/indicator panel is
located on the RH console to the right
of the throttle or throttle/choke control.
Hour Meter Features
The hour meter records the hours that
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
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of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual.
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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,
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during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals
provided in the engine manual.
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Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the
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Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below
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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
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the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator
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Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the
DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the
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move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
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are in a position other than the fully out in neutral position. Move
the control levers fully outward.