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14 Section 4— controlS & FeatureS
PTO Knob
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the knob upward to engage
disengage the clutch.
position when starting the engine.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located on the left console. Turn the fill cap
to remove. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank
after removing.
WARNING! Never fill the fuel tank when the
engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently
running, allow to cool for several minutes before
refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash
onto the engine and cause a fire.
Hour Meter/Indicator Panel
The hour meter/indicator panel is
located on the RH console to the right
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
is turned to the RUN position. Keep a record of the actual hours
of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual.
When key is turned to the RUN position, the battery indicator
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,
during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals
provided in the engine manual.
Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the RUN position.
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below
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.
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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 RUN position, but should turn off
when the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator
ignition switch is turned to the START position. Check this
indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in
the START
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, engage the parking brake.
Throttle/Choke Control
The throttle/choke control is located on the RH
in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be
maintained.
Push the throttle/choke control lever forward
to increase the engine speed. The tractor is
designed to operate with the throttle/choke
control in the FAST position when the
tractor is being driven and the mower deck is
engaged.
Pull the throttle/choke control lever rearward
to decrease the engine speed.
When starting the engine, push the control
position.
After starting and warming the engine, move
the control lever rearward until you feel it
move past the choke detent.
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