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13Section 4 — controlS & FeatureS
PTO (Power Take-Off ) Switch
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
downward to disengage the clutch.
position when starting the engine.
Transmission Bypass Rods (Not Visible)
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just inside
each rear wheel, below the fuel tank and the storage tray.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the
hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed
short distances by hand.
CAUTION: Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located on the right 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 LH console to the left of
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
of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual.
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,
50 hours of recorded operation. The maintenance interval lasts for
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
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.
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
the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the
DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to the
move the parking brake to the ENGAGED position.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
are in a position other than the fully out in neutral position. Move
the control levers fully outward.
Throttle Control
The throttle control is located on the RH console
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.
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