Cub Cadet Z-Force S Lawn Mower User Manual


 
17Section 5 — operation
Driving The Tractor
WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
 Release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the
FAST (rabbit) position.
2. 
until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2.
 To stop or slow down the tractor, take your foot off of the
forward or reverse drive pedal. To lock the parking brake,
pull the lever fully rearward and to the right; then into the


disengage the parking brake.
NOTE: The forward and reverse pedals must not be used when
the brake is partially engaged. When the brake is locked in the

back then the brakes are engaged but so is the drive belt so
transmission damage will occur if you push forward or reverse.
4. To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear

your heel) until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2.
CAUTION: 
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
moving the tractor from forward to reverse or vice
versa.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor


parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode


engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating

look down and behind before and while backing. Do
not operate the tractor when children or others are
around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.

NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
 Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous
page.
2. 


 
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key

4. 

5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward


a. 

b. The operator leaves the seat.
Travel Forward
Travel in Reverse
Figure 5-2
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Push Button
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Figure 5-3