Driving The Tractor; Reverse Caution Mode - Cub Cadet LTX1046 Manual Del Usuario

Driving The Tractor

WARNING!
and sudden stops.
1. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the
drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. See
"Figure 5-1" on page 16.
To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear
then slowly depress the reverse pedal with the ball of your
foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is achieved.
See Figure 5-1.
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!
without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
16 S 5— o
ection peration
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
Do NOT attempt to change the
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
Drive Pedal
Reverse Pedal
Figure 5-1

Reverse Caution Mode

The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to maneuver in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING!
Use extreme caution while operating
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
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.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous
page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Figure 5-2.
3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Figure 5-2.
Indicator
Light
Reverse
Caution
Mode
Position
Stop
position
Figure 5-2
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
Reverse
Push
Button
Normal
Driving
Mode
Start
position