Operation
General
Safety
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RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Entirely read this operator's
manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do
not risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have
become competent
in its usage to operate this tractor.
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Before starting the engine or beginning
operation,
be familiar with the controls. The operator
should be
in the operator's
seat. The PTO switch must be in the
disengaged
position, the parking
brake engaged,
and the RH and LH drive control levers moved fully
outward
in the neutral position.
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Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving
parts.
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NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe distance
away. Look behind and down to both sides of the
tractor before and while backing up.
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DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people.
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Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on slopes
greater than 15°. Slopes with a greater incline present
dangerous
operating
conditions.
Tractors can be rolled
over.
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Before leaving the operator's
seat: Shut off the PTO,
move the RH and LH drive control
levers fully outward
in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, shut
off the engine and remove the ignition
key. Wait for all
movement
to stop before servicing
or cleaning.
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Operate the drive control levers smoothly
and avoid
any sudden movements
of the levers when starting
and stopping.
Keep a firm grip on the control levers.
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Be careful when operating
near roadways. Stop the
tractor motion and wait for vehicles to pass before
operating
along the road.
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Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck
removed. Removal of the deck will change the balance
of the tractor, and could contribute
to a tractor rollover.
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Avoid operation
on traction
surfaces that are unstable;
use extreme caution if the surface is slippery.
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Slow down before turning
and come to a complete
stop before any zero turn maneuver.
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Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over
combustible
materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris,
etc.
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Do not fill the fuel tankwhen
the engine is running
or while the engine is hot. Allow the engine several
minutes to cool before refueling. Tighten the fuel cap
securely.
Before
Operating
Your Tractor
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Before you operate the tractor, study this manual
carefully to familiarize
yourself with the operation
of all
the instruments
and controls. It has been prepared to
help you operate and maintain
your tractor efficiently.
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This engine is certified
to operate only on clean, fresh,
unleaded regular gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel
tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a
pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.
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Unleaded gasoline is recommended
because it leaves
less combustion
chamber deposits and reduces
harmful exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not
recommended
and must not be used where exhaust
emissions are regulated.
NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use
gasoline leftover
from the previous season, to minimize gum
deposits in the fuel system.
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Gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded
gasoline by volume)
isan approved
fuel. Other
gasoline/alcohol
blends are not approved.
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Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded
gasoline blends (up to a maximum
of 15% MTBE by
volume) are approved
fuels. Other gasoline/ether
blends are not approved.
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Check the engine oil level.
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Clean the air cleaner element
if necessary.
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Checkthe
tire inflation pressures.
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Adjust the seat for operator's maximum
comfort,
visibility
and for maintaining
complete control of the
tractor.
Safety
Interlock
System
This tractor is equipped
with a safety interlock system
for the protection
of the operator.
If the interlock system
should ever malfunction,
do not operate the tractor.
Contact your authorized
Cub Cadet Dealer.
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The safety interlock system prevents the engine
from cranking
or starting
unless the RH and LH drive
control
levers are moved fully outward
in the neutral
position, the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO is
disengaged.
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To avoid sudden movement
when disengaging
the
parking brake, the safety interlock system will shut
off the engine if the RH and/or LH drive control
levers
are moved to a position
other than the fully out in the
neutral position
when the parking brake is engaged.
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