CubCadet Z-Force Lapbar Manual Del Operador página 11

Fuel Tank Cap(s) (J)
The fuel tank cap(s) are located near the middle
of the LH console on some models and the LH
and RH console on some models. Turn the fill cap
to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the tractor
to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the
cap from the tractor. Fill tank to the bottom of the
filler neck, allowing some space in the tank for fuel
expansion. Do not overfill the tank.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck
and turn clockwise until it clicks to tighten. 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.
Fuel Level Windows (K)
The fuel level windows are located on the outside
of the LH and RH consoles and shows the level of
fuel in the gas tank.
Throttle Control (L)
The throttle control is located on the RH
console. When set in a 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
tractor deck is engaged.
Pull the throttle control handle rearward to
decrease the engine speed.
Choke Control (M)
The choke control is located on
the RH console. The choke control
determines the position of the
engine choke. Pull the knob out to
choke the engine; push the knob
in to open the choke.
Fuel Valve (N) (If equipped)
The fuel valve is located
on the inner side of the
RH console. The valve
switches the fuel flow from
the right and left tank and
also can shut off fuel flow
to the engine. Rotate the
valve to the rear to open
the flow from the right
fuel tank . Rotate the
valve to the front to open
the flow from the left tank
. To shut off fuel from
both tanks rotate the
valve towards the right of the tractor and the OFF
position. See the Operation section for more
information on using the fuel valve.
LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter (O)
When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP
position but not into the START position, the LCD
Service Minder and Hour Meter will briefly display
the battery voltage, followed by the tractor's
accumulated hours.
Note: Hours of tractor operation are recorded any
time the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP
position, regardless of whether the engine is
started.
The LCD Service Minder will remind the operator
of maintenance intervals for changing the engine
oil, air filter service, low engine and low battery
warnings.
Change Oil
The LCD will display the letters "CHG", followed by
the letters "OIL", followed by the letters "SOON",
then finally followed by the meter's accumulated
time. "CHG/OIL/SOON/TIME" will alternate on the
display for 7 minutes after the meter reaches 50
hours. This oil service minder interval will occur
every 50 hours. Before the interval expires, change
the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance
section of this Operator's Manual.
Low Oil
The letters "LO" followed by the letters "OIL", then
followed by the meter's accumulated time will
indicate the tractor is low on oil. Stop the tractor
immediately and check the engine oil level as
instructed in this Owner's Manual.
Note: The "LOW OIL" function only works if the
engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch.
Low Battery
At startup, the battery
voltage is briefly
displayed then changes
to accumulated hours. The letters "LO" will display
followed by the letters "BATT" and then followed
by the meter's accumulated time. "LO/BATT/TIME"
is displayed on the LCD when the voltage drops
below 11.5 volts. When this occurs, the battery is in
need of a charge or the engine's charging system
is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the
battery as instructed in the Service section of this
manual or have the charging system checked by
your local service dealer.
Air Filter Service
The letters "CLN" will
display, followed by the
letters "AIR", followed
by "FILT", then followed
by the meter's accumulated time. "CLN/AIR/FILT/
TIME" will alternate on the display for 7 minutes
after the meter reaches 25 hours. This air filter
service minder time interval will be every 25 hours.
On intervals that are common with oil service, the
oil message will be displayed first followed by the
air filter message.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir
(Not shown)
The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected
by hoses to the RH and LH transmission assemblies,
and is located behind the seat box. The function
of the reservoir is to hold the natural expansion
of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission
warms up during operation. See the Assembly & Set-
Up section for more information on the transmission
oil expansion reservoir.
Operation
General Safety
• 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.
• 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 and the RH and LH drive control
levers moved to the neutral position
engaging the parking brake.
• Keep all shields in place. Keep away from
moving parts.
• 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.
• DO NOT direct the tractor discharge
at people. Never walk or stand on the
discharge side of the tractor when the
engine is running. Turn off the PTO if
another person approaches while you are
operating the tractor.
• 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. Always
mow across slopes, never up and down the
slope. Avoid turning downhill if possible, start
at the bottom and work up to the top. Use extra
care and go slowly when turning downhill.
Control the speed and direction of the zero turn
machine "primarily" with the speed/directional
control (lap bar) of the downhill side of the
machine, i.e., maintain the uphill side lap bar
"essentially" in a fixed position.
• 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.
• When operating this tractor, in the forward
direction, do not allow the steering levers
to return to neutral on their own. 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.
• Be careful when operating near gravel paths
and roadways. Stop the blades and tractor
motion and wait for vehicles to pass before
operating along the road.
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