Cub Cadet RZT-S Manual Del Operador página 14

PTO Knob
The PTO (Power Take-Off) knob is located on the
RH console to the right of the operator's seat.
The PTO knob operates the electric PTO
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the knob upward to engage
the PTO clutch, or push the knob downward to
disengage the clutch.
The PTO knob must be in the "disengaged"
position when starting the engine.
Fuel Tank Cap
The fuel tank cap is located on the left console. Turn the fill cap
to remove. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank
after removing.
WARNING!
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 RH console to the right
of the operator's seat.
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
is turned to the RUN position. Keep a record of the actual hours
of operation to assure all maintenance procedures are completed
according to the instructions in this manual and the engine manual.
When key is turned to the RUN
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,
"CHG" ; "OIL" and the recorded hours for five minutes after every
50 hours of recorded operation. The maintenance interval lasts for
two hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as
described for five minutes every time the tractor's engine is started
during this maintenance interval. Follow the oil change intervals
provided in the engine manual.
Indicator Panel Features
Battery Indicator
Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the
ignition switch is turned to the RUN
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below
11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts. The battery voltage is also displayed on
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.
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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
ignition switch is in the RUN
when the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the PTO is engaged and the
ignition switch is turned to the START
indicator if the engine will not crank with the ignition switch in
the START position. If necessary, disengage the PTO.
Parking Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is in the
DISENGAGED position and the ignition switch is turned to
the START position. Check this indicator if the engine will
not crank with the ignition switch in the START
necessary, engage the parking brake.
This indicator also illuminates when the ignition switch is turned
to the START position and the RH and/or LH drive control
levers are in a position other than the fully out in neutral position.
Move the control levers fully outward.
Throttle/Choke Control
The throttle/choke control is located on the RH
console to the right of the operator's seat. When set
in a given position, a uniform engine speed will be
maintained.
• Push the throttle/choke control lever forward
to increase the engine speed. The tractor is
designed to operate with the throttle/choke
control in the FAST position when the
tractor is being driven and the mower deck is
engaged.
• Pull the throttle/choke control lever rearward
to decrease the engine speed.
• When starting the engine, push the control
lever fully forward into the CHOKE
• After starting and warming the engine, move
the control lever rearward until you feel it
move past the choke detent.
position, but should turn off
position. Check this
position. If
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