Safety Interlock System; Starting The Engine - Cub Cadet SurePath Pro Z Serie Manual Del Operador

5. Check the transmission oil level. The
transmission oil expansion reservoir
is located beneath the operator's
seat. Always wipe off the area
around the reservoir fill neck before
checking the oil level to prevent dirt
from contaminating the oil. Remove
the cap and make sure the oil level
is 1/4" above the bottom of the
reservoir. If the oil level is low, fill
with Castrol™ (Syntec®) Edge™.
6. Check the tire inflation pressures.
10-12 psi for the rear tires, 20-25 psi
for the front tires.
NOTE: New tires are over-inflated in
order to properly seat the bead to
the rim.
7. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tight.
8. Check the tension of the deck
drive belts.
a. Remove the deck cover.
b. The tension of the deck
drive belts are maintained
by a spring mechanism that
adjusts for wear and stretch.
c. Examine the belts for cuts,
fraying and excessive wear.
Replace if any of these
are detected.
d. Replace the deck cover.
9. Check if deck is level. When
correctly adjusted the mower
deck should be level side to side,
and the front of the deck should
be approximately 1/4" lower than
the rear of deck. If deck needs to
be leveled, refer to the Product
Care section.
10. Lubricate all pivot points listed in
the Product Care section.
11. Adjust the seat for operator's
maximum comfort, visibility and
for maintaining complete control of
the machine. Refer to the Assembly
& Set-Up section for instructions on
adjusting the seat.

Safety Interlock System

This machine is equipped with a safety
interlock system for the protection of
the operator. If the interlock system
should ever malfunction, do not operate
the machine. Contact your authorized
service dealer.
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• The safety interlock system
prevents the engine from cranking
or starting unless the speed control
pedals are in the neutral position,
the parking brake is engaged and
the PTO knob is disengaged.
• To avoid sudden movement when
disengaging the parking brake, the
safety interlock system will shut
off the engine if the speed control
pedals are moved to a position
other than the neutral position
when the parking brake is engaged.
• The safety interlock system will
shut off the engine if the operator
leaves the seat before engaging the
parking brake.
• The safety interlock system will
shut off the engine if the operator
leaves the seat with the PTO knob
engaged, regardless of whether the
parking brake is engaged.
NOTE: The PTO knob must be in
the disengaged position to restart
the engine.
Practice Operation (Initial use)
Operating a zero-turn mower is not
like operating a conventional type
riding mower. Although and because a
zero-turn mower is more maneuverable,
getting used to operating the speed
control pedals and the steering wheel
takes some practice.
It is strongly recommended that you
locate a reasonably large, level and
open "practice area" where there are no
obstructions, pedestrians or animals. You
should practice operating the mower for
a minimum of 30 minutes.
Carefully move (or have moved) the
mower to the practice area. When
performing the practice session, the
PTO knob should not be engaged.
While practicing, operate the mower
at approximately 1/2-3/4 throttle and
at less than full speed in both forward
and reverse.
Always wear appropriate clothing
and personal protective equipment
(e.g. safety glasses, long pants, gloves,
hearing protection, safety shoes, hard
hat) when operating or maintaining this
machine. Follow all federal, state and
local guidelines regarding the use of
personal protective equipment.
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WARNING
Hearing protection is required for all operator
exposure exceeding two (2) hours.
Carefully practice maneuvering the
machine using the instructions in the
Driving the Mower section. Practice until
you are confident that you can safely
operate the mower.

Starting the Engine

For throttle/choke or throttle/automatic
EFI engines proceed below, for electronic
throttle/EFI engines, skip ahead to the
Electronic Throttle/EFI (Electronic Fuel
Injection) Engines section.
Manual Throttle/Choke or Throttle/
Automatic EFI (Electronic Fuel
Injection) Engines
WARNING
This machine is equipped with a safety interlock
system designed for protection of the operator.
Do not operate the machine if any part of the
interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodically
check the functions of the interlock system for
proper operation.
WARNING
For personal safety, the operator must be sitting in
the mower seat when starting the engine.
1. Open the fuel valve(s).
NOTE: If both tanks are on, and one
is empty, the engine will not start.
Be certain to make sure both tanks
have fuel or that the empty tank's
fuel valve is closed.
2. Operator must be sitting in the
mower seat with both drive control
pedals in the neutral/start position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Make certain the PTO is in the
disengaged (down) position.
5. Lift the choke knob (if equipped)
into the ON position.
NOTE: If the engine is warmed up,
it may not be necessary to choke
the engine.
NOTE: Some mowers are equipped
with EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
engines and are not equipped with
a choke.
6. Move the throttle control to
midway between the SLOW
and FAST positions.