Cub Cadet 3186, Operator'S Manual

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Before operating the tractor on any
slope, walk the slope to look for
possible hazards such as rocks.
mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface
irregularities which could cause the
tractor to be upset.
Back the tractor with attachment up
the steepest portion of each slope you
intend to work. If the tractor cannot
negotiate the slope in reverse, the
slope is too steep to be worked.
Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If
a turn must be made, turn down the
slope. Turning up a slope greatly
increases the chance of a roll over.
Avoid stopping when driving up a
slope. If it is necessary to stop while
driving up a slope, start up smoothly
and carefully to reduce the possibility
of flipping the tractor over backward.
Stopping The Tractor
Fully depress the brake pedal to bring
the tractor to a complete stop, engage
the parking brake, disengage the
PTO, turn the ignition switch to “OFF’”
and remove the key from the switch
before dismounting.
Using the Hydraulic Lift System
To raise an attachment using the
hydraulic lift system, the engine must
be running. Generally, an attachment
can be lowered with the engine
running or off. Push the hydraulic lift
lever forward to lower an attachment
or pull the hydraulic lift lever back to
raise an attachment.
Opening Tool Box
A convenient tool box and manual
pouch is located under the seat. To
access this area, pivot the seat
forward.
Engaging The PTO
• Move the throttle control lever to
approximately the mid throttle
position.
• Pull the PTO switch to the “RUN”
position.
• Advance the throttle lever to the
operating speed (full engine speed).
• The operator must remain in the
tractor seat at all times. If the
operator should leave the seat
without turning off the PTO switch,
the tractor’s engine will shut off.
IMPORTANT:
The PTO clutch
cannot be operated when the tractor is
driving in the reverse direction. The
PTO switch must in the “OFF” position
when the reverse control pedal is
depressed, or the PTO clutch will
automatically disengage. To re-
engage the PTO clutch, release the
reverse control pedal, move the PTO
switch to the “OFF” position, then
again pull the switch to the “RUN”
position.
Using The Drawbar
Drawbar equipment must be hitched to
the tractor only at the hitch hole. See
Figure 12.
Figure 12
Mowing
This tractor can be equipped with one
of Cub Cadet’s high quality mowing
decks. The following information will
be helpful when using a Cub Cadet
mowing deck with your tractor.
Drawbar
Hitch Hole