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Gas Pedal (D)
The gas pedal is located to the right of the brake
pedal, beneath the dash panel. See Figure 3-1.
Depressing the gas pedal will move the vehicle in
the direction selected on the shift lever. As the pedal
is slowly depressed, speed will continue to increase
to the desired speed. Releasing the pedal will reduce
the speed, but will not completely stop the vehicle.
The brake must be applied to stop vehicle.
Brake Pedal (E)
The brake pedal is located to the left of the gas
pedal, beneath the dash panel. See Figure 3-1.
Remove foot from gas pedal and apply pressure to
the brake pedal until vehicle slows down and stops.
Parking Brake Lever (F, If Equipped)
The parking brake lever is located between the
driver and passenger’s seat. It holds the parking
brake in the engaged position, once engaged.
To engage the parking brake, pull up on the
parking brake lever. The parking brake indicator
on the instrument cluster will illuminate and the
gear position indicator will flash to remind you the
parking brake is engaged. See Figure 3-2.
To release the parking brake, push down on the
brake pedal, pull slightly up on the parking brake
lever while depressing button, and move the lever
to the disengaged position. The parking brake
indicator will go out and the gear position indicator
will stop flashing. See Figure 3-4.
Depress
Disengaged
Engaged
Figure 3-4
Seat Belts (G)
The seat belts are located on the outside of the
driver and passenger seats. Pull across your chest
and lap and secure it to the seat belt latch located
near the center console.
NOTE:
Seat belt warning indicator will flash for 8
seconds once the key is turned to the ON position to
remind the operator and passenger to fasten their
seat belt.
WARNING
Always wear the seat belt when operating the utility vehicle.
The position of the lap belt portion of the seat belt
should be positioned for both the operator and the
passenger before driving. See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5
Seats (H)
The seats can be adjusted to either the forward or
rearward position by removing the (4) bolts securing
them to the seat pan and reinstalling them into the
seat in the other (4) holes of the seat pan. Tighten
bolts to 170 in-lb. See Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6
Bed Tie-Down Rings (I)
The bed tie-down rings can be used to secure items
for transporting.
Differential Lock Lever (J)
The differential lock lever is
located in the center console
between the seats. When
engaged, the differential lever
locks the rear differential, giving
equal power to both rear wheels.
In addition, when the differential
lock lever is in the ON position, the
Differential Lock Indicator located
in the instrument cluster will
illuminate. See Figure 3-2.
REAR
DIFF LOCK
Shift Lever (K)
The shift lever is located in the center console
between the seats and has three positions
(FORWARD, NEUTRAL and REVERSE). The brake
pedal must be fully depressed when moving
the shift lever. One of the three gear positions
will be displayed in the instrument cluster. See
Figure 3-2.
IMPORTANT:
Never force the shift lever or
attempt to shift while in motion. Doing so
may result in serious damage to the utility
vehicle’s transmission.
12V Power Outlet (L)
The 12V power outlet is located on the right side
of the dash panel. It is used for the convenience of
plugging in accessories that require a power source
with a maximum load of 5A at 12V.
Auxiliary Switch Panel (M)
The auxiliary switch panel is located on the right
hand side of the dash panel above the handhold.
When adding accessories requiring switches, use this
area of the dash panel to install the desired switches.
Operator Protective Structure (OPS) (N)
This utility vehicle is equipped with an Operator
Protective Structure (OPS) and seat belts. When used
together they are effective in reducing crushing
injuries to the operator and passenger in the event
of an accidental rollover or tip-over. The safety
provided by the OPS is minimized if the seat belt is
not properly adjusted AND buckled.
WARNING
Always wear the seat belt when operating the utility vehicle.
Use the following guidelines when using a utility
vehicle equipped with OPS:
1.
Be aware of overhead clearances in the area
of operation. Check for clearance of door (or
gate) openings and other overhead objects
such as utility lines and tree branches.
Overhead objects could catch the OPS and
upset the utility vehicle.
2.
Do not modify the OPS by drilling holes for, or
welding accessories to, the structure.
3.
Do not use the OPS to pull objects with the
utility vehicle. Use ONLY the utility vehicle
hitch for pulling.
4.
Do not operate the utility vehicle without the
OPS and do not remove the OPS.
5.
In the event of an accident, have the OPS
carefully inspected and, if necessary, replaced
by your Cub Cadet dealer. Do not attempt to
repair the OPS.
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