Cub Cadet GT1554, Operator'S Manual

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Throttle Control Lever
The throttle control lever is located on
the left side of the tractor’s dash panel.
This lever controls the speed of the
engine. When set in a given position,
the throttle will maintain a uniform
engine speed.
NOTE: When operating the tractor with
the cutting deck engaged, be certain
that the throttle lever is always in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
Choke Control
The choke control can be found on
the left side of the dash panel and is
activated by pulling the knob outward.
Activating the choke control closes the
choke plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to Starting
The Engine in the Operation section
of this manual for detailed starting
instructions.
Brake Pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right
front side of the tractor above the drive
pedal along the running board. The
brake pedal can be used for sudden
stops or setting the parking brake.
NOTE:
The brake pedal must be fully
depressed to activate the safety
interlock switch when starting the
tractor.
Seat Adjustment Lever
To adjust the seat forward or backward, slide the seat adjustment
lever to the left and reposition the seat to the desired position.
Once a comfortable position is found, release the seat
adjustment lever to lock the seat in place. Refer to the Set-Up and
Assembly section of this manual for more detailed instructions.
Deck Lift Lever
Found on your tractor’s right fender, the deck lift lever is used to
change the height of the cutting deck. To use, move the lever to
the left, then place in the notch best suited for your application.
Fast
Slow
Fast
Slow
Ignition Switch Module
WARNING!
Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the
START
position. Release the key into the
NORMAL MOWING MODE position once the engine has fired.
To stop the engine, turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the
STOP position. See Fig. 4-2.
CAUTION:
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to
both
Safety Interlock Switches
and
Starting The
Engine
in the Operation section of this manual for
detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch
Module and operating the tractor in REVERSE
CAUTION MODE .
Drive Pedal
The drive pedal is located on the right
side of the tractor, along the running
board. Press the upper portion of the
drive pedal forward to cause the tractor
to travel forward. Press the lower
portion of the drive pedal with the ball
of your right foot (NOT your heel) to
cause the tractor to travel in reverse.
Ground speed is also controlled with
the drive pedal. The further forward or
rearward that the pedal is pivoted, the
faster the tractor will travel. The pedal
will return to its original position when
it’s not pressed.
Stop
Position
Start
Position
Normal
Driving
Mode
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