Cub Cadet ZT1 42E, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
Forward Right Turn
Figure 24
3. The greater the distance between the two levers, the sharper
the tractor will turn.
4. To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side drive control
lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control
lever forward.
NOTE: Making a “pivot turn” on grass will greatly increase the
potential for defacement of the turf.
Driving the Tractor in Reverse
WARNING
Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor
before backing up. Always look behind while traveling
in the reverse direction. Mowing in reverse is not
recommended.
1. Slowly and evenly move both lapbar drive control levers
rearward. The tractor will start to move in the reverse
direction (Figure 25).
Slower
Faster
Neutral
Position
Figure 25
2. As the lapbar drive control levers are pushed farther rearward
the speed of the tractor will increase.
3. To slow the tractor move the lapbar drive control levers
forward to attain the desired speed, or move the lapbar drive
control levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.
Driving the Tractor Forward
1. Slowly and evenly move both lapbar drive control levers
forward. The tractor will start to move forward (Figure 22).
Driving Forward Faster
Slower
Neutral
Position
Figure 22
2. As the lapbar drive control levers are pushed farther forward
the speed of the tractor will increase.
3. To slow the tractor move the drive controls lever rearward
to attain the desired speed, or move the lapbar drive control
levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.
Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward
WARNING
Sharp turns can affect control of the tractor. ALWAYS slow
the tractor before making sharp turns.
To turn the tractor while driving forward, move the lapbar drive
control levers as necessary so that one drive control lever is
rearward of the other. The tractor will turn in the direction of the
rearward drive control lever.
1. To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward
of the right drive control lever (Figure 23).
Forward Left Turn
Figure 23
2. To turn to the right, move the right drive control lever
rearward of the left lever (Figure 24).