Cub Cadet ZT1 42E, Operator'S Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
4. In case of a system fault or a complete loss of battery power,
the tractor on a hill can freewheel. Depress the brake pedal
to maintain control and stop the tractor. Restart the tractor.
If the system fault problem persists, contact your authorized
service dealer.
5. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
6. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could overturn the tractor. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
7. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under
low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where
the operator may be struck or pulled from the tractor, which
could result in serious injury.
8. Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always turn off
blade(s), set parking brake, press Start/Stop button, and
remove key before dismounting.
9. Turn off blade(s), set parking brake, press Start/Stop button
and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute,
removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
10. Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10” (25.4 cm). Do not attempt to mow
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of
dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact hot surfaces and/
or build up on the tractor deck presenting a potential fire
hazard.
11. Turn off blade(s) before traveling in reverse. Back up slowly.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to
avoid a back-over accident.
12. Never carry passengers.
13. Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) from drop-offs, ditches,
embankments or the edge of water. The tractor could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch,
or if an edge caves in.
14. A missing or damaged chute deflector, mulch plug or entire
grass catcher can cause blade contact or thrown object
injuries.
15. Do not operate the tractor without the chute deflector, mulch
plug or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
16. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the tractor. Always follow
the attachment manufacturer’s instructions.
17. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads
and while not cutting grass.
18. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
This tractor is not intended for use on any public roadway.
19. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
20. Do not operate the tractor while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
21. Slow down before turning. Operate the tractor smoothly.
Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
22. Motors may become hot and can cause serious burn injuries.
Do not touch. Allow the tractor to cool for five minutes before
attempting any service.
23. Do not turn off tractor and freewheel downhill. Over-
speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the tractor
resulting in serious injury or death.
CHILDREN
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
tractor and the mowing activity. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
2. Keep bystanders, children and pets inside while the tractor is
in operation under watchful care of a responsible adult other
than the operator. Stop tractor if anyone enters the area.
3. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
tractor operation. Children who have been given rides in the
past could suddenly appear in the mowing area for another
ride and be run over or backed over by the tractor.
4. Be alert and turn tractor off if a child or bystander enters
the area.
5. To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind and down
for small children.
6. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a
child who may run into the path of the tractor.
7. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
tractor. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the tractor and should be trained and supervised by
an adult.
8. Do not allow any child to joy ride on the tractor. The tractor is
not a toy or a go-cart. Warn your children that the tractor can
be dangerous and they must stay away from it at all times.
9. Keep children away from hot or running tractor. They can
suffer burns from a hot motors.
10. Remove key when tractor is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation. Make certain the key is inaccessible
to small children.