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S
ECTION
4 — C
ONTROLS
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F
EATURES
WARNING: Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage PTO, move shift
lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
IMPORTANT:
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both
“Safety Interlock System” on page 15
and “Starting The
Engine” on page 16 of this manual for detailed instructions
regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the
tractor in REVERSE CAUTION MODE.
WARNING:
Never move the key into the Start
position while the engine is running. Doing so
may cause damage to your engine’s starter.
PTO (Blade Engage) Control Switch
To engage the electric PTO and provide
power to the cutting deck, pull upward
on the PTO control switch knob. Push the
switch knob downward to disengage the
PTO and stop the cutting deck.
NOTE:
The PTO Control Switch must be in
the disengaged (OFF) position when starting
the engine.
Systems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter
Your tractor is equipped with a Systems Indicator
Monitor as shown in Figure 4-2. The monitor records the
accumulated hours of tractor operation, and displays
the information on the LCD hour meter display (tenths
of an hour - right most digit). The monitor also has four
indicator lights that show the status of various functions
of the tractor.
Figure 4-2
The system indicator monitor features are as follows:
LCD Hour Meter Display
The hour meter display is activated when the key switch is
turned to either the “NORMAL MOWING” or the “REVERSE
CAUTION MODE” switch positions. When the key switch is
turned to an on position, the battery indicator light briefly
illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The
display then changes to the accumulated hours.
NOTE:
A record of the actual hours of operation should
be kept to assure maintenance procedures are completed
according to the schedule in this manual.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of
maintenance intervals for changing the engine oil. The
LCD will alternately flash the recorded hours, “CHG” and
“OIL” for five minutes, after every 50 hours of recorded
operation elapse. The maintenance interval lasts for two
hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will
flash as described for five minutes every time the tractor’s
engine is started during this maintenance interval. Follow
the oil change intervals provided in the engine manual.
Battery Indicator Light
Illuminates when the ignition switch it turned to an ON
position and the engine is not started.
Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped
below 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) DC volts (the battery voltage is also
displayed on the hour meter). If this indicator and display
come on during operation, check the battery and charging
system for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
Oil Pressure Indicator Light
This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. If
this indicator illuminates, stop the tractor immediately
and check the engine oil level. If the oil level is within the
operating range, but the light remains on, contact your
Cub Cadet dealer.
NOTE:
The oil pressure indicator may
illuminate when the key switch is turned to an on position, but
should turn off when the engine is started.
PTO Engaged Indicator Light
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned
to the “START” position while the PTO switch is in the
“ENGAGED” position. Check this indicator if the engine
will not crank with the key switch in the “START” position.
Move the PTO switch to the “DISENGAGED” position.
Brake Engaged Indicator
This indicator illuminates when the key switch is turned
to the “START” position and the brake pedal is not fully
depressed. Check this indicator if the engine will not crank
with the key switch in the “START” position. If necessary,
fully depress the brake pedal.
Battery
LCD Hour Meter
PTO
Oil
Parking Brake
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