Using The Pto Reverse Override Switch; Using The Top Link Retainer Hook; Lighting; Headlights And Taillights - Cub Cadet 7000 series Manual

THROTTLE HANDLE
Figure 20
Push the bottom of the switch downward to
•
disengage the PTO.
IMPORTANT
: Normally the PTO will not
operate when the tractor is driven in the reverse
direction. The PTO reverse override switch
must be activated to operate the PTO while
traveling in reverse.

USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH

The PTO reverse override switch, located on the
left fender, allows the PTO to operate while the
tractor is traveling in the reverse direction. Refer to
Figure 19.
• The PTO must first be engaged using the PTO
switch on the dash panel.
• Depress the front of the override switch to
activate the reverse override system. The light
in the instrument panel will come on.
IMPORTANT:
Once activated, the reverse
override will remain activated until the ignition
switch is turned to the OFF position, regardless
of the number of times the PTO is engaged and
disengaged using the PTO switch. If the
override switch is illuminated, the system is
activated.
WARNING: Use EXTREME CAUTION
when operating PTO driven attach-
ments while traveling in the reverse
direction.

LIGHTING

Headlights and Taillights

Always use the headlights and taillights for after
dusk and pre-dawn operation of the tractor. The
lights not only illuminate the work area, but also
increase the visibility of the tractor for anyone who
might enter the area of operation.
Mid Throttle
to Engage
3500 RPM
to Run
PTO SWITCH
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The headlights use two halogen bulbs per side. The
placement of the bulbs provide a broad light range
for safer operation of the tractor in low light
conditions.
• To turn on the headlights and taillights, depress
the top end of the headlight switch located to
the left of the steering wheel.
• To turn off the headlights and taillights, depress
the bottom of the light switch.
Use of headlights and taillights is also recom-
mended when operating the tractor on or near road-
ways to increase visibility to traffic.
Hazard Lights
Always use the flashing amber hazard lights along
with the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem when
operating the tractor on, or near, roadways. Also
activate the hazard lights when necessary to warn
others that the tractor is being operated in the area.
• To turn on the flashing hazard lights, depress
the top end of the hazard light switch located to
the left of the headlight switch.
• To turn off the hazard lights, depress the
bottom of the light switch.

USING THE TOP LINK RETAINER HOOK

The top link hook is provided to retain the the top
link of the three point hitch when not in use.
To utilize the top link hook, proceed as follows:
• While holding the top link upward, raise the
hook rod and slide it fully to the left so that it
locks in the upright position in the right slot of
the mounting bracket.
• Lower the top link into the hook of the rod.
• To release the top link, lift the top link out of the
retainer hook; then slide the hook rod fully to
the right and pivot it downward.
TOP LINK
MTG. BRACKET
HOOK ROD
LOCKED IN
BRKT. SLOT
Figure 21
HOOK ROD
RELEASED