Cub Cadet Z-Force L Operator's Manual page 20

Executing a "Y" Maneuver
For low traction conditions, follow these procedures for zero
turns (the "Y-maneuver"):
To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when
traveling FORWARD:
1. Come to a stop,
2. Then slowly move both lap bars rearward (no more than ½
maximum reverse speed) to initiate REVERSE travel,
3. Then slowly move the LEFT lap bar forward while maintaining
the RIGHT lap bar in the rearward travel position.
4. To stop the turn and re-initiate FORWARD travel, slowly
move the RIGHT lap bar from the REVERSE travel position to
a FORWARD travel position equal to that of the LEFT lap bar.
5. For counterclockwise turns, reverse the above procedure.
Stopping the Tractor
1. Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to
stop the motion of the tractor.
2. Push the PTO knob downward to the disengaged position.
3. Use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its highest
position by depressing the button at the end of the handle
and pulling upwards. Make sure the latch engages on the pin.
See Figure 5-10.
4. If dismounting the tractor, move the drive control handles
fully outward in the neutral position engaging the parking
brake, move the throttle control lever to the mid-throttle
or SLOW position, turn the ignition switch to STOP
and remove the key from the switch. .
WARNING!
without disengaging the PTO, moving drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position engaging
the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended,
turn the ignition key off and remove key.
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Figure 5-10
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation Section to help
determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING!
Do not operate on inclines with a slope
in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄2
feet every 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and
cause serious injury.
1. Always drive across slopes, never up and down. Control
the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the
control lever on the downhill side of the tractor, with the
uphill control lever remaining essentially in a fixed position.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at the bottom of a
slope and work upward. Always slow down before turning.
3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning downhill.
Operating The PTO
Operate the PTO clutch as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever to approximately the mid
throttle position.
2. Pull the PTO knob upward to the ENGAGED position.
3. Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed (full
engine speed).
4. The operator must remain in the tractor seat at all times. If
the operator should leave the seat without disengaging the
PTO, the tractor's engine will shut off.
5. The PTO clutch cannot be operated when the tractor is
driving in the reverse direction. The PTO will disengage
when both drive control levers are moved to the reverse
position and will re-engage when one (or both) control
lever(s) is moved to the neutral or forward position.