Cub Cadet LT1046 Operator's Manual page 16

Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged. engaged. engaged. engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always look down the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always
and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor and behind before and while backing. Do not operate the tractor look down and behind before and while backing. Do
when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately when children or others are around. Stop the tractor immediately not operate the tractor when children or others are
if someone enters the area. if someone enters the area. if someone enters the area. around. Stop the tractor immediately if someone
enters the area.
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE: To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
To use the REVERSE CAUTION MODE:
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat. NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat. NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
NOTE: The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. 1. 1. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous
1. page. Start the engine as previously instructed on the previous page. page.
page.
2. 2. 2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
2. to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Fig. 5-1. key switch module. See Fig. 5-1. key switch module. See Fig. 5-1. to the REVERSE CAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Fig. 5-1.
3. 3. 3. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Indicator
Light
Stop
Position
3. Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1. switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1.
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-1.
4. 4. 4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
4. driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO) engaged.
5. 5. 5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to Always look down and behind before and while backing to Always look down and behind before and while backing to
5. make sure no children are around. After resuming forward make sure no children are around. After resuming forward make sure no children are around. After resuming forward Always look down and behind before and while backing to
motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position. motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position. make sure no children are around. After resuming forward motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until: The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a. a. a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
a. position or STOP position or position or STOP position or The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING position or STOP position or
position or STOP position or
b. b. b. The operator leaves the seat. The operator leaves the seat. The operator leaves the seat.
b. The operator leaves the seat.
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Use extreme caution while operating Use extreme caution while operating Use extreme caution while operating Use extreme caution while operating
Reverse
Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
Figure 5-1 Figure 5-1 Figure 5-1
Driving The Tractor Driving The Tractor Driving The Tractor Driving The Tractor
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops. and sudden stops. and sudden stops. and sudden stops.
1. 1. 1. 1. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position. Move the throttle lever into the FAST (rabbit) position.
2. 2. 2. 2. To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the To travel FORWARD, slowly press the upper portion of the
drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved. drive pedal forward until the desired speed is achieved.
See Fig. 5-2. See Fig. 5-2. See Fig. 5-2. See Fig. 5-2.
To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear
then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal then slowly depress the lower portion of the drive pedal
with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired with the ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired
speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2. speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2. speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2. speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-2.
CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
Do NOT attempt to change the Do NOT attempt to change the Do NOT attempt to change the Do NOT attempt to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always bring the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive pedal from tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive pedal from tractor to a complete stop before pivoting the drive pedal from Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
forward to reverse or vice versa. forward to reverse or vice versa. forward to reverse or vice versa. pivoting the drive pedal from forward to reverse or
vice versa.
Figure 5- Figure 5- Figure 5-
WARNING!
WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!
Do not leave the seat of the tractor
Do not leave the seat of the tractor Do not leave the seat of the tractor Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in
without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the
the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the
disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the parking brake. If
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the engine off and
turn the engine off and remove the ignition key.
remove the ignition key. remove the ignition key. remove the ignition key.