Controls & Operation; Ignition Switch - Cub Cadet Pro Z 100 Lapbar Operator's Manual

Controls & Operation
LH Drive Control Lever
Control Lever
Adjustment Knob
Cup Holder
Fuel Tank Cap
Fuel Level Window
LH Transmission Bypass Rod
NOTE:
This Operator's Manual covers several
models. Tractor features may vary by model.
Not all features in this manual are applicable to
all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
NOTE:
References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT,
and REAR indicate that position on the tractor
when facing forward while seated in the
operator's seat.
RH and LH Drive Control Levers
The RH and LH control levers are located on
each side of the operator's seat. These hinged
levers pivot outward to open space to permit
the operator to either sit in the tractor seat, or
to dismount the tractor. The levers must be fully
opened out and in the neutral position to start
the tractor engine. When the levers are fully
outward, the parking brake is also engaged.
Each lever controls the respective RH or LH
transmission. Consequently, these levers control
all of the movements of the tractor. Driving and
steering utilizing these control levers is quite
different from conventional tractors, and will
take some practice to master. Refer to Operation
for instructions on using the control levers.
Control Lever Knobs
The control lever knobs are located near the
base of RH and LH control levers. The knobs
allow the levers to be adjusted forward or
rearward. Refer to Maintenance & Adjustments
section for instructions on using the control
levers knobs.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is
located on the RH console
to the rear of the throttle or
throttle/choke control lever.
The ignition switch has three
positions as follows:
RH Drive Control Lever
RH Transmission Bypass Rod
STOP — The engine and electrical system are
turned off.
ON — The tractor electrical system is
energized.
START — The starter motor will turn over the
engine. Release the key immediately when the
engine starts
NOTE:
To prevent accidental starting and/or
battery discharge, remove the key from the
ignition switch when the tractor is not in use.
Deck Height Index
The deck height index
consists of several holes
located on the front of
the RH console. Each
hole corresponds to a 1⁄ 4 "
change in the deck height
position ranging from 1"
at the lowest notch to 5"
at the highest notch. The
highest notch is also the
transport position and
the lowest position is the
deck removal/installation
position .
NOTE:
Do not cut grass in the deck removal/
installation position . Doing so is
detrimental to the belt life.
Deck Lift Handle
Deck Height Index
Control Lever Adjustment Knob
Control Panel
(b)
(f)+
Fuel Valve
(g)+
Fuel Tank Cap
Fuel Level Window
Deck Lift Handle
The deck lift handle is located on the front of
the RH console, and is used to raise and lower
the mower deck.
Depress the button on the end of the handle and
push downward to lower the deck, or pull upward
to raise the deck. When the desired height is
attained, secure the pin in the desired index hole
and release the button on the handle.
NOTE:
Make certain the deck is secured and
the pin is fully inserted into the deck height
index. The pin is keyed to help keep it in place
and fits into the slotted holes on the deck
height index.
NOTE:
The deck lift handle must always be
above the pin, never hang the deck lift handle
from the pin when mowing.
Transmission Bypass Rods
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the
RH and LH transmission) are located on the rear
of the tractor, just inside each rear wheel.
When engaged and the lapbars fully inward in
the neutral position disengaging the oparking
brake, the two rods open a bypass within the
hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the
tractor to be pushed short distances by hand.
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on using the bypass feature.
CAUTION: Never tow your
tractor. Towing the tractor with
the rear wheels on the ground
may cause severe damage to the
transmissions.
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located to the left of the
operator's seat on the LH console.
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(c)*
(d)
(e)+
(a)
* – If Equipped
+ – Optional
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