Cub Cadet ENDURO XT Series Operator's Manual page 10

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NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the
tractor are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be specified.
Vehicle Control Module (VCM) (A)
Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always disengage PTO,
set parking brake, stop tractor, and remove the key to prevent
unintended starting.
The vehicle control module (VCM) is located
on the right side of the dash.
The VCM is the location of several control
buttons for your tractor. The VCM includes
the START/STOP button, PTO (blades ON/OFF)
button, Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) button,
Headlight Button, Cruise Control Button, LCD
Screen and the Battery Level Indicator.
Prior to operating the tractor, refer to both Safety Interlock Switches and
Starting the Tractor in the Operation section of this manual for detailed
instructions regarding the VCM and operating the tractor in
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CAUTION MODE
OPERATION
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CAUTION
REVERSE
Start/Stop Button
Located on the VCM, the START/STOP button is used to start and stop the
tractor. While active, the START/STOP button indicator ring is
illuminated blue.
PTO (Blades ON/OFF) Button
Located on the VCM, the PTO button is used to operate the blades. To
engage the cutting deck (blades ON), press and hold the PTO button for
one second. The yellow indicator light around the PTO button is ON.
Pressing the PTO button again will disengage the cutting deck (Blades OFF). The
yellow indicator light around the PTO button is OFF.
Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) Button
Located on the VCM, the RCM button allows the tractor to be operated in
reverse with the blade(s) engaged (ON). To activate the RCM, press and
hold the RCM button down for three seconds. When activated, the red
indicator light around the RCM button is illuminated. To de-activate the RCM, press
the RCM button again. When the RCM is not activated, the red indicator light is not
illuminated. Refer to Reverse Caution Mode (RCM) for more information on
operating the tractor in the reverse caution mode.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
Use extreme caution while operating the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION
MODE. Always look down and behind before and while backing. Do NOT
operate the tractor when children or others are around. Stop the tractor
immediately if someone enters the area.
Headlight Button
Located on the VCM the headlight button is used to turn the headlights on
or off.
Cruise Control Button
Located on the VCM, pressing the cruise control button while the tractor is in
motion allows the tractor to remain at a constant ground speed without applying
pressure to the forward drive pedal, the LCD Screen displays "CRUISE ON" when the
cruise control is activated. The cruise control can be disengaged by pressing either
the cruise control button, the brake pedal or the forward drive pedal.
NOTE: Cruise control will not engage at the tractor's fastest ground speed. If the
operator should attempt to do so, the tractor will automatically decelerate to the
fastest optimal mowing ground speed.
NOTE: Cruise control will not engage in reverse.
LCD Screen & Battery Level Indicator
Located on the VCM, the LCD display & battery level indicator are used to provide
instructions, warnings and information about your tractor systems and the battery
level of your tractor.
Key Switch (B)
The key switch is located at the bottom
of the VCM and powers the VCM when
the key is fully inserted. The tractor
cannot be started unless the key is fully
inserted and the START/STOP button is
depressed. Removing the key turns the
tractor off. See Figure 16.
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Figure 16