Cub Cadet 2166 Operator's Manual page 16

5. Turn the ingnition key to the "START" position and
hold until the engine starts; however, do not crank
the engine continuously for more than 10
seconds at a time. Once the engine starts, gradually
adjust the choke as needed to keep the engine
running until warmed up, then push the choke control
all the way in.
NOTE
If the engine fails to start after several attempts,
the engine may become flooded. If this
happens, wait a minute to allow the starter
motor to cool. Move the throttle control to the
"SLOW" position, push the choke in all the way
and momentarily crank the engine to help clear
the cylinders. With the throttle control in the
"SLOW" position and the choke all the way in,
turn the ignition key to the "START" position
while slowly pulling the choke out to a position
that will allow the engine to start. Gradually
adjust the choke as needed to keep the engine
running until warmed up, then push the choke
control all the way in.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
CAUTION
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and
sudden stops.
CAUTION
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without
disengaging the PTO, depressing the brake
pedal and engaging the brake pedal lock. If
leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
NOTE
When using power
equipment, best performance is achieved with
the throttle lever in the "FAST" position.
1. Depress the brake pedal to release the brake pedal
lock and let the pedal up. Move the throttle lever to
the position where the engine operates best for the
load to be handled.
2. Driving with forward or reverse pedals.
take-off operated
CAUTION
Do not use the forward or reverse control
pedals to change the direction of travel when
the tractor is in motion. Use the brake pedal to
bring the tractor to a stop before depressing
either the forward or reverse control pedal.
a. To move forward, slowly depress the forward
control pedal until the desired speed is
achieved.
b. To move in reverse, check that the area be-
hind is clear then fully depress the reverse
control pedal.
3. Using the cruise control lever.
NOTE
The cruise control feature can only be operated
in the forward direction.
a. Slowly depress the forward control pedal until
the desired speed is achieved.
b. Lightly push the cruise control lever downward
as far as possible and hold in this position.
c. While continuing to hold the cruise lever down,
lift your foot from the forward control pedal
(you should feel the cruise latch engage).
d. If properly engaged, the cruise lever and for-
ward control pedal should lock in the down po-
sition, and the tractor will maintain the same
forward speed.
e. Disengage the cruise control using one of the
following methods:
• Depress the brake pedal to disengage the
cruise control and stop the tractor.
• Lightly depress the forward control pedal.
• Lift the cruise control lever upward.
NOTE
Although not recommended, depressing the
reverse pedal will also disengage the cruise
control.
f. To change to the reverse direction when oper-
ating with cruise control, depress the brake
pedal to disengage the cruise control and stop
the tractor; then depress the reverse control
pedal.
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