Cub Cadet 1782 Owner's Manual page 17

GLO-PLUG INSTRUCTIONS
Ambient Temperature Instructions
35°F and higher Turn ignition switch key
to "GLO-PLUG" until
glo-piug indicator light is
lit.
34°F and below Turn ignition switch key
to "GLO-PLUG" until
glo-plug indicator light is
lit. Return ignition
switch key to "OFF,"
and repeat procedure
once again.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
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WARNING
When the engine is off, the tractor will
become very difficult to steer. This is
because the engine must be on for the
power steering to operate. Do not turn off
engine until tractor comes to a complete
stop or damage to equipment or injury to
persons might occur.
NOTE
Unless turning brake pedals are needed for
control in turning the tractor, they should be
locked together at all times to provide simul¬
taneous braking to both rear wheels.
1. Depress the single brake pedal, release the sin¬
gle pedal brake 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. Start the tractor iri motion by moving the speed
control lever slowly forward or rearward to
desired speed.
DRIVING ON SLOPES
(Refer to "SLOPE GAUGE" on page 43 in order to
help determine slopes where you may not operate
safely.)
A
WARNING
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in
excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approxi¬
mately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A tractor
could overturn and cause serious injury.
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CAUTION ^^WARNING
Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and Operate tractor up and down slopes, never
sudden stops. across slopes.
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CAUTION
A
CAUTION
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without
depressing the single brake pedal and
engaging the single pedal brake lock. If
leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the
ignition key off and remove the key.
NOTE
Hydraulic power for the power steering will
take priority over installed hydraulically
driven accessories.
NOTE
Always drive up or down the face of a slope.
Do not drive so that the tractor may tip over
sideways.
Before operating the tractor on any slope, walk the
slope to look for possible hazards such as rocks,
mounds, ruts, stumps or other surface irregularities
which could cause an upset.
Back the tractor with implement up the steepest por¬
tion of each slope you intend to work. If the tractor
cannot negotiate the slope in reverse, the slope is too
steep to be worked.
When using power take-off operated equip- Avoid turns when driving on a slope. If a turn must be
ment, best performance is achieved with the made, turn down the slope. Turning up a slope
throttle lever in the "FAST' position. greatly increases the chance of a roll over.
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