Operation - Cub Cadet LTX1050KW Operator's Manual

Operation
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GOUP ANDDOWNSLOPES,NOTACROSS.
• AVOIDSUDDEN TURNS.
• DONOTOPERATE THEUNITWHEREIT COULD SLIPORTIP.
• IF MACHINESTOPSGOING UPHILL,STOPBLADE(S)
ANDBACKDOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• KEEPSAFETYDEVICES (GUARDS, S HIELDS, A ND
SWITCHES, E TC.) IN PLACEANDWORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BETHROWN BYTHE BLADE(S).
• KNOWLOCATION ANDFUNCTION OFALLCONTROLS.
• BESUREBLADE(S) ANDENGINE ARESTOPPED BEFORE
PLACINGHANDSORFEET NEARBLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S P OSITION, D ISENGAGE
BLADE(S),ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE,SHUTOFFAND
REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Safety InterlockSwitches
This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system for the
protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever
malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
The safety interlock system prevents the engine from
cranking or starting unless the parking brake is engaged,
and the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is in the disengaged
(OFF) position.
The engine will automatically shut off if the operator leaves
the seat before engaging the parking brake.
The electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shut off if the operator leaves the tractor's seat with the
PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the engaged (ON) position,
regardless of whether the parking brake is engaged.
With the ignition key in the NORMAL MOWING position,
the electric PTO (Blade Engage) clutch will automatically
shut off if the PTO (Blade Engage) knob is moved into the
engaged (ON) position with the drive pedal in position for
reverse travel.
WARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety a nd protection.
Startingthe Engine
NOTE: Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for
Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. Insert the tractor key into the ignition switch module.
2. Place the PTO (Blade Engage) knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position.
3. Engage the tractor's parking brake.
4. Pull the choke control upward into the full choke position.
NOTE: If the engine is warmed up, it may not be necessary
to place the choke control in the choke position.
5. Move the throttle control to midway between its SLOW and
FAST positions.
6. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
_L CAUTION: Do NOT hold the key in the START
position for longer than ten seconds at a time. Doing
so may cause damage to your engine's electric
starter.
7. As the engine warms up, gradually push the choke control
knob downward into the choke off position. Do not use
the choke position to enrich the fuel mixture, except as
necessary to start the engine.
8. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid throttle
before putting the engine under load.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke on while operating the tractor.
Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine
to run poorly.
Stoppingthe Engine
_lk ARNING! If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s).
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting and operating
1. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO/Blade Engage
knob in the disengaged (OFF) position.
2. Place the throttle control near the SLOW position.
3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP
position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent
unintended starting.
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