Driving The Tractor; Reverse Caution Mode - Cub Cadet LTX1042 Operator's Manual

DrivingTheTractor
j_ ARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed
and sudden stops.
1. Lightly press the brake pedal to release the parking brake.
Move the throttle lever into the FAST(rabbit) position.
2. To travel FORWARD,slowly press the drive pedal forward
until the desired speed is achieved. See Fig. 5-1.
Pedal
Figure 5-1
3.
To travel in REVERSE, check that the area behind is clear
then slowly depress the reverse pedal with the ball of your
foot (NOTyour heel) until the desired speed is achieved.
See Fig. 5-1.
CAUTION: Do NOT attempt to change the
direction of travel when the tractor is in motion.
Always bring the tractor to a complete stop before
moving the tractor from forward to reverse or vice
versa.
WARNING! Do not leave the seat of the tractor
without first placing the PTO/Blade Engage knob in
the disengaged (OFF) position and engaging the
parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also
turn the engine offand remove the ignition key.
Reverse Caution Mode
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module
allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO)
engaged.
NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING! 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.
To use the REVERSECAUTION MODE:
NOTE:The operator MUST be seated in the tractor seat.
1. Start the engine as instructed on the previous page.
2. Turn the key from the NORMAL MOWING (Green) position
to the REVERSECAUTION MODE (Yellow) position of the
key switch module. See Fig. 5-2.
Indicator
NO CHILDREN AROUND
REVERSEPUSH
Light BUTTON m_I_
Stop
Position
Reverse
H Push Button
Reverse
Caution Mode
Position
Start
Position
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Figure 5=2
3. Pressthe REVERSE PUSHBUTTON (Orange, Triangular
Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch mod ule.
The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key
switch module will be ON while activated. See Fig. 5-2.
4. Once activated (indicator light ON), the tractor can be
driven in reverse with the cutting blades (PTO)engaged.
5. Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children are around. After resuming forward
motion, return the key to the NORMAL MOWING position.
The REVERSE CAUTION MODE will remain activated until:
a. The key is placed in either the NORMAL MOWING
position or STOP position or
b. The operator leaves the seat.
SECTION S-- OPERATION