Cub Cadet GT1554 Operator's Manual page 87

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 and protection.
Starting the Engine
__, ARNING! Do not operate the tractor if the
interlock system is malfunctioning. This system was
designed for your safety and protection.
NOTE: Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly 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. Activate the choke control.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START position.
After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the
NORMAL MOWING position.
_ AUTION: 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.
6. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control.
NOTE: Do NOT leave the choke control on while operating the
tractor. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the
engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
_ 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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