Cub Cadet Series 1500 1515 Operator's Manual page 10

ThrottleControl L ever
The throttle control lever is located on the left side of the
tractor's dash panel. This lever controls the speed of
the engine. When set in a given position, the throttle will
maintain a uniform engine speed. See Figure 4.
Fast
PosiUon
Slow
Position
Figure 4
IMPORTANT: When operating the tractor with the cutting
deck engaged, be certain that the throttle lever is
always in the FAST (rabbit) position.
ChokeControl
The choke control can be found
on the left side of the dash panel
and is activated by pulling the
knob outward. Activating the
choke control closes the choke
plate on the carburetor and aids
in starting the engine. Refer to
Starting TheEngine on page 13 of
this manual for detailed starting
instructions.
BrakePedal
The brake pedal is located on the
right front side of the tractor
above the drive pedal along the
running board. The brake pedal
can be used for sudden stops or
setting the parking brake.
NOTE:
The brake pedal must
be fully depressed to activate the
safety interlock switch when
starting the tractor.
IgnitionSwitch
WARNING: Never leave a running
machine unattended Always disengage the
PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key to prevent unintended starting.
To start the engine, insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn clockwise to the START position.
Release the key into the ON position once engine has
fired. See Figure 5.
On/Lights
Off
Start
Figure 5
Refer to Starting TheEngine on page 13 of this manual for
detailed starting instructions
The ignition switch is also used to operate the tractor's
headlights. Refer to OperatingThe Headlights o n page 16
of this manual for detailed instructions.
DrivePedal
The drive pedal is located below
the brake pedal on the right front
side of the tractor along the
running board. Depress the
upper portion of the drive pedal
forward to cause the tractor to
travel forward. Depress the lower
portion of the drive pedal with the
ball of your right foot (NOT your
heel) to cause the tractor to travel
in reverse. Ground speed is also
controlled with the drive pedal.
The further forward or rearward
that the pedal is pivoted, the
faster the tractor will travel. The
pedal will return to its original
position when it's not depressed.
IMPORTANT: Always set the
parking brake when leaving the tractor unattended.
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