Operating Your Utility Vehicle - Cub Cadet Big Country 640 Operator's Manual

WARNING: Make sure seat is in locked
position prior to operation and do not try to
adjust the seat position while operating the
vehicle.
Seat Lever
Figure 10
Cargo Box
The cargo box is raised manually using the handle after
the cargo is emptied to gain access to the engine or if
equipped with a power lift, the cargo box can be raised
SECTION 3: OPERATING YOUR UTILITY VEHICLE
WARNING: This is an off-road utility vehicle
and it should not be operated on public
highways. Know and comply with all laws and
regulations governing the use of off-highway
vehicles in your area.
Before staring the engine read this manual
IMPORTANT:
and the Honda Engine manual thoroughly to
understand all instructions.
WARNING: Do not run an engine in an
enclosed area. Move the vehicle to an
outside area before running the engine.
Tires are shipped over-inflated. Reduce
IMPORTANT:
inflation pressure in all tires to approximately 5 -6 psi.
Check Safety Switch
• Sit in the operator's seat and place key switch in
STOP position.
• Lock parking brake and move gearshift lever to the
forward position.
• Move key switch to START position. The engine
should NOT crank.
• Turn key switch to STOP and move gearshift lever
to the reverse position.
• Move key switch to START position. The engine
should NOT crank.
• Turn key switch to STOP.
• Keep engine compartment clean and be sure fan or
flywheel screens remains installed and clean.
to dump cargo. If the cargo box has a manual lift, there
is a support rod to lock the box in place. See Figure 11.
WARNING: Do not exceed the vehicle's
Total Load Capacity of 1,400 lb., which
includes driver, accessories, and cargo. Do
not exceed 1,000lb. in the cargo box.
Cargo Box
Starting Engine
• Sit in the operator's seat and place key switch in
STOP position.
• Move gearshift to the N (Neutral) position and lock
parking brake.
• Pull out the choke knob if engine is cold.
• Turn key to the START position.
• Release key to the RUN position when engine
starts.
• If engine does not start, wait a few seconds and
repeat procedures.
• After engine starts, push in choke knob.
NOTE: If engine surges after starting while idling or
driving at a low speed, apply choke as needed until
engine has warmed up.
Do not operate the engine under full load
IMPORTANT:
until engine has warmed up.
Stopping Engine
• To stop utility vehicle, release accelerator pedal
and depress brake pedal until vehicle comes to a
complete stop.
• Move gearshift lever to N (Neutral) position.
• Lock parking brake and turn key switch to STOP
position.
• Remove the key when not in use.
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Figure 11